Note: I do not endorse Spenglerite historiography.
this post was submitted on 19 Aug 2024
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Honestly its bizzare that the original phrase gets said so often. There aren't really that many scenarios in history where "hard times" didn't just lead to corrupt people making times harder.
Fascist rhetoric doesn't spread through reasoned consideration.
Excellent point
War is manly and good! Except also bad which is why men and soldiers must be revered and maintain a hold on all positions of power.