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H2O Man

(79,072 posts)
17. The use of the word
Wed Oct 17, 2012, 08:02 PM
Oct 2012

"Nazi" tends to get a strong emotional reaction on DU. The reason for this is obvious, of course.

Were we to remove either that specific word, or the emotional power it carries, and discuss the topic in another manner, your OP might fare better. For example, in 1973, Erich Fromm published "The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness." Fromm was one of the greatest thinkers of the last century, who fully understood and appreciated the horrors of Nazi Germany.

In this book, which is among his most important, he examines the personality-types that are most often associated with causing great suffering for others. More, he looks at the cultural dynamics that too often allow such people to rise to power in a sick society. And this includes chapters on the Nazis.

Not knowing you, I cannot possibly speculate on your intentions with the OP. It could be intended as an attempt for meaningful conversation; it could be intentional shit-stirring. Either way, I don't think it will work in its present form.

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Yep. The correct term is psychopath. n/t Avalux Oct 2012 #1
+1 Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #27
You know that there are people who would be highly offended by your comments, don't you? madaboutharry Oct 2012 #2
This kind of trolling is especially insidious. Nye Bevan Oct 2012 #3
If Romney looks like a duck, smells like a duck, quacks like a duck... n/t backscatter712 Oct 2012 #6
I was thinking of using the term National Socialist Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #12
Yep. Then there are the remote "Dr Frist" dianoses of mental illness that are just as dumb. NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #53
I think evaluating the character of those who would lead us is quite important. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #60
The word you are looking for is... fascist nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #4
Not really Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #15
Trust me that is the word you are looking for nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #20
Historian as well Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #29
Well genocides are not exclusively nazis nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #30
Absolute truth here! backscatter712 Oct 2012 #34
Yup, that is true nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #35
RWA/SDO Double-High. Hitler was one too. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #5
Naw PD Turk Oct 2012 #7
Hitler was also a huckster. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #24
That's bullshit. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2012 #8
I'm sure the Mittster would look damn snappy in one o' them uniforms. Iggo Oct 2012 #14
Stop trivializing the horrors perpetrated by the Nazis. GodlessBiker Oct 2012 #9
It's not trivializing, it's making a valid comparison. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #18
It's not a valid comparison. GodlessBiker Oct 2012 #41
It is not likening his conduct Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #42
The only reason Romney hasn't ordered the murder of millions is he hasn't had the opportunity, yet.. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #46
Calling Romney a Nazi, a psychopath, a Hitler, or a fascist rock Oct 2012 #10
I guess you must have met many "educated" Nazis during the third reich in order to compare... cherokeeprogressive Oct 2012 #11
How is that relevant Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #44
Sorry. Not going to trap me into agreeing. Barack_America Oct 2012 #13
I didn't compare him to Hitler Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #23
I'll say it again - the psychology is the same. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #28
Obama said Romney is a good man.. ananda Oct 2012 #16
Obama has to say such things because he's the President. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #19
+1 Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #26
Obama has a hard time acting marions ghost Oct 2012 #54
The use of the word H2O Man Oct 2012 #17
"Nazi" is a trigger word, but I think we need to make the comparison nonetheless. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #21
I was responding H2O Man Oct 2012 #25
Fair enough. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #31
At it's most base level H20 Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #36
That study is the Milgram Experiment. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #40
Thanks Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #43
Definitely has the whole Joseph Goebbels thing down. JaneyVee Oct 2012 #22
Romney is perky and flexible. Nazis are neither. Bucky Oct 2012 #32
"Perky and flexible"? backscatter712 Oct 2012 #33
lol Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #37
flexible? marions ghost Oct 2012 #38
I agree 100% EnviroBat Oct 2012 #39
I wouldn't agree with anybody making Hitler look better Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #45
Romney reminds me of the guy who can win the next election Herlong Oct 2012 #47
If my navel weren't so much fuzzier Herlong Oct 2012 #48
When you brought up Eichmann, you reminded me of some of my grad school work from last year. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #49
Another reason why I am with the OP and Going Godwin... backscatter712 Oct 2012 #50
I despise mittshit, but this is just lazy. cali Oct 2012 #51
whatever Pbs1914 Oct 2012 #55
Oh please. Romney may be a cold-hearted asshole, but to say he would murder millions of people NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #52
This op is insensitive and stupid Jersey Devil Oct 2012 #56
No. Personalities like Hitlers are not unique, or even particularly rare. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #59
Very stupid op. NCTraveler Oct 2012 #57
Only for lack of opportunity. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #64
Foolish nonsense. nt. NCTraveler Oct 2012 #65
What a brilliant logical rebuttal! Care to give details? backscatter712 Oct 2012 #66
Really no need. If that is why you believe he is..... NCTraveler Oct 2012 #67
Ah, you're not interested in logical debate. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #68
No doubt Romney is a fascist B Calm Oct 2012 #58
You sure about that? backscatter712 Oct 2012 #61
Like you, I wouldn't trust him either. B Calm Oct 2012 #63
mittens is a sociopath, isn't that enough? Javaman Oct 2012 #62
This OP Reminds Me... WiffenPoof Oct 2012 #69
Republicans and Nazis Texas-Limerick Oct 2012 #70
So? Coyotl Nov 2012 #71
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