Describe our 2025 Republic ? This essay provides a few socioeconomic, political, and psychological notions that characterize the 1929 German Republic and will compare them to our 2025 Republic. Similarities between the two republics are to be noted
In 1929 Germany , the following are a few factors attributed to an embittered , vulnerable angry and sadistic lower middle class that was affected by large-scale unemployment and increasing militaristic strength forces perpetuated by social Democratic leaders of heavy industry and following their WW1 defeat along with the unfair Versailles Treaty With that introduction ,a brief listing of significant factors follows: 1. One political party became dominant, backed by the industrialists and the Junkers(landowning aristocrats). At that time, there was inner tiredness,insecurity, resignation ,anger and disappointment with their political leaders. In fact, the Kaiser, and others were ridiculed.and scorned. 3. There was a spirit of blind obedience to a leader and hatred against others especially those that were non Aryans. 4. The lower middle class loved the strong and hated the weak with expressed hostility. They were envious and rationalized their moral indignation with an enhanced respect for authority, the craving for submission and lust for power .5. With the depression and inflation, their savings and sense of security was severely threatened .They sought security which affected their narcissistic pride related to their economic decline. This decline and insecurity was also related to social prestige as their sense of superiority was threatened as they had no one to look down upon. 6.. There was a breakdown of family, and the authority of the father. And the younger generation acted as if he didn't care about receiving their parents approval .Parents lost prestige and authority as the younger generation believed they were superior to their elders. Economically, the parents were deprived of their role of backers and providers for the economic future for their children. Furthermore, this older generation grew more bitter and resentful as the chances for making a living diminished. 7. With increasing social frustration,they thought of their life in terms of the nation which now had no or little chance for the future or to a return of the great German Reich. Previously,the German Reich was a symbol of social prestige and security. They experienced feelings of powerlessness, anxiety, and isolation as well as a resentfulness against the urban creditors with whom they were in debt. 9 .This individual insignificance and powerlessness was related and perpetuated by monopolistic capitalism 10.. This Nazi regime proved to be economically detrimental to the have nots but it fostered the interests of the most powerful group of German industry and furthered the development of monopolistic capitalism- the haves.
Pertaining to Trump voters in 2024, we find a larger share56% of young men, especially white men, voting for him . Also; 24% of black men and 47% of Latino men did likewise, especially those aged 45 and older .
Stated polling percentages important to young men and women in the 2024 election were : 1. 66% of young men were deeply pessimistic about Biden's handling of the economy as did women aged18 to 44 . Almost 2/3 disapproved of Biden's overall job performance while 50% of white men approved of Trump's previous handling of his presidency 2. 40% of these males listed inflation and the cost of living among the top three issues followed by immigration, the border ,and jobs. 3. Inflation and cost of living were most frequently listed as a top issue among women.
Economically speaking ,57.4% of Americans have accumulated less than $1000 in savings. The median retirement savings of the richest 10% are 35 times higher than the median retirement savings of the poorest 20%. One quarter of non-retirees have no retirement savings at all.A monopolistic capitalism is a major reason perpetuating the increase in economic inequality.
The degree of health in our republic is 76% of those experiencing the lowest levels of well-being in 2023 were males aged 25 to 44. 2. 76% of men and 73% of women in the US were either overweight or obese in 2021 4. There were 905,000 deaths due to cardiovascular disease in 2021, We have a poor health republic and longevity is related to high-quality education, earning a sufficient income and importantly,making smart cognitive and physical lifestyle choices
Our current authoritarian led republic is supported by appointed government loyalists, Congress ,Supreme Court ,corporations, Tech billionaires and about 40% or more individuals 2. Political figures, comedians,journalists , universities,rule of law and scientists are attacked and discredited by Trump 3. Trump is making the economy worse for the have nots and better for the haves. 4. Foreigners and immigrants are state enemies “justifying” or an excuse for a police and military state 5. White nationalism, racism, hate , prejudice and verbal and physical attacks are increasing. 6. Trump's sadistic rhetoric and executive orders reinforces acts of violence ,splitting and hate 7 .Trump's MAGA slogan is about restoring and compensating for feelings of anxiety, powerlessness and insecurity and is the symbol for social prestige ,dominance,exploitation and power of a past white USA. The immigrants, Democrats , people of color ,minorities and other non-MAGA types are evil and must be threatened, attacked and referred to as non humans. 8. Evil and scapegoating are enemies of reason, objectivity, and rational judgment. 9. Trump's political strategies are ,largely in part, for his TV audience based on his narcissism and his need for self glorification.10 Individuals are arrested without due process and being sent to countries other than their own .
