Free Republic

While Hitler and Mussolini both expressed their opposition to and hatred of “Marxists,” they nevertheless embraced a leftism that was only marginally different from that embraced by Lenin and Stalin. In light of recent events and discussions attempting to rehabilitate the historical reputation of Germany’s Nazis, it might be worthwhile to re-examine the foundations of the ideology that underpinned National Socialism and its close cousin fascism. Those who embrace the revisionism that excuses the Nazis’ crimes appear to believe that by doing so, they are defending themselves and their ideological brethren from unfair and ahistorical attacks by the broader left....

FL Gov. Jeb Bush signing new bills. Bush signs bills on shaken babies, guide dogs Thursday, April 25, 2002 Associated Press TALLAHASSEE - People who intimidate, hurt or kill guide dogs can be charged with a crime and new parents will be given information about how shaking babies can hurt infants under bills Gov. Jeb Bush signed into law Wednesday. The Department of Health will be required to prepare a brochure describing the dangers of shaking infants and young children and how to manage situations that tempt caregivers to shake babies. Bush was joined by Rep. Dennis Baxley, who sponsored...