Michelle Malkin » Nutroots suddenly hypersensitive about Nazi/president comparisons

Nutroots suddenly hypersensitive about Nazi/president comparisons

By Michelle Malkin • February 17, 2009 11:38 PM

For eight years, we’ve heard “Bushitler” invoked endlessly.

Again:

Now, the tables have been turned. Some folks are invoking Nazi allusions against Barack Obama.

I’ve pretty much stayed away from using such rhetoric against those with whom I disagree — especially having been on the receiving end of Nazi allusions myself countless times over the years.

Here, for example, is a typical Nazi caricature of me during a trip to Berkeley several years ago:

Whatever.

But now, get this.

The left-wing blogosphere is suddenly up in arms over the sight of others mimicking their over-the-top rhetoric of the past eight years. A protester who attended the Denver Pig Roast today had such a sign and asked for a picture with me. The nutroots are having vapors about it:

The sign says “No Obama” with the fascist symbol inside the “O.”

The Kossacks think I should be fired from my job (ha).

In Obama’s America, you see, swastikas wielded for political protest are not allowed to be used…

…for anything other than the “S” in Bushitler.

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#626299

On February 18th, 2009 at 4:42 pm, jdtruly said:

Just to clear something up: As the “Great One” Mark Levin so aptly pointed out the other day, what’s being done to our government right now is technically not the introduction of socialism but fascism. Therefore, the Nazi’s, having been the ultimate in fascist government, the title best goes to the new administration.

I wonder if the fascists now in office will look back and realize what utter failures Germany and Italy saw. When their avid voters start counting the minimal tax gifts and mortgage bandaids they may soon turn their loyalties.
#626325

On February 18th, 2009 at 4:59 pm, happy2behere said:

Hey you out there in Denver!
Is tiny-nazi-sign-guy really a nazi or a plant? Did Michelle even see the tiny nazi sign? Without my glasses, I might have missed it myself.
#626330

On February 18th, 2009 at 5:01 pm, happy2behere said:

I wouln’t have missed the big ol’ honkin’ hammer and sickle poster at the Denver pro-Obama rally a few blocks away.
#626345

On February 18th, 2009 at 5:12 pm, William Amos said:

Sie können nicht spotten mein Obama
#626373

On February 18th, 2009 at 5:27 pm, elpresidente said:

#181

As vehement as this all is, I’m inclined to think that there is more to this story. Could the guy be a plant?

I’m the furthest thing from a conspiracy theorist, but the lefty blogs seem too well coordinated. And who takes a picture of someone getting their picture taken with someone else? Either by extreme chance, since Michelle was mobbed yesterday for photos, or in careful coordination.

Tools.
#626418

On February 18th, 2009 at 5:59 pm, Cosmo said:

Isn’t this whole “focus on the picture” simply indicative of the left’s inability to argue an issue on its merits?

The point Michelle raises is that the left is completely hypocritical on this point. For them, it’s only okay to draw comparisons to fascist dictators when the target is not “their guy.”

Never mind that in his first four weeks, Obama has inaugurated more socialist/fascist policies than Bush did in his eight years.

Never mind. Nothing to see here. Move along. Stop taking pictures with “Swastika Guy” ‘cuz that’s the REAL problem…
#626421

On February 18th, 2009 at 6:01 pm, Cosmo said:

elpresidente: You’re not nuts. the same thought crossed my mind…who DOES take a picture of someone getting their picture taken?

Kossacks, judging by this.
#626432

On February 18th, 2009 at 6:12 pm, John Deaux said:

On February 18th, 2009 at 11:42 am, Ilovemycountry said:
Yep, them Republicans love their swastikas.

Let’s see. Nazi = National Socialist party. Whose bill has the “buy American” bit in it? that would be the Dems. So much for Nationalist. Who wants to nationalize the oil industry and banks? Right, the Dems. Republicans are capitalist, the complete opposite of socialist. Which one supports Israel?

You really should try posting on a subject you at least know something about instead of trying to take a cheap shot.
#626546

On February 18th, 2009 at 8:23 pm, William Amos said:

I smell a set up as the left has done this before
#626548

On February 18th, 2009 at 8:30 pm, William Amos said:

Mike Stark now a days

Looks a bit like our Nazi weilding placard guy.
#626588

On February 18th, 2009 at 9:43 pm, hitcharide said:

I really enjoyed reading the hypocrisy by the resident leftists/liberals here today. Never ceases to amaze me how they can do a thing for years and pat each other on the back while doing it, then promptly criticize others for a single occasion, even more so if it wasn’t meant or planned. I seriously question whether liberals can even recognize their hypocrisy…I also suspect their “outrage” (which is well faked by most) is simply driven by any criticism in any way of the blessed and most exalted leader of all time, b. hussein himself. I have a VERY good feeling about the upcoming midterm congressional election, and every day that liberals self destruct a little more gets us that much closer to improving our representation in congress. I don’t think obullcrap is going to enjoy a republican majority in the house……..
#626663

On February 18th, 2009 at 11:10 pm, Vast Left-Wing Hypocrisy said:

Hitler was a fascist.

