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For so long we have always referred back to Nazi Germany as the last massive fascist and authoritarian takeover, but with America at the gates ready to go full fascist, the Germans must atleast be relieved that in a few years we will be talking about MAGA America instead of Nazi Germany.

W for the Germans I suppose.

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Actually as a german it does feel pretty shitty to see fascism rise in America and all around the world…

Even here in Germany the far right is growing stronger and it feels like history repeating.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I mean, Merz is pretty fucking right wing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Yes, but Spahn is the real danger (besides AfD, of course).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 14 hours ago

Spahn, Dobrint, Nestle Klöckner und mehr...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Nah, Merz is just as dangerous.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 14 hours ago

Not even close. Merz is an opportunist but he isnt full on cuddle mode with AfD. If so he would have formed a coalition with them

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

And already has a proven track record of willingly and knowingly voting with then you further his "ideas"