It's apparent that there are familiar themes pertaining to both Germany's 1929 Republic and our 2025 Republic . For example: 1. We have an embittered, insecure ,anxious ,angry and sadistic lower middle and upper lower class( the have nots) as indicated , in part, by the amount of hateful social media toxicity and their voting record.. 2. We have one political party in control that's backed by biotech industrialists , CEOs , corporations and 40% or so of the population. Biden , Harris ,Schumer, Jeffries and other Democrats are ridiculed and attacked. 3. There is blind obedience to Trump and hatred and disrespect toward people of color , Democrats, foreigners and non-Christians. 4. We have overt hostility, respect and loyalty for Trump, craving for submission and pursuit for power, control and domination. 5. We have inflation, massive personal and student debt along with minuscule savings. In the past( MAGA) the white population looked down upon people of color, other peoples with discrimination 6. There is a breakdown of family and the younger generation has difficulty respecting the older generation. The older generation is also bitter and resentful as their economic resources have been severely diminished 7. Because of the economic insecurities, the have nots experience feelings of powerlessness , anxiety ,isolation and scapegoat their resentment. 8 . Their individual insignificance is related to monopolistic capitalism with its increasing income inequality . 9. The authoritarian GOP is proving to be economically detrimental to the have nots but not the haves
Another consequence or contributing factor for authoritarianism is the monopolistic economic inequality which affects the mental and physical health of the lower middle and upper lower class. Pertaining to Dr.Emeran Mayers microbiomes research, ,there's an ongoing ,two way.relationship between the mind (brain)and the body (gut). As a result of an unhealthy lifestyle, chronic physical disease such as heart ,type II diabetes, obesity and cancer, as well as the cognitive,-Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, depression, and anxiety, are common. This unhealthy lifestyle also affects not only the cortex but the limbic and archaic systems in our brain as well..Other common disorders Includie stress, suicide, sleep , mood and IBS that’s related to the mind and body connection. ..
Poor lifestyle choices include antibiotic meds , diet laden with sugar, salt and ultraprocessed foods, lack of exercise, few social connections and inadequate meaningful contributions,have been identified as contributing factors for physical and mental illness. Ultraprocessed foods are easy ,convenient, inexpensive ,taste good and appeal to the have-nots.Unfortunately, poor diet affects major decision making.
In essence,it's been found that inadequate lifestyle choices affect the brain's cognitive decision-making. Also, add the amount of time spent, lies ,hate, conspiracy, paranoia,and misinformation propagated and found on social media sources. In other words, cognitive decision-making from brain impairment ( lifestyle, food , social media ) characterizes many of these Trump voters. And, It's not a surprise that a significant dumbing down has and continues to occur for them . And their attitude, emotions , thinking and behavior is constantly reinforced by authoritarian lies,dominance and craziness throughout our cultural mediums .Furthermore,our nation’s health, medical care,economic,and happiness statistics compared to other nations do not lie and indicate a realism concerning our nation . Our republic is in trouble. It's not surprising that as our mental and physical health is declining .In fact, a positive correlation exists with threats to democracy ,rule of law ,economics and freedom as authoritarian oppression pervades this nation at this time.
Reference
Fromm, Erich. Escape From Freedom
