Nikolaos Michaloliakos mistranslates Caesar

J tells me to take a longer look at the notorious clip featuring Mr Golden Dawn, which I confess I didn’t finish first time round, but which contains a nice “Veni, vidi, vici” moment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4AXJx3IzdY

Stuff:

  • Caesar’s comment allegedly came after defeating the Greek ruler of Pontus (whose hazelnuts inspired our al-bóndigas). I don’t think Hitler said anything slighting about the Greeks, so maybe he’d be a better source. Just trying to be helpful.
  • Hitler quoted Shakespeare, but I believe he left JC for BM. Why?
  • Does “Golden Dawn” describe the situation when you wake up to find your loved one urinating on you? Crass? Us?

Anyway, here’s the latest Greek vid from Human Rights Watch:

[Videos both via NRC]

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