But no idiot did. People can spot bullshit.

I guess we're going to have to agree to disagree but I encourage you to read up on Leaders and Leadership. You'll find Hitler cited as having all the characteristics and traits as a true leader. Interviews with people who have met him all say the same things. That he was charismatic, charming, self confident, able to hold an audience, able to influence others, in fact even change a room just by walking into it. This is before he was even elected.

Just look up Great Man Theory if you want to keep it simple. You'll find his name alongside Churchill, Ghandi et al.