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Cattledog

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Wed Jan 14, 2026, 02:33 PM Wednesday

THE OLIGARCHS WHO CAME TO REGRET SUPPORTING HITLER

They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
By Timothy W. Ryback

He was among the richest men in the world. He made his first fortune in heavy industry. He made his second as a media mogul. And in January 1933, in exchange for a political favor, Alfred Hugenberg provided the electoral capital that made possible Adolf Hitler’s appointment as chancellor. Before Hugenberg sealed his pact with Hitler, a close associate had warned Hugenberg that this was a deal he would come to regret: “One night you will find yourself running through the ministry gardens in your underwear trying to escape arrest.”

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/hitler-oligarchs-hugenberg-nazi/681584/

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THE OLIGARCHS WHO CAME TO REGRET SUPPORTING HITLER (Original Post) Cattledog Wednesday OP
I wonder if Trumps 4th Reich will do the same. CentralMass Wednesday #1
I have a feeling Hopefully US CEOs/Oligarchs Cha Wednesday #2

Cha

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2. I have a feeling Hopefully US CEOs/Oligarchs
Wed Jan 14, 2026, 04:01 PM
Wednesday

will get Buyers Remorse at some point.

Hope Sooner than Later.

TY

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