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by: ralph_kramden51 (51/M/New York City) 06/02/04 02:58 pm
Msg: 72546 of 72553
CONNECTION?
The connection is that Hitler used EXACTLY the same rational and terror hysteria to build his power and justify his invasions as we are using today. Hitler used the bombing of the Reichstag in 1933 and the resulting public hysteria as a springboard to power, and to justify certain human rights restrictions. Declaring a 'war on terror' (sound familiar?) he used the spectre of terrorism to consolidate power even further, and for justification of his invasions.
'By the most brutal methods of terrorism, a regime sought to maintain an existence that was condemned by the overwhelming majority of its people...I have tried to persuade the responsible authorities that it is impossible for a great nation, because it is unworthy of it, to stand by and watch millions belonging to a great, an ancient civilized people be denied rights by their government... I have endeavoured to find some way to alleviate a tragic fate. One agreement was signed only to be broken. I then tried a second time to bring about an understanding. A few weeks later, we were forced to the conclusion that the government [of Austria] had no intention of carrying out this agreement in the spirit that had inspired it, but in order to create an excuse. I have determined, therefore, to place the help of our country at the service of these millions. Since this morning, our soldiers are on the march across all of Austria's frontiers.'
-- Adolf Hitler, March 12, 1938, justifying the German invasion of Austria.
'We have no interest in oppressing ot"
by: ralph_kramden51 (51/M/New York City) 06/02/04 02:58 pm
Msg: 72546 of 72553
CONNECTION?
The connection is that Hitler used EXACTLY the same rational and terror hysteria to build his power and justify his invasions as we are using today. Hitler used the bombing of the Reichstag in 1933 and the resulting public hysteria as a springboard to power, and to justify certain human rights restrictions. Declaring a 'war on terror' (sound familiar?) he used the spectre of terrorism to consolidate power even further, and for justification of his invasions.
'By the most brutal methods of terrorism, a regime sought to maintain an existence that was condemned by the overwhelming majority of its people...I have tried to persuade the responsible authorities that it is impossible for a great nation, because it is unworthy of it, to stand by and watch millions belonging to a great, an ancient civilized people be denied rights by their government... I have endeavoured to find some way to alleviate a tragic fate. One agreement was signed only to be broken. I then tried a second time to bring about an understanding. A few weeks later, we were forced to the conclusion that the government [of Austria] had no intention of carrying out this agreement in the spirit that had inspired it, but in order to create an excuse. I have determined, therefore, to place the help of our country at the service of these millions. Since this morning, our soldiers are on the march across all of Austria's frontiers.'
-- Adolf Hitler, March 12, 1938, justifying the German invasion of Austria.
'We have no interest in oppressing ot"
posted by Gary at 1:59 PM
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