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6. A timely reference to 'The Banality of Evil' by Hannah Arendt

Reply to ProudMNDemocrat (Original post)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 09:00 AM

Jul 2

"The banality of evil" is a term she used to describe Adolph Eichmann, architect of the Nazi "final solution," and to explore the meaning and significance of the Nazi genocide to our modern times.

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The Banality of Cruelty. [View all] ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2 OP

Lawrence was great last night LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2 #1

And there it is. 2naSalit Jul 2 #2

Please watch 19 min. Joinfortmill Jul 2 #3

I watched this video 4 times.... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2 #4

and this is just the beginning et tu Jul 2 #5

A timely reference to 'The Banality of Evil' by Hannah Arendt sop Jul 2 #6

An important piece of work. Hope22 Jul 2 #7

I really enjoyed the first part of Lawrence's comments about the debate LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2 #8