Most Party Member Defends Ustaše and Denies Jasenovac Victims: History Will Be Written by Croats, Not Communists and Great-Serbs!
Are you ready for a new level of historical scandal? Krešimir Rotim, a member of the Most party, shocked the public last night with statements that can only be described as historical vandalism! He claims that the Ustaše were not fascists, denies the horrific 83,000 victims of the Ustaše concentration camp Jasenovac, and much more that any sane person would reject as lies and revisionism.
Rotim first insulted the well-known historian Ivo Goldstein, calling him a “communist historiographer” and “bone crusher Ltd.” Then he called war criminal Dario Kordić, convicted for the massacre of Bosniaks in Ahmići, a hero! To make matters worse, he declared that the history of Croatia will not be written by communists, Great-Serbs, or Anglo-Saxons, but only by Croats.
Most quickly reacted and deleted the video from social media, but the damage was already done. Nikola Grmoja, a Most representative, tries to justify Rotim’s statements by saying that as a historian he has the right to question, but the party clearly condemns all totalitarian regimes. However, denying the Jasenovac victims and glorifying war criminals is not just “questioning” – it is a dangerous game with history and memory.
Why is this a problem?
Jasenovac is one of the most horrific death camps in Europe during World War II. Denying its victims is not only an insult to survivors and their families but also a dangerous revisionism that can fuel new divisions and hatred.
Rotim’s statement that “the history of Croatia will not be written by communists and Great-Serbs” sounds like a call for exclusivity and nationalist revisionism, which contradicts democratic values and reconciliation in the region.
Most’s ambiguous reaction
Most saw the video causing an uproar and quickly removed it, but it is unclear if there will be serious sanctions against Rotim. Nikola Grmoja claims the video was just a “historical reflection” and not a political stance of the party. But how to explain glorifying a war criminal and denying Jasenovac victims?
Such statements must not be taken lightly as they send a dangerous message that crimes and historical facts can be relativized.
What next?
It is clear that harsh condemnation and accountability for such statements are needed. History should be researched by experts, but denying crimes and glorifying war criminals must not be part of public discourse.
If such statements are tolerated, we risk reigniting hatred and intolerance in the region.
Conclusion
Krešimir Rotim and Most have shown how dangerous it is to play with history. Denying Jasenovac victims and glorifying war criminals is not only an insult to the past but a threat to the future.
If you have an opinion on this or want to crack a joke about it, drop a comment below – let the conversation roll!
Grmoja defends Rotim: “Historical revisionism is science!”
Nikola Grmoja, Most representative, stood up for Krešimir Rotim, claiming that as a historian he has the right to his views and that the video that caused the uproar was just a “historical reflection,” not a political stance of the party.
Grmoja emphasized that Most clearly condemns all totalitarian regimes but that historical science cannot be restricted. He even said that Jasenovac was “used in Serbian propaganda” and that historians should be left to investigate all facts.
This statement further fueled controversy as it seems Most does not want to clearly distance itself from Rotim’s revisionist views.
Is this science or a dangerous game?
Historical science indeed needs freedom of research, but denying genocide and glorifying war criminals is not science but a dangerous ideology.
Grmoja and Most should clearly state where the line between freedom of expression and denial of crimes lies.
Don’t let revisionists write your history!
This drama in Most shows how important it is to be careful with what we hear and read. History is not a toy for political manipulation.
If you’re tired of lies and revisionism or have a hilarious comment on this topic, feel free to share. Let the voice of reason and truth be heard!
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