At the risk of sounding like an anti-semite. Was Hitler really that bad of a guy?
We’ve all heard the stories about concentration camps and mass murders, which are attributed to Hitler’s hatred and bigotry, but could Hitler of been a victim of his envirornment? Shouldn’t we try to avoid demonizing Hitler and really take a look at all the factors that went into his decisions in context?
In “War and Peace”, Tolstoy reveals his theory of history and goes to great lengths to show that Napoleon had no greater of an influence over France’s Empire than anyone else in the entire movement. There were millions of people involved from the homefront to the battle field that seem to play a lesser role than the emperor, but who in Tolstoy’s opinion were just as important to the overall movement as Napoleon himself.
Obviously Napoleon’s role was more notable and well known than any of the other player’s, but he was only at the top because the movement needed him there. A million different circumstances went into his takeover, and Napoleon happened to be at the right time and place for all of them. In other words, he did not independently rise to power and propell the movement, but instead he rose to power because the movement required it of him. The same is true of eveyone else in the movement. They were only in the positions they occupied because they alone were best suited to fill that role. Napolean had the history and background to make him the perfect emperor for the time and place.
Could not the same thing be said about Hitler? There is no doubt that there was evil at the heart of the movement, but should Hitler really be made the scapegoat for what millions of people had a hand in?
I’d love to hear what other people think of this, so don’t be afraid to speak your mind.
Fundamental Attribution Error
Bad Sleep
How do I initiate a lucid dream?
All night last night I was stuck in situations I did not want to be in, and I would have loved to be able to just turn around in my dream and run away.
I’m tired of Shaq sending me on impossible errands, and stupid girls sitting in the back of my car asking me for rides.
Anyone have a clue? I’m tired of shittty dreams that don’t work out in my favor, they are full of anxiety, and they do not make for good restful sleep.
How do I take control of my nights?
Watching Bush
Is it really the president’s job to do what he thinks is right?
Or is it his job to do what the majority of the country wants him to do?
A president who doesn’t listen because he’s “doing what’s right” is a bad president.
The Love Connection
Sitting on the toilet, thinking of all of you.
Can’t wait to see those of you who I will see, sorry I won’t be seeing those of you that I won’t see.
Just letting you all know- I love you, and I am thinking positively of you.
No matter what holiday you celebrate this time of year, just remember, its all about love. Positive thoughts, happiness, and being redeemed.
Tookie was killed yesterday, for crimes he claimed he didn’t commit. He started the crips, and in jail he seeked redemption by founding an anti-gang activist group. Still, the country executed him, quite ritualistically.
Let’s all reflect, and realize that in our personal lives we all can spread love and forgiveness, even if the state refuses to. For them, the holiday is about buying and $elling. For us, it’s about LIVING.

