[ClearCase_guy]

the appearance of "gangster statesmen" in particular took place in the wake of the disappearance of religion and moral absolutes in public life.

And here we are.

[Freest Republican]

There is immense similarity. The decadence of the 20’s could easily be confused as today.

One thing not similar is it in part was the result of WWI.

It left a vacuum that was sought after by communists and fascists.