In the comparisons to 1930's Germany, #45 is usually seen as the Hitler figure. I don't think so.

[Persondem]

I see Trump as analogous to Hindenberg.

For more details on Hindenberg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_von_Hindenburg

The summary is that he was an old general in poor health who lead Germany from 1925 to 1933. He was feeble, slow minded, was not well read or informed about the world out side of the military, and he unwittingly played a role in allowing AH to become the leader of Germany.

Perhaps you see why I think that Trump is not Hitler.

But then who is? Pence? Bannon? A person unknown perhaps?

Pure speculation at the moment, but my money is on Pence. He has the ability to put a reasonable facade on outrageous policies. I do not think he would be a fascist dictator, more of a theocrat, and something like the world of The Handmaid's Tale would be his goal.

My 2 cents.

[bagelsforbreakfast]

1. Think u r right. Pence is the pious pilate model. n/m

[Towlie]

2. Oh, I thought you meant the hydrogen-filled gas bag!

[Persondem]

3. That works! Perhaps he will visit Lakehurst NJ soon : nt

[tblue37]

4. He's a blimp that his going to crash and burn? nt

[Persondem]

7. Something he seems to be doing .... nt

[msongs]

5. hindenburg was well aware of the outcome of appointing hitler chancellor. he was NOT

a dimwit.

[Persondem]

6. Most historians say otherwise. He was old, sick and easily swayed by competing

political forces.