On 11/9/2024 3:01 PM, Skeeter wrote:
> In article <672fd2bd$1$654094$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>,
> brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com says...
>>
>> 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.
>
> So a year from now I will still laugh at your stupidity. Unless of
> course you're not locked up in a camp.

Heh...Camp RunAmock!