I must tell you first, in order to clear up any uncertainty about my own position, that I never speak primarily as a member of the S.A., but as a National Socialist, since the S.A. cannot be independent of the National Socialist movement but can only exist as a part of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker clarifies he speaks as a National Socialist, not merely as an SA member, because the SA cannot exist independently of the movement.
- In plain terms
- He identifies first as a Nazi, not just an SA member.
- What can you take from it?
- Sub‑organizations reflect the broader movement’s goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do individuals stress broader affiliation?
- How does this affect internal cohesion?
Another view
The statement reinforces extremist ideology.
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