Similarities Between Hitler and Ron DeSantis

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During an interview, Democrat Nikki Fried who is running for Governor made derogatory remarks on Governor DeSantis saying, “He is doing everything possible to take power away from local governments, taking away people’s abilities to protest, making it harder to vote, talking about, you know, banning books. That’s what dictators do.” In this article, we look at the common narcissistic personality traits of Hitler and DeSantis.

Who is Ron DeSantis?

Ron DeSantis is American Republic politician and a native Floridian currently serving as the 46th Governor or Florida. DeSantis represented Florida’s 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. He has always been under the media radar for his conservative views and for being a supporter of former President Donald Trump. DeSantis has been praised for how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, while some of his policies and actions have been criticized. He is married to Casey DeSantis, an Emmy Award-winning television host.

Who was Hitler?

Adolf Hitler was one of the most notorious and ruthless figures in human history. He was the leader of the German Nazi party and one of the most despised people to ever walk the Earth. He was a brutal dictator and his regime was marked by extreme brutality, repression of dissent, and the implementation of racist and genocidal policies. He condoned a substantial number of war crimes, including the genocide of European Jews during the World War II. He and his regime mercilessly and systematically murdered six million Jews and their allies and collaborators – an event that is infamously known as the Holocaust. The Holocaust was the worst crime in history of humanity and the worst example of what extreme nationalism can lead to.

Similarities between Hitler and DeSantis

  1. Conservative mindset and ideology – DeSantis defends his administration’s decision to block an advanced placement African American studies course, arguing that it amounts to indoctrination. He questions the inclusion of topics such as queer theory and abolitionist movements in the curriculum, considering them as political agendas. This concerning pattern of suppressing the black community and the aggressive attempt to erase Black history is one of the noticeable demonstrations of supremacy – a propaganda tactic similar to that of Nazi Germany that led to the genocide of 6 million Jews.
  2. Authoritarian Dictatorship – Former Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Democrat Nikki Fried, during an interview, compared DeSantis to Hitler saying they are similar in a lot of ways. Nikki views DeSantis’ actions as a threat to democracy, local autonomy, and individual rights. She expressed her concerns, stating that he is taking power away from local governments, putting restrictions on protests, and above all, reviving the WWII-era civilian military force, the Florida State Guard. She believed that DeSantis is doing this for power and instill fear in people.

Summary

Ron DeSantis is a conservative politician of the Republican Party who has held several elected positions in the government. He often speaks publicly, voicing his political beliefs, which include a focus on limited government, lower taxes, and conservative social values. Adolf Hitler, on the other hand, was the notorious leader of the Nazi party in Germany. He strongly supported a fascist ideology that included racist beliefs, the supremacy of the Aryan race, and the use of violence and coercion to achieve political goals. Hitler was one of the most ruthless dictators in the history of mankind.

FAQs

Were some people against the war before 1939?

Yes, there were anti-war activists who strongly opposed the war, such as pacifists, socialists, and some politicians who saw the devastation of World War I and believed in the importance of diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution.

Why was Hitler so bad?

Adolf Hitler was one of the most ruthless and evil figures in human history. He orchestrated the systematic execution of millions of European Jews during the World War II, infamously called the Holocaust. He had no regards for human rights and international laws.

Why were children hidden? Who hid them? Where were their parents?

Children were forced into hiding to avoid being sent to concentration camps or ghettos. Jewish organizations, non-Jewish people, and resistance groups hid Jewish children in schools, convents, and private homes. Their parents were either being deported or waiting for deportation, and were unable to take care of their children. 

Why did the Righteous help the Jews?

Motivated by their sense of morality or religious beliefs, many righteous people helped the Jews during the Holocaust because they believed in morality and justice, despite being faced by the dangers and the horrors of war.

Why didn’t the Allies intervene to destroy the camps?

The issue of why the allies didn’t intervene earlier to destroy the camps has been a subject of controversy since the late 1970s. They were too hell bent on winning the war that they failed to prioritize the issue of the concentration camps until late in the war. 

Were the Nazis punished after the war?

Several Nazis were imprisoned, prosecuted and executed after the war. Several high-ranking Nazi officials were prosecuted for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and other atrocities committed during the war during the Nuremberg trials, which took place from 1945 to 1946.

Do concentrations camps still exist today?

Concentration camps as they were during the Holocaust no longer exist today.

Is there going to be a Third World War?

Third World War, or World War III, is a hypothetical theory of a large-scale military conflict, the likelihood of which is almost impossible to predict. However, it is believed that if there will ever be a World War III, it will be influenced by complex political, economic, and social factors.

How did Ron DeSantis meet his wife Casey?

Ron and Casey met on a golf course near Jacksonville. Ron was a naval officer then at Naval Station Mayport. They got married at the Disney World in 2009.

Author: Sagar Khillar

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