Parallels

 

History repeats itself. We need to keep our eyes open to see and understand it. The upsetting part is that people do no see the parallels. Almost scary.

One violent incident becomes the focus of a political movement.

The incident is used as the excuse to set off political plans that waited in bay until a conduit appeared.

The political party needed to be changed and the way to do it was through intimidation. 

The party needed ultimate control.

Unrest began.

Stores had their glass broken.

Inventory was looted.

Buildings were burnt down.

Bands of rioters flooded the streets.

Homes and neighborhoods were violated. 

The government turned its head and allowed the unrest to gain momentum. 

Peoples lives were destroyed. 

Good people were told to agree or have themselves harmed. 

Statues were toppled.  

Individuals lost their rights.

Quiz:

When did this happen?

A- May 2020 prior to the November election ( )

B- Kristallnacht  November 1938 Prior to the Holocaust ( )

Answer: Both A and B