Hitler and Beck

Hitler and Beck…..

(From a paper I wrote in college in 1971)



“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” is a timeless truth attributed to such paragons of wisdom as George Santayana, Winston Churchill, Thomas Jefferson and Pogo. Regardless of who said it, it is a terrible judgment which we shall bring upon ourselves.

In 1971, I took a course called “The Psychology of Persuasion” in my major which was Interpersonal Communication. In that class, I wrote a detailed term paper on Joseph Goebbles, Adolf Hitler and their use of/perfecting of propaganda. In 1971, there was no evidence that any such efforts were afoot to utilize this evil art. Furthermore, few, if any could rationally conceive that Prototypical Nazi Propaganda could used in any Freed Democracy, much less an nation so “enlightened” as the United States.

Arise Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Mark Enyart, Sarah Palin, etc. Unlike the dictatorially controlled message from Adolf Hitler, through Joseph Goebbles, these independent entrepreneurs have each carved their own piece of the marketplace, while working the “same side of the street.” This Ultra-Right Wing, Politreligious movement, has mirrored the principles of these “Unprincipled Denizens of the Underworld” to the “T.” Masked behind free speech, political entertainment and patriotism, motivated by selfishness and fear they thrive.

Let me cite a few abridged points from my 1971 term paper and show the way they are frighteningly followed by the Rush Hannibecklins.

The Big Lie

The prime foundation of Goebbles/Hitler was the understanding that if one told a big enough lie, often enough, the masses would be persuaded. In the case of Goebbles/Hitler, the Big Lie was the selection of and perseveration on a Great Evil/Satan.

The Great Evil/Satan

For Goebbles/Hitler the Great Evil/Satan were the Jews. Every societal, national, economic, moral problem was caused by the Jews. The Jews had secretly caused Germany’s defeat and subsequent humiliation in and after World War I. Jewish bankers were the cause of Germany’s economic crash of the late 20’s/early 30’s. Infected Jews were spreading disease/mental illness among the pure Aryan/Germans. Jews were clandestinely causing the street violence and public unrest rampant in German cities.

Exploitation of civil/social/economic unrest

Civil/social/economic unrest which were rampant and greatly instigated by the Nazi’s themselves were used to cause fear, unrest and great angst of the populace. They require unrest to create a need, real and exaggerated, for stability. With the telling of the Great Lie, the masses could be convinced that the Great Evil/Satan was the cause.




Promise of return to Past Days of Glory

Goebbles/Hitler built dream castles in the minds of Germans to return to historical/mythological days of Wagnerian superhuman greatness and glory. From the 1936 Olympics to theatric and public parade/mass meeting pageantry Goebbles/Hitler were masters a staging events to achieve deep emotional mind-control.

The Aryan Myth

With a strange mixture of pseudo-science, revisionist history and religi-mythological propaganda, the German people were indoctrinated to believe that they had been “Chosen by God/the gods/Fate/Spirits of Dead Conquerors” to rule the Land of their birthright. Removal of any who were living there was a virtue/mission ordained by the gods to purify that which was now contaminated by lesser, mongrel people.

Religious Nationalism

Utilizing those leaders of the religious community who would cooperate, Goebbles/Hitler intertwined religion, the Occult, Wagnerian Mythology to create a new Religious Nationalism. Germans were indoctrinated to worship Nationalism. It was their new religion. Those who opposed Nazi Nationalism were not just political opponents, they were the enemies of the Devine and Devine Mandate. Religious leaders who opposed him were eliminated.

Tell the Masses What They Want to Hear.

By studying and careful analysis, Goebbles/Hitler knew all too well what the German public (or any public) wanted to hear. Shifting all blame to a satanic scapegoat, longing for a better life, justifying all means of acquiring that better life, the only morality which survived was the message of that which made them feel good, important, safe and powerful.

Elimination of non-productive

The “non-productive”, such as the terminally ill or mentally retarded were portrayed as a drain upon the energy and resources of Germany’s Nationalistic Devine Mandate. They were systematically euthanized.

Enter the Rush Hannibecklins

If we now look at what the Rush Hannibecklinsm are now doing, we can see that they fit lockstep or should I say goosestep every point of the way with their clearly studied and copied mentors, Hers Goebbles unt Hitler.

NOTE: I am not equating the Rush Hannibecklins with classic conservatism as so aptly and statesmanly vocalized by such great figures as Barry Goldwater, Paul Harvey or William F. Buckley Jr. As I have often stated, classic conservatism is a crucial thread which, when woven in balance with classic liberalism becomes the warp and weave of this great Republic.

