The Skakagrall

Mike Godwin has an interesting blog Simon:

http://www.godwinslaw.org/

I believe that in Boris's case he wasn't referring to the Nazis in order to win an argument and succumb to the lowest common denominator - he appears to have struck a chord with many who felt it was a valid comparison.

I relish our freedom of speech. The Nazi ref in Boris's piece rather than being a throwaway counterpoint was a carefully structured argument and comment, ending with an open-ended question. Godwin seemed to be focusing rather on those who want to win an argument at all costs.

As Godwin remarks:

>"Someone disagrees with you? Compare 'em to a Nazi. Works like a charm. A Hitler charm"

Of course we will now redouble our efforts to ensure we never again come close to referring to anything Nazi. We are hugely indebted to you for pointing this out so ably.

Melissa @ Boris Johnson's Blog

The 1980s Mac design of Godwin's blog is great. Clever of you to find it.

I may be stretching the point on Godwin's Law - especially as the key references were to Lenin and Stalin, not Hitler - but I thought the use of political murder figures was a sign of some intellectual desperation.

The basic argument about communist graphics being chic (Che Guevara prints, Mao badges, Ost Nostalgie etc.) while fascist ones are taboo was interesting and perfectly valid, but unfortunately overshadowed by the dubious history used to support it.

Thanks for visiting the Skakagrall. I am always delighted to have you here!

Of course I appreciate your point. To reciprocate your kind compliment I would also say that I am delighted to debate with you on the blogosphere.

Melissa