Obama is a fascist.

What’s the problem?
#626716

On February 19th, 2009 at 1:50 am, Prime Director said:

Ein Reich, Ein Volk, OBAMA

Progressives wonder where some wingnuts get the temerity to brand them nazis? The prog-lodites are so lacking in historical awareness, they actually borrow nazi catchphrases (without atribution) to help promote the lightworker’s cult of personality.

What a farce.
#626734

On February 19th, 2009 at 3:03 am, Prime Director said:

flenser said:

I don’t recall you ever once mentioning that it was an “issue” when people on the left did this and worse.

chapoutier said:

Actually, you are wrong. I have found at least one occasion.

The link you provided near the end of the thread, chap, rebuts flenser’s accusation, but only in the most narrow, technical, legalistic sense.

I think most of us understand that flenser’s claim is that like most progressives, you didn’t make much noise when your fellow progs repeatedly labeled conservatives as nazis (applause doesn’t count.)

You, on the other hand, focused like a laser on the language in which the substantive point was couched. He said you were silent when the left did “things like this and worse,” but you only dealt with the “and worse” part.

MM: There’s an epidemic of assassination fetishism on the left.

chap: Yes, but there’s one example of it on the right. Anyway, its distasteful regardless of whom indulges in it.

I wouldn’t dislocate my arm, patting myself on the back for taking a courageous stand against advocating murder of political opponents. That’s a bar under which few of us must limbo.

Given the subject of this particular thread, however, a more relevent question is who on the left have you condemned for indulging in the reductio ad hitlerum?

Its a back-handed compliment that you hold MM to a higher standard than pretty much the entire left end of the political spectrum, politicians and putative intellectuals included. Apparently, not only must she engage her ideological opponents in a civil manner, regardless of the depths to which they stoop; she also has to police those around her(not just colleagues but complete strangers who don’t even qualify as casual acquainances) for over-the-top political speech. Is that the gist?

MM doesn’t have to apologize for someone else’s actions. That’s bullsh*t. The left called her a nazi before this, and they’ll call her one regardless of how she handles this.

She’d be ill advised to give them (e.g. you) the satisfaction.
#626777

On February 19th, 2009 at 7:45 am, chapoutier said:

I think most of us understand that flenser’s claim is that like most progressives, you didn’t make much noise when your fellow progs repeatedly labeled conservatives as nazis (applause doesn’t count.)

Oh fer freaking God’s sake. Believe it or not, I do not comment on every thread, or put every thought that crosses my mind down here, nor I recall every goddamned thread I posted on. I did the best I could finding a example counter to flesner’s absurd statement, given that I did not want to spend my entire day poring over every post MM has made since I joined. You say the example I used was only “technically” correct. I prefer the term “actually.” I get down on my knees and beg for your almighty forgiveness that I was not able to find a previous post of mine that exactly matched the situation presented here.

Given the subject of this particular thread, however, a more relevent question is who on the left have you condemned for indulging in the reductio ad hitlerum?

Well…I have actually done it on the most relevant thread ever posted on this forum that I can recall…THIS GODDAMNED ONE!!!

Its a back-handed compliment that you hold MM to a higher standard than pretty much the entire left end of the political spectrum, politicians and putative intellectuals included. Apparently, not only must she engage her ideological opponents in a civil manner, regardless of the depths to which they stoop; she also has to police those around her(not just colleagues but complete strangers who don’t even qualify as casual acquainances) for over-the-top political speech.

Where the hell did I say anything even remotely approaching this? But actually, to some extent, yes. If you want to call people out on the opposition’s incivility, it makes a far more credible case if you yourself are civil. I make no judgments as to whether or not she meets this burden.

MM doesn’t have to apologize for someone else’s actions. That’s bullsh*t. The left called her a nazi before this, and they’ll call her one regardless of how she handles this.

Again…where in the love of god do you get the idea I asked for MM to apologize for anything? Where? I defended her for pete’s sake (see post 101).

