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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? (self.askhistorians)

submitted 11 hours ago by Don_Dickle to c/askhistorians

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[–] AFKBRBChocolate 16 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

You know, for this whole election cycle, many, many people have been commenting on the parallels between Trump/MAGA and the rise of the Nazi party. It hasn't just been people on social media, there have been lots of well cited articles. Take a look at this Guardian piece from the summer.

So yes, the parallels are so significant that it makes people wonder if it's coincidental or a playbook.

[–] Don_Dickle 6 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

In your honest opinion do you think he will try to get rid of voting so he can remain in power like Hitler did?

[–] AFKBRBChocolate 8 points 5 hours ago

I'll be surprised if he lives long enough for that - he's old and has a terrible diet - but he said at a fundraiser that people would only need to vote one more time, which many took to mean that's all he'd need to stay in power. He tried a failed coup in 2020, so clearly doesn't care if it's lawful or not. Would anyone be surprised?