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Originally posted by Link:
If I were to compare Bush to Hitler, it would be for the sole reason that both individuals have such an ammount of authority over such a powerful machine that it is hardly rational to even consider giving them, or anyone for that matter, that power.
The political system of one man having the opportunity to govern the finances, foreign affairs, internal affairs and so on of a country as powerful as Germany at the time of World War II or the United States at present day is IMHO a system that is ready for a drastic change.
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I hear what you are saying Link, but the comparison still doesn't work. Hitler had all those powers you speak of, but Bush simply does not. Bush cannot act without consequence and is not the ultimate word on the US. Yes he is powerful, but he isn't the sole word on US internal and external policies.
Now he may convince the US population of things the rest of the world does not believe, but even on this level, Bush is nothing like Hitler, who was extremely charismatic and well liked.
[ 09-22-2004, 12:12 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]