[csomar]

It is only a 70-80 years since WW II and the Holocaust. There haven't been much change in the dynamics of humans (culture, genetic or nation wise). I think people assume, on a daily basis, that it can't happen again so that they are not distracted by such an outcome. The events happening today shows that such a comeback is not out of the table.

There are no strong safe guards out there. And the people in charge will go for it if it suits their agenda. Polarization is also much easier today. People don't need to read a full book to get propaganda but just watch a few images or a video that triggers the right reaction.

The middle-east seems to be close to the point of no return on a full on scale apocalyptic war. I am looking at oil prices which suggests that all parties are bluffing and hoping that's the case.

[giantg2]

This whole situation is because of WW2/holocaust. The UN decided to give the Jews a land they could govern so they wouldn't need to worry about government oppression after the holocaust. Of course the member states decided to give away land that was not theirs and had people living there already. It's no surprise conflict has been smoldering ever since.