The Voice of a Texan is Astounding

A Nazi Joseph Goebbels Quote

In Our

U.S. House of Representatives

First-term Republican U. S. congressman KEITH SELF (R-Texas)  appalled Democrats at a congressional hearing by  quoting the infamous Nazi Joseph Goebbels. The direct quote was, "It is the absolute right of the state to supervise the formation of public opinion."  Self added, "and I think that may be what we're discussing here." 

Goebbels was the minister of propaganda for the Third Reich under Adolf Hitler. His role was to convince the German people to support Hitler's regime.

So, why did Rep. Self think the congressional  hearing was the place to discuss the infamous Goebbels' nauseating words of Nazism? Quoting Goebbels anywhere is troubling, but in our Capitol is tantamount to a treasonous act! (Self is a retired, 25-year Lt. Col. Army paratrooper.)

This Republican may have chosen the right words to impress the other Republicans in the room, but I rather doubt he will ever see a second term in office. That is, of course, assuming that Texas keeps moving to the left. 

Congressman Self is most certainly not alone in the House. And I assume we will hear of no words of condemnation from the Speaker, either!

A side note:  Rep. Keith Self had originally voted against Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House until he got a call from Trump  - which quickly changed his mind. . .  and his vote!