No this is not about Najwa Karam. This is about all those that agree with Najwa Karam and they are many.
If you drive around Achrafieh, odds are you will stumble on this building with a full blown swastika on one of its facades. Perhaps it’s new, perhaps it isn’t. But what’s consistent is that there are many, many Lebanese who idolize Hitler.
And I have no freaking idea why.
You only need for Germany to have a football game for your Facebook timeline to be inundated with Hitler-loving statuses about how Germany will win. An example of that:
“The pepperoni kids will dance to the sound of Hitler’s canons tonight” – this was a Facebook status posted by a friend of mine when Germany was playing Italy at the 2012 Euro cup semi-final.
But it’s not all about football games. There’s a guy in my hometown, whose name I don’t even know, who wears a golden swastika around his neck. Its value would be more than $1000 today. And there’s even a jewelry shop which sold it or had it custom-made for him.
Moreover, just yesterday, I observed a fascinating twitter conversation between a renowned Lebanese blogger and other tweeps after the blogger professed his admiration for the dictator. The argument? He’s just a warlord like all of our Lebanese warlords. If you like Geagea, Berri or Jumblat, you can’t but like Hitler.
Flawless arguments aside, this is only for showcasing. But enough with that, let me ask a few questions.
Do Lebanese people like Hitler just because he killed Jews? In which case, do they know that he killed many non-German Christians too?
Do Lebanese people know that they would also be classed on a list of people to eradicate had Hitler had his way?
Do Lebanese people who admire Hitler for his charisma (such as Najwa Karam) actually know anything about Hitler apart from Hollywood-related movies?
Do Lebanese people who love Hitler know that the Germans have nothing but hate towards him?
The sad part is that we can fathom idolizing a criminal who killed millions upon millions of people and who was a main player in a full-blown World War just because we think it’s cool. When “Mein Kampf” is banned in many European countries, all of which have much more freedom than we do, you should realize that thinking that the mind behind that book and ideology isn’t someone you should be proud of, let alone consider as an inspiration in any way whatsoever.
But hey, we’re a country that’s so messed up when it comes to so many issues that liking Hitler becomes irrelevant. But something must be said. Enough with the silliness.
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im confused lol
Well i think you’re right dude !
I live In Zahle-Bekaa , and the Local situation is horrible !
I don’t know why , but they Adore Hitler …I’ve many Friends here ! they Like him so much.
well i think They’re tired From our political Situation !
they’re Searching for Something NEW …for new Ideas !
Muslims are Now Against each Other :
Hariri vs Nasrallah
and also Christians !
Aoun + Franjiyeh Vs Gemayel and Geagea
i told you , we’re tired , that’s why they’re Searching For something new.
They want Freedom. and For em’ Hitler Is the total Freedom
but i don’t think it’s a good Idea.
Well I’m with Che Guevara and Castro They’re 2 great people.
But not with Hitler , he killed many People , and as we know , during WW1 and WW2 he used to Destroy France/Russia/USA
and they ordered France to Capture Lebanon !
I don’t think there’s a true Reason To Love Germany / Hitler / their Football Team
they Don’t even know Who we are , and were Lebanon is Located in the Map !
that’s It.
Many Lebanese have a huge issue: they confuse Judaism with Zionism. So they all think that Hitler was an Israeli killer, but in reality there was no Israel back then, he’s the reason of the creation of Israel. Also, almost all Lebanese don’t know that Hitler doesn’t care about us and he would kill us without hesitation, he had the idealism that anyone who isn’t German is from a lesser race and won’t be considered human.
Well also in Israel there are many football fans who like the German national team. Not because of Hitler, but because Hitler is dead and football has nothing to do with the Nazi past.
Many Arabs say to like Hitler or Germans because of the holocaust, that is right, but usually it just is silly blather. On the other hand many Arab media (not just in Lebanon) copy style of anti-Semitic cartoons. Well, that obviously is poor and dull, but obviously some of their leaders prefer to stir up sentiments against Jews instead of promoting higher education.
However, as you already put it:enough with this silliness
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@ Alex
“they Don’t even know Who we are , and were Lebanon is Located in the Map !”
Well, they know of course, where Lebanon is:
German warships permanently participate in all four NATO Maritime Groups. The German Navy is also engaged in operations against international terrorism such as Operation Enduring Freedom and NATO Operation Active Endeavor.
Presently the largest operation the German Navy is participating in is UNIFIL II off the coast of Lebanon. The German contribution to this operation is two frigates, four fast attack craft, and two auxiliary vessels. The naval component of UNIFIL has been under German command.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Navy
I’m sick of it 2 -_- i have a friend who said she loves hitler and admires him because he murdered jews i was shocked by how ignorant that sounded i told her that he was a murderer and he killed millions of innocent people including women and children and she would of been killed if she lived there back then, and also i notice a lot of people who support Che Guevara and they’re usually against hitler.
dear you already know that our country is full of ignorant morons who are nothing but sheep.
It’s because we’re looking for someone who will lead our country hitler was a strong and racist leader he loved his country too much he only wanted the pure german race unlike what’s happening in our country atm where everything foreign is good and the leaders leave the country and live in europe -_-
Whoever says that they admire hitler because of his charisma is a pure idiot, you never met hitler so you know nothing about him other than what you read in history books on the internet or what you see in movies
Germany is a leading country now but do you remember how sh!tty it was in the past after WWI that reminds us of our current situation and how hitler came and helped germany rise maybe we’re looking for a lebanese hitler ?
This was an interesting question
I think most people’s idea of Hitler is not complete. He didn’t only kill Jews, he also killed Gypsies , Romanians , and other minorities. But usually people are drawn to and fascinated by the person who has ultimate power.
I disagree with those who admire Hitler just because he killed Jews. This is just hypocritical, because they’re against the killing of certain people but at the same time they’re with the killing of others.
I know about Hitler, but I don’t admire him or his charisma.
Yes, it is sad Lebanese people love a murderer like Hitler. Lebanese are hell bent on destroying Israel no wonder these “hillbillies” chose Hezbollah to rule over themselves.
You go to Syria or Iran and they will condemn Hitler but not Lebanon even though Lebanon is legally Syria’s territory.
It’s a sign of ignorance …
That murdering bastard was responsible for the wholesale slaughter of many millions over & above those who died in his wretched camps .
He led his nation into WW2 which resulted in the destruction of europe , the deaths of countless thousands of young men in the prime of life & the destruction of cities & infrastructure throughout the region .
He was a totally insane madman ..