Answer:
Yes, I think the United States of America can likely elect someone like Hitler if there are misguided government policies and developments – like runaway government spending, soaring taxes, more wars, inflation and economic collapse.
Explanation:
Adolf Hitler came into power legally but on the wings of crisis.
He sought for opportunities where there was an outbreak of crisis in order to unleash his quest for power.
Also, his main talent seemed to be as a speech maker. He utilized that talent very well in giving speeches that appealed to Germans embittered and disillusioned by the outcome of the war.
He maintained a non-stop agitation for power. He travelled constantly, giving speeches throughout Germany.
He needed another crisis for a shot at gaining political power.
Crisis broke out at a time.
This was as a result of succession of misguided policies created obstacles to enterprise and brought on the Great Depression.
Also, the government promoted deflation.
It went to the point of fixing prices at above-market levels that discouraged consumers from buying, and also fixed wages at above-market levels that discouraged employers from hiring.
Government-sanctioned cartels restricted competition. There were high taxes which made it harder for people to save and invest.
High tariffs throttled trade.
All these policies made it harder for the economy to grow.
It was on the wings of this crisis, Hitler gained power in Germany.
Considering United States, if there is an outbreak of economic collapse due to misguided government policies and the people sees someone who rises up to challenge the status quo of the day, like Hitler, they
will most likely elect him.
