Published 2 years ago

Tennessee state senator offers Hitler as inspiration to homeless

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Sen. Frank Niceley said homeless people could aspire to lead historic lives. Niceley made the comments while other state leaders were debating a homeless bill. The bill passed and is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for approval. The Knoxville Jewish Alliance said Niceley's comments were insensitive.

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The Independent

GOP senator cites Hitler in argument homeless should aspire to ‘productive life’

The state lawmaker cited Adolf Hitler’s time in ‘homeless camps’ in support of a bill criminalizing camping on public property

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Washington Post

GOP lawmaker says homeless people should look to Hitler for inspiration

Tennessee state Sen. Frank Niceley supported a bill criminalizing homelessness by saying that the Nazi leader, who was homeless at one point, “went on to lead a life that got him in the history books.”

2 years ago

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New York Post

GOP state Sen. Frank Niceley invokes Hitler in message to homeless

State Sen. Frank Niceley invoked Adolf Hitler in a twisted attempt to tell homeless people that they can still make something out of themselves.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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CBS News

Tennessee state senator Frank Niceley cites Adolf Hitler as example of how homeless people can turn lives around

"So for two years, Hitler lived on the streets... and then went on to lead a life that's got him into history books," Sen. Frank Niceley said.

2 years ago

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The Hill

Tennessee state senator offers Hitler as inspiration to homeless

A Tennessee state senator on Wednesday used Adolf Hitler as an example of inspiration and hope for the homeless during a speech on the floor of the state’s upper chamber. Tennessee state Sen.…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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