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Originally posted by dragonridr
reply to post by Chevalerous
Your wrong as well so apparently you need to learn some history too. First the the Nazis were fascists so trying to define them by left or right is silly. Lets look at what they wanted shall we?
The National Socialist Program was developed to formulate the party policies of, first, the Austrian German Workers Party.The program championed the right to employment and called for the institution of profit sharing, confiscation of war profits, prosecution of usurer's and profiteers, nationalization of trusts, communalization of department stores, extension of the old-age pension system, creation of a national education program of all classes, prohibition of child labor, and an end to the dominance of investment capital.German Nazism was closer to Russian communism than to any other non-communist system.
Now once Hitler got this off the ground next came a dictatorship this is a common end result Venezuela comes to mind.Once the government regulates all aspects of someones life it inevitably leads to one person controlling every aspect of a persons life. A Nazi would have there jobs picked for them the education system was set up for the needs of the state and regulated every aspect of the German peoples lives. And currently the government is saying alot of the same things the Nazis did to gain power.For example banks are evil industry needs to be regulated there needs to be a national health care system. And what scares the hell out of me is the conditions occurring in the United States is close to the conditions the Germans were experiencing after world war 1 unemployment rising massive debt and lets not forget isolationism which I'm hearing more and more here.
Was he inaccurate comparing the government policies to Nazis Id argue no there are similarities let us hope it just doesn't go as far as it could.
One thing is bothering me though! the brave marine in the video said that the National Socialists were LEFTIST! - (A.K.A Socialists & Communists)
Well that is not correct even if the name can lead you to think so!
They were 'Authoritarian Right Wing' on the political spectrum in Germany, they actually hated the Socialists, Social Democrats and the Communists and sent most of them to concentration camps.
Great interviews of the 20th century
This edited interview of Adolf Hitler by George Sylvester Viereck took place in 1923. It was republished in Liberty magazine in July 1932
I met Hitler not in his headquarters, the Brown House in Munich, but in a private home - the dwelling of a former admiral of the German Navy. We discussed the fate of Germany over the teacups.
"Why," I asked Hitler, "do you call yourself a National Socialist, since your party programme is the very antithesis of that commonly accredited to socialism?"
"Socialism," he retorted, putting down his cup of tea, pugnaciously, "is the science of dealing with the common weal. Communism is not Socialism. Marxism is not Socialism. The Marxians have stolen the term and confused its meaning. I shall take Socialism away from the Socialists.
"Socialism is an ancient Aryan, Germanic institution. Our German ancestors held certain lands in common. They cultivated the idea of the common weal. Marxism has no right to disguise itself as socialism. Socialism, unlike Marxism, does not repudiate private property. Unlike Marxism, it involves no negation of personality, and unlike Marxism, it is patriotic.
"We want a greater Germany uniting all German tribes. But our salvation can start in the smallest corner. Even if we had only 10 acres of land and were determined to defend them with our lives, the 10 acres would become the focus of regeneration. Our workers have two souls: one is German, the other is Marxian. We must arouse the German soul. We must uproot the canker of Marxism. Marxism and Germanism are antitheses.
"In my scheme of the German state, there will be no room for the alien, no use for the wastrel, for the usurer or speculator, or anyone incapable of productive work."
The cords on Hitler's forehead stood out threateningly. His voice filled the room. There was a noise at the door. His followers, who always remain within call, like a bodyguard, reminded the leader of his duty to address a meeting
Hitler gulped down his tea and rose.
Originally posted by uaocteaou
This cat is just another example of an idiot who has no clue what he's talking about.
He's a self described disabled Marine veteran, which means that he receives VA medical care, As we all know, that's a Government run medical plan. So, it's okay for him, but nobody else should have what he benefits from?.. Clown.
Reminds me of the senior citizens who shout that they want the government to keep their hands off their medicare, LOL rediculous. Again, it's good for them, but nobody else deserves it?.. Clowns.
