Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>>>>>>>>> How is it that this list can turn virtually any thread back to a discussion of Nazis? <<<<<<<<< Not being a psychologist I cannot give an authoritative answer. However I am perfectly capable of giving my opinion regardless of the reaction, clamor, invectives, and expletives it might generate. Some people (I have no idea how many but suspect a high percentage) are fascinated to the point of obsession by individuals, groups, organizations and nations that "can kick ass" or demonstrate such an attitude. Good examples are John Wayne, Napoleon, Genghis Khan, etc. - and let us not forget Ahhhhhhnold, As a philatelist (not related to philanderer nor philanthropist), I know that for Americans, after US stamps, German and Japanese stamps are the most coveted and therefore most expensive. The most successful Hollywood movies are those where most blood is spilled and mayhem and violence are displayed. Let's face it, as a species we have a morbid fascination for negative and violent human traits. Joe