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First three though were, either directly or indirectly, caused by Islam (Crusades were an attemot at defense from Islam, wars of religion were a consequence of Protestantism which was a consequence of sale of indulgencies which was a consequence of a need to defend from Islam, and Spanish...

Now. Mostly in terms of policies and how he increased government overreach.

It was not just that; comparison was more about governmental policies and New Deal than anything else.

And when it comes to historical figures, I think FDR was also compared to Hitler.

National Guard maybe. But full-time professionals are, by definition, mercenaries. EDIT: Of course, as you point out, you do have an option to leave... but I think main problem here isn't even just military, or who pays the military, but rather general human tendency to obey authorities. There...