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I am amazed of how obtuse HBM can be (to be kind) about the true anti-authoritarian message in Thomas Mann's Mario and the Magician. As contrast, back in August 2016, TNR had a good commentary on the similarities between the Trump persona and Thomas Mann's Magician.
