he was already a deputy in the German Reichstag, which meant that he could travel on the German railways for free. Thus he would go from town to town, gaining support while speaking out against Adolf Hitler.

But he did not travel alone. A constant companion was a young crippled man who had been turned down for military service, so instead studied literature and philosophy at six different universities, and was a master at propaganda. His name was Paul Joseph Goebbels, and along with Gregor's brother Otto, the three created their own political force.

Strasser and Goebbels believed that the party belonged to the proletariat; while Hitler intended that they should capture the proletariat and hold it in check. He had no real interest in socialism, only in how thefervour of socialism could be exploited.

Hitler also had the support of the Bourgeoisie, who feared losing their possessions in a socialist scheme. They provided much needed funds to the party, and eventually even Goebel jumped ship and joined the Hitler team. Strasser didn't stand a chance.

Geli

While Adolf and his niece were enjoying an intimate relationship, she was also becoming "intimate" with others. According to Geli, her uncle was impotent and rather perverse in his sexual habits. As a result she began seeing other men, including Hitler's chauffeur, Emil Maurice, and if the rumours are true, also Adolf's nemesis Gregor Strasser.

According to Strasser she shared stories of her uncle's perversions*, which fit what she had been saying to friends: "you wouldn't believe what he makes me do". (2)

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