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irisblue

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10. The similarities between McConnell & the German conservative oligarch are much too obvious
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 07:34 AM
16 hrs ago

Source-https://www.theholocaustexplained.org/the-nazi-rise-to-power/the-nazi-rise-to-power/the-role-of-the-conservative-elite/

snip-"The role of the conservative elite in the Nazi rise to power
The conservative elite were the old ruling class and new business class in Weimar Germany. Throughout the 1920s they became increasingly frustrated with the Weimar Republic’s continuing economic and political instability, their lack of real power and the rise of communism. They believed that a return to authoritarian rule was the only stable future for Germany which would protect their power and money.

snip-"The conservative elite’s second move towards authoritarian rule was helping the Nazi Party to gain power. The conservative elite and the Nazi Party had a common enemy – the political left .

As Hitler controlled the masses support for the political right, the conservative elite believed that they could use Hitler and his popular support to ‘democratically’ take power. Once in power, Hitler could destroy the political left. Destroying the political left would help to remove the majority of political opponents to the ring-wing conservative elite.

Once Hitler had removed the left-wing socialist opposition and destroyed the Weimar Republic, the conservative elite thought they would be able to replace Hitler, and appoint a leader of their choice."

much much more there of course

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STFU Mitch malaise 17 hrs ago #1
Yes. I think Mitch could have convinced enough Republicans to convict Trump after Jan 6th Buckeyeblue 17 hrs ago #6
He will be impeached again malaise 17 hrs ago #8
Impeached? But will he be convicted in the Senate by 2/3 vote? That's the hard part. Katinfl 15 hrs ago #33
I honestly think it depends Buckeyeblue 14 hrs ago #36
thank you! agingdem 16 hrs ago #12
THIS malaise 16 hrs ago #23
Fuck you oswaldactedalone 16 hrs ago #15
I think Putin must have some real bad dirt on Trump to get him to blow up NATO by going after Greenland. Dustlawyer 16 hrs ago #22
Hey you malaise 16 hrs ago #24
It's got to be extremely bad as well considering how Trump loves to strut around breaking laws. cstanleytech 15 hrs ago #29
Agree, this plays right into putiins plan...end NATO....without firing a shot..nt mitch96 2 hrs ago #50
Moscow Mitch markodochartaigh 15 hrs ago #31
MOSCOW MITCH and his "party over country" stance is most responsible for the mess we are in. MLWR 17 hrs ago #2
He helped create this irisblue 17 hrs ago #3
The similarities between McConnell & the German conservative oligarch are much too obvious irisblue 16 hrs ago #10
Great post malaise 16 hrs ago #25
Welcome to the party, turtle. Just Jerome 17 hrs ago #4
I didn't know that old fuck could still speak fujiyamasan 17 hrs ago #5
Him and trump can hold hands while they burn in hell Conjuay 16 hrs ago #27
I didn't know people still care what the old fuck says anymore. cab67 6 hrs ago #39
I thought he had surely died by now. TomSlick 4 hrs ago #46
Strokes have really had their effect on him. DFW 17 hrs ago #7
Agreed 👍 MustLoveBeagles 15 hrs ago #34
oh now he's all so senatorial Javaman 16 hrs ago #9
Fuck Mitch McConnell! Ray Bruns 16 hrs ago #11
You know what needs to be done, Mitch. You know it's past time for the GOP to do what must be done. ms liberty 16 hrs ago #13
AND they can stop it. AND he can get them to do it. He's gotten them to support him Scrivener7 1 hr ago #53
Didn't know he was still breathing. NewHendoLib 16 hrs ago #14
Mitch has a lot of signs on his head, however ... AverageOldGuy 16 hrs ago #16
Fucker you caused all of this. SamKnause 16 hrs ago #17
It's time Mitch! Emile 16 hrs ago #18
The point is to damage trust and break up the democratic alliance. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #19
Crawl back under your rock, Mitch. This is all your fault. Vinca 16 hrs ago #20
Is he still wasting clean air? 2naSalit 16 hrs ago #21
Yet he's still in favor of a unitarian government with an all powerful leader. JohnnyRingo 16 hrs ago #26
Fuck you mitch. spanone 15 hrs ago #28
Putin's bitch is trying to just salvage himself before he gets out of office. cstanleytech 15 hrs ago #30
Corporate America speaks out Auggie 15 hrs ago #32
Mitch and his cohorts are responsible for Trump and still have the power to stop him Bev54 14 hrs ago #35
Too little too late for many mzmolly 13 hrs ago #37
Fuck McConnell. I hope he rots in Hell (which I don't believe in, but he does) for being complicit Greybnk48 6 hrs ago #38
Uh huh. madamesilverspurs 5 hrs ago #40
That's what happens when you put ignorant nazis on the Supreme Court asshole. NNadir 5 hrs ago #41
I loathe the man as much as any, but he IS defending NATO here Easterncedar 5 hrs ago #42
Fuck you, asshole! LNM 5 hrs ago #43
The chicken-fried mumbling meatsack is welcome to sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up . . . hatrack 4 hrs ago #44
McConnell facilitated Trump's re-election maspaha 4 hrs ago #45
I get so sick of these enablers trying to cover up their own history. nt Susan Calvin 3 hrs ago #47
Well isn't that rich. evolves 2 hrs ago #48
F**k you, asshole drmeow 2 hrs ago #49
Frankenstein issues recall of monster. usonian 2 hrs ago #51
DON'T shut up. Keep saying this and get all your spineless friends to say it. Scrivener7 1 hr ago #52
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