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[Rick Steves @RickSteves]

A century ago, Germany’s democracy was hijacked by a bombastic and charismatic tyrant — and in this five-minute video, you’ll learn how he did it. Why did I produce this? Because I believe that history is speaking to us, and all too often, those who refuse to learn from it are doomed to repeat it.

As you watch, imagine filling out a Bingo card filled with Germany 1933/USA 2024 parallels: big rallies, rage-filled and hateful rhetoric, simple answers promising quick and easy solutions to complicated problems, empty promises of a great-again future, scapegoating outsiders, and political enemies silenced on day one. And notice the caring wisdom and concern from my German friends as they share these lessons from their dark history.

It’s hard to understand how Trump could, on the eve of a tight election, paint a picture of Liz Cheney before a firing squad by actually saying, “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her, OK? And let’s see how she feels about it when the guns are trained on her face.” You can’t get into the mind of a dictator with an insatiable appetite for power — but you can recognize the playbook they all seem to follow.

Just watch this clip. It’s excerpted from my hourlong public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” which is streaming free (and ad-free) at https://t.co/YA10kVH0V8. If you care about our democracy and love our country, it’s hard to stop watching.

When I produced this in 2018, I hoped this day would never come in our country. But November 5th is upon us. Please share this with anyone in your life who might need a reminder that the stakes are high...and this is very real.

[💙Brittney💙 @AZ_Brittney]

Donald Trump threatened Liz Cheney with execution by a firing squad!

Trump should be disqualified for running for president and behind bars where he belongs!

Raise your hand and repost if you agree! 🖐️

Lock Him Up!

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@bluhue123 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[Tim Alberta @TimAlberta]

NEW — and several months in the making — my final look beneath the hood of Trump 2024.

Pour a cup of coffee and find a comfy chair.

“Inside the Ruthless, Restless Final Days of Trump’s Campaign”

https://t.co/aWTijBQqH4

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Lindsey Graham just blamed Donald Trump for the border security legislation not passing. Retweet so all Americans see this and know Donald Trump is to blame for any border security related problems

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@donkoclock 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: Following Donald Trump’s continued lies regarding hurricane relief, Republican Governors in South Carolina, Virginia, and Florida have come out against Trump. Even Republicans are admitting Trump’s lies are dangerous.

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: 60 Minutes just provided a devastating report on the shifting narratives and lies the Trump campaign has put out over the last year. Nobody has taken the Trump campaign to task like this before. Retweet so all Americans see this.

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@TheOnlyEsta YES

[Francisco Ribeiro @fraveris]

Klimt Eastwood.

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@Willothewords just wrapped “Jackaby;” I enjoyed it & laughed a LOT - thank you!!
“History of Three Forks” = pure gold. ⭐️ 🔔🔔🔔 Terrific way to peel back a layer & reveal heart & humanity in Jackaby (w/even more humor via Rook & processing officer 🤣).
BRAVO! 🙌

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@Allegratastic as usual, ur man steals show✨We never watched #Fringe when aired but watching this summer. Then #Oceans12 - unknown rewatches of movie, but never caught JH til tonight. He’s effing brilliant no matter how many minutes of screen time he has! #GoTeamHarris

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@GinPhillips17 Didn’t think it could get better as your pics posted, but it did!

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@GinPhillips17 DANG

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@KFILE YOU, Sir, are a BOSS.

TY for finding those quotes👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#TrumpClassifiedQuotes @CNN @ErinBurnett

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@kevinmax And they say unicorns are magical

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@IAmAmnaNawaz @Andy (Not exact quotes, btw)

“Everyone says beware the terrible twos, but it’s the terrible threes.” -@Andy

“Yeah, it’s like three year olds are PROFESSIONAL two-year-olds.” -@IAmAmnaNawaz

Psst @HonestToddler 😂

[Deon Devon Osborne @indepthwithDeon]

I spoke with @TheStephSy from PBS Newshour about the fallout from the racist recording of McCurtain County officials.
https://t.co/brSbFKHzMU

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@GarrettRWang you are my hero - on so many levels! *This* hero thanks is for genuine tears responding to #Reg & to #RobbieAndTomParis in @TheDeltaFlyers podcast #610.

As a fellow cryer, I’m so grateful for your appreciation for things that count.

I salute you, #AdmiralWang🖖

[leslie banta @_lesliebanta]

@AmyBrowningArt The king! But each one is beautiful!🤩 ✨♥️♥️♥️