Zguy28 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 AP: Ohio GOP candidate defends Nazi re-enactments http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101011/ap_on_el_ho/us_republican_candidate_nazi_costume By ANN SANNER, Associated Press Writer Ann Sanner, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 9 mins ago COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Republican congressional candidate from Ohio says he did nothing wrong by wearing a Nazi uniform to participate in World War II re-enactments. In an interview with The Associated Press, Rich Iott said Monday that he took part in the historical re-enactments to educate the public. He says he does not agree with what the Nazis did to Jews. Full article at link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 I'm interested in the Tailgate's take on this one. The question that comes to mind is: is this any different than an actor playing a Nazi or German officer in a movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I'm interested in the Tailgate's take on this one.The question that comes to mind is: is this any different than an actor playing a Nazi or German officer in a movie? When you're a politician...yes. Especially when the GOP has been routinely screaming that Obama and the Libs are Nazis. There are things that you are more than free to do, and there are things that if you are in the public eye you should be prepared to accept the fall out from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Yet Robert Byrd was a Dem hero, even though he was a KKK member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Does he own the uniform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 No different than civil war reenactments. The left is in full panic mode if this is their best shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Apparently they play the part of a German SS Panzer unit in the WWII re-enactments. Here are the pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 No big deal, he was in a WWII reenactment , not a porno. How is one suppose to have a WWII reenactment without a Nazi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINS@THEGOALLINE Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Dressing up as one of the people responsible for perhaps the biggest atrocity in human history doesn't seem like a good idea, especially if you're seeking office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 It does seems a ludicrous topic to make a fuss over unless he has an actual association with a neo-Nazi group, or shown actual Antisemitism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 No big deal, he was in a WWII reenactment , not a porno. How is one suppose to have a WWII reenactment without a Nazi? Duh, according to some comments I've been reading form the Left on other sites, either nobody should represent the other side or this is why there should not be re-enactments at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 It does seems a ludicrous topic to make a fuss over unless he has an actual association with a neo-Nazi group, or shown actual Antisemitism. That was my opinion when I first read it. I was like "this is news?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexey Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I do not see anything particularly wrong with this... although I don't think it's a smart thing for a politician to do. Personally, I would not put on a Nazi uniform for any purpose. There is just too much pain associated with that part of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 I do not see anything particularly wrong with this... although I don't think it's a smart thing for a politician to do.Personally, I would not put on a Nazi uniform for any purpose. There is just too much pain associated with that part of history. Not even if you were an extra in a Tom Cruise movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexey Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Apparently they play the part of a German SS Panzer unit in the WWII re-enactments. I wonder if they re-enact rolling into a village, getting all inhabitants into a building, and burning it to the ground with all the people while shooting those who try to escape... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 It seems innocent in intention, but an extremely foolish thing for a politician to do. Maybe if he was something less dependent on public image, like an actor or publicist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexey Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Not even if you were an extra in a Tom Cruise movie? I would not. I would not even do it for a documentary film. (I don't think it's the wrong thing to do... it's just that I repress comprehension of what happened as a way to deal with the pain) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 !. I think it's key that he said he didn't agree with what the Nazi's did to the Jews. 2. Hitler believed in witches! Being part of a WWII reenactment should be a non-story unless there some whacko aspect underlying participation (which I have heard nothing of on this matter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Does he own the uniform? Does owning a Confederate Army Uniform make one a supporter of slavery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GritzRgreat Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I wonder if i can get them to play my kids birthday party?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 It was a re-enactment, some people have to play the bad guys, just like in any other re-enactment, plus the politician said he in no way endorses what the Nazis did. This should be a non-story IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Here's the rundown--- all things dem/left = incompetent/idiotic/anti-real-america :mad: all things GOP/right = magical-thinking bigoted whackjob hypocrites who love america :mad: both equally share corruption and absence of honor, integrity, honesty, and most other commonly recognized higher virtues :cry: they should all be sentenced to message boards!!!!!! :pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpyaks3 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Seems like a weird thing to be up in arms about. Unless there is something else to the story it seems like the guy just likes being a historical re-enactor. Someone has to play as the bad guys in that situation. Probably not the best thing for his political career but I don't really see why this is a big story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Does owning a Confederate Army Uniform make one a supporter of slavery? I think it's a good marketing strategy to dress for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 ];7872251']It seems innocent in intention' date=' but an extremely foolish thing for a politician to do.Maybe if he was something less dependent on public image, like an actor or publicist.[/quote'] He is an actor or someone who enjoys "acting", I think there are plenty of people who act outside of their professional lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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