On Nov 9, 2024 at 2:09:50 PM MST, "Skeeter" wrote
<672fcf57$1$2759$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>:

>>
>> Notice you make personal attacks and will not speak of Trump's bigotry,
>> hatred, attacks against immigrants, work to destroy the environment, the
>> pleasure of our enemies nor the horror of our allies. You know your position
>> is emotional and not something that CAN be defended. I have the benefit of
>> knowing my view is correct and supported by evidence.
>
> Then why did the people choose him?

Glad you asked. A shame you will not show any understanding.

The rise of both Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump is a horrifying testament to
the power of manipulation, fear, and selfish ambition. While their political
environments and times may have differed, their methods of gaining
power--through deception, division, and the exploitation of vulnerable
populations--are disturbingly similar. Their appeal to the masses was rooted
in lies, hatred, and an utter disregard for human dignity, all in the name of
their personal agendas.

1. Economic Hardship and Desperation

* Hitler: Germany was a broken nation in the aftermath of World War I, crushed
under the weight of the Treaty of Versailles and ravaged by economic ruin.
Hitler saw an opportunity to exploit the suffering of the German people,
offering them a false vision of recovery and greatness. His promises of
national renewal were a bait-and-switch, using the despair of the people as a
springboard for his horrifying ambitions. The more he preyed on their
desperation, the more he incited hatred, pushing Germany into the abyss of
fascism and genocide.
* Trump: Similarly, Trump capitalized on the economic fears of struggling
Americans, particularly those left behind by decades of deindustrialization.
His hollow promises of bringing back jobs were nothing more than a smokescreen
for his own personal gain. He fed off the economic misery of everyday people,
making them believe that his brand of toxic nationalism would heal their
wounds, all while he continued to enrich himself and his allies.

2. Disillusionment with the Political System

* Hitler: The people of Germany were tired of the Weimar Republic, and Hitler
exploited this disillusionment with ruthless efficiency. He portrayed himself
as a man of destiny, the one who could restore Germany to greatness by
crushing the fragile democracy that had failed to protect them. His promises
to dismantle the Weimar system were nothing short of a betrayal of democratic
principles, and in exchange, he delivered nothing but violence, oppression,
and war.
* Trump: Trump similarly cloaked himself in the mantle of an outsider,
positioning himself as the savior who would "drain the swamp" of Washington
corruption. But in reality, he was just as corrupt as the system he claimed to
oppose--if not more so. His only real goal was to enrich himself and feed his
ego, all while dismantling the institutions of democracy that people had
worked so hard to build. His election was not a triumph of democracy but a
mockery of it.

3. Nationalism and the Cult of Personality

* Hitler: Hitler's nationalism was nothing more than a thinly veiled call for
racial purity, a call that would eventually lead to the murder of millions. He
whipped up a frenzy of hatred and fear, turning ordinary Germans into willing
participants in one of history's most horrific genocides. His vision of
"greatness" was built on the blood of innocents, the very people he demonized
as "undesirable."
* Trump: Trump's brand of nationalism was less overtly violent but no less
toxic. His rhetoric, laced with contempt for immigrants, minorities, and
anyone who did not fit his narrow, whitewashed vision of America, led to the
emboldening of hate groups, violence, and division. His vision of "greatness"
was built on an exclusionary, regressive idea of American identity--one that
pushed vulnerable communities into the margins.

4. The Dangerous Charisma of Dangerous Men

* Hitler: Hitler's oratory skills were used for one purpose: to manipulate and
control. His speeches were designed to inflame, to instill fear and hatred, to
make people believe that their problems could only be solved through violence
and destruction. His charismatic presence masked the evil at the heart of his
ideology, leading millions to follow him down a path that ended in unspeakable
atrocities.
* Trump: Trump, too, possessed a dangerous charisma, but in a way that was
raw, unrefined, and often offensive. His appeal was not in his wisdom but in
his ability to speak directly to people's basest instincts. He was a master of
provocation, using inflammatory rhetoric to keep his followers in a constant
state of outrage and fear. He has turned ignorance and cruelty into a
political weapon, and like Hitler, he has built a cult of personality that
blinds people to the harm he does.

5. Scapegoating and Hatred

* Hitler: Hitler's ability to scapegoat the Jews, Roma, communists, and anyone
who didn't conform to his ideal was the engine that powered the Nazi regime.
He spun an elaborate lie that these groups were responsible for all of
Germany's woes, and in doing so, he gave the German people an enemy to focus
their rage on. It was a lie that led to unimaginable suffering, genocide, and
a war that tore the world apart.
* Trump: Trump has engaged in his own form of scapegoating, particularly
targeting immigrants, Muslims, and minorities. His rhetoric around immigration
has fed the fears of his base, painting entire communities as dangerous and
threatening. Like Hitler, Trump has used these groups as political pawns,
distracting from the real problems by directing rage at vulnerable people. His
lies and his willingness to stoke division have led to real-world violence,
hate crimes, and a breakdown of societal trust.

6. Fear of Change and Identity Politics

* Hitler: Hitler exploited the fear of change, manipulating people's anxieties
about losing their national identity and their way of life. He offered them an
idealized past, one where Germany was pure and strong, and used this myth to
justify policies that led to mass murder and war. He promised a return to an
imagined greatness, built on racial superiority and the exclusion of anyone
who did not fit his vision.
* Trump: Trump, like Hitler, preyed on the fear of a changing world. His
rhetoric was steeped in nostalgia for a time that never truly existed,
appealing to a subset of the population that feared losing their traditional
way of life. His embrace of identity politics--particularly his emphasis on
white, male, Christian dominance--was an attempt to turn back the clock on
progress, and he used this fear to solidify his grip on power.

7. Media Manipulation and Control of the Narrative

* Hitler: The Nazis were master manipulators of the media, using it to push
their agenda of hate and division. Goebbels' Ministry of Propaganda controlled
what Germans saw and heard, shaping the public's perception of reality. They
created a mythic narrative around Hitler, portraying him as the only one
capable of saving Germany from its many perceived enemies.
* Trump: Trump understood the power of media manipulation, using it to stoke
outrage and push his agenda. He has never hesitated to lie, distort facts, and
use social media to spread his message. His relentless assault on the press,
calling it "fake news," is a tactic to undermine truth and create a parallel
reality where only his voice matters. Like Hitler, Trump understands that
controlling the narrative is a key to controlling the masses.

8. The Promise of a Glorious Future Built on Lies

* Hitler: Hitler promised to make Germany great again, but his idea of
greatness was a nightmare. His vision was built on hatred, violence, and a
cult of personality that promised to erase the undesirables and purify the
nation. The future he offered was one of conquest and destruction, where human
lives were expendable in the pursuit of his twisted dreams of power.
* Trump: Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" was a hollow promise to
those who longed for a return to a more prosperous time. But what he really
meant was a return to a time of white dominance and regressive policies. His
"greatness" came at the expense of marginalized communities, and his actions
have left a trail of division, pain, and destruction. The future he has
promised is one of fear, exclusion, and authoritarianism.

In the end, both Hitler and Trump are manifestations of the ugliest sides of
human nature--greed, cruelty, and the pursuit of power at any cost. They
exploited fear and division to advance their agendas, and in doing so, they
have left a legacy of suffering. While their impacts on the world differ in
scale, the methods they used to gain and hold power are chillingly similar.
The damage they have caused--and continue to cause--is not just a product of
their actions, but of the countless people who allowed themselves to be swept
up in their dangerous lies.

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Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.