I personally make no distinction between the two. Similarly I see Nazism and Communism as identical political principles since both are atheistic and totalitarian. As proof, look at the massive genocide committed by both Hitler and Stalin.
As for "bought the farm", here's one source tracing its origin. As for its veracity, I cannot attest.
Thanks. I think the serviceman’s life insurance paying off property makes the most sense.
Wont be using that phrase anymore :(
Nazism was not atheistic. They promoted the 3 Ks, Kirke, Kucke, Kinder (I may not be spelling this right)—Church, Cooking, Children. However, they were definitely totalitarian dictatorships.
Drafted soldiers in WWI would talk about buying a farm when they got home but when they were killed they only got a 6 foot farm.