This is my last post on the insipidly stupid “Did-Chapoutier-Or-Did-Chapoutier-Not-Post-Something-Before” Game. You can run out to Toys R Us and buy the home version if you wish to keep playing.
#626820

On February 19th, 2009 at 9:11 am, sonofdy said:

Chap doesn’t think anyone should be compared to hitler. Fine.In my opinion, the lefts actions over the last 8 years leaves that door WIDE open however. I think the comparision of obama to hitler is flawed, stalin or mao would be closer. BUT with the education system the way it is in this country, hitler is probably the most understood comparison. You have to remember we have kids graduating high school who have never heard of korea.
#627116

On February 19th, 2009 at 11:43 am, happy2behere said:

This thread is not about what chap said or didnt say.

Michelle was likley set up(see William Amos post above). That was probably a rotten play by several unethical people who should be publically brought to task for their behavior and THEY should be condemned and marginalized, not Michelle.

In other words, all the Michelle condemnation is premature.
#627872

On February 19th, 2009 at 6:49 pm, Prime Director said:

chapoutier said:

You say the example I used was only “technically” correct. I prefer the term “actually.”

You proved flenser’s “argument” was invalid in a logical sense, but that doesn’t mean you’ve proved that both of the premises of his “argument” are unsound.

If flenser had said

“you were silent when the left said things like this OR worse” (inclusive disjuction

instead of

“you were silent when the left said things like this AND worse” (conjuction,)

his argument would be valid and you’d have no choice but to address the soundness of the premises to prove him wrong or concede the point.

That’s why I said you’re right, but only on a technicality. I didn’t expect you to give me any rhythm on this. To lawyer, technically right is the best kind of right No suprise.

chapoutier said:

where in the love of god do you get the idea I asked for MM to apologize for anything? Where? I defended her for pete’s sake (see post 101).

I already had MS Notepad open, so instead of writing my posts directly into the tiny little text box (I wear thick coke-bottles,) I composed two posts in MS Notebook and tried to copy, paste and post the one addressed to you first and then repeat the process for huggybear (in reply to post #170.) Instead, I copied, pasted and posted them both into my comment to you in #193. When I realized what I did, I got frustrated and just said “f” it and went to bed.

I offer my sincere apologies for the inconvenience.
#627964

On February 19th, 2009 at 8:36 pm, DBNinKY said:

I’ve pretty much stayed away from using such rhetoric against those with whom I disagree… .

Since when does “pretty much” mean never, or always? You critics really need to give MM some slack.
#650595

On March 16th, 2009 at 11:29 pm, atheling said:

Hahahaha!

Poor ole Chapoutier gets found out to be the dishonest little twit that he is again!

Every thread, he gets called on the carpet for his deceit.

Your parents should have beat you with a hairbrush the way Laurence Olivier’s did because he said he was a compulsive liar, but was broken of the habit.
#650682

On March 17th, 2009 at 7:20 am, BruceB said:

Again…where in the love of god do you get the idea I asked for MM to apologize for anything? Where? I defended her for pete’s sake (see post 101).

This is my last post on the insipidly stupid “Did-Chapoutier-Or-Did-Chapoutier-Not-Post-Something-Before” Game. You can run out to Toys R Us and buy the home version if you wish to keep playing.

Ck Aug 11 2006, post #10034. Subject ” Do liberal Bears poop in the woods”
Section 3, paragraph 11. line 67.

You will see Chappy that you indeed said what you are accused of
#650688

On March 17th, 2009 at 7:46 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

The Nutroots enjoy being outraged, hypersensitive and upset and it is our duty, priviledge and honor-not to mention lots of fun- to see they stay that way.

The nutroots are having vapors about it
A good day well spent, a good day indeed. A day without irritating a Liberal is like a day without sunshine so have some homophobic orange juice with your tea this morning Darlins’.

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Keep the change-I’ll keep my guns
#661538

On March 27th, 2009 at 6:00 pm, Dimsdale said:

All we need now is the equivalent of the infamous “Muslim Rage Boy!” LOLOL!

Isn’t Obama more of a Stalin type anyway?
#662866

On March 30th, 2009 at 12:05 am, mattm said:

I love how they claim that big-Oil funded it. ha.
#764685

On August 4th, 2009 at 9:55 am, beachmom said:

But don’t they claim to be tolerant of differing points of view?
They must mean differing points of view about important issues like whether garlic hummus is better than pine nut infused hummus.
#765635

On August 4th, 2009 at 4:26 pm, rightwingrocker said:

Without reading the thread, I would like to remind everyone that Obama’s ideology is considerably closer to the Nazis than Bush’s was, despite Bush’s undeniable liberalism.

Sorry libs.

Truth hurts.

RWR
http://www.rightwingrocker.com