Bush Says Iraq War Is Part of a Larger Fight

In the late 1930’s the Nazi Party secretly set fire to the Reichstag. The ruse served its’ purpose, raising Hitler’s clout in the Republic, sabotaging the German democracy.

Then, with charisma and an unchecked police force of thugs, he convinced the citizens that invading surrounding nations was the right thing to do. His said these countries threatened Germany’s peace and security.

As Hitler’s power grew, so did his ruthlessness. By merely giving the order, he cast out the Jews, homosexuals and every person deemed unsuitable. Then he murdered them... millions of them.

Democracy vanished in the rise of his fascism, all, he repeatedly told the Germans, in the name of protecting them. All lies, but so effective in maintaining the power he had over their fear.

He questioned his critics. He told them they were traitors to patriotism. He insisted on loyalty to his cause; he tolerated nothing less.

Have we forgotten how this madman became a dictator? We have if we allow Rumsfeld and Bush to compare their critics to the development of fascism in Germany.

And if we allow our leaders to trick us with their words, what is to guarantee the same will not happen to us?