re: Thought it deserved its own thread: History photos (colored pre-war Nazi photos)

He was a master at manipulation but in all honesty we have one in power now that is nothing but charisma and look at how many fools still believe in that POS.

Hitler was able to enthrall the German masses because he brought them hope and pride after the hopelessness that followed post WW1. Germany was in shambles, it's economy an absolute wreck and the people had nothing to brighten their day. It was ripe pickings for an egomaniac who was to use the peoples desire for pride and something to believe in. Hitler gave them that. Of course while he was parading around getting Germany back on it's feet he was also planning his nightmarish vision behind the curtains. By the time the average German citizen realized what was going on it was too late to do anything about it.
I know all this because my Mom is German and grew up in the years just prior to and during WW2. As she would tell you, when she would ask her mom why they had to go attend this parade or that rally, her Mom basically told her that they either went or would never be seen again (aka...shot)
When a government owns all the guns and bullets you are pretty much at their mercy.