[adastra22]

Do you know the history of nationalism in Europe, and Germany in particular? Hint: it’s the “Na” part of “Nazi.”

You are getting downvoted because this pretty basic stuff. Either you’re part of today’s lucky 10k, or your post reads very much like far-right Gish galloping.

[dinkumthinkum]

I don't know. It seems like from what you saying that you and honestly an enormous amount of people need to actually learn about 20th century European history and WWII. People are throwing around these terms of NAZI and Gestapo and all of this and I think they have no idea what they mean. The left is not against authoritarian. The left does not even want to really eliminate the police. They just want to be the ones to decide who are the thought-criminals and what to do with them. Also, that is not what Gish galloping. I don't know what is happening here.

[shakna]

The "far left" is anarchy. I don't really see anarchists wanting to keep police around.

[adastra22]

Far left has traditionally meant communism.

[adastra22]

I do know my history. The Nazi party was a pan-German nationalist party. I'm not sure why this is controversial.

Germans, and Germany are obviously quite sensitive to the dangers of nationalism and authoritarianism. Not just because of WW2, but also the experience of East Germany.

[notrealyme123]

Didn't know the term "Gish Galloping". Thanks! I've experienced this so often in discussions with far right people.