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A biography of Adolf Hitler published two years before his autobiography Mein Kampf may also have been written by Hitler:
In the early fall of 1923, when Adolf Hitler was still mostly known for his frenzied speeches at Munich beer halls, a slim biography was published that lauded him as the savior of the German nation and even compared him to Jesus. The book, "Adolf Hitler: His Life and His Speeches," was credited to Baron Adolf Victor von Koerber, a German aristocrat and war hero. Scholars have said that Hitler sought Mr. von Koerber out for the biography because he needed a conservative figure without links to the Nazi Party to help legitimize him as a leader.
However, new research says Hitler penned the work himself. This suggests that Hitler had designs on taking power earlier than many historians have previously thought and manipulated public opinion to get there.
"Adolf Hitler: His Life and His Speeches" was published two years before "Mein Kampf," the autobiography and manifesto that historians consider the moment Hitler went from political propagandist to leader in waiting. The von Koerber biography was published shortly before Hitler helped lead a bungled coup in Munich known as the Beer Hall Putsch.
"It's 1923, and Hitler suddenly decides he needs to boost his national profile," said Thomas Weber, a professor of history and international affairs at the University of Aberdeen, in Scotland, who uncovered documents in Mr. von Koerber's archival papers that he argues reveals Hitler as the biography's true author. The documents included a sworn statement by the publisher's widow.
Dusty old Godwin meme.
(Score: 3, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Monday October 10 2016, @09:24PM
> I like that he uses the actual terms doesn't use pretend words or pretend we're giving victims to other countries to do it.
Yeah, the important thing is that he calls it torture. He's really just starting a conversation, that's all...
> There's nothing inherently wrong with dictators. Rodrigo Duterte is one of the good guys,
Jesus Hussein Christ. Have you become a parody of yourself?
(Score: 2) by VLM on Monday October 10 2016, @09:42PM
Well, the good news is you don't disagree with me about LKY and Pinochet. That shows you have good taste in dictators.
Duterte may not be motivated enough, not be forceful enough, might not be carrying out his mission fast enough or with enough effective force. I can see that argument. I can still respect he is trying very hard and is at least doing the right thing, even if debatably not doing enough.
I've been trying to start a movement to get his face on flags and tee shirts much like the leftists pimp out their bootlicking terrorist Che from decades ago. Would you like a stylish tee shirt? The problem is people are already pimping his image out.
(Score: 2) by Gaaark on Tuesday October 11 2016, @03:27AM
I look at it as
1. Vote Hillary. Result, you get a kick in the nuts (or you get your pussy grabbed)
2. Vote for Trump. Result, you get a kick in the nuts (or you get your pussy grabbed)
It's funny: this whole election is about "who kicks harder/grabs more hair".
I'm voting Hillary cause she kicks like a girl.
Yeah, well I'm voting Trump cause he might miss!
Your still getting kicked in the nuts/getting your pussy grabbed!!!!!!!
Why all the argument?
Funny..... I like my nuts.... glad I'm Canadian!
Seriously.... people get so angry over who they want to crush their nads. :)
🎶 Trolling, trolling, trolling, this is Gaaark a trolling.... trolling, trolling, trolling, Rawhide! 🎶 Drops mic.🎤
I know I say Hillary is evil... Trump is too! Americans really need to stand up and FIGHT for a third option.... Revolucion! Amigos!
Ramble over.
I just think it's all really funny.... but not. Like Curly going "nyuk nyuk wooopwooop, etc" and then poking your eye.
You all are so screwed... I'm gonna start raising money for that wall.
--- Please remind me if I haven't been civil to you: I'm channeling MDC. ---Gaaark 2.0 ---
(Score: 2) by Gaaark on Tuesday October 11 2016, @12:17PM
And this is not to troll VLM. This is just laughing at the state of the States.
Door #1 or door #2.... surprise, a kick in the nuts!
--- Please remind me if I haven't been civil to you: I'm channeling MDC. ---Gaaark 2.0 ---
(Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Tuesday October 11 2016, @12:34PM
You'll think it's funny until millions of American political refugees swarm over the Canadian border.
Washington DC delenda est.
(Score: 2) by VLM on Tuesday October 11 2016, @01:33PM
Yeah they say that every year, but no one ever moves. Its a campaign trail tradition. Just like calling every Republican candidate "literally Hitler". It isn't a real election until the checkboxes are checked.
(Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Wednesday October 12 2016, @02:02AM
We should all move. They have poutine-flavored potato chips. That's gravy flavored potato chips. Canadians take every unhealthy, insanely delicious food Americans can think of, and double it. They're also polite, which would be particularly attractive to those of us who remember an America that valued manners. Lastly, you don't even need to learn another language. Even if you go to Quebec you can speak English, because the people will refuse to speak French with you even if you do speak good French.
Washington DC delenda est.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday October 11 2016, @10:34PM
You have to have your tongue firmly in your cheek while writing that stuff.
the good news is you don't disagree with me about Lee Kuan Yew
...the thief who stole the soul of Singapore and made the people automatons.
By 1993, [caning] was mandatory for 42 offences and optional for a further 42 [wikipedia.org]
That's called regressing into the dark ages.
and Pinochet
Pinochet was a monster.
He had thousands murdered.
One of his favorite ways of dealing with peaceful dissidents was to have his minions fly them far out over the ocean and push them out of the aircraft. [google.com]
(Freefall time from 10,000 feet is about 1 minute.)
Rodrigo Duterte is one of the good guys, a hero of the 2010s decade, a savior to his people.
Duterte [...] is at least doing the right thing
Duterte is another monster.
He has instructed his minions (not even sworn police officers or the military) that it is OK to murder anyone they perceive to be a bad guy.
That's commonly called lawlessness.
Am I missing your /sarc tags, or are you actually slime in human form?
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