“Democracy” in Europe – Germany’s ruling party labels its rival (the most popular political party in the country) an extremist group. Now they are # 1 again.
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“Democracy” in Europe – Germany’s ruling party labels its rival (the most popular political party in the country) an extremist group. Now they are # 1 again.
Posted by ProtectedHologram
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In the name of “*democracy*” they’re silencing their opposition. Seems extremely authoritarian, and undemocratic.
Taking a lesson from Turkey’s playbook.
If people asked for the similar steps that hard-core socialism/communism has in common with hard core right-wing fascism they might not like this move.
Serious question here. Just want to test the bounds of your reasoning.
If the KKK decided to organize as a political party, or they infiltrated an existing party and inserted their own ideals, should they be allowed to run in a democratic election?
I’m of the opinion “no”, and I can concede that not letting someone run in a democratic free election is, on paper at least, *undemocratic.* But if the party running has ideals such as “reduce non-white representation in government”, this is also not a free democracy idea. You have to draw the line somewhere, and you should have a good reason for doing so. That reason being racism is not part of a free democracy where everyone is equal.
Every decision by a government can be spun as “authoritarian”. The FDA won’t let me legally sell heroin?? FACISM! No dude. Continue reading past the headline and soak in the *why.*
SS
The AfD placed second in Germany’s recent federal election behind the Christian Democrats. Since then, it has gained popularity in the polls and is now neck and neck with the centre-right.
The party doubled its share of the vote in February’s federal elections (22%), becoming the largest opposition force in the new parliament.
Seems like a strange coincidence that also
– a French court effectively barred Marine Le Pen from running for president in 2027 and
– the recent annulment of Romania’s presidential election after a candidate the ruling party did not like won the first round
It’s almost like people in power are colluding and conspiring to keep power
Simple – support unlimited immigration or you are an extremist
i am hate immigrants and would love to see a Europe without Muslims and Islam, but cmon, the AFD are just Russian puppets and corrupt populists who when in power, would prob accelerate the immigrant crisis, saying; we need the labour. Furthermore, just look at some of their advertisements, it’s pretty obvious (wir schützen eure kinder). But I do get it. I get why so many people are frustrated when no other party seems to care about the reverse colonization of our beautiful continent. I just don’t think the AFD will do anything or achieve anything.