lukemcgook: This is interesting. I was just now reading an article on Herr Hitler’s political tactics. Foremost was “the Pincer,” described thus:

Hitler went to work as a pincer. At the top the NSDAP took part in democracy as a legitimate party. At the bottom “the activists” terrorized his opponents. Hitler maintained sufficient distance from his activists to prevent legal and public-relations trouble.

So, intimidating opponents in Panther fashion has a long progressive pedigree. Also, regarding those tactics of the modern Euro-left that harken back to good old National Socialist days,

Officially, the leftist parties keep themselves well-distanced from this terror. But there are many links between them.

Firstly, the puppets are often the same. Many leftist politicians have a history in activism.

Secondly, the living costs of the activists are paid for by leftist parties, through benefits and grants.

With regard to housing we must congratulate the leftist politicians on their inventiveness. Hitler arranged “affordable rent” by law. But by squatting, our present politicians arrange for rent-free housing for their activists. It is no coincidence that the losing parties, the property owners, are not supporters of the leftist parties.

ACORN, anyone? Morgage assistance? Cramdowns? The whole new O-buffet of handouts furthers not just the dreamny “social justice” ends of the sentimental Left, but the practical political aims of aspiring tyrants.

Ja, wir können!