In terms of tactics, no (not yet). In terms of ideas, not very far off at all. Read the National Socialist platform statements in the early 30s and it would be hard to distinguish from the one of the Democrats in 1968, and things have only gotten worse on that side of the aisle over the past 40 years.

We have a common conservative theme spinning the rally symbolically into way more than, IMHO, it was meant to be.

I’m not going to comment directly on your post because I’m sure I’d be attacked as either a moron or smart ass deliberately misinterpreting your intent. But, IMHO, the most accurate interpretation of this latest line of conservative talking points is best handled by comedians like Jon Stewart. It’s not a serious issue.

Large rallies. Talk of unity. Talk of hope. Occam’s razor would lead any independent thinker to simpler explanations than comparisons to Hitler and Lenin. If Obama held the rally in Copenhagen instead of Berlin would Obama be likened to Vikings hoping to rape, pillage, and burn?

There’s a Republican running an ad comparing a photo of Osama and Obama (in Muslim garb) which asks if the viewer can see the resemblance.

The picture is complete. The most liberal Senator tied to radically conservative Wahabism. At the same time, he’s philosophically aligned with an atheist like Lenin. Stylistically, his politics are tied to Hitler. A useful tip to conservatives hoping to exploit this angle more: Hitler used the Catholic Church for his purpose. Let’s add some nice ties-ins to Reverend Wright!

I guess conservatives can put two of anything on a graph and say they’re related. Like Bush’s largely symbolic administrative order allowing drilling offshore and the recent rapid decline in oil prices (a brainstorm of Brian Kilmeade also of conservative “Fox & Friends” fame).

But, personally, I think it’s a hard sell to anyone except the true believers who already hate Obama with a passion and are willing to believe any cynical opinion of the man.

This race will be won or lost in the debates, IMO. If McCain can’t nail Obama’s waffling to the wall and/or if he gaffs, then it will be all over. But not yet. Experience should tell you not to sell McCain short.

naw

would never happen

Maybe all those thousands of young Germans turned up for the two bands that were playing instead of coming to hear a speach in english.

Nah, Obama’s charisma is so powerful it transcends language.

More Kool Aid anyone?

200,000 out of a nation of 82.2 Million?

Hell, the Red Hot Chili Peppers could pull that many in Austin.