Now, where have I said anything like what you accuse me of? All I was doing was criticizing the tendency on FR to roll out the same old Nazi comparisons and allusions on every single thread about Germany and the Germans. It gets annoying. And to say the NSDAP were socialists is to misunderstand the essence of that party. Find out what happened to the genuine SPD in the Hitler period.
Never having been outside Europe, as I freely admit, I'm not qualified to pronounce on the USA. And I don't (well, a couple of times on less serious matters where my posts were more in the way of a question and/or humorous in intent - exceptions proving the rule). It's your country, do whatever you see fit; European countries will do the same.
I know full well about the American presence in Germany, and you'll be aware how very Americanised the country is. I knew quite a few US soldiers back in the 70s myself and always enjoyed their company.
To tell the truth, I've little interest in Iraq or Katrina or American politics/culture, and BTW like most other people here I thought the US caskets election poster was in bad taste.
You had a nice rant, but you're aiming at the wrong person!
National SOZIALISTISCHE Deutsche Arbeiter Partei.
They were socialists, and this was more than just in name. It's strange how the defenders of socialism always have to resort to the "Oh, Russia wasn’t reallllllly socialist." or "China isn't really an example of socialism." or "The NAZI's were no real socialists."
The Geemans learned that nationalism and patriotism is a danger out of their WWII experience. The real threat, socialism is not percieved as such today. In fact they see a lot of merit in this system and its values.
So, then- Give me an example of "real" socialism? An example you like and meets the seal of approval by you.
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