Donald Trump Prompts Nazi References

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Donald Trump prompts Nazi references

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STEPHANIE CONDON CBS NEWS

Nov 27, 2015 3:03 PM EST

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After Donald Trump in recent weeks suggested stepping up security measures to put further scrutiny on Muslim Americans, such as surveilling mosques, liberals and conservatives alike called his ideas fascist.

But in case those critiques didn't get the point across, some politicians and pundits are now making a more direct connection between Trump's views and Nazism.

Donald Trump: "I want surveillance of certain mosques"

For instance, New Day for America, the super PAC supporting the candidacy of Ohio's GOP Gov. John Kasich, released a web video this week featuring retired Air Force Col. Tom Moe, a former Vietnam POW. Moe is shown speaking at an event in Ohio, where he warns about the potential danger Trump's candidacy poses by paraphrasing the famous anti-Nazi remarks delivered by pastor Martin Niemöller.

"You might not care if Donald Trump says Muslims should register with their government, because you're not one," Moe is shown saying over ominous music. "And you might not care if Donald Trump says he's going to round up all the Hispanic immigrants, because you're not one. And you might not care if Donald Trump says it's okay to rough up black protesters, because you're not one. And you might not care if Donald Trump wants to suppress journalists, because you're not one. But think about this: If he keeps going, and he actually becomes president, he might just get around to you. And you better hope there's someone left to help you."

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The brutal video was released a day after New Day For America released an anti-Trump ad in New Hampshire. The super PAC is planning to spend $2.5 million to attack Trump.

Meanwhile, New York Times op-ed writer Timothy Egan on Friday published an column slamming Trump's proposed "police state" that would target Muslims, as well as other groups like Hispanics. Trump's proposal to deport the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants "would prompt a million Hispanic Anne Franks -- people hiding in the attics and basements of Donald Trump's America," Egan wrote. He also bashed Trump supporters, charging that Trump's rallies are "scary spectacles of rabid brown shirts in Dockers."

Political commentator Roger Simon wrote in a column this week, "Do not say you were not warned. Der Donald has warned you. Security is going to rule in America. And unthinkable things will be done." Simon also referenced Martin Niemöller's warning.

Last week, Jeb Bush adviser John Noonan said on Twitter that tracking Muslims -- an idea that Trump didn't propose himself, but hasn't ruled out -- equates to fascism.

Conservative radio host Steve Deace and conservative Max Boot, and adviser for Marco Rubio, had similar criticisms:

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Edited November 28, 2015 by Janelle2002

[Torete 121]

Herr Trump, vee haf vays of making you talk.

[Jacque67 7,328]

Egan's piece was an interesting read.

[eieio 1,594]

Hmmmmmm…….I wonder if this could be a political hit piece? Is there an election coming up?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Der Trumpmeister is self destructing and at this point a large number of his comments are self hitting.

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

Hmmmmmm…….I wonder if this could be a political hit piece? Is there an election coming up?

Don't you just love these headlines\

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Donald Trump Prompts Nazi Reference- As if it's Trumps fault some wing bat liberal is comparing him to Nazi's. Yet Nazi's were socialist who instituted gun control.

[Dakine10 5,452]

Don't you just love these headlines\

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Donald Trump Prompts Nazi Reference- As if it's Trumps fault some wing bat liberal is comparing him to Nazi's. Yet Nazi's were socialist who instituted gun control.

The Nazi's as a governing authority were fascists. That's about as far away from socialism as you can get on the political spectrum. The Nazi's rose to power by framing the socialists for the Reichstag fire and began persecution of the left shortly after. By the start of WWII, there were no socialists left in Germany.

While fascism and socialism are opposite on the political spectrum, they do historically have some similarities when practiced in the extreme. Of note is silencing of the opposition, persecution of enemies and target groups, censorship of media and free speech, nationalism and extreme security measures. One could argue that these are all tenets of totalitarianism rather than being inherent in either political ideology.

[Rob L 3,811]

Godwins law says that if you discuss something on the internet long enough, you will fall into the trap of comparing the people and times at hand to Hitler and Nazi Germany.

I am not a fan of the Don or his diarrhea of the mouth condition, but this comparison does not help.

[eieio 1,594]

Don't you just love these headlines\

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Donald Trump Prompts Nazi Reference- As if it's Trumps fault some wing bat liberal is comparing him to Nazi's. Yet Nazi's were socialist who instituted gun control.

There are many hateful people out there. Many are turning their hate towards Trump. I expect the hate to rise and the lies and attacks on Trump to continue and escalate, especially if his poll numbers go up.

[Jacque67 7,328]

Love his trucker's cap for his speech in Florida;) at least Hitler had better fashion sense;)

[Dakine10 5,452]

Godwins law says that if you discuss something on the internet long enough, you will fall into the trap of comparing the people and times at hand to Hitler and Nazi Germany.

I am not a fan of the Don or his diarrhea of the mouth condition, but this comparison does not help.

I don't think the comparison to Hitler helps either. However the Nazi ideology of societal division based on race began with government registries and rounding up certain groups and "roughing up" dissenters. Whether people are correct in making those comparisons or not, Trump is doing nothing to distance himself from it.

[Rob L 3,811]

There are many hateful people out there. Many are turning their hate towards Trump. I expect the hate to rise and the lies and attacks on Trump to continue and escalate, especially if his poll numbers go up.

And love and charity will grow as his poll numbers drop

Republican Trump drops 12 percentage points in poll: Reuters/Ipsos

WASHINGTON | BY ALANA WISE

U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump's support among Republicans has dropped 12 points in less than a week, marking the real estate mogul's biggest decline since he vaulted to the top of the field in July, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Trump was the favorite of 31 percent of Republicans in a rolling poll in the five days ended on Nov. 27. That was down from a peak of 43 percent registered on Nov. 22.

The dip follows criticism of Trump for comments he made in the aftermath of the Nov. 13 Paris attacks that killed 130 people and wounded hundreds more.

[lostinblue 1,989]

And love and charity will grow as his poll numbers drop

Republican Trump drops 12 percentage points in poll: Reuters/Ipsos

WASHINGTON | BY ALANA WISE

U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump's support among Republicans has dropped 12 points in less than a week, marking the real estate mogul's biggest decline since he vaulted to the top of the field in July, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Trump was the favorite of 31 percent of Republicans in a rolling poll in the five days ended on Nov. 27. That was down from a peak of 43 percent registered on Nov. 22.

The dip follows criticism of Trump for comments he made in the aftermath of the Nov. 13 Paris attacks that killed 130 people and wounded hundreds more.

1299 respondents: Trump 40%- 11/19

981 respondents: Trump 38.5%- 11/20

636 respondents: Trump 42.4%- 11/21

464 respondents: Trump 42.9%- 11/22

441 respondents: Trump 42.6%- 11/23

381 respondents: Trump 38%- 11/24

362 respondents: Trump 37%- 11/25

358 respondents: Trump 31%- 11/26

346 respondents: Trump 31%- 11/27

Notice how Trump’s numbers significantly decreased once they began to lower the sample size?

Reuters poll methodology

http://polling.reuters.com/#poll/TR130/dates/20150823-20151127/type/smallest

Edited November 29, 2015 by lostinblue

[Rob L 3,811]

1299 respondents: Trump 40%- 11/19

981 respondents: Trump 38.5%- 11/20

636 respondents: Trump 42.4%- 11/21

464 respondents: Trump 42.9%- 11/22

441 respondents: Trump 42.6%- 11/23

381 respondents: Trump 38%- 11/24

362 respondents: Trump 37%- 11/25

358 respondents: Trump 31%- 11/26

346 respondents: Trump 31%- 11/27

Notice how Trump’s numbers significantly decreased once they began to lower the sample size?

Reuters poll methodology

http://polling.reuters.com/#poll/TR130/dates/20150823-20151127/type/smallest

Did you use that same argument when his polls were rising?

[eieio 1,594]

And love and charity will grow as his poll numbers drop

Republican Trump drops 12 percentage points in poll: Reuters/Ipsos

WASHINGTON | BY ALANA WISE

U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump's support among Republicans has dropped 12 points in less than a week, marking the real estate mogul's biggest decline since he vaulted to the top of the field in July, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Trump was the favorite of 31 percent of Republicans in a rolling poll in the five days ended on Nov. 27. That was down from a peak of 43 percent registered on Nov. 22.

The dip follows criticism of Trump for comments he made in the aftermath of the Nov. 13 Paris attacks that killed 130 people and wounded hundreds more.

If he drops down to 2nd…then the hate will just be switched over to whoever is leading.

If he goes low enough the DNC will start using him as their poster child.