Reply #185: So what you are saying is...

[LostInAnomie]

... that the only comparisons the aren't superficial are the ones that have the most tenuous similarities. All the dissimilarities no matter how material to an accurate comparison are irrelevant.

I don't think the Muslims that haven't been forced to wear crescent patches or haven't been forced to live in Muslims ghettos would call the difference superficial.

I don't think the teachers, auto-workers, miners, plumbers, carpenters, etc. that depend on their union for their livelihoods would think that the difference is superficial either.

The idea of a free press is far from superficial in fact it is a requirement to have a democracy. The argument that Bush has tried to control what they report could be made, but it could also be made about any president in the political spectrum from FDR to Reagen.

It think the fact that the Democratic Party hasn't been abolished is a pretty significant difference. Especially, since we control the congress and senate and are in control of the legislative agenda.

Cherry picking and then crying Nazi is a childish move that only makes us look foolish. It is not necessary to use loaded comparisons to lambaste Bush. His treachery and fuck ups speak for themselves. With a 26% approval rating not too many people are going to disagree with you.