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Trump Is NOT Like Hitler...

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…rather, Donald Trump is like Benito Mussolini.  As others have pointed out, “El Duce” is like the douche that is The Donald.

I think people equate the now official Republican nominee with Hitler because they know enough to recognize similarities between the guy and a dangerous sort of demagogue. However, most don’t pay enough attention to history to have a better comparison.

Me-? I’m a history geek. The stories of the past absolutely fascinate me and early on when Trump first entered the ring, I knew he reminded me of someone to an almost eerie extent. Someone who was caught on black and white film…

Then it came to me… the offish, comical, crazy original Fascist himself: Mussolini! The mannerisms. The empty cult of personality. The boorish and rude posturings. The self-entitled bullshit writ large. Even the grumpy face and weird pouty moue of the lips…!

So I dove deeper, watched documentaries on the rise of Fascism in Italy post World War I, compared and contrasted– and at this point would not be surprised if Trump weren’t a direct reincarnation of Mussolini the two men are so eerily similar. (See image below… if it works!) In fact, some guy on the internet claimed Mussolini’s last words were that he’d return as the head a more powerful nation– just as a lark because let’s face it– there’s a hidden nugget of possible truth there, right?

www.youtube.com/watch   
The similarities are much more stark on moving film, though… Still, there are comparison photos you can look up yourself on the internet. I’d advise everyone to try it. Its freaky!

I have several links below to check out, but in essence, the similarities are thus:

1. Neither man had any shame. Both shrugged at the opinions of the media and those in power and gave zero shits about having a “civilized reputation.” Engaging in petty, juvenile name-calling was normal behavior, and over-the-top displays of power, to the point of pathetic silliness, never gave Trump nor Mussolini any reason to do more than shrug. Both had a comical inability to see themselves as others see them. Both believed themselves superior despite ample evidence to the contrary. Absolute blind hubris.

~ Whereas Hitler had his moments of doubt, shame, and fear of reprisal. He came close to suicide in his youth and before being imprisoned and shot himself before capture at the end of WWII.

2. Neither man had any real idealism, but would pretend to possess it in order to sway their audience. Both are prone to switching sides on a dime to suit their real interest of power for power’s sake. Pro-union then pro-business, pro-abortion then anti-abortion, name just about any controversial topic of the times and witness how both men just proclaimed their support to whatever was pragmatic for them. They worked other people’s beliefs, they didn’t actually hold any themselves.

~ Contrast this to Hitler, who was a true believer in his dark ideologies. He was a fanatic.

3. Both men were demonstrably against politics and sought to bring the establishment down. Compromise, making deals, being politically “correct”, or in any other way working with others was against their personal way of exercising power. They didn’t like politicians and laws getting in their personal way and just wanted to get things done by their will alone. Laws, rules, and procedures were all obstacles to them. Negotiation was for weak losers. Chaos was/is better than surrender to Trump and Mussolini alike.

~ Whereas Hitler was always honing his political skill and coalitions. He craved order, he just wanted his order.

4. Both men were impulsive. They just winged it and were not even slightly put off when poor planning spelled disaster over and over again. Flying by the seat of their pants foolishly, yet never feeling foolish (see ‘blind hubris’ reference in #1 above.) Speeches and appearances were mostly bluster and talking points of no real substance. It was just “I’m awesome” and “they suck” over and over again. “Foot-in-mouth” disease was an ongoing issue with close advisors who were always frustrated by the constant gaffes which could be easily avoided with more attention to planning and detail.

~ Contrast this to Hitler, who was an intricate planner and a strategist of great sophistication. He laid out his speeches carefully, not just the words, but the tone and gestures, the timing, the wait before his appearance, the pomp and circumstance, etc. Hitler had long-term plans for everything and followed through even when he needed to be more adaptable in the moment.

5. Ultimately, Benito Mussolini & Donald Trump are not as effectively evil as Hitler. Though they appeal to the same lowest common denominator in humanity through scapegoating and violence, they don’t gravitate towards the raw hatred themselves nearly to the extent their followers do. They’re lazy bullies who enjoy power and glamour, not out for blood.

~ Just look at the casualties ascribed to Hitler. MILLIONS died due to his concentration camps and genocide, not just the war itself.

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/donald-trump/12132320/Donald-Trump-is-the-Mussolini-of-America-with-double-the-vulgarity.html

www.salon.com/2016/03/11/trumps_not_hitler_hes_mussolini_how_gop_anti_intellectualism_created_a_modern_fascist_movement_in_america/

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/donald-trump-isnt-todays-wendell-willkie-hes-todays-benito-mussolini/2015/12/08/77c81b0c-9ddc-11e5-a3c5-c77f2cc5a43c_story.html

Now, having said all that– does it mean that I’m saying Trump is no threat?

NOT. AT. ALL.

There is a good chance that things will go too far and Trump, like Mussolini riding the wave of ugly popularity, will allow grim changes to come the country if our checks and balances are somehow over-turned by a coalition of frustrated fanatics.

However, I think its more likely that some mix of welcome and unwelcome changes through Trump will precede another, truly evil and strategic type who really is more like Hitler (and a number of other modern villains.) I think if Trump wins (or even if he doesn’t…) there are scarier types of demagogues just waiting in the wings to make their move. Trump will show this new evil the time is ripe, just as Mussolini showed Hitler the time was right for him.

Trump is just the beginning. That is my prediction.

P.S. I’ve written over a dozen new entries over the last few weeks. They were all back-dated as I strove to catch up entries I had fallen behind on. Take a gander if you want to catch up! I’m getting back in the writing saddle at last.


Source: http://lucretiasheart.livejournal.com/1187387.html


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