America was appalled by Nazism, as was the rest of the world eighty years ago. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks to that darkness and how it affected his family and him as a young boy growing up in Austria. As with all things, there’s nothing like listening to somebody who has been there. He compares his native country’s experience with what happening in the Capitol this week.
7:00 minutes long, worth every second
This is a must watch https://t.co/A1EFIF3tam
— MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch) January 10, 2021
This insurrection on American soil would be horrific in any event. The fact that it was instigated by a sitting American *president* is beyond words. Donald Trump has s*it on this country just like his supporters literally did on the Capitol floors.
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14 Comments on "MUST WATCH: Arnold Schwarzenegger Speaks Movingly About What Happened In Austria and What’s Happening Here"
A nice connection to post Nazi Germany/Austria from someone who clearly can draw the connection to today’s anarchic insurrectionists and their little putsch.
Nothing like hands-on life experience to make the important lessons sink in.
This American is just thankful how such leadership is not only on the way but already in place to sort out things.
My parents left Germany in 1934. For many years I have been reading to understand what it was that they left. I just said this to my Congressman, Andy Biggs, recommending Victor Klemper’s diary “I Will Bear Witness” and Arnold’s video to him. I told him it is time for him to support removing Trump or to resign, himself. I’m not expecting a positive response.
It is well worth 7 minutes. The insights into his early life were heartrending.
He made some allusions to this in an interview with the magazine George in the late 1990s. But this is much deeper than that was. Having lived my own version of his tale, I’ve a newfound respect for the man.
I watched it yesterday. I was glad to see it make such a big impact. Everything helps.
Watched it first thing Sunday morning. Was so damn impressed, I immediately passed it on to my mom. Felt like he was saying “Yeah, this was bad. I know from brutal experience how bad it could have gotten. But we made it and we’re gonna keep on making it.” Plus, the Conan sword made an appearance!
I couldn’t agree more, that it is more than worth our time to watch this video. He does a wonderful job of outlining what patriotism really is and what our country really is.
Just to show how weird life is, I had the priviledge of sharing a piece of his wedding cake. In 86-87, I was working in Hyannis in a traumatic brain injury recovery program. A wonderful guy, who helped John Kennedy with his physical health, was working with us. He was invited to the wedding, which was across the street. He was given a huge piece to bring over to the program. John Eiler (cant remember the spelling). Canadian. Life is full of the unexpected. Light & dark. Those who’ve lived through the darkest hours should be listened to.
He alluded to Kristallnacht in connection with the January 6 insurrection. But frankly, I think our Kristalltag is yet to come – maybe this weekend at the State capitals, or maybe next week in DC. I pray for better securoty.
Or maybe much later. This soon after something this horrid, any such attempts are only going to be ugly for the perps involved.