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appalachiablue

(41,146 posts)
Tue Jun 19, 2018, 01:19 AM Jun 2018

FDR: Nazis and Fascists Have Asked For It, And They're Going to Get It



FDR to Congress, "We pay tribute to the fighting leaders of our allies, to Winston Churchill, to Joseph Stalin & to Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek. There is very real unanimity between the leaders of the United Nations. I cannot prophesy, I cannot tell you when, or where the United Nations are going to strike next in Europe, but we are going to strike, and strike hard. I cannot tell you whether we are going to hit them in Norway, or through the Low Countries, or in France, or through Sardinia or Sicily, or through the Balkans or through Poland, or at several points simultaneously. Hitler & Mussolini will understand the enormity of their miscalculation that the Nazis would always have the advantage of superior air power, as they did when they bombed Warsaw, Rotterdam, London & Coventry. That superiority has gone. Yes, the Nazis & the Fascists have asked for it & they're going to get it." 1943.
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FDR: Nazis and Fascists Have Asked For It, And They're Going to Get It (Original Post) appalachiablue Jun 2018 OP
Unfortunately SHRED Jun 2018 #1
His recognition of the adversary's intentions, and clear determination appalachiablue Jun 2018 #2
Well stated!! We must know our history.. it can teach us and make us strong again Thekaspervote Jun 2018 #3
Hitler wasn't kidding: sandensea Jun 2018 #5
You can almost hear Prescott Bush and the Dulles brothers bitch and moan. sandensea Jun 2018 #4
Gritting of teeth at FDR's speech, maybe went for Scotch afterwards. Lol. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #6

appalachiablue

(41,146 posts)
2. His recognition of the adversary's intentions, and clear determination
Tue Jun 19, 2018, 02:01 AM
Jun 2018

to counter them is what's inspiring and powerful, in any situation IMO. The strength and confidence of the message and messenger is critical.

sandensea

(21,639 posts)
5. Hitler wasn't kidding:
Tue Jun 19, 2018, 11:17 AM
Jun 2018

"We lost the war; but shall win the peace."

This administration (and Dubya's) is exactly what he meant.

sandensea

(21,639 posts)
4. You can almost hear Prescott Bush and the Dulles brothers bitch and moan.
Tue Jun 19, 2018, 11:15 AM
Jun 2018

Martini and cigar in hand, of course.

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