"The best way to fight Nazis is to shine a spotlight on their beliefs and debunk them."
It's a popular idea.
The notion that exposure and rational argument will inevitably triumph over bigotry and hate.
But history tells us - it's bullshit.
We've been down this road before.
It was called World War II.
Joan Westenberg /
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2024-05-03 06:01:15
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