Here are some of JFK’s quotes from the book:
‘What are the evils of fascism compared to communism?’
“The Nordic races certainly seem to be superior to the Romans.’
“Hitler will emerge from the hatred currently surrounding him to emerge in a few years as one of the most important personalities that ever lived.’
Joseph Kennedy said, “’Democracy is finished in England. It may be here [in the US].”
The book editor’s believe that JFK was ‘eerily fascinated’ by fascism.
I find it interesting that orators like JFK, Obama, and Mussolini find an appeal in fascism. As if they can control the masses with the mere force of their words.
Reagan was not an orator. He was a great communicator. There is a difference. When Reagan spoke you could hear his heart. Orators speak in praise of self.
The Founding Fathers were orators, theologists, philosophers, inventors...
They were interested in giving the people the power in the country and not to become dictators themselves. Egocentric politicians want to be dictators.
Interesting quote from the man who would later say, Civis Romanus sum in his famous Berlin speech.
I’m asking myself were any of these JFK quotes in Chris Mathews’ book - JFK the Elusive Hero ?
Mathews does fancy himself the penultimate JFK biographer and hagiographer after all.