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German Chancellor Angela Merkel sharply criticized a fellow conservative on Friday for "whitewashing" the Nazi past of his predecessor, the former leader of a powerful southern German state.

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david_nwpa
April 13, 2007, 2:53 p.m.
If Filbinger was a Nazi, then he should not have been so honored with a state funeral, regardless of his career following the war. I agree with Angela Merkel in rebuking her colleague.
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not2needy
April 13, 2007, 3:03 p.m.
Good for Angela.
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jordan11
April 13, 2007, 3:28 p.m.
I guess rewriting history is common everywhere. Minimizing something so serious opens the door to repeating history.
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lvrofwolves
April 13, 2007, 3:34 p.m.
I don't feel I can make a comment on the logistics of the story, but definately can say I'm glad Angela M rebuked that collegue as well. I only hope it was for the exact reasons as they say, and no other motives. And I'm only saying that because I don't know of any politicians motives that I trust 100%, at least not in America and that's the only comparrison I can make.
I sure will be glad when all the former nazis that committed crimes against humantiy are gone.
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david_nwpa
April 13, 2007, 3:42 p.m.
Definitely. This story is a little thick with German politics -- the nuances of which most American readers will not grasp. However, suffice it to say, even though the last of the Nazis die, the scourge of their actions will never disappear forever.
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RedStateQueer
April 13, 2007, 3:46 p.m.
If in fact Filbinger was a Nazi opponent, where is the proof? If there is proof then setting the record straight is only fair. However there appears to be information to the contrary.
My question is, what's Ã;ttinger's real agenda? Is he an anti-Semite or just ignorant? At an absolute minimum his comments were insensitive to say something like that without solid proof to back up his statements.
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BronxBomber
April 13, 2007, 6:17 p.m.
Interesting article, thanx david_nwpa
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Lianita
April 13, 2007, 6:25 p.m.
The Germans are really intolerant when it comes to their past. Internationally they want to show their best peaceful face.
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crespi
April 14, 2007, 1:35 p.m.
Karl Heinz Roverer, Riech-stat halter (Nazi party chairman of his region): Grandfather of Karl Rove.
Heir Roverer was also the senior engineer of Sud Deutche A. G. Engineering- the firm that built the Birkenau death camp.
Heil Bush!