Quote:
"I wouldn't call the fact that the Nazis did not receive a majority of the votes as a ringing majority for democracy in Weimar."
Quote:
"In 1932, hoping to establish a clear government by majority rule, Hindenburg held two presidential elections. Hitler, among others, ran against him. A vote for Hindenburg was a vote to continue the German Republic, while a vote for Hitler was a vote against it. The Nazi party made the most clever use of propaganda, as well as the most extensive use of violence. Bloody street battles erupted between Communists and Nazis thugs, and many political figures were murdered.
In the first election, held on March 13, 1932, Hitler received 30 percent of the vote, losing badly to Hindenburg's 49.6 percent. But because Hindenburg had just missed an absolute majority, a run-off election was scheduled a month later. On April 10, 1932, Hitler increased his share of the vote to 37 percent, but Hindenburg again won, this time with a decisive 53 percent. A clear majority of the voters had thus declared their preference for a democratic republic."
Pay attention to the last sentence in the quote. Not a victory for democracy?
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"Neither did Tony Blair, at least not for the position of Prime Minister. He was appointed to position by the Queen because his party got a majority of seats in Parliment."
True enough. However, Hitler did not have the required number of votes to be appointed Chancellor.
A backroom deal got him there, not a legitimate appointment.
