Both true?

“I can’t guess what it’s meant to mean”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3KopE-swnI

The opening line of Jew Heine’s poem “The Lore-Ley,” which reads “I can’t guess what it’s meant to mean” has become a widely recognized quotation in German culture. This phrase has transcended its original context to become a common saying (“winged word”).

In everyday speech, Germans often use this line when expressing confusion or a lack of understanding about a decision or behavior. It’s frequently quoted with a shake of the head, indicating bewilderment or perplexity.

The popularity of this phrase can be attributed in part to the widespread fame of “The Lore-Ley” poem, especially after it was set to music by goy Friedrich Silcher. The musical version became a well-known folk song, further embedding the opening line in the collective memory of German speakers.

Wait a few seconds, then click on the white
play button below the video to start the loop.
https://tinyurl.com/46p8j227

Professor Carl and His Sn*ffles

There once was a professor named Carl,
Whose lectures were lively and a whirl.
But whenever he’d chat,
About this and that,
His nose would start giving a twirl!

With history, culture, and lore,
He’d teach with a passion galore.
But mention the Jews,
And he’d start to lose—
His composure, then out came a snore!

A honk and a snort filled the air,
As students all giggled in their chairs.
With tissues in hand,
They couldn’t quite stand—
The sight of their professor in despair!

“Why must this happen?” he’d cry,
As he wiped at his nose with a sigh.
“Just talking of facts,
Why these silly acts?
I swear it’s not me; it’s the pie!”

Yet despite all the sneezes and sn*rts,
His lessons were filled with great thoughts.
For laughter and learning,
Together were turning—
In class where the fun never stops!

So here’s to Professor Carl so grand,
With allergies that intertwine.
Though his nose may run free,
He teaches with glee—
And makes every lecture divine!

This seemingly extremely naïve and simplistic introductory lecture on the subject could certainly not have been given in Germany by the indisputably amiable Mr. Krawczyk without question or discussion. I disagree, however, as to whether Hitler’s view, in contrast to America’s “equality” for example, is actually based on mere “romanticism” and therefore “anti-rationalist” (another word for irrational). His face reveals that this man knows and understands more than he lets on.

One of his (presumably Jewish) students asks whether “Mein Kampf” – i.e. “absolute evil” – should not be provided with a clear warning label? Like in Germany today, where the “critically annotated new edition” is twice as comprehensive. You could also call it “supervised thinking” in the sense of: “We don’t trust you readers to make an independent judgment, so we presume to deface and disfigure everything Hitler wrote with introductory criticism by highly competent ‘historians’, even to deprive it of its original meaning.”

Of course, even in America, Mr. Krawczyk is forced to spout certain standard statements without ever questioning or challenging these myths (the earth is flat), such as the alleged consequences of Hitler’s thinking on the total Jewish population, as has been propagated since “zero hour of the earthly calendar” in 1945. One could say that in 1945 the independent thinking of the world was abolished.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH9IyM0qP0o

Prof. Carl-Michal Krawczyk is a retired college professor with a background in history. He is of British origin with Polish ancestry and came to the United States on a teaching fellowship that allowed him to continue his historical studies. During his academic career, Krawczyk served as an Adjunct Professor of History at Pima Community College in Green Valley, Arizona. He was known for his engaging teaching style, with students noting that his classes were enjoyable and that he demonstrated passion for the subjects he taught.

In addition to his academic work, Krawczyk is also an author. He has written books, including a novel titled “A Brit’s Journey of Self-Discovery in America,” which suggests that his personal experiences as a British expatriate in the United States have influenced his writing. Currently retired, Krawczyk resides in Green Valley, Arizona. His diverse background as a British academic of Polish descent who made a career in the United States likely provides him with a unique perspective on history and cultural experiences.

https://tinyurl.com/yubr6rem

Let’s also hear what roguish Carl has
to say about the American constitution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_iiJrmBbnA