Goldenages Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Hi fellows, as no one should surprise, there are lot of discussions in Europe about Donald Trump. Recently I found an article about Steve Bannon, now member of the National Security Council. According to this article, Steve Bannon said: "I am a Leninist. Lenin wanted to destroy the state, and thats also my goal." And also: "Darkness is good. Darth Vader. Satan. Thats power." Here ist the link to the article (german): http://diepresse.com/home/ausland/aussenpolitik/5162258/Trumps-Apokalyptiker-im-Oval-Office So maybe you could help me out a bit. Is that true, a joke, a lie? regards Andi
Lulureyn Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 It's all about context and we know how good they are at leaving that out. Just hyperbole. Here: http://mashable.com/2016/11/18/bannon-darth-vader/#YDQF6PjfbEqU 2
RichardY Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Recently I found an article about Steve Bannon, now member of the National Security Council. According to this article, Steve Bannon said: "I am a Leninist. Lenin wanted to destroy the state, and thats also my goal." And also: "Darkness is good. Darth Vader. Satan. Thats power." Steve Bannon, Chief Strategist (IMO aka Dr Strangelove probably unfair) Mein Fuhrer!... I'm sorry.... Mr President. "Darkness" is not only good, it is essential. The unknown or unpredictable, sometimes the ability to inspire in others, the Fear! to attack. Darth Vader, Satan, Dick Cheney, Dr Strangelove; lack of heart, often literally. Plus!.... Choke Powers! Darth Vader; bound by limits, clunky cybernetic suit, not part of Empire Hierarchy, serves the Emperor directly. The Emperor in contrast, "Unlimited Power!!!!!!!!", destroys concept of "Power" and himself. Satan; made "perfect", bound by limits, tempts Jesus with the World. Destroy the state. Being a Leninist. Well if that's your only goal, and you have no heart, I could see how someone like that could be very effective, on the flip side having a heart might be better and lead to a happier non-nuclear outcome. Should in theory appeal to Communists, In actuality, undermine their credibility even further, takes a position of Absolutism, neutralised only by violence/assassination.
Goldenages Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 Thank you, I have seen the video, but I guess that such a (at least claimed) statement should have caused more reaction in the media. It's all about context and we know how good they are at leaving that out. Just hyperbole. Here: http://mashable.com/2016/11/18/bannon-darth-vader/#YDQF6PjfbEqU regards Andi
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