We know that the Nazis had one of the most effective propaganda machines of the twentieth century. To compare their methods and success to other groups is neither insensitive or racist -- and calls for firing those who do are absurd.

A Jewish group is calling for the firing of an outspoken CNN anchor, Lou Dobbs, after he accused advocates for illegal immigrants of using propaganda techniques employed by Nazi Germany.

"Comparisons to Nazis — especially in this day and age — are abhorrent," the president and CEO of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Gideon Aronoff, said in a statement yesterday. " Mr. Dobbs has crossed the line between responsible television commentary and hate-speech propaganda of his own. Keeping him on the air is essentially sanctioning by CNN — which is why we're asking CNN to remove Dobbs from his very public platform."

In a broadcast last week, Mr. Dobbs denounced immigrant-rights groups for portraying a crackdown on illegal immigration as a threat to foreigners who live in America legally.

"They might as well work for Herman Göring," Mr. Dobbs said. "I mean, they're running so much propaganda, trying to confuse the debate, the national dialogue, by talking about immigrants rather than illegal aliens and legal immigrants. It's mindless beyond belief."

Now I do see one issue of concern -- Dobbs' historical ignorance. Herman Göring was the head of the German air force, not its propaganda arm. The latter role was filled by Joseph Goebbels. Get your facts straight, Lou!

And if the Hebrew Immigrant Aid society wants to combat Nazi abuse, might I suggest that they go after the real culprits -- the Bush=Hitler leftists.

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