It’s a different kind of power-rush, one built on sadism. I don’t know what your faith is, but I understand the very simple setup of evil in this world. The existence of transcendent, malevolent forces.
Yes, and I think that Hitler is a good example of this. I didn’t see him as being particularly concerned with the finer things in life. He was always wearing uniforms. He would display his power, but not necessarily his wealth. For instance, I haven’t read that he took expensive vacations. Do the Democrats take fancy vacations?