Chapter

Historical Blame Game
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25:32 - 28:01 (02:28)

The right has a long history of playing the blame game, finding scapegoats like Jewish people or women, particularly when they lose a war or feel threatened. Comparisons are drawn to modern-day fears of cultural Marxism.

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The fear of what happened in Russia is legitimized due to events such as the Holodomor and the war that resulted in 9 million deaths.
25:32 - 26:23 (00:50)
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Russia
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The fear of what happened in Russia is legitimized due to events such as the Holodomor and the war that resulted in 9 million deaths. However, the solution of fascism is still not justified.

Chapter
Historical Blame Game
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Behind the Insurrections - The (French) Capitol Insurrection
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Behind the Bastards
After losing the war against Prussia in 1871, France blamed the low birth rates of French women for their defeat, which ultimately led to blaming the Jewish population instead of addressing the actual cause of their defeat.
26:23 - 28:01 (01:38)
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France, Jewish, Prussia, War
Summary

After losing the war against Prussia in 1871, France blamed the low birth rates of French women for their defeat, which ultimately led to blaming the Jewish population instead of addressing the actual cause of their defeat.

Chapter
Historical Blame Game
Episode
Behind the Insurrections - The (French) Capitol Insurrection
Podcast
Behind the Bastards