Beautiful post. What awaits indeed. A lovely description of your visit and reflections. Not one mention of America being in 1935 today.
I hope germany's demons are in the past but with Elon musk et al openly providing support to the new German Nazis who are growing in parliament it’s hard to say. Fascism has gone global and as America falls to it the danger rises exponentially..
Muskrat shares Trump’s malignant narcissism and sociopathy, although he admittedly has more upstairs than Donald Trump. I don’t trust the two separately or together.
Went first to Berlin not too long after your first trip. Expected and quite hoped to hate it and was looking for trouble. It was fabulous and went back several times subsequently.
Don't wish to bore on about how bad it is here but I don't share your optimism of the United Kingdom's capacity (and intent) to repair our armed services, or anything else for that matter. We're in a real mess with plenty more to come.
Holocaust education focuses on testimony of survivors, taking students to Poland for a march of the living and repeating the phrase “Never Again” and avoids teaching the of how it happened by failing to teach the role of German right-wing monarchists, industrialists, military leaders, and elements of the Catholic Church in the downfall of the leftist Weimar Republic who resented the Treaty of Versailles, opposed socialist movements, and harbored hostility toward Jews and other figures associated with the democratic government. Their opposition to the liberal democratic government helped create the political unrest that Hitler exploited through the often repeated “stab in the back” Big Lie, nationalism, scapegoating, protests, and appeals to resentment which created political instability that contributed to Hitler's appointment as Chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg in 1933 and the rest is history.
Nationalism, militarism, racism and illiberalism are toxic and need to be rejected.
As edified as this reader is by your journalism and political analysis, your profiles, memoirs and travel writing never fail to inspire and offer a bit of respite from these grim times. Another satisfying and enjoyable read. Thank you!
I have yet to visit the city and I very much want to do so. My family history re the Holocaust is not at all good, my grandfather to South West Africa ( Namibia) escaped but his very large family uncles, cousins et al living in Holland 52 people in all ages 4 to 94 were all taken with no survivors. I have all their names and ages.
Beautiful post. What awaits indeed. A lovely description of your visit and reflections. Not one mention of America being in 1935 today.
I hope germany's demons are in the past but with Elon musk et al openly providing support to the new German Nazis who are growing in parliament it’s hard to say. Fascism has gone global and as America falls to it the danger rises exponentially..
Muskrat shares Trump’s malignant narcissism and sociopathy, although he admittedly has more upstairs than Donald Trump. I don’t trust the two separately or together.
A super piece, thanks.
Went first to Berlin not too long after your first trip. Expected and quite hoped to hate it and was looking for trouble. It was fabulous and went back several times subsequently.
Don't wish to bore on about how bad it is here but I don't share your optimism of the United Kingdom's capacity (and intent) to repair our armed services, or anything else for that matter. We're in a real mess with plenty more to come.
Oh, Jim! I hope you're wrong about the UK. I know its a mess but it will recover.
Holocaust education focuses on testimony of survivors, taking students to Poland for a march of the living and repeating the phrase “Never Again” and avoids teaching the of how it happened by failing to teach the role of German right-wing monarchists, industrialists, military leaders, and elements of the Catholic Church in the downfall of the leftist Weimar Republic who resented the Treaty of Versailles, opposed socialist movements, and harbored hostility toward Jews and other figures associated with the democratic government. Their opposition to the liberal democratic government helped create the political unrest that Hitler exploited through the often repeated “stab in the back” Big Lie, nationalism, scapegoating, protests, and appeals to resentment which created political instability that contributed to Hitler's appointment as Chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg in 1933 and the rest is history.
Nationalism, militarism, racism and illiberalism are toxic and need to be rejected.
well done. evocative.
Thanks Dave!
A fine piece.
A great travelogue, and a great read. I have always believed in redemption. It is what makes us human and evolving for the betterment of humanity.
As edified as this reader is by your journalism and political analysis, your profiles, memoirs and travel writing never fail to inspire and offer a bit of respite from these grim times. Another satisfying and enjoyable read. Thank you!
I have yet to visit the city and I very much want to do so. My family history re the Holocaust is not at all good, my grandfather to South West Africa ( Namibia) escaped but his very large family uncles, cousins et al living in Holland 52 people in all ages 4 to 94 were all taken with no survivors. I have all their names and ages.