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Strasserism often views bourgeois Jews as less than themselves for more economic reasons than on a racial hierarchy.
==Beliefs==
Strasserism is a political current that originated within the Nazi Party in Germany during the 1920s. Its main proponents were the brothers Gregor Strasser and Otto Strasser, who had significant ideological differences with Adolf Hitler and his more conservative wing of the party. Although Strasserism never became the dominant faction within the Nazi Party, its beliefs are worthy of analysis.
The beliefs of Strasserism include:
* '''Anti-capitalism:''' Strasserists were critical of capitalism and viewed the capitalist economic system as exploitative and harmful to the majority of the population. They advocated for the nationalization of major industries and resources to ensure they were under state control and in the service of the people's welfare.
* '''Anti-Semitism:''' Although they shared some ideological similarities with the more conservative wing of the Nazi Party, Strasserists were known for their less radical stance on anti-Semitism. While they accepted certain anti-Semitic elements, they did not embrace the persecution and hatred of Jews to the same extent as Hitler and his more radical followers.
* '''Nationalism and anti-imperialism:''' Strasserists advocated for a strong German nationalism and opposed what they saw as Germany's submission to foreign interests, especially during the interwar period after World War I. They also opposed the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.
* '''National socialism:''' Strasserists promoted the idea of "national socialism" that combined elements of socialism with nationalism. Their goal was to create a society in which the state played a central role in the economy to protect workers and ensure social equality.
* '''Rejection of the aristocracy and big industry:''' Strasserists distrusted the aristocracy and large industrial corporations, viewing them as forces that perpetuated exploitation and the power of economic elites. They advocated for the creation of a more equitable system in which the state regulated the economy and protected the interests of the majority.
*'''Reject to the Militarism:''' Strasserism is considered pacifist, as Otto Strasser, in his book "Germany Tomorrow," proposed a pan-national democratic European federation where militarism was renounced.
It is important to note that as the Nazi Party consolidated under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Strasserists lost influence and were marginalized. In the infamous "Night of the Long Knives" in 1934, Gregor Strasser was killed on Hitler's orders, marking the end of Strasserism as a significant political current within the Nazi Party.
==History==
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