Attention Quote by Douglas Pearce
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“At the start of the eighties, Tony and I [Tony Wakefield was one of the original members of DIJ] were involved in radical left politics and beneath it history students. In search of a political view for the future we came across National Bolshevism which is closely connected with the SA hierarchy. People like Gregor Strasser and Ernst Röhm who were later known as 'second revolutionaries' attracted our attention.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Wire Magazine, 1995
The speaker reflects on early 1980s radical left involvement and fascination with National Bolshevism and its historical figures.
In simple terms: Early political activism and interest in extremist ideologies.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how youthful politics can shape later views.
Themes
politics
history
ideology
radicalism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- college activism
- political research
- ideological exploration
- historical study
Key Concepts
National Bolshevism
SA hierarchy
second revolutionaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How did those early beliefs influence later actions?
- What risks arise from idealizing radical movements?
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