re: #30 GeneJockey

So, in other words, it’s not Godwinning to bring up Illinois Nazis American and other Neo-Nazis, but rather just actual Nazis.

Exactly. Godwin’s Law is actually a statement about the likelihood of a ridiculous comparison to Hitler or Nazis being made. Citing actual facts about Hitler or Nazis, or neo-Nazis, is not a Godwin violation.

On the other hand, the “Stasi” nonsense that’s sprouted up around the NSA is totally a Godwin violation in spirit.