
“Tucker Has Become an Enabler of Fascists” - Sir Niall Ferguson
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Beware the Path to Genocide
The rise of racial hierarchy theories in the early 20th century, fueled by mass migration, led to the dangerous perception that certain groups were fundamentally incompatible with society. This mindset, exemplified by Hitler’s views on Jews as 'the racial tuberculosis of Europe,' paved the way for genocide. The history of the Holocaust emphasizes that even societies with high intermarriage rates and education levels can succumb to such extreme ideologies, warning that accepting notions of racial superiority or cultural incompatibility can lead to catastrophic consequences. Understanding this trajectory is crucial to preventing similar atrocities in the future.
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