Reply #200: They were built that early [View All]

But the large scale detention and genocidal rampages didn't start until much later. I understand why you do not believe that we are in the throes of our own Final Solution (neither do I), but not why you would turn a blind eye to the frightening similarites of pre-war Germany to our own current regime. There are far too many similarities for my peace of mind.

Yes, you've noted that there are important distinctions between the present day US and pre-war Germany as well. It's obvious to any of us that there are differences- after all, no one said the 2 were mirror images of each other. Just as an example, Bush and the repubs do not have total, complete control of the media at this point because of the varied types of media in this modern day. It is likely impossible for any leader in any industrialized nation today to have as much media control as Hitler did, just because of the changes in the forms and types of media. The intent of those leaders is the same, however.

The jingoistic nationalism/pseudo-patriotism of the rightwing, the religiosity of the fundies, the erosion of constitutional freedoms, the innoculation of the American public to widescale assaults on civil liberties, the vilification of certain groups of people (Arabs/Muslims, gays and lesbians, and non-Christians/believers), the looming economic crisis by which even more of their agenda may be accomplished- these were also traits of Nazi Germany. Fascism is much more than the Final Solution, after all.

So if I fault Cat Woman for anything, it is merely for her focus on the Jewish people of pre-war Germany, rather than focusing on ALL the people who were *aware* of what that government was doing. Those who were aware in 1930s Germany were probably just as unsure, just as frightened, and just as marginalzed as many of us here are and feel.

If you haven't already, I'd recommend that you read "It Can't Happen Here". It makes it a little harder to live in denial about the policies of our own government.