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"The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by
his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them."

by:	George Orwell [Eric Arthur Blair] (1903-1950) British author
Source:	Notes on Nationalism (1945)
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Categories:	Hypocrisy, Ignorance, Politics, Nationalism, Apathy
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I'm reminded of the Germans living within a kilometer of a concentration camp that said they had "no idea" that it was even there when questioned by liberating allied forces. I guess the trains coming and going and the stench were something no one noticed....or were too afraid to admit. -- J Carlton, Calgary 3
It sounds like King George the war mongering torturer and Mr. Obamunist Goodwrench the assassin's followers, supported by the Government's media (ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, FOX, etc.) -- Mike, Norwalk 3
Ignorance and hypocrisy help fuel the delusion. It isn't long thereafter that crimes are committed in the name of justice. -- E Archer, NYC 1
The nationalist socialist, hid behind party lines in America, is no more. Their remarkable capacity for committing atrocities, violent attacks upon President Trump supporters, Patriots at large, shows their true nature. -- Ronw13, OR 1
-- jim, Austin
-- Mary, MI
ANTIFA — Can you hear me now?? -- Mary, MI 2
When he spoke of nationalists he was speaking of Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini. Leftists all and all dictators. Socialism kills. -- warren, Olathe 1

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