The Third Reich was one of the most horrific regimes in history, and it is distinctive for its industrialized, bureaucratic approach to genocide. However, it is not accurate to say that no despot or movement compares. The transatlantic slave trade subjected millions to generations of enslavement, as well as sustained physical and psychological torture, with effects that continue across generations. The Armenian genocide, the Rwandan genocide, and mass atrocities in places like the Congo under Leopold and Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge demonstrate that large-scale, deliberate human destruction has taken different forms across history. In the present day, the scale of civilian suffering and destruction in Gaza, along with ongoing violence and displacement affecting civilians in Syria and Lebanon, has drawn global concern, condemnation, and legal scrutiny. Rather than placing these atrocities in a hierarchy, it is more accurate to recognize that both history and the present contain multiple examples of extreme and devastating human cruelty.
I agree with the author’s broader argument, which is why that line stands out so much. It doesn’t just read as defensive; it reflects a deeper bias in how we frame historical suffering. Elevating the Holocaust as uniquely beyond comparison, even in the context of making a broader warning, risks reinforcing a hierarchy where certain tragedies, particularly those involving Europeans, are treated as more singular or definitive than others. That undercuts what is otherwise a credible and important point.
The same kinds of biases that shape how we rank and remember suffering are often part of what allows those atrocities to happen in the first place. When some lives are implicitly treated as more significant than others, it becomes easier to justify, ignore, or minimize harm.
More positivity - fascist states always collapse on themselves. Internally, they tear themselves apart. Partly thats because they deny reality. Keep promoting the truth. Veritas. Zeteo. We the people have to keep questioning their actions and motives. Tear down the falsehoods they thrive on!
When I hear 'exploiting faith' Im thinking of the long-standing project(at least since Reagan' of using religion to indoctrinate the gullible into believing in and acting on behalf of authoritarian leaders. I have heard reports of pastors actually pulling out a voting guide during services and instructing the congregation which candidates to vote for. And of course there's the manipiulation using oppisition to abortion as an organizing tool.
True about Hitlers fascism. However, it would be much more helpful if authors and journalists would report on Project 2025, which is related and what is actually happening. It is amazing to me that no one is actively talking about what is happening before our eyes... Trackers have reported hat this "plan" is about 0% implemented already. Is this ignorance or fear of political retribution???
“We tolerate no one in our ranks who attacks the ideas of Christianity. Our movement is Christian.” Adolph Hitler 1928
This is an excellent expose recounting the similarities between the Nazi movement in the 1930's and what the CNM(Christian Nationalist Movement) is doing today But rather using characteristics of both it would be well worth a summary of what is taking place right now as the CNM modeled after the now deposed Orban in Hungary And I think it fair to call these political American CNM operatives Nazis in the truest sense of the word if only to point out the horrific danger they pose if allowed to persist in the American political scene
It’s clear that Hitler’s Mein Kampf and Goebbels have a substantial influence on the current US Nazi party of the 21st century as well as Orban’s Hungary which served as a model as to how to get the Christian Nationalist Party(CNP) over the finish line before 2026 midterms
The Nazis want to destroy all things that conservatives don’t have control over Not only attack university endowments but also go after the private sector MSM and make them “feel economic pain” The Nazis feel that the country is in late republican period(meaning the final days of a democratic republic) This link from the Maddow show exposes the intent of the current Nazi regime(https://bit.ly/3BrXePA)
The Nazi party currently occupying the White House has set the agenda As JD Vance has said “we need to burn it all down and start over”
So this is where we are folks Feel like protesting now???
John: I urge you to read "A Chill in the Air: an Italian War Diary 1939-1940" by Iris Origo. It records the thoughts of one of Europe's most thoughtful and well-connected intellectuals as Fascism was rapidly hardening. This is the part of her diary only published by her granddaughter during Trump's first year. Its thoughtful analysis of Fascist propaganda, actions and war strategies was powerful in 2017 but the parallels now are stunning.
The Third Reich was one of the most horrific regimes in history, and it is distinctive for its industrialized, bureaucratic approach to genocide. However, it is not accurate to say that no despot or movement compares. The transatlantic slave trade subjected millions to generations of enslavement, as well as sustained physical and psychological torture, with effects that continue across generations. The Armenian genocide, the Rwandan genocide, and mass atrocities in places like the Congo under Leopold and Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge demonstrate that large-scale, deliberate human destruction has taken different forms across history. In the present day, the scale of civilian suffering and destruction in Gaza, along with ongoing violence and displacement affecting civilians in Syria and Lebanon, has drawn global concern, condemnation, and legal scrutiny. Rather than placing these atrocities in a hierarchy, it is more accurate to recognize that both history and the present contain multiple examples of extreme and devastating human cruelty.
I agree with the author’s broader argument, which is why that line stands out so much. It doesn’t just read as defensive; it reflects a deeper bias in how we frame historical suffering. Elevating the Holocaust as uniquely beyond comparison, even in the context of making a broader warning, risks reinforcing a hierarchy where certain tragedies, particularly those involving Europeans, are treated as more singular or definitive than others. That undercuts what is otherwise a credible and important point.
The same kinds of biases that shape how we rank and remember suffering are often part of what allows those atrocities to happen in the first place. When some lives are implicitly treated as more significant than others, it becomes easier to justify, ignore, or minimize harm.
Well. Isn’t that “tremendous cost” just what we who understand are fearing most and desperate to avoid?
Exactly, especially as carbon will destroy the future.
I think "The Nazis were defeated" slightly overstates things, given fascism wasn't.
More positivity - fascist states always collapse on themselves. Internally, they tear themselves apart. Partly thats because they deny reality. Keep promoting the truth. Veritas. Zeteo. We the people have to keep questioning their actions and motives. Tear down the falsehoods they thrive on!
When I hear 'exploiting faith' Im thinking of the long-standing project(at least since Reagan' of using religion to indoctrinate the gullible into believing in and acting on behalf of authoritarian leaders. I have heard reports of pastors actually pulling out a voting guide during services and instructing the congregation which candidates to vote for. And of course there's the manipiulation using oppisition to abortion as an organizing tool.
True about Hitlers fascism. However, it would be much more helpful if authors and journalists would report on Project 2025, which is related and what is actually happening. It is amazing to me that no one is actively talking about what is happening before our eyes... Trackers have reported hat this "plan" is about 0% implemented already. Is this ignorance or fear of political retribution???
“We tolerate no one in our ranks who attacks the ideas of Christianity. Our movement is Christian.” Adolph Hitler 1928
This is an excellent expose recounting the similarities between the Nazi movement in the 1930's and what the CNM(Christian Nationalist Movement) is doing today But rather using characteristics of both it would be well worth a summary of what is taking place right now as the CNM modeled after the now deposed Orban in Hungary And I think it fair to call these political American CNM operatives Nazis in the truest sense of the word if only to point out the horrific danger they pose if allowed to persist in the American political scene
It’s clear that Hitler’s Mein Kampf and Goebbels have a substantial influence on the current US Nazi party of the 21st century as well as Orban’s Hungary which served as a model as to how to get the Christian Nationalist Party(CNP) over the finish line before 2026 midterms
The Nazis want to destroy all things that conservatives don’t have control over Not only attack university endowments but also go after the private sector MSM and make them “feel economic pain” The Nazis feel that the country is in late republican period(meaning the final days of a democratic republic) This link from the Maddow show exposes the intent of the current Nazi regime(https://bit.ly/3BrXePA)
The Nazi party currently occupying the White House has set the agenda As JD Vance has said “we need to burn it all down and start over”
So this is where we are folks Feel like protesting now???
Remember when they laughed at us when we said he was a fascist? Oh, you naive fools, they said.
"...Rees concludes his book on a note of optimism, which should hearten those seeking to reclaim America’s democratic heritage."
Optimism? Optimism that a world war will end MAGA? There will be no democratic heritage to reclaim. This is not what I would call optimism.
John: I urge you to read "A Chill in the Air: an Italian War Diary 1939-1940" by Iris Origo. It records the thoughts of one of Europe's most thoughtful and well-connected intellectuals as Fascism was rapidly hardening. This is the part of her diary only published by her granddaughter during Trump's first year. Its thoughtful analysis of Fascist propaganda, actions and war strategies was powerful in 2017 but the parallels now are stunning.