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GB_RN

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5. Because Of Shock & Awe.

Reply to Canada Kid (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 06:20 AM

Jun 2025

Legit. They bombard you either so much shit (shock), that you can’t pay attention to all of it and are left in a bewildered state (awe) before tuning out. Naomi Klein wrote about this concept in her book, Shock Doctrine.

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German media are full of comparisons of the Trump II regime with the Third Reich [View all] DFW Jun 2025 OP

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The Germans are 100% correct...horrifyingly so!! Canada Kid Jun 2025 #2

Because Of Shock & Awe. GB_RN Jun 2025 #5

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Danke for the update Hekate Jun 2025 #7

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I try to find logic and reason in all things Grim Chieftain Jun 2025 #9

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The Germans feel themselves under no such constraints n/t DFW Jun 2025 #13

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The parallels are intentional. Kid Berwyn Jun 2025 #16

Is there one specific comparison that stands out... kentuck Jun 2025 #17