In this last week’s reading, it was definitely interesting to read about the political party shifts in Germany. The main movement, the Nazi movement, was brilliant to focus at first on unifying other alike political parties. From them, it was definitely strategy to keep their “main emphasis in 1923 on paramilitary politics, heavily dependent upon forces outside his [Hitler’s] own movement.” (260) It should be obvious as to why this would be the most beneficial for the Nazi party. The people of German wanted a more neutral stance when it came to politics, and the right wing extremist seemed to be intimidating to the new fragile government.
By taking a broader stance or more common stance, the Nazi party was able to gather more supporters. Since Hitler had made such outrageous comments before he was arrest, he had to do a lot of damage control at least for show for the public people. “Hitler repeated his insistence that religious problems had no part to play in the National Socialist Movement.” (275) This was once again done to show the public that the Nazi party was more neutral and supported the wants of the general public. Also he believed that religion should not play a big role in government. This is definitely ironic because his most hated group is in fact a religion and not a “race” as he had always believed.
Last I wanted to comment on Hitler’s image of himself. He took a great deal of time to make sure he remained “the sense of mystery and fascination.” (280) It was disturbing to read about how he went out of his way so much to emphasize that he was above the general public. He always remained conservative and “well dressed.” I thought I was especially interested that he thought, “the people…formed a pyramid. At its apex was ‘the genius, the great man.’” (289) Of course I’m assuming that he believe that great man to be himself. His plotting and planning of image and strategy to win over the common people definitely worked out in his favor.
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