If you read what Livingston has said you'll see that he never has used the word 'Nazi'. He has used the word 'German'. I've read many articles in the English press and the posts here in Mudcat and have not seen a single mention or realisation how easily in Britain the word 'Nazi' and the word 'German' can be exchanged for each other.


Very true Wolfgang. Sadly very true. It is one of the worst aspects of much of the press, and large sections of society.

It (IMO) stems from the constant reminders of WWII. As it marked the end of empire, and the last time Britian was a significant world power, it becomes an easy reminiscence, and a form of Anti-Americanism, as it recalls a time when we weren't so dependant on the US.

But one would hope mudcat would be above such simple programming. The insults are normally fairly personal round here.