Garden Gnome Raises Fuhrer in Germany


	Garden Gnome Raises Fuhrer in Germany

wiccantexan

7-17-2009 4:12 PM

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germany, nazi, statue, art, artist

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7-17-2009 4:55 PM

shaor

Well, I personally think the 'hitler' salute is offensive as so many died under that salute!

7-17-2009 8:18 PM

ofcapri

@shaor - well said!

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