So much in the news today about unrest in our country; there are people who are convinced that our current government is corrupt. Not just Trump corrupt, but deep down. Their plan is to overthrow our government and cause harm to our elected officials who see it differently.
There is plenty to worry about. The attack on our National Capitol is beyond imagination but by all accounts, a very near miss of what could have been a slaughter.
The Inauguration of Joe Biden can't come fast enough. Trumps appeal to those citizens who are off track, on the fringes and leaning towards insurrection, is fuel for their conspiracy theories. But just because he leaves the Whitehouse, that will not be the end of the violence.
I take comfort in seeing our Capitol teeming with National Guard soldiers, all bearing arms. It is not right that I should feel good about that, but after seeing the attack, it does make me feel more secure.
In light of these events, historians are reminding us of the Hitler's Reich and the steps taken that elevated him into power. It is right to take time to learn and consider the similarities.
My Dad & Uncle both fought in WWII. Uncle Christian was in Europe and fought against Fascism. Dad was in the South Pacific and faced the Japanese. That war was, in part, about fighting Fascism.
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| Valdemar Johansen, US Navy Seabee |
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| Uncle Christian Johansen, US Army |
This video is just about 7 minutes long. I believe it is worth the time to watch and then read the Q & A with the Director / Editor Marshall Curry.
“As chilling and disorienting to watch as the most inventive full-length horror movie.” –The New Yorker
“In a scant six minutes of archival footage, director Marshall Curry delivers an emotional wallop.” –NPR
“In the current climate of intolerance, this footage is especially chilling.”
–The New York Times
“A taut, dramatic seven-minute film.” –The Washington Post
“Eerily relevant.” –Rolling Stone
“Strictly remarkable.” –Los Angeles Times
Here is the link to the video:
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