Walter Hinteler wrote:Perhaps, Foxfyre, you are not aware
a) that I am a Germa,
b) that I live in Germany,
c) that I studied history
d) that I got one of my degrees with a thesis related to the rise/fall of the Nazis.
Then fine Walter. You tell me that Hitler's rise to power was one of pacifism, peace, love, and kindness and I'll believe you. I have no doubt that you know more about German history than I do. If you say that Hitler and his thugs did no violence to Jews, Communists, and others who opposed them on his rise to power, I will accept that as your heartfelt and informed opinion and conclude that my other sources are absolutely wrong.
Like I said, whatever floats your boat. (And I wonder if Setanta will excoriate you as he has me for once concluding that I was reasonably well educated? And whether Revel will accept your anecdotal references when I was advised that mine were not valid because they couldn't be proved?)