Do you think the world today closely resembles the world 1939?

Question

There was just an interview with the Iranian president that made him sound like a caring individual. In 1938 or 39 there was an interview with Hitler that made him sound like a caring individual.

We seem to be on the brink of WWIII. Isn't this earily a lot like 1939?

Well to those who took the time to do a little research and make educated answers. Thank you.
To those who disagree and thing that we're not Cir. 1939. I hope like hell you're right.

To the couple of people who just took this as another opportunity to bash Bush.. Grow up.

Answer 1

There are too many disturbing parallels, and unfortunately a great deal of power and money are made in times like this. Kevin Phillips wrote an interesting book “American Theocracy” which brings some other aspects of the present times into question.
(The peril and politics of radical religion, oil, and borrowed money and the 21st century.)
We are being manipulated, and a number of our leaders think WWIII is in keeping with their accepted views of the future. Sadly unaware people of this country will not know what is really going on until it’s too late. The truth is disturbing, so they shy away from the confrontation, or are scared into thinking its best left in the hands of those in power.
The people of Germany let their government get out of hand in 1939, and look where it got them.

Answer 2

During the era of just before WWII, the great depression and the aftermath of WWI was still heavily affecting Europe. The present day situation is heavily effected by the Cold War.
The thing about the Cold War, it always seemed very possible that the hot war could break out at any time. In other words, there was a lot of stress being felt both in the East and the West. But, after WWI, the WAR TO END ALL WARS had been fought, the World communities were far more worried about the economies than about war.
In the West side of the divide, we were worried about Communism. The East Side knew the economy was troubled and they were having spasms of shortages in there situation.
Today's situation is new, we have some belligerent leaders saying things that are far more insulting than in previous years. And this is a trend that has to be stopped before the World finds itself in a war over words.
However, the world today is not a world in transition so much as it is a World in exploitation. The great power of the United States is in the business of selling nuclear power and other arms all over the world. No one wants to be left behind.
However, the smaller power do not want America cornering all the markets in the world and are joining coalitions and defining strategies to deal with the United States if necessary.

Answer 3

From the intent of your question, I presume that you are asking if modern Iran resembles Germany of the late 1930's. I would have to answer no to that. The biggest difference is that Iran is not actively threatening its neighbours, while Germany was.

Keep in mind that since the revolution, Iran has not fought an offencive war. They were attacked by Iraq in 1980 and have not been in conflict directly since then. They probably have been fighting through surrogates such as Hezbollah, but that's not the same as Germany's call for living space and the uniting of German-speaking peoples into the same country (Austria, the Sudetenland, etc.).

Yes, Iran has been showing a military posture as they relentlessly vilify the United States, but they aren't quite in the same position as Germany was in regard to the Soviet Union in 1939.

Nevertheless, we do seem to be on the brink of at least a major conflict of some sorts. My guess is that the United States will do anything to prevent Iran's nuclear weapons programme from being successful, which may include an invasion should the provocation be in place. However, unlike Iraq, Iran is considered dangerous to much of the rest of the world, so it's likely that a war between the US and Iran will be limited to that particular region instead of being a continent-wide conflict.

Answer 4

When we talk about ideology the extreme Islamic positions held by al-Qaida and the leaders of Iran are remarkably similar to Fascism and Nazism. All you have to do is substitute Islam for Aryan and it's pretty much the same thing.

On the other hand the differences are promising for the world. The Islamic extremist groups lack the industry, technical superiority (or parity), educated man power, and natural resources of the Axis powers. They lack the expertise and infrastructure necessary to create a military capable of seizing territory from their adversaries.

While much of the world is willing to take the appeasement strategy of Chamberlain three important key players are not. The US, the UK, and Russia.

I expect that there will be many more terrorist attacks and attempted attacks in the future. Israel will be pressured into offensive action numerous times in the future by relentless terrorist action. But I seriously doubt that a war on parallel with the destruction and loss of life of WWII will be repeated.

I expect, however, that there are many of these Islamic Extremists who like to make it so.

Answer 5

I agree with you partially let me tell you why.I agree with you because i see alliances example the US giving weapons to the israelites something we saw when the war in europe started with the lend-lease act which Roosevelt said was not getting involve supposedly but you know it is getting involve indirectly. Times are a little shaky right now and i don't really know what can happen. I don't agree with you because i don't see a strong political figure right now. In the 1930's two men rose above them all Roosevelt and Hitler. 2 men that rose at a time of crisis. In the US the great deppression and in Germany the injustice left to them at the treaty of versailles. as you can see the part that i don't agree with you outweighs my opinion that does agree . However i think if things get more heated in terms of middle eastern wars, terrorist attacks, and disrespect we just maybe headed that way. Yet it also depends on how our leaders will react.

Answer 6

Bush's grandfather financed Hitler. Dubai Dubya is the biggest appeaser since Jimmy Carter, yet because of his phony cowboy style he and his chickenhawks supporters are thought of as warriors. I can't think of anyone in 1939 who preached against Hitler but backed down like Bush did at Tora Bora, when holding hands with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, starting a war against Saddam, Iran's worst enemy, not raising taxes to fight this war, etc.

Answer 7

Dude,
Obviously you don't know nothing about the Iranian President other than what CBS presented to you on 60 minutes. And of course you don't know much about Hitler either. Your comparison is beyond reason. Read history more often my friend. Don't trust what you hear or see or read too quickly; reason with it. You American tend to simplify things unreasonably. So here's my shot at a simplifying your question:
No, WW3 is preventable; we're civilized enough. Hitler vs Ahmadinejad? Two different characters; two different time; two TOTALLY different ideologies.

Answer 8

No, because I don't think we're on the brink of WWIII, and I also think the world has learned a lot since 1939 in terms of resolving international conflict.

Answer 9

Is the Iranian president calling for 'living space' for the muslim folk? Is he proclaiming the superiority of the islamic race/religion? Does he have concentration camps for political and religious opponents? Is their military taking a warlike stance?

Perhaps, maybe....but i doubt it.

Answer 10

I don't see a secular leader today able to brainwash enough of the populace to be another Hitler. Even Bush couldn't do it.