In September 1933, the police and SA spent days combing through pubs, night shelters and public places, arresting people who did not have a permanent address. Although homelessness had been criminalized for a long time, this raid was on a new scale; it was the first centrally organized mass arrest operation by the National Socialists. The homeless were left without any protection. At the same time, the government began a press campaign that painted a picture of supposedly career beggars who were enriching themselves through handouts and were not actually in need. The Nazis portrayed these beggars as vermin from whom the people’s community had to be freed.
The Nazis released most of those arrested after a few weeks, but others were deported to workhouses, care homes and concentration camps. Importantly, this action against the beggars showed the power of Nazi propaganda to influence German ideas about the purity necessary for the people’s community to thrive as well as the ability of the Nazi regime to take uncontested action.
Strangers to the Community: Asocials and Career Criminals
(Gemeinschaftsfremde: Asoziale und Berufsverbrecher)
They’re bullies, plain and simple. I had more than enough of SP many years ago. If they wanna bag hard on merkin von bankrupt, that’s great. Few are more deserving.
I have all the Sandman graphic novels, and one vintage comic. I once adored them, and even bought the GN with A Midsummer Night’s Dream in it for my oldest friend. But now I dunno if I’ll be able to read them w/o feeling at least slightly ill. That’s an experiment for another day.
The 1st Sandman tv series was okay. It was V nice seeing some of the familiar faces in it, and hearing familiar voices. They sure picked the right chap for the title role. He looks and sounds perfect. Despite that, D & I just couldn’t get into it. He complained about the effects, something he rarely does.
YMMV, obviously, but I have seen no rave reviews for the 2nd series.
For years I bought one Sandman fancy collector book for my mom for each birthday. So expensive. She still has them but has moved them out of the rooms where people can see them. And now both of us are like “fuck…”
Miller said a drop in international visitors, particularly from Canada, was a primary culprit.
Based on data from the U.S. International Air Travel Statistics program, Las Vegas has seen consistent declines in overseas arrivals throughout 2025, with only January posting growth compared with the prior year. The drop-off accelerated in June, when international visitor arrivals fell by 13.2%.
Anyone not publicly–very publicly–bending the knee will be targeted.
The powerful ones in government not bending the knee will absolutely experience payback.
We all saw what happened in Los Angeles recently. It was occupation. Intimidation.
A ‘vindictive narcissist’ is an unofficial term used to describe narcissists who hold grudges, harbor resentment, and seek revenge when they feel wronged.1,2 Vindictiveness is understood to be a hostile defense mechanism a narcissist uses when they feel threatened, insecure, or offended by someone. These vindictive behaviors can be potentially harmful to those on the receiving end…
All that nonsense about freedom, witch hunts, poor Bolsonaro etc. It was all part of a strategy to irritate the other part until they lost their reason. I hate those who believe these lies immensely.
