HITLER, ORWELL, MACHIAVELLI & TRUMP
By Janet Kira Lessin, CEO of the World Peace Association
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Throughout history, leaders and thinkers have developed different approaches to power, governance, and control. While some have sought to rule through brute force, others have relied on psychological manipulation or cunning political maneuvering. Among the most infamous and widely discussed frameworks are Hitlerian, Orwellian, and Machiavellian strategies. Each represents a distinct yet interwoven perspective on authority, deception, and societal control. Understand how these ideologies shape politics, history, and modern governance.
HITLERIAN: TOTALITARIAN DOMINATION THROUGH FEAR AND PROPAGANDA
The term “Hitlerian” refers to the dictatorial and fascist strategies employed by Adolf Hitler (1889–1945) during his reign over Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. Hitler’s rule embodied extreme totalitarianism, in which he sought absolute control over society through nationalism, militarism, racial supremacy, and systematic propaganda.
A key component of Hitlerian governance was manipulating public perception through propaganda. Joseph Goebbels, the head of Nazi Germany’s Ministry of Propaganda, orchestrated a relentless campaign that flooded the German populace with Nazi ideology through radio broadcasts, posters, films, and education. The goal was to create unwavering loyalty to Hitler and to establish an external enemy—Jews, communists, and other marginalized groups—to unify the populace through hatred and fear.
Hitler also employed a cult of personality, portraying himself as the sole savior of Germany. The Nazi regime used one-party rule and suppression of opposition, outlawing all political rivals and enforcing loyalty through secret police forces like the Gestapo and SS. Hitler pursued territorial conquest through militarization and expansionism to unify Germany and instill national pride. He brutally crushed those who opposed the regime and who, therefore, faced imprisonment, torture, or execution.
The consequences of the Hitlerian rule were catastrophic. The horrors of World War II and the Holocaust revealed the devastating effects of totalitarian dictatorship. While the Nazi regime ultimately fell, its techniques of mass persuasion, authoritarian control, and racial scapegoating serve as cautionary lessons on how Trumpers now abuse power.
ORWELLIAN: THE PERILS OF THOUGHT CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE
Unlike Hitlerian governance, which is rooted in historical reality, Orwellian control is a cautionary warning. Coined from George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 (published in 1949), Orwellianism describes a world where the state maintains power through mass surveillance, language manipulation, and psychological control.
In an Orwellian system, the government wields power by rewriting history, altering facts, and controlling the flow of information. Concepts like doublethink (the ability to hold contradictory beliefs simultaneously) and newspeak (a restricted form of language designed to eliminate rebellious thoughts) suppress dissent. The state’s ability to redefine truth ensures that citizens remain submissive, unable to challenge authority because they no longer know what is real.
Surveillance plays a crucial role in Orwellian
governance. The concept of “Big Brother” symbolizes an omnipresent authority figure that watches citizens at all times through telescreens and informants. The Thought Police, another Orwellian construct, monitors people’s actions and thoughts. Anyone caught committing a “thoughtcrime”—holding beliefs contrary to the state’s doctrine—faces punishment.
Orwell’s warnings are increasingly relevant in the modern world, where mass surveillance, social credit systems, and media manipulation bear striking similarities to the dystopia he envisioned. Governments and corporations today have unprecedented access to personal data, and state-sponsored misinformation campaigns seek to control public perception.
MACHIAVELLIAN: THE ART OF POWER, DECEPTION, AND POLITICAL SURVIVAL
Unlike the Hitlerian and Orwellian strategies, which focus on oppression and total control,
Machiavellianism is about the practical and often ruthless pursuit of power. The term originates from Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527), an Italian Renaissance thinker who authored The Prince, a guide on political leadership and strategy.
Machiavelli argued that a ruler must prioritize maintaining power over moral considerations. His philosophy, “the ends justify the means,” suggests a leader should use whatever tactics necessary—deception, manipulation, or violence—to secure stability and control. Machiavellian leaders understand it is better to be feared than loved because fear is a more reliable way of ensuring obedience. However, rulers should avoid being hated, which could lead to rebellion. Machiavelli also emphasized political cunning and adaptability, urging rulers to be strong like a lion and shrewd like a fox. A successful leader should manipulate alliances, control information, and be willing to betray others if it benefits the state.
Machiavellianism focuses on pragmatism in governance, often applied in diplomacy, business, and politics. Many historical leaders, from Renaissance princes to modern politicians, have used Machiavellian tactics to consolidate and maintain power.
HOW THEY COMPARE: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
While each of these ideologies offers a distinct view of power, they share common elements:
Manipulation of Truth – Hitlerian regimes use propaganda; Orwellian states rewrite history; Machiavellian rulers deceive to maintain power.
Use of Fear – The Hitler rule enforces fear through terror and military force; Orwellianism instills fear through surveillance and psychological control; Machiavellianism sees fear as a necessary tool but avoids outright oppression.
Control of Society – Hitlerian regimes demand ideological purity and racial supremacy; Orwellian states demand absolute loyalty to the party; Machiavellian rulers manipulate society to serve their interests.
However, their goals differ:
Hitlerian governance seeks total domination and racial supremacy.
Orwellian rule focuses on maintaining perpetual control through thought suppression.
Machiavellian leaders aim for political survival and strategic advantage.
Conclusion: LESSONS FROM HISTORY
Understanding the Hitlerian, Orwellian, and Machiavellian strategies is crucial for recognizing how power operates in different contexts. Hitlerian fascism represents the dangers of absolute dictatorship and mass propaganda. Orwellianism warns against surveillance states and psychological control. While often seen as ruthless, Machiavellianism offers insights into political strategy and leadership complexities.
While history has seen elements of these ideologies in action, modern societies must remain vigilant against their excesses. Whether through unchecked propaganda, invasive surveillance, or cynical political maneuvering, these frameworks continue to shape the world. Recognizing their tactics is the first step toward safeguarding democracy, individual freedoms, and ethical governance.
What Can You Do?
- Educate yourself and others.
- Disconnect from fear-based systems.
- Join or create decentralized communities.
- Challenge narratives that normalize control.
- Envision and co-create a better world.
- Embrace consciousness expansion and spiritual sovereignty.
The transformation we seek is not impossible—it is already unfolding. The more we awaken and act, the faster we shift reality toward freedom, harmony, and genuine innovation.
Which future will you choose?
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Orwell, George. 1984. Secker & Warburg, 1949.
Machiavelli, Niccolò. The Prince. 1513.
Goebbels, Joseph. Nazi Propaganda and Totalitarianism, 1933–1945.
Shirer, William L. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, 1960.
Arendt, Hannah. The Origins of Totalitarianism, 1951.
Postman, Neil. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business, 1985.
Zuboff, Shoshana. The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, 2019.
Snyder, Timothy. On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, 2017.
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