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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Jesus TS, its the lazy AH comparisons that spawned it ffs

Lazy Hitler comparisons are grounds for talking about Godwin. Yes. That does not mean that ANY AND ALL Hitler comparisons are null and void. As I said, if they are elaborated upon then they are perfectly valid.

They have the same set up (a proud, powerful country feeling recently downtrodden). They have gained adoration on the same principles (patriotism, economic promises and xenophobia).

The very foundations of their political platforms have direct similarities? That's in no way saying that the end game or outcome will be or ever was likely to be the same. I just can't figure out why it's supposed to be off limits to draw these obvious comparisons, or why bleating "Godwin!!" is any more valid than bleating "Hitler!!".

I guess maybe it's because it might offend someone, or upset the graves of some respected ancestors, or a Jew or something.

For those of us who don't care about any of that ****, the arbitrary implied censorship can be a bit frustrating.