Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals Hitler Had’
Trump’s recent comment about needing “the kind of generals that Hitler had” has left me stunned and sickened. It’s hard to fathom how someone could glamorize the military leaders of a regime responsible for such horror, all while failing to comprehend the catastrophic consequences of their actions. This isn’t an innocuous throwaway line; it reveals a deeper yearning for loyalty that eclipses ethical considerations. It’s disturbing to think that this man, who so many consider a potential savior, would openly express admiration for figures that represented tyranny and brutality.
The implications of such a statement are harrowing. It hints at Trump’s desire for unquestioning obedience and a military that serves not the American people or democratic values, but a singular, dictatorial vision.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker