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So I find this obnoxiously ironic. But I know it might just be me. I thought I would mention it anyway.
There is a famous poem. If you read it, it’s prophetic. If you look at the context of it, it’s massively informative.
But if you scratch a tiny bit deeper there is insane irony. I just discovered this.
I also created a new version of this for present day. I find it poignant but for all I know its crap. But it’s included anyway.
======Original========
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
—Martin Niemöller
======Background=========
Niemoller was a pastor. He was initially in favor of what the Nazis were about. I figure many were. But as soon as Hitler gained power, things changed dramatically. And Niemoller decided he was against this. He ended up spending several years in Nazi prisons up until Hitler died.
===========The Irony========
This is simple. What year did Niemoller die? -> 1984
======My Version==========
First they came for the truth tellers, but I did not say anything because the media told me they were liars.
Then they came for the political opposition and those who were within their ranks, but I said nothing because I was told they were criminals.
Then they came for regular citizens who disagreed openly, and I cheered because I was told they were insurrectionists.
Then they came for the children, and I handed them mine because they told me I was a bigot if I did not do so.
Then they came for me, and I pleaded, swearing my allegence and I showed them my trans children as evidence.
Then they told me it was my children who turned me in, and they took me away and I was apathetic, as I had nothing left.