The Big Lie

The prime foundation of Rush Hannibecklin is the understanding that if one tells a big enough lie, often enough, the masses will be persuaded. As in the case of Goebbles/Hitler, the Big Lie of the Rush Hannibecklins is the selection of and perseveration on a Great Evil/Satan.

The Great Evil/Satan

For Rush Hannibecklins the Great Evil/Satan are the liberals/progressives/non-whites. Every societal, national, economic, moral problem in the present day United States is caused by the liberals/progressives/non-whites. The liberals/progressives/non-whites. have caused the United States’ defeat and subsequent humiliation of Viet Nam. Liberal spending to finance social welfare programs for non-whites has been the cause of the United States’ budgetary deficits and every economic downturn since WWII. Non-white/homosexuals are spreading disease and illness which is bankrupting our healthcare capabilities. These same groups of blacks, Hispanics and homosexuals are the cause of the dissolution of the family unity, moral decay, teen pregnancy and civil unrest.

Exploitation of civil/social/economic unrest

Civil/social/economic unrest which have been greatly exacerbated government pandering to huge corporations are used by the Rush Hannibecklins to cause fear, unrest and great angst of the populace. They require this unrest to create a need, real and exaggerated, for stability. With the telling of the Great Lie, the masses could be convinced that the Great Evil/Satan was the cause. In addition, terrorist activities of radical Moslems, both real and instigated through Imperial Hubris is used to fan the flames of fear among the populace.

Promise of return to Past Days of Glory

Rush Hannibecklins build dream castles in the minds of Americans to return to historical/mythological days of stability, civil peace, family solidarity, military might, security and safety. The individual and militia mentality security is promoted as the only real safety and power that can be trusted. Taking advantage of such white-dominated movements as Promise Keepers and TEA Party the Rush Hannibecklins use inflamed mob psychology, if not mass pageantry to whip up public emotions. This facilitates deep levels of mind control for speakers who repeat the Big Lie, the myth that whites are down-trodden and in need of self –defense.

The ‘Aryan’ Myth

The Aryan Myth has been replaced by the American Myth, that the real estate from the Atlantic to the Pacific and between Canada and Mexico is a uniquely blessed property, a New Promised Land, New Jerusalem. Like the German people before them, Americans are easily indoctrinated to believe that they had been “Chosen by God to rule this Land of their birthright. Removal of any (Native Americans) who were living there was a virtue/mission ordained by God to purify that which was now contaminated by lesser, mongrel people. Furthermore, prevention of new migrations of brown, non-English-speaking people (of which there is great physical and economic fear) is not a selfish motivation but a sacred right/mandate.

Religious Nationalism

Utilizing those leaders of the religious community who have been all to eager to cooperate, the Rush Hannibecklins intertwine religion, and patriotism to create a new Religious Nationalism. Religious Right Wing Extremists have been indoctrinated to worship Nationalism. It is their new religion. Those who opposed this Nationalism are not just political opponents, they are the enemies of the Devine and Devine Mandate. Religious leaders who opposed them are socially/religiously excommunicated. (Mr. Beck’s calling progressive clergy/denominations communist or Nazi.)

Tell the Masses What They Want to Hear.

By studying and careful analysis, the Rush Hannibecklins know all too well what the American public (or any public) wanted to hear. Shifting all blame to a satanic/liberal scapegoat, longing for a better life, justifying all means of acquiring that better life, the only morality which survives is the message of that I have no responsibility to be my brother’s keeper. He is needy because he is not as deserving or hardworking as I am. Social welfare programs, which would take dollars from my pocket are wrong. Not because they are selfish, but because they are Un-American. There is no more effective feel-good message than that! I am important. I have the right to any means to be safe and to accomplish this, we must be powerful.

Elimination of non-productive

I am not my brother’s keeper. I have no responsibility to the “non-productive”. To care for them is a drain upon the energy and resources of the United States’ Nationalistic Devine Mandate.

In Conclusion……

As long as this has been, it is a radically abridged rendition of my thoughts. Most specific examples have left off or it might have gone 15-20 pages. I do stand firm in my conviction that the United States will be strong only as long as there is a moral partnership of liberal and conservative thought/legislative action. However the frightening trend of Ultra Right-Wing Hatred and Rush Hannibeclinism threatens this balance.