Both Stalin in the Soviet Union and Hitler in Germany instituted ruthless campaigns against supposed enemies of the state. Why do you think dictators need to find scapegoats for their nations ill?
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Dictators often need to find scapegoats for their nation's problems for several reasons. First, by assigning blame to certain groups or individuals, dictators divert attention away from their own failures and shortcomings. They create a narrative that portrays these groups as the cause of the nation's ills, thereby absolving themselves of responsibility. In doing so, they aim to maintain their grip on power and prevent any challenges to their authority. Secondly, by targeting specific scapegoats, dictators can unite their supporters and rally them around a common enemy. This serves to consolidate power and suppress dissent, as people become fearful of being associated with the scapegoated group. Thirdly, by demonizing certain segments of society, dictators can strengthen their own position by instilling fear and paranoia. They create an atmosphere of threat and insecurity, which justifies their repressive measures and allows them to exert control over the population. By diverting blame and targeting scapegoats, dictators manipulate public sentiment and solidify their rule.
***REPHRASED QUESTION***
Why do dictators feel the need to find scapegoats for the problems in their nations, as seen in the cases of Stalin in the Soviet Union and Hitler in Germany?