Um,
Nazi Germany happened with the consent of the German public, who actually VOTED for Hitler's openly fascist, anti-semitic platform. Kristallnacht was the work of an entire populace, not just a few misbegotten wannabe's.
You can see that happening again, can you? Let me defend W with the following points that dicuss the so-called "flaws" in his attitudes.
1.) He's a "cowboy." Yeah, he is. He admits as much. And his straight talk and independent attitude scare the hell out of the European elititists who are still trying to get the Euro off the ground. His independent cowboy attitude flies square in the face of most globalist doctrine - and is typically American. What's wrong with that? Only the elite actually WANT a global government! You want to talk about loss of freedom? Try putting that much power in the hands of a few white men and women with track records of oppression, colonialism, and racism! I suspect that much of the anti-Bush rhetoric is coming from the old colonial powers that are seeking a bigger role on the world stage. America and us cowboys aren't perfect, but I'd rather have an independent cowboy for a neighbor than a German prince for a feudal overlord.
2.) He's not smart. Nope. He's not a brilliant man - but he KNOWS this, and he's hired a pile of really smart people, like Condi Reece, Powell, and Cheney. Say what you want about their politics, you have to admit these are some very intelligent people who have survived in the toughest town in the world.
3.) He's seeking imperialism. Nonsense! His very attitude and demeanor speak against this. He speaks Spanish, has sought to improve the lot of Mexican immigrant workers by signing a bill to give them Social Security benefits, and has said and done nothing to impair anyone's freedoms. In fact, he is in the process of creating greater freedom by reducing taxes! He is the most libertarian President since... well, since before I was born. Imperialists do not reduce taxes.
I didn't vote for the man. I think I wrote in Barney. I didn't take things seriously before 9-11, but those two towers crumbling before my eyes woke me the %^#$ up!
I think that when we roll through Iraq, and democracy comes to the Middle East, I will be the one sitting around saying, "I told you so." And I won't be smug. I will be hopeful that we can work together to build a better tomorrow out this current nightmare.
CZAR