I didn't post this to stir shit up. I was reading about Rutherford and the similarities are alarming, and I thought I would share my thoughts. Instead of feeling like you need to defend Trump, you might want to read about Rutherford to see what kind of person he is. If you disagree with my assessment, but all means, share. From what I read, he was an asshole, but everybody felt obligated to put up with him anyway.
What stood out to me the most was the persecution complex that Rutherford had against the media. It reminded me so much of when I hear Trump railing against the unfair media. Claiming it's false news. Rutherford did the same thing.
If you want to discuss this observation with me, great! If not, feel free to move along.
I can't find where it is, but I was reading his report about one of the conventions in the 20s or 30s. If I can find it again, I will post it. I