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Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) election campaign event in Halle in eastern Germany on Saturday, speaking publicly in support of the far-right party for the second time in as many weeks.

"It’s good to be proud of German culture, German values, and not to lose that in some sort of multiculturalism that dilutes everything,” Musk said.

Note that Musk's citizenship include South Africa, Canada (from 1989) and United States (from 2002)

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[–] [email protected] 125 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Musk spoke live via video link

For those wondering.

I guess he is afraid to get arrested in Germany given his apparent lack of self-control Heil Hitlering crowds in person. /s

[–] [