Then again, Ratzinger is pulling ahead. Nothing like an ex-Nazi youth, German WWII soldier, and ultra-conservative to bring the faithful back together. It’s times like these that I’m glad I’m no longer part of that institution.
And, in all fairness, you also have to remember that membership in the Hitler Youth was mandatory (we’re not exactly talking about the Boy Scouts or the Girl Guides here).
If you want to find fault with this guy, there’s plenty of ways to do it without barking up the Nazi tree.
My mother ( who ownes this page) has very creative coments!!!
Then again, Ratzinger is pulling ahead. Nothing like an ex-Nazi youth, German WWII soldier, and ultra-conservative to bring the faithful back together. It’s times like these that I’m glad I’m no longer part of that institution.
Woohoo! They chose a really old German dude so that they can do it again in a few months.
The family was anti-Nazi and he deserted from the German army after he was conscripted.
And, in all fairness, you also have to remember that membership in the Hitler Youth was mandatory (we’re not exactly talking about the Boy Scouts or the Girl Guides here).
If you want to find fault with this guy, there’s plenty of ways to do it without barking up the Nazi tree.