Have you ever been to England/USA?

[BlondBondGirl]

Jatina,

I understand that it is a touchy subject. I meant the whole sentence as ironic-OF COURSE I know that it is ridiculous to think that Germans stood by and let people be murdered! (I have a villagefull of German relatives and my husband is German, I know a lot more about German history than people may think! ;))

I was trying to use the same stereotypic, populistic attitude towards Germany that I often encounter towards America in order to show how ridiculous it is! Often, this little trick is misconstrued when people read the red flag of Nazis and Hitler. I know these stereotypes are frustrating for both sides- I am sure it is not unique to America or Germany, I am sure it is a universal problem.

Anyway, here's to more cultural understanding!

[jatina]

Jatina,

I understand that it is a touchy subject. I meant the whole sentence as ironic-OF COURSE I know that it is ridiculous to think that Germans stood by and let people be murdered! (I have a villagefull of German relatives and my husband is German, I know a lot more about German history than people may think! ;))

I was trying to use the same stereotypic, populistic attitude towards Germany that I often encounter towards America in order to show how ridiculous it is! Often, this little trick is misconstrued when people read the red flag of Nazis and Hitler. I know these stereotypes are frustrating for both sides- I am sure it is not unique to America or Germany, I am sure it is a universal problem.

Anyway, here's to more cultural understanding!

Good to hear that- I probably didn't get the irony due to lack of coffee or such......

But believe it or not- I am in a forum about a town in Mexico where I used to live. Most of the users there are from the US- and you wouldn't believe what kind of stuff comes up in the offtop.
Some there DO believe everyone knew and took part, just as some don't get that Germany is not "socialist" but "social-democratic".................
I'm sometimes amazed how little some folks from the US know about Europe and Germany- but then, given that it is such a huge country and there are tons of stuff to learn about it alone, I guess it's no wonder that other areas of the world don't get that much attention by some.

[albertsendodd]

I am in UK for 2 month, for my outsourcing business. I am also planning my next trip...