Goebbels vs. Miller

Germany in crisis: economic ruin, social fragmentation, humiliation; promising change. Calvin University Research Directory

Miller: Framed as a crisis: civilization under threat, enemies rising, culture and values endangered.

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The Storm Is Coming,” urging people to rise up, storm break loose. Calvin University Research Directory

Miller: The storm whispers … the warrior whispers back, I am the storm … We are the storm.

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Elevates those who have suffered, uses past suffering as fuel, suggests Germany must be purified or renewed

Miller: Charlie Kirk’s death is cast as martyrdom; his death is a catalyst; continuing his mission seen as sacred duty.

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Opponents treated as traitors, liars, or destroyers of Germany; strong “us vs them” framin

Miller: Opponents painted as “wickedness,” “jealousy,” “envy,” “hatred,” “you have nothing … you are nothing

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References to national heritage, past glories, betrayal of Germany’s promise

Miller: References to Athens, Rome, Philadelphia, Monticello; ancestors, civilization, art and architectur

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Call for action, rising up, rejecting old order, taking back power

Miller: Call to continue the cause, “finish the job,” “fight harder,” defending values