>This is more-or-less how Germany looked like in the 1930s.
And if it stayed at that, it wouldn't be much different that most other countries at the time - perhaps even less lethal (due to not having colonies) and more progressive than some (the early program was New Deal style, and the talk against Jews was toned-down until later in the 30s).
And China itself looked much worse (and worse much more repressive for its citizens) in the 60s up to the 90s, so there's that. Whereas Germany went the other way: more repressive, more bloody, less wellbeing for the people (as resources started going to millitary preparations), and finally war and devastation.
>Really scary that some people don't realise the parallels.
> And if it stayed at that, it wouldn't be much different that most other countries at the time
If you are talking about the rise of both the authoritarian left and right, then you have a point. Germany (and Italy) were the large nations that were swept up in this populist wave, and that is what is being reflected in the political zeitgist in China today.
>Godwin's law much?
It's kinda of a meme to invoke it. But AFAIK, it doesn't apply to serious (i.e. no lighthearted) political discussion.
And if it stayed at that, it wouldn't be much different that most other countries at the time - perhaps even less lethal (due to not having colonies) and more progressive than some (the early program was New Deal style, and the talk against Jews was toned-down until later in the 30s).
And China itself looked much worse (and worse much more repressive for its citizens) in the 60s up to the 90s, so there's that. Whereas Germany went the other way: more repressive, more bloody, less wellbeing for the people (as resources started going to millitary preparations), and finally war and devastation.
>Really scary that some people don't realise the parallels.
Godwin's law much?