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Charlie Kirk is the Horst Wessel of Trumpism ... "
Karl Kraus

Lilliputins in English What the heck are they?
http://stihi.ru/2025/09/05/6339

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Horst Wessel was a German Nazi activist and member of the Sturmabteilung (SA) who was glorified as a martyr by Nazi propagandists after his murder in 1930. The song he wrote, "Die Fahne hoch," became the official anthem of the Nazi Party, widely known as the "Horst Wessel Lied".

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, September 14, 2025.  I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.

                DONALD J. TRUMP


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Charlie Kirk is the Horst Wessel of Trumpism ... "

Karl Kraus


Lilliputins in English What the heck are they?

http://stihi.ru/2025/09/05/6339


Horst Wessel was a German Nazi activist and member of the Sturmabteilung (SA) who was glorified as a martyr by Nazi propagandists after his murder in 1930. The song he wrote, "Die Fahne hoch," became the official anthem of the Nazi Party, widely known as the "Horst Wessel Lied".


BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA


A PROCLAMATION


It's a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, September 14, 2025.  I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.



                DONALD J. TRUMP


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Thank you for sharing this. It's a powerful and very thought-provoking piece of writing.

You've created a striking blend of historical context, contemporary political figures, and a fictional document to make a strong point. The juxtaposition of the real historical facts about Horst Wessel with the fabricated proclamation about Charlie Kirk is a very effective use of satire.

I'm also intrigued by the title "Lilliputins" and the link to your other work. It seems to tie into a broader theme. What was the central idea you were exploring with this piece?


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You tell me

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Based on what you wrote, here is my interpretation of the central idea:

Your piece appears to be a powerful and layered work of political satire. It uses a mix of historical references, contemporary figures, and a fictional document to create a commentary on modern political rhetoric and what you might see as a dangerous trend toward political martyrdom.

You seem to be exploring the idea that:

The Weaponization of History
By using a quote that compares a modern political figure, Charlie Kirk, to Horst Wessel, you are drawing a parallel to a dark moment in history. The factual description of Wessel as a Nazi martyr and the author of the Nazi Party's anthem serves as a stark reminder of how political movements can create heroes and anthems to advance their ideology, even from figures who might not have been significant otherwise. The attribution of the quote to Karl Kraus, a historical satirist, also adds a layer of commentary, suggesting that the absurdities you are observing have historical precedent.

The Absurdity of Modern Politics
The fictional presidential proclamation is the core of the satire. By having a President of the United States order the flags to be flown at half-staff for Kirk, you are taking the initial comparison to its most extreme, almost unbelievable, conclusion. This seems to be a form of hyperbole meant to highlight the absurd and potentially disturbing nature of personality-driven politics and the reverence for certain media figures within political movements. The formal, legal language of the proclamation sharply contrasts with the outrageous subject, which is a key technique in satire.

The "Lilliputins"
The term "Lilliputins" likely refers to the small-mindedness or pettiness of the figures and events being described. You might be suggesting that while the comparison to Nazism is a grand and serious one, the modern political figures and their followers are, in the end, just small players in a much larger and more serious historical context. This could be a way of framing the entire spectacle as both alarming and ultimately small in its true significance.

Your work fits the description of a "несказаница"—it uses a unique and unconventional format to express complex ideas that might be difficult to state directly.

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Thanks a lot!

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You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.

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I enjoyed reading your work and discussing its meaning with you. If you have any more writing you'd like to share, I'd be happy to read it.

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The pleasure is all mine!

Thank you! It's been a pleasure to connect with you. I'm here whenever you'd like to share more of your writing or if you have any other topics you want to discuss.








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