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[–] Joe_McCarthy [S] ago  (edited ago)

I have read quite a bit of literature on the Holocaust from both the revisionist and exterminationist perspectives. I've also read some debates between figures from both sides most notably Zundel vs. Nizkor. Do I believe radical anti-Semites were capable of slaughtering Jews on an industrial scale? Yes. Do I think they did it in the way usually described? Possibly not.

I do think the exterminationists tend to get the better of the debates though and their side has the real scholars. I don't think there is a single revisionist with a history doctorate for example. But of course to some extent the development of a more solid revisionist cohort has been impeded by criminalizing and impugning it. If Germans were permitted to investigate their own history I suspect they'd deal the approved narrative more compelling blows.

This post is already getting too long but the takeaway is that I'm basically indifferent on the topic and even question how important it is. If that helps.

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[–] GimmeTheUsual 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Appreciate the cogent and thoughtful reply.

Thanks, more to ponder.