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The Waning of the American Illusion
“What America Means” | by Memphis CVB | | May 26, 2012 | [CC BY-NC-ND 2.0] Was Ronald Reagan’s famous image of America as a “shining city on a hill” truly just an illusion, a Fata Morgana of the United States as a beacon of democracy, freedom, and moral leadership, a trick played on the world’s collective mind?
Germany And US Have Long Been Allies - That Could Change With Trump
Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States in November 2024, the German state-owned news service Deutsche Welle published an article with the headline “Trump’s election victory is a nightmare for Germany.” A few hours later, Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, announced that his three-party political coalition had collapsed.
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Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States in November 2024, the German state-owned news service Deutsche Welle published an article with the headline “Trump’s election victory is a nightmare for Germany.” A few hours later, Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, announced that his three-party political coalition had collapsed.
Germany and US have long been allies - that could change with Trump
By Sylvia Taschka, Professor of Teaching of History, Wayne State University Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States in November 2024, the German state-owned news service Deutsche Welle published an article with the headline “Trump’s election victory is a nightmare for Germany.” A few hours later, Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, announced that his three-party political… Read complete article © The Conversation -
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How Can America Heal from the Trump Era?
By Sylvia Taschka Wayne State University (THE CONVERSATION) — Comparisons between the United States under Trump and Germany during the Hitler era are once again being made following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Even in the eyes of German history scholars like myself, who had earlier warned of the troubling nature of such analogies, Trump’s strategy to remain in power has undeniably proved that he has fascist traits.
Opinion: How can America heal from the Trump era? Lessons from Germany after Nazi rule
Comparisons between the United States under Trump and Germany during the Hitler era are once again being made following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Even in the eyes of German history scholars like myself, who had earlier warned of the troubling nature of such analogies, Trump’s strategy to remain in power has undeniably proved that he has fascist traits.
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From Nazism to Democracy: Lessons from Germany
The U.S. finds itself in a different place and time than postwar Germany, but the challenge is similar. Why you can trust us Comparisons between the United States under Trump and Germany during the Hitler era are once again being made after the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Even in the eyes of German history scholars like myself, who had earlier warned of the troubling nature of such analogies, Trump’s strategy to remain in power has undeniably proved that he has fascist traits.
How Can America Heal From The Trump Era? Lessons From Germany
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images Comparisons between the United States under Trump and Germany during the Hitler era are once again being made following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
How Can America Heal From The Trump Era? Lessons From Germany
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images Comparisons between the United States under Trump and Germany during the Hitler era are once again being made following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
How can America heal from the Trump era? Lessons from Germany's transformation into a prosperous democracy after Nazi rule
How can America heal from the Trump era? Lessons from Germany's transformation into a prosperous democracy after Nazi rule (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Comparisons between the United States under Trump and Germany during the Hitler era are once again being made following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
How can America Heal from the Trump Era? Lessons from Germany’s Transformation into a Prosperous Democracy after Nazi Rule
Comparisons between the United States under Trump and Germany during the Hitler era are once again being made following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Even in the eyes of German history scholars like myself, who had earlier warned of the troubling nature of such analogies, Trump’s strategy to remain in power has undeniably proved that he has fascist traits.
Perspective | Should public servants refuse to serve under President Trump?
In his opening statement before the committees charged with conducting an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, Ambassador William B. Taylor recalled the day of May 28, when he was asked by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to lead the American embassy in Ukraine. Taylor seemed like a perfect candidate for the job. He had been a dedicated public servant for over 50 years, spending three decades as a diplomat in Europe, the Middle East and, most recently, Ukraine.
The Conversation: Trump's America Shines Bright for Europe's Radical New Right
By Sylvia Taschka Wayne State University (THE CONVERSATION) — Donald Trump might not be as popular in Europe as Barack Obama was, but for many groups on the far-right of Europe’s political spectrum, he has become a heroic figure. “With Trump, the pride of a whole population has awoken … Their hope is captured in one sentence ‘Make America Great Again,’” said Martin Sellner, the leader of Austria’s Identitarian Movement, one of these far-right groups, in a German magazine in 2016.
Trump’s America shines bright for Europe’s radical New Right.
Dr Sylvia Taschka Date:11 October 2019 Tags: Analysis, Anti-Semitism, Donald Trump, Ethnopluralism, Great Replacement, Immigration, Islam, Nazism, New Right, Racism The U.S. under Trump is no longer seen as the enemy by Europe’s New Right, who are the ideological descendants of the original fascists. With Trump’s rise, they have a new hero in an unexpected place. First published in October 2019.
Trump’s America shines bright for Europe's radical New Right
Donald Trump might not be as popular in Europe as Barack Obama was, but for many groups on the far-right of Europe’s political spectrum, he has become a heroic figure. “With Trump, the pride of a whole population has awoken … Their hope is captured in one sentence ‘Make America Great Again,’” said Martin Sellner, the leader of Austria’s Identitarian Movement, one of these far-right groups, in a German magazine in 2016.
Attention to the Unseen
By Sylvia Taschka, Wayne State University Donald Trump might not be as popular in Europe as Barack Obama was, but for many groups on the far-right of Europe’s political spectrum, he has become a heroic figure. “With Trump, the pride of a whole population has awoken … Their hope is captured in one sentence ‘Make America Great Again,’” said Martin Sellner, the leader of Austria’s Identitarian Movement, one of these far-right groups, in a German magazine in 2016.
