My grandfather gave those speeches in about 1940-1943. He may not have known everything if the U.S. didn't. I think when he found out, he didn't really believe it either. He was a very good speaker, although an alcoholic and never successful, he came across as very educated and well spoken. Scary- he taught me how to play chess. He and my father would play chess, and after a few beers my GF would want to talk about the "Jewish problem". My father would have none of it. Thanks KCurtis. Was your grandfather German or did he just support Hitler out of shared politics? It doesn't make those speeches he gave okay, but I don't think they knew the full extent or even the half of the holocaust over here in Canada at the time.
Thanks KCurtis. Was your grandfather German or did he just support Hitler out of shared politics? It doesn't make those speeches he gave okay, but I don't think they knew the full extent or even the half of the holocaust over here in Canada at the time.
That means a lot Darcy!! I hope you do write a book, you can do it. I am passionate regarding the Hitler topic because my grandparents escaped the Russian Revolution, but they were for the Czar, and wealthy. My grandfather was anti-Jewish, and my grandmother went along. My grandfather was interned in Canada for making pro-Nazi speeches.
I appreciate your praise and support in the Hitler thread. Whether its warranted or not, its nice. You said you liked my writing and its because of occasional comments like that that I have not stopped entertaining the idea that I may someday write a book that smart tasteful readers will consider a good read. Anyway. Thanks.
