It’s not about taking the high road but about accepting the fact that the worst monsters to ever walk on this planet have all been humans. By accepting this and being aware that these monsters can come from anywhere, we can better make sure that “never again” actually means Never Again.
Such as? Because from my experience and the history that has been taught to me, the only solution is violence. Unless you can cite examples otherwise. I’m not aware of a fascist state that was voted out of power.
You’re still not understanding that you can do all of that without dehumanizing people. And you’ve moved the goalpost since the conversation was originally about Trump supporters, not the leadership. They’re two very different groups of people.
Do you happen to know what was the most effective method of interrogating Nazi PoWs? It wasn’t beating them or treating them like animals. It was giving them good food and a warm bed and being friendly to them. Treating them like humans.
It was showing them that the propaganda the Nazi government had been feeding them about the Allies being evil heartless monsters was a lie.
I didn’t humanize these people their parents did when they gave birth to human children. Sadly they chose to let them grow into Nazis. Your parents aren’t much better.
Dehumanizing people is what Nazis do
Taking the high road is what losers do.
But hey, enjoy living in your idealistic fantasyland where playing by the rules matters.
It’s not about taking the high road but about accepting the fact that the worst monsters to ever walk on this planet have all been humans. By accepting this and being aware that these monsters can come from anywhere, we can better make sure that “never again” actually means Never Again.
Dehumanizing your opposition is extremely counter productive. They’ll either not care, or become more radicalized against you.
Not taking the high road and dehumanizing your opponent aren’t mutually inclusive. There’s better ways to combat fascism.
Such as? Because from my experience and the history that has been taught to me, the only solution is violence. Unless you can cite examples otherwise. I’m not aware of a fascist state that was voted out of power.
You can do violence without dehumanizing your target
You’re still not understanding that you can do all of that without dehumanizing people. And you’ve moved the goalpost since the conversation was originally about Trump supporters, not the leadership. They’re two very different groups of people.
Do you happen to know what was the most effective method of interrogating Nazi PoWs? It wasn’t beating them or treating them like animals. It was giving them good food and a warm bed and being friendly to them. Treating them like humans.
It was showing them that the propaganda the Nazi government had been feeding them about the Allies being evil heartless monsters was a lie.
Its what mentally healthy people do, so hope you get whatever help you clearly need
You’re only mentally healthy until the mentally unhealthy decide you don’t get to be physically healthy anymore.
The rules are all over the place but being decent is pretty easy, just don’t act like Nazis and you’re good
Humanizing Nazis is what Nazi sympathizers do.
I didn’t humanize these people their parents did when they gave birth to human children. Sadly they chose to let them grow into Nazis. Your parents aren’t much better.