Yes, I acknowledge that. (As I said, when writing the diary, I didn't realise the data is only up to date to 2005.) But, in the case of Olaf Scholz, he also defends Schröder's reputation.

relatively few comments=acknowledgement(?)

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Do you mean that when I wrote on such issues, others didn't comment much in my diary? And, you interpreted that as lack of acknowledgement on part of the majority? If that is the case, I note I often got lots of recommends even if I got few comments.

*Traitor*, n.
A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.