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Ford’s comments—such as his reference to the fight against evil in a "black and white world"—underline nostalgia for a time when morality was perceived as straightforward. However, critics note that today's political climate has become increasingly polarized, with change agents framing their enemies as existential threats—be it Nazis, "extreme right-wing" groups, or other perceived villains.

Ford’s mention of historical figures like Werner von Braun, who possessed a Nazi past but contributed significantly to space technology, exemplifies how history is viewed differently in modern discourse. Some interpret these remarks as an indictment of the moral shades of gray that characterize much of contemporary society, where allegiances and actions are politically charged.