The Czechoslovak Coup d’Etat of 1948
Standing on this side of history, it’s easy to take Soviet domination over Eastern Europe as a given. However, at no point during the early transition from Nazi domination to the post-war period was it a
fait accompli that the formerly occupied nations of Eastern Europe wouldn’t go back to being free and independent nations. Czechoslovakia is perhaps one of the best examples we have of a country that was by no means “destined” to go communist.
The situation on the ground in Czechoslovakia was very similar to that of Italy and France – all three had been occupied by the Germans and had large Communist Parties enjoying broad, if not a majority, support. The Communist Parties of each country had a track record of cooperation with non-Communist Parties. What’s more, the Communist Party was able to get a little clout based on the role of the Red Army in liberating Eastern Europe.
How Totalitarianism Rhymes Throughout History: Czechoslovakia, China, & Venezuela
by Sam Jacobs
“It can’t happen here” is a political cliche in the United States. Regardless of your personal viewpoint, there is a vast swath of the American population who simply do not believe in the possibility of any totalitarianism in the United States.
It’s worth noting that throughout history, in virtually every place that totalitarian regimes have arisen, the residents of these countries felt the same way. Russia was seen as too traditional and backward, the power of the Czar too entrenched to be defeated. Throughout most of the modern period, Germany had been viewed as the home of Goethe, Schiller, and Mozart, a place where the local Jewish population had largely assimilated.
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What We Need To Know About Man Kind and the Kind of Men Who Kill Women
Many violent men seem like “nice, god-fearing, guys,” and those who know them are surprised that they could have committed such violent acts.
When scientists turn their attention to people, they usually focus on the entire human race, humankind, or about individual human beings. I’m a social scientist who has worked as a psychotherapist with individuals for more than fifty years. I also have been studying, what anthropologist Lawrence A. Hirschfield calls, “human kinds,” particularly the large group of humans we call men.
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Money-saving lessons from a Depression-era dad
By Mia Taylor of Cheapism |
Lessons in Frugality
There was a time when being frugal meant you were smart. You weren t cheap, you were savvy. That attitude and approach to life was a natural side effect of living through the Great Depression and World War II, says Jeanette Pavini, author of the new book, The Joy of Saving, which aims to teach us the money-saving approach to life practiced by the Greatest Generation, Americans who learned to live with food shortages and rationing, record job losses, and a devastated economy. Pavini s book is based in part on the values and timeless skills of her Italian-American father, Galdo Pavini, who survived the Depression, but also wisdom gleaned from her two decades as a consumer reporter, covering everything from budget grocery shopping to home decorating for less. Here are Pavini s tips for being Depression-era frugal, with a modern spin.