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Related: About this forumFDR: 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
Well stated!! We must know our history.. it can teach us and make us strong again
Thekaspervote
Jun 2018
#3
Gritting of teeth at FDR's speech, maybe went for Scotch afterwards. Lol.
appalachiablue
Jun 2018
#6
SHRED
(28,136 posts)1. Unfortunately
We have a fascist Nazi as pResident.
appalachiablue
(41,146 posts)2. His recognition of the adversary's intentions, and clear determination
to counter them is what's inspiring and powerful, in any situation IMO. The strength and confidence of the message and messenger is critical.
Thekaspervote
(32,778 posts)3. Well stated!! We must know our history.. it can teach us and make us strong again
sandensea
(21,639 posts)5. Hitler wasn't kidding:
"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.
Martini and cigar in hand, of course.
appalachiablue
(41,146 posts)6. Gritting of teeth at FDR's speech, maybe went for Scotch afterwards. Lol.