Explain this, Democrats

Diogenes said:
What's that 1919 tattoo mean, lefties?


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I'll understand if you feign ignorance, of course. ;)
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Hmmm.

  • "1919" is a coded symbol in far-right circles, particularly among neo-Nazis. It references two key elements:
    • The founding of the Nazi Party (then the German Workers' Party) on February 24, 1919.
    • The number 19 corresponding to "S" (the 19th letter of the alphabet), so "1919" doubles as "SS" (Schutzstaffel, the Nazi paramilitary organization infamous for concentration camps and the Holocaust).
  • Context: Often paired with other hate symbols like the Totenkopf (death's head skull), Iron Cross, or runes. It's listed in databases of extremist iconography by groups like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). In prisons or skinhead communities, it signals affiliation or ideology.
  • Prevalence: Common in white supremacist tattoos, sometimes standalone or stylized (e.g., Roman numerals). Recent scrutiny arose in 2025 when Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner revealed a "1919" tattoo during a controversy over another ink, sparking accusations online despite his explanation (see below).
 
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