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From our own Sean Shealy...
Iranians celebrated in the streets of LA yesterday as word came that Khamenei was dead. This is much as it was back in January, when Venezuelans celebrated the toppling of Maduro.
I certainly understand why, in both cases. If Trump were to suddenly zap Greg Abbott or Florida governor Ron DeSantis, I’d probably be tempted to do a little dance, too.
But then I’d think about it.
Jews for Hitler — the Association of German National Jews — was an actual thing. As middle class conservatives, they supported Hitler out of fear and hatred of the communists.
He certainly took care of that problem.
The thing is, though, Hitler still viewed Jews, even ‘Jews for Hitler’, as being subhumans, little more than animals.
This is exactly the way Donald Trump views Iranians, and Venezuelans.
I have heard members of both groups say, ‘He did what had to be done and I applaud him!’ Well, that is certainly what he wants. Applause. Accolades. Stroking. Worship. Power.
See: Trump, like Hitler (and Khamenei and Maduro) is a psychopath (actually a member of the Dark Triad — narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy — which is a bit worse. But that is another article). What he craves is power. Applause — from anywhere — is power. And giving people like this power is a bad idea. Always.
Again, I understand the desire to celebrate.
But is celebration really warranted?
An analogy: You’re tied to serial killer Ted Bundy’s bed. The man himself lurks over the bed, leering down at you. The fun is just about to get underway.
Suddenly the bedroom door is kicked in. A shadowy figure bursts in and tackles Ted. They fall to the floor, where there is a great struggle. You can tell, just from the choking sounds, that Ted is being strangled. After a few seconds there is only silence.
Then, your savior stands up and faces the bed. It is serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer!
Should you applaud?
Well, look: Applause, happiness, relief, joy, all of these would have been appropriate — between the time the door burst in, and the time Dahmer smiled a greeting. After that, not so much.
Dahmer is not there to do you favors. And Trump (and Netanyahu, for Iranians?!?) isn’t there to do anyone any favors, either. Venezuela and Iran will be either abandoned or exploited, as it serves the psychopath.
And as for Venezuelans or Iranians in Los Angeles, they’re still on President Dahmers menu.
Celebrate today. That is certainly understandable.
But get your wits back as soon as possible. Because the new boss is the same as the old boss
And THAT is how you make an equitable comparison!
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