The Victor Davis Hanson Show Real Fascism of the 1930s and the Federal Reserve Trumped
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Apr 19, 2025 AI Snips
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Advice on Political Presentation
- Political figures under scrutiny should avoid glamorizing themselves to reduce negative media attention.
- Dressing plainly and avoiding extravagant accessories helps protect both the individual and their agency from criticism.
Origins of 1930s Fascism
- Fascism arose in post-World War I countries facing war-related grievances and the Great Depression.
- These regimes gained support by promising economic recovery, national dignity, and anti-communism.
Franco's WWII Strategy
- General Franco avoided joining World War II despite Nazi requests by negotiating territorial demands.
- He shifted from pro-Nazi to anti-communist to maintain power and kept Spain out of NATO until the 1970s.