Casey Volkmann

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[Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸 @NickKnudsenUS]

Hey Trump voters.

Hate to break it to you - but here’s what actually happened on Tuesday.

Watch. Bernie explained it 20 years ago.

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

The assertion that Jews could have easily resisted during deportations to extermination simply due to their numerical strength compared to the guards oversimplifies the dire circumstances they faced during the Holocaust. Acts of resistance did occur in various forms across German-occupied countries, and it is essential to recognize the complexities and challenges that hindered such efforts.

It's vital to remember that the Germans methodically orchestrated a campaign of terror and manipulation, exploiting the vulnerabilities of the victims to maintain control. Many Jews who were deported were misled into believing they were going to work camps or being relocated. This deception aimed to suppress resistance and prevent panic. Upon arrival at the extermination camps, they were met with even more deception, like fake train stations and elaborate disguises hiding the true horrors. Calling their actions "willing" ignores the psychological manipulation and fear they endured.

The skepticism surrounding the stories of death camps is understandable, considering the unprecedented nature of the Holocaust. We can't expect people at that time to fully grasp the extent of the horrors they faced, especially given the manipulative tactics of the Nazis. The emotional toll on the victims often led to feelings of hopelessness and the desire to end their suffering as quickly as possible.

Upon reaching Auschwitz, Jews were met with armed SS guards at platforms and later, within the confines of Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp itself, surrounded by electrified barbed-wire fences. The sheer number of SS guards made resistance nearly impossible. Additionally, the presence of German police and military units nearby was a threat to any uprising. However, the most insidious obstacle was the orchestrated deception. Those deported were tricked into thinking they were being resettled for a fresh start in the East, unaware of the impending extermination. Dismissing the difficulty of resistance ignores the pervasive climate of misinformation, fear, and the overwhelming force they were up against.

It's also important to remember that Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz organized the most significant uprising in the history of the camp (the Sonderkommando revolt on 7 October 1944) and took unique photographs, the only ones of the kind in the history of the camp, showing the burning of bodies on the pyres in Birkenau, and initiated the campaign of writing down accounts that were later buried in the ground.

Favorable conditions for Jewish resistance were almost non-existent due to the overwhelming force and brutality of the German occupation. The sheer power, combined with deception and fear, made effective resistance extremely challenging.

Despite these harsh circumstances, instances of resistance did emerge, although in different forms. Armed uprisings, escapes, smuggling, and acts of rescue reflect the determination to fight against impossible odds. The broader context of mutual support, rescue attempts, and moral dilemmas further highlights the complexity of their experiences.

Blaming the victims for not resisting more distorts history as it ignores the bigger picture and contexts of the complex and challenging situation they were in and the oppression they faced. Rejecting these kinds of narration is vital because it unfairly shifts the blame from the perpetrators to the people who suffered.

The idea that Jews should be held responsible for their own genocide is not only wrong and hurtful. It doesn't consider how much power the Germans had over them. It demonstrates a fundamental flaw and incurs offensiveness, as it conspicuously disregards the substantial power differentials that existed within the framework of the Nazi regime.

When discussing the Holocaust, sensitivity, accuracy, and a deep understanding of the Jews'' challenges are crucial. Oversimplifying their struggles risks perpetuating harmful narratives and diminishes the complex historical reality they lived through.

@GenFlynn

[Winona State VB @WinonaStateVB]

Congrats to two of our recent WSUVB alumni on their recognition as being named, Myles Brand All-Academic Award winners! We are ALWAYS so proud of you! 💜📚🎓

[Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa]

For the record: cops aren’t supposed to kill guilty people either.

[Quinn XCII @QuinnXCII]

A few words before midnight

[Gabby Hutter @GabbyHutts]

To all women in sports,

I hope you get to work in an environment where you feel loved and supported by everyone around you. You earned your seat at the table and deserve to be there.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Today is my 32nd birthday.

Over the last month, I asked several 90-year-olds what advice they would give to their 32-year-old selves.

Here's the life advice everyone needs to hear:

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Every month, our government gives us:
-Reporting on prices
-Reporting on jobs
-Reporting on wages

You know what we don't get a monthly report on?
Corporate profits.

Why do you think that is?

[WSU Student-Athlete Services @WinonaStateSAS]

The next 4.0s are @WinonaStateVB!

-Mikenna Joerger: Therapeutic Recreation
-Lydia Lange: Elementary Ed
-Madison Larson: Accounting
-Taylor Pagel: Chemistry
-Sidney Paulson: Composite Materials Engineering
-Rylee Vaughn: Elementary Ed
-Casey Volkmann: Movement Science; Psychology

[Lincoln Arneal @Lincoln_VB]

An absolute travesty that a libero can't make the all-tournament team. Zoe Fleck and Elena Scott deserve better.

[Winona State VB @WinonaStateVB]

This fall, your Warrior Volleyball team racked up a GPA of 3.75! 📚✏️🍎 This is the 17th consecutive year the Warriors have been awarded with AVCA Honors. Congrats girls, way to get it done in the classroom! 💜

[Winona State Warriors @WinonaStateATH]

Winona State dispatches Northern State 3-0 to win fourth straight https://t.co/5vpiAeOOyK

[Michael Johnson @MJGold]

This is powerful! Stop waiting for it to get easier. Learn to handle hard better!

[Casey Volkmann @CaseyVolkmann]

@WelchyKevin @sidneypaulson29 @lange_lydia @welchykylie @JaciWinchell You got that right Kev!! #getdiggywithit

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

PLAYERS: Train and prepare the way you want to play. Don't assume it will just happen on game day. Develop the habits you want. You play the way you train. Don't expect to just flip a switch and turn it on and off. How you do anything is how you do everything.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"You're never chasing perfection. You’re learning how to form great habits. You have to be obsessed with the process. You have to overcome your fear & outwork others' expectations of you. Celebrate your wins;make corrections in your losses & grind every game like it's your last."

[Winona State Warriors @WinonaStateATH]

Winona State Volleyball || @WinonaStateVB dives into NSIC play, taking on SW Minnesota State on Friday & USF on Saturday. Match times are 6pm & 4pm, respectively. Big thanks to our friends Elevate Media for the matchday video...Go Warriors! Details: https://t.co/8Ah6jJaKcZ

[Winona State VB @WinonaStateVB]

Congrats, Sidney!!! Well deserved! 🏐💜 #RollWarriors