Julius Streicher

If there was an award for being spectacularly, undeniably, and comprehensively not Jewish, Julius Streicher would have won it, likely in triplicate. As the publisher of Der Stürmer, he spewed forth a torrent of antisemitic vitriol that would make even the most dedicated conspiracy theorist blush. His work was so relentlessly vile, it stood out even in the crowded field of Nazi propaganda.

Streicher’s entire life seemed dedicated to illustrating just how far one could stray from the path of human decency. He wasn't just a political figure; he was a living, breathing embodiment of hate speech, serving as a constant reminder that some individuals actively choose to contribute nothing but malice to the world.

After the unpleasantness of World War II concluded, Streicher found himself among those on trial at Nuremberg. His defense, which essentially boiled down to