Trump’s America shines bright for Europe's radical New Right
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Donald Trump might not be as popular in Europe as Barack Obama was, but for many groups on the far-right of Europe’s political spectrum, he has become a heroic figure.
Trump’s America shines bright for Europe’s radical New Right
Donald Trump might not be as popular in Europe as Barack Obama was, but for many groups on the far-right of Europe’s political spectrum, he has become a heroic figure. “With Trump, the pride of a whole population has awoken … Their hope is captured in one sentence ‘Make America Great Again,’” said Martin Sellner, the leader of Austria’s Identitarian Movement, one of these far-right groups, in a German magazine in 2016.
Trump’s America shines bright for Europe’s radical New Right
Donald Trump might not be as popular in Europe as Barack Obama was, but for many groups on the far-right of Europe’s political spectrum, he has become a heroic figure. “With Trump, the pride of a whole population has awoken … Their hope is captured in one sentence ‘Make America Great Again,’” said Martin Sellner, the leader of Austria’s Identitarian Movement, one of these far-right groups, in a German magazine in 2016.
Trump’s America shines bright for Europe's radical New Right
Donald Trump might not be as popular in Europe as Barack Obama was, but for many groups on the far-right of Europe’s political spectrum, he has become a heroic figure. “With Trump, the pride of a whole population has awoken … Their hope is captured in one sentence ‘Make America Great Again,’” said Martin Sellner, the leader of Austria’s Identitarian Movement, one of these far-right groups, in a German magazine in 2016.
Scholars were asked about Trump’s ‘crisis of the soul’ border speech - here’s what they said
We asked experts on ethics, constitutional law and European political history to analyze Trump's Oval Office address. Here's what they heard in his speech about 'crisis' at the US-Mexico border. Editor’s note: President Donald Trump’s address to the nation on Wednesday night from the Oval Office announced no new initiatives either to end the government shutdown or to build the wall that’s caused the shutdown.
Trump calls border a 'crisis of the soul': 3 scholars react to his Oval Office address
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Enrique Armijo, Elon University; Michael Blake, University of Washington, and Sylvia Taschka, Wayne State University (THE CONVERSATION) Editor’s note: President Donald Trump’s address to the nation on Wednesday night from the Oval Office announced no new initiatives either to end the government shutdown or to build the wall that’s caused the shutdown.
Trump says border is a 'crisis of the soul': 3 scholars react to his Oval Office address
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Enrique Armijo, Elon University; Michael Blake, University of Washington, and Sylvia Taschka, Wayne State University (THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump’s address to the nation on Wednesday night from the Oval Office announced no new initiatives either to end the government shutdown or to build the wall that’s caused the shutdown.
3 scholars react to his Oval Office address
President Donald Trump’s address to the nation on Wednesday night from the Oval Office announced no new initiatives either to end the government shutdown or to build the wall that’s caused the shutdown. Instead, Trump stressed the themes – most of them discredited – that he’s long depended on to support his demand for the wall to bar entry to a sea of immigrants who will bring crime, drugs and mayhem into the country. We asked a panel of scholars to respond to the speech.
You know, those Hitler comparisons? Give them a rest
You know, those Hitler comparisons? Give them a rest “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture — to the point of almost becoming trivial. What is especially interesting is that he had already reached that conclusion a year before Donald Trump was elected to be the 45th president of the United States.
Trump-Hitler comparisons too easy and ignore the murderous history
In fact, such experts are well equipped to communicate to a broader public the potential value of historical analogies. When paying close attention to historical context, analogies can become useful tools — ones that help us understand our present, and perhaps even shape it for the better. Unfortunately, considered analysis on par with that of Caplan or Snyder is the exception, not the rule. That’s no surprise given the frenzied, often nasty character of current political discourse.
Understanding Donald Trump in a modern post-Hitler world | Guest column
When Donald Trump was elected 45th president of the United States, the fear was real and justified. Here was someone who unscrupulously played politics according to a textbook from Propaganda 101 and then rode into the White House on the waves of xenophobia and anti-establishment anger he had purposefully unleashed. His delivery and his disdain for the truth smacked of Goebbels-like talent gone viral.
Trump-Hitler comparisons too easy and ignore the murderous history
“Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial. What is especially interesting is that he had already reached that conclusion a year before Donald Trump was elected to be the 45th president of the United States.
Trump-Hitler comparisons too easy and ignore the murderous history
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial. What is especially interesting is that he had already reached that conclusion a year before Donald Trump was elected to be the 45th president of the United States.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Sylvia Taschka, Wayne State University(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
“Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial. What is especially interesting is that he had already reached that conclusion a year before Donald Trump was elected to be the 45th president of the United States.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Sylvia Taschka, Wayne State University(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
Trump-Hitler comparisons too easy and ignore the murderous history
Trump-Hitler comparisons too easy and ignore the murderous history (THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial. What is especially interesting is that he had already reached that conclusion a year before Donald Trump was elected to be the 45th president of the United States.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
Trump-Hitler comparisons too easy and ignore the murderous history
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
It's not ignoring history to call Trump-Hitler comparisons facile
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) “Everyone seems to have become Hitler.” Historian Gavriel D. Rosenfeld wrote these words in his study of how the Nazi past has become a recurring theme in contemporary culture – to the point of almost becoming trivial.
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