Listen, I agree with free speech, but I also believe that if you are going to challenge or confront someone, you should also be required to know what you're talking about, this fellow has no idea what he's talking about.
Anf to answer the OP's origional question about health care, OF COURSE, WE MUST HAVE A PUBLIC OPTION.
Oh, and if you are a receipient of Government run health care, you shouldn't bitch about others having an oportunity to benefit as YOU yourself enjoy.
Now, let the uber-right flaming begin, I don't care.
Originally posted by uaocteaou
My favorite part is where he rambles on witless, shouting things that he's heard from False-news stations and fear mongering, right wing nut jobs. He shouts phrases, not questions, Nazis, lions and bears, OH MY!
"Keep yur hands off my children, I'm a Vet..... HEALTH CARE!!!"
He told nobody off, he made himself appear a fool and sadly, he exposed himself as an ignorant drone with shouted hot-words in lieu of substantive arguments or position.
I actually feel sorry for that guy.
Originally posted by CanadianDream420
No Offense to his salute or service but that imbecile is exactly why Obama has to go on T.V every few days to RE-EXPLAIN his HealthCare INSURANCE Reform...
"Stay away from my kids" he says....
*sigh*
What if he took a bullet in Iraq and came back and was denied Care because he had A.D.D before he left so they cancelled him... and now he has no money and no insurance and needs to take his kids to get a check up..
I bet he'd have a different change of tune.
Originally posted by Rockpuck
Originally posted by Scopeless
that last statement about the nazis was pretty dumb and inaccurate.
No it wasn't.
The Nazis really did take over the Financials, the Auto industries and the Healthcare industries......
The programs of the Sudetenland and Austrian National Socialists developed under the Habsburg monarchy and in one single country at the time. Different German Worker parties developed in Vienna, Aussig, and Eger.
Hitler and the other leaders that would later play a major role in Nazi Germany were not involved in the creation of the original National Socialist programs, a fact which explains the differences between these programs and the actions of the German Nazi Party.
The 25 point Program of the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP) was proclaimed by Adolf Hitler at a large public gathering in Munich on February 24, 1920 when the group was still known as the German Workers Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei or DAP).[4] The party kept the program when it changed its name to the National Socialist German Workers Party in April 1920 and it remained the official party program throughout the party's existence - though many of the demands listed in it were not carried out after the NSDAP eventually came to power. The program was adapted from Rudolf Jung's Austro-Bohemian program by Anton Drexler, Adolf Hitler, Gottfried Feder and Dietrich Eckart. Unlike the Austrian program, the NSDAP program makes no claims of being "liberal" or democratic, nor does it express an opposition to "reaction" or to aristocracy. However, it endorses democratic institutions such as the central parliament of Germany, and makes no mention of wishing to abolish democracy - on the contrary, by demanding that only Germans be allowed to vote, it implicitly assumes that voting would still take place under a NSDAP government. This is one of the several areas where real Nazi practice diverged from Nazi demands.
Several attempts were made in the 1920s to change some of the program or replace it entirely. For instance, in 1924, Gottfried Feder proposed a new 39-point program that kept some of the old planks, replaced others and added many completely new ones. However, all such attempts ultimately failed, because Hitler refused to allow any discussion of the party program after 1925.
dragonridr! you said:
Are you even aware that Austria was part of the German empire until 1918? You have a real problem looking far enough back in history i really don't want to have to explain every detail of history to you. This is why when Hitler reunited Austria with Germany every one ignored it which in itself was a mistake. Tired of being proved wrong yet?
Originally posted by dragonridr
reply to post by Chevalerous
Are you even aware that Austria was part of the German empire until 1918? You have a real problem looking far enough back in history i really don't want to have to explain every detail of history to you. This is why when Hitler reunited Austria with Germany every one ignored it which in itself was a mistake. Tired of being proved wrong yet?