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A failing economy from having to pay reparations from WWI was a big part of what started his political career. People were hurt. I’ve heard anecdotal stories of
by colejohnson66 6y ago
A failing economy from having to pay reparations from WWI was a big part of what started his political career. People were hurt. I’ve heard anecdotal stories of people requesting to be paid in the morning (and given some time off) so they could buy their groceries before hyperinflation made their pay worthless
- veddox 6y agoHe knew how to capitalise on peoples‘ fears and prejudices. He gave them common enemies (the democrats, the communists, the Jews), played on their pride, and helped them when they were vulnerable. Then he indoctrinated the hell out of them.