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RE: If it wasn't for what I experienced today this picture could even be beautiful.
It was brave of you to go. When we were still considering going to SteemFest the Auchwitz tour was something I was thinking about. Visiting these places is more important than ever considering the tsunami of extreme nationalism sweeping across America and the world. I recently read Madeline Albright’s book, Facism: A Warning and was reminded how close we are, geopolitically to pre-WW2 times. It’s frightening to think it could all happen again.
Visiting this place will stay with me forever. You are certainly right about the rising nationalism. It's certainly has changed from 10 years ago. Recently in Brasil they also elected a new president with some 'interesting' ideas to say it lightly. I don't know enough about it to say were it will all lead and how bad this can get.
But lessons from the past doesn't speak well though.
When it come to my own country. Even though I don't always agree with the EU and have been against it in the past I am now starting to feel more that we are better off as a unified Europe than going at it separate. Now if only we could work better together :)
I bet it will be a part of you forever, @exyle. I liked how you said it gave you a new appreciation for life.
A friend of mine from Europe warned of the rise of extreme nationalism and nazi party gains about a year ago and I couldn't believe it. It seems the entire world is going mad. I saw a recent news story about the new Brazilian President and how he was waging war against Brazil's indigenous people to get access to the rainforest (for profit).
I think the EU is not without its complications but is a good framework for lasting peace and stability. I don't even know where to begin with America, I'm afraid we might have a much longer road before we find our way.
Hope you all had a great time at SteemFest. I sure did miss it but have enjoyed seeing all the posts from the sidelines. It's probably close to time for the closing dinner now. Take care, man and safe travels to you all in your journey back home.