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Kablooie

(18,634 posts) Fri Oct 21, 2016, 03:02 PM Oct 2016

Hitler quotes?

After reading about the Kansas Speaker Pro Tem's admiration of a Hitler quote I was curious as to what he actually said. I found that many of them, unfortunately, sound like they are right out of the conservative playbook.
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- Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it. - Adolf Hitler

- All propaganda has to be popular and has to accommodate itself to the comprehension of the least intelligent of those whom it seeks to reach. - Adolf Hitler

- By the skillful and sustained use of propaganda, one can make a people see even heaven as hell or an extremely wretched life as paradise. - Adolf Hitler

- It is always more difficult to fight against faith than against knowledge. - Adolf Hitler

- Humanitarianism is the expression of stupidity and cowardice. - Adolf Hitler

- Hate is more lasting than dislike. - Adolf Hitler

- It is not truth that matters, but victory. - Adolf Hitler
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Hitler quotes? (Original Post) Kablooie Oct 2016 OP

Frequently on DU, when discussions about modern criminals occur, closeupready Oct 2016 #1

Thank for these quotations and for your research. We've known Oldem Oct 2016 #2

All very good points matt819 Oct 2016 #3

closeupready

(29,503 posts)

1. Frequently on DU, when discussions about modern criminals occur,

Reply to Kablooie (Original post)

Fri Oct 21, 2016, 03:16 PM

Oct 2016

there is a subset of members here who predictably form a chorus of those singing that 'parents are not responsible for their children's acts'.

Likewise, history's evil people may have had brilliant insights and minds, but it doesn't mean you are evil for marveling at their genius.

I think a good example here is Machiavelli - he was probably a douchebag, but his insights on politics continue to be studied many centuries after his death.

None of which is intended to redeem Hitler, Naziism, or anyone/anything at odds with liberalism. Just making an observation.

Oldem

(833 posts)

2. Thank for these quotations and for your research. We've known

Reply to Kablooie (Original post)

Fri Oct 21, 2016, 03:24 PM

Oct 2016

for months that, according to Ivana, the creep kept a copy of Hitler's speeches on his bedside table.

[link:http://www.inquisitr.com/2900659/donald-trumps-ex-wife-says-he-studied-hitler-speeches-claims-anonymous-video/|

His use of the "big lie" has been proof, for me at least, that he learned his lessons well. We've long known of neo-Nazis in our country. Now, we're beginning to get proof that the repug party is a haven for them.

According to the article I've linked to, his "...cousin even greeted Donald with a “Heil Hitler” salute." This is just one of many sources for this story.

matt819

(10,749 posts)

3. All very good points

Reply to Kablooie (Original post)

Fri Oct 21, 2016, 03:53 PM

Oct 2016

When used as a warning, they are worthwhile quotes. Rules not to live by. Rules by which to destroy a Democratic, civil society. Rules for creating a fascist state.

However, I don't believe that clown in Nebraska was using Hitler's quote as a warning. For Republicans, Hitler's quotes are a guide to overthrowing our country, for destroying 250 years of Democracy and civil society. And that's what makes her reference to Hitler well beyond the pale.

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