Nazis – Commonplaces

Nazis, fear and violence: when reporting from Berlin was dangerous

July 14, 2021 by sergneri Leave a Comment

In the series of Guardian Retrospectives, this popped up and due to my current reading in this era in Europe and Russia, it stands out as a good example of the times. Nazis, fear and violence: when reporting from Berlin was dangerous Read it and let me know if you think there is a parallel … [Read more…]

Kasparov and Gessen – Experiences in Autocracy

February 4, 2020 by sergneri Leave a Comment

From November 16, 2016, Masha Gessen writes in NYRDaily: Autocracy, Rules for Survival: Rule #1: Believe the autocrat. Rule #2: Do not be taken in by small signs of normality. Rule #3: Institutions will not save you. “The national press is likely to be among the first institutional victims of Trumpism. There is no law … [Read more…]