"Lügenpresse," which translates to "lying press," was a popular slogan used in the Third Reich.

"Fake news" is a popular slogan used by the far-right.

Despite being almost a century apart, both terms are used for the same purpose - discredit dissent & undermine public trust

#Fascism101

The ugly history of ‘Lügenpresse,’ a Nazi slur shouted at a Trump rally

The consequences of that rhetoric were horrifying.

The Washington Post

@Miriamm

Why am i not suprised

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Not a coincidence. Part of the playbook.

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Bei "Fake news" muß ich immer an den "Diaper Don" denken!

Bei dem waren alle MSM Meldungen Fake news, da mit Fakten hinterlegt.

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The far right in Germany is still using "Lügenpresse".