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Originally Posted by Thunderball
I think we're arguing the same thing from different viewpoints. I'm defending the actual average German citizen.
I'm not arguing that Hitler wasn't an evil SOB... he sure was. So were many of his lieutenants and buddies.
Many people saw the inherent trouble signs of a build up, but chose to ignore it. Hell, how can anyone watch Triumph of the Wills and not know Hitler was gonna throw down? Appeasement is a scary thing when dealing with a man like Hitler.
People were willing to sacrifice some freedoms in exchange for what Hitler promised... I propose that the Germans were a victim of their own inherent self-interest... Hitler was their best option to forward that, but it came at a massive cost few wanted to take note of.
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I didn't really think we were arguing, so much as engaging in a constructive dialogue. I think what we differ on is the responsibility of the average German citizen, who I feel shares some culpability in the Third Reich.