Do most people secretly admire Hitler?
I have a theory. If people really hated someone, they wouldn't talk about him right?
So why then does everyone claim to hate Hitler and see him as the most evil man in history, yet they can't stop talking about him? Hitler is still frequently brought up in the media, used as an example in articles, conversations, debates and is often featured on the History Channel. He is certainly talked about more than Napoleon, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, or even Joseph Stalin. In fact, he is probably the most talked about historical figure in America. No one else is mentioned as frequently as Hitler.
Why is that? Is everyone so fascinated by him that they can't forget him?
I have a hunch. I think that most Americans secretly admire Hitler and even like him. They just won't say so in public because it's taboo to say that. That's why they talk about him so much and reference him a lot.
Somehow, Hitler has a certain magnetism and charisma. He represents a certain strength and unity that doesn't exist in America and that people deep down wish they had, especially since they've been brainwashed to feel weak and worthless inside. He also had a "unifying effect", the ability to unify everyone, in a way that could never be done in America and never has been done. Somehow, people probably admire that and praise him for it deep down inside.
What do you think? Do many or most people secretly admire and like Hitler, but won't dare to admit it? I think it's very plausible.
I did a poll about this in my forum to test out my theory, and the poll confirmed it. Most people in my forum voted anonymously that they secretly admired Hitler.
See here:
http://www.happierabroad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19740
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