I don't knee-jerk criticize everything Spicer says, just like I don't knee-jerk defend it either. But even bringing Hitler into the conversation, to somehow make Assad seem worse by comparison is asinine. Don't go there... period. I'm sure you can make your point without even mentioning Hitler. That way, no gaffes are made and no controversy ensues.

If you can't objectively criticize and/or praise someone no matter WHAT they say, then your own credibility is shot to begin with.