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It seems that the MAGA movement is earily similar to what I learned about the Nazis before Hitler took office? Like blind obedience and hatred toward certain groups? Or am I wrong? Why? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Paranoidfactoid@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, by William Shirer is a must read.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

It should have been taught in school.

[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I first read this as "by William Shatner." For a moment, I thought, "I didn't know Mr. Shatner dabbled in academic historical analysis..."

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago

Apparently he was an econ major. McGill's a prestigious university as well, though I'm not sure what the rep was in the 50s.