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[–] seraphine@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I have no idea of the context, but just noting that hitler won the election too.

[–] culprit@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

no idea

Hitler ran for the presidency in 1932 and was defeated by the incumbent Paul von Hindenburg, but achieved a strong showing of second place in both rounds. In July 1932, the Nazis became the largest party in the Reichstag, albeit short of an absolute majority. Traditionally, the leader of the party who held the most seats in the Reichstag was appointed Chancellor. However, President von Hindenburg was hesitant to appoint Hitler. Following several backroom negotiations—which included industrialists, Hindenburg's son Oskar, former chancellor Franz von Papen, and Hitler – Hindenburg acquiesced and on 30 January 1933, he formally appointed Hitler as Germany's new chancellor.

[–] vzqq@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Which means he won the parliamentary elections? What’s tripping you up here?

[–] culprit@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

hitler won the election

[nazi party] won the parliamentary elections

historical details don't matter, got it

[–] vzqq@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I don’t think you understand the way a parliamentary democracy like the Weimar Republic, or most modern European states, operate. Normally I woud explain but since you are being a fucking asshole about it, you can enjoy Wikipedia.

/plonk

[–] culprit@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 days ago

tfw you are trying to make a dumb comparison between Hitler and a socialist leader in South America