First they came...
June 02, 2011
"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
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on November 09, 2011
A powerful quote... gave me shivers.
Posted by ramonfernandez on November 09, 2011
Yes very powerful. Always gives me something to think about in how I react.
Posted by lisameryl on June 04, 2011
ramon, this is true. Everyone needs to speak out for others and have their own voice heard too. I remember all too well what happened throughout history. Unfortunately, it's a sad shame when the human race continues repeating history and making mistakes. Violence, bloodshed, discrimination, racism and ignorance. We must learn from the past and stop turning a blind eye. Thanks for sharing and posting this one.
Posted by ramonfernandez on June 15, 2011
So true Lisa, they always say "Lest we forget" yet the world goes on forgetting.
Posted by rosacobos on June 03, 2011
Cita de las citas...donde las haya...el problema de creer que cuando cercenan la libertad de alguien, ese alguien no eres tu. La he reconocido al instante, lo que no recordaba es el autor. Me alegro de encontrar al alguien español aquÃ....aunque barrunto que eres "ciudadano del mundo", moviéndote...y yo "ciudadana del mundo " sin salir de Bilbao...Un saludo...nos vémos!n. Rosa
Posted by ramonfernandez on June 15, 2011
Rosa gracias por su comentario tan lindo. Si, es cierto uno puede ser ciudadano del mundo sin salir de cualquier lugar, es un punto de vista. Que felicidad encontrar alguien igual.
Posted by rodeorose on June 03, 2011
Ramon- I would love very much to see you post a link or even excerpt of this BLOG to our Lounge- now open!!
Posted by ramonfernandez on June 03, 2011
Will do, when I get there just let me know which or what
Posted by fotioszemenides on June 02, 2011
I hope history does not repeat itself, so to speak. The GOP is more than happy to engage in the tactics and ideology that was used by the facists i nItaly & Germany. There are so many parallels with extreme right wing (aka Tea party/Fox News) rhetoric and what happend then it's scary.
Posted by ramonfernandez on June 02, 2011
Thanks for a wondeful commentary. We always say "Lest we forget" and it seems the moral majority has forgotten. You are so right there are so many parallels it is frightening.