Godwin's Law (also Godwin's Rule of Nazi Analogies) is an adage in Internet culture originated by Mike Godwin on Usenet in 1990 that states:Interestingly enough, as of 2/4/06, the last line in the Wikipedia article on Godwin's Law is:As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.There is a tradition of protocol in many Usenet newsgroups that once such a comparison is made, the thread in which the comment was posted is over and whoever mentioned the Nazis has automatically lost whatever debate was in progress.
On February 3, 2006, U.S Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, during a National Press Club appearance, "likened Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to Adolf Hitler, reflecting continuing tension in relations between the United States and the Latin American government".I had intended to expound on Rumsfeld's speech, but i guess i'll just leave it there.
Latter fifties, married, out of work (had knee surgery and haven't gotten back to work); my (step) son-in-law is back from Iraq, but a lot of boys are still over there. Support our troops -- throw the Republicans out!
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