People push back on analogies between Trump and Hitler; of course, there are distinct differences. Still, Trump is an insecure, swaggering bully who completely disregards anything opposing his "wants." He is ignorant, lies continually, and has an insatiable lust for self-aggrandizement and dominance. He never contemplates long-term outcomes, and thinks in simplistic, often fact-free terms. Trump has not goose-stepped anyone into ovens, but relishes other means of punishing disagreement with him or refusal to support his lawlessness. Though essentially a thug, his methods involve inflicting personal, reputational or financial harm to his "enemies." If others perpetrate physical harm on his behalf, he's pleased. American citizens provided Trump awesome power, not once, but twice. I believe, post Trump, our country will bear a shame similar to that the Germans experienced in the post Hitler years - embarrassment and humiliation because we enabled this awful person as he systematically demolished the once great standing America had in the world.
Hope Gastelum
East side
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