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I'm going to assume by that link you're saying this is a common rationalization of the Holocaust? Do you have a source for this? I learned in history classes
by goldideas 9y ago
I'm going to assume by that link you're saying this is a common rationalization of the Holocaust?
Do you have a source for this?
I learned in history classes growing up that conditions in Germany were bleak so the Jewish minority was used as a scapegoat. I've never heard an explanation for the Holocaust that differs greatly from this so I'm curious as to the historical and factual legitimacy behind your seemingly ridiculous claim. Care to back it up?
- shard972 9y agoI personally agree with both of you. The german situation was bleak but I think it would be a misreading of history to think it was that hitler went after the jews simply because the germans were poor. It seems pretty obvious that they were targeted partly because of their wealth and power across european society. To imagine the jews not being persecuted if they had little money or power is possible, but would require major rewrites of hitler rhetoric and their reasons for going after the jews over other races in particular.
- goldideas 9y agoSure, but saying the Holocaust occurred because the Jewish minority was "too pushy" in the views of the majority is not the same as saying they were a wealthy and powerful elite... Maybe I read the tone wrong but it seemed like more of an antisemitic comment than I'm used to.