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.
@GeezusMan@ProjectLincoln Once again. Youre driving off the road. Making it about something else. Deflect and distract. Insult. All of this seems familiar. You must be orange
@SeanRCG@John_Karalis As someone who works in tv. Its my opinion that the boston game (for the sun) was a test run. In 5 years from now, the team will play the majority of its games in boston.
@John_Karalis Time to rebuild the CT Sun roster. Its my opinion its gone as far as it can. They will have a tough time finding pieces to take on Brooklyn, LA, Indy, etc.
What are we even talking about here?? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!
@Buccigross I think the 3 point line highlited the talent that players have. Ability yo put the ball through the hoop from further away is more talent. The explosiveness was taken away by bad refs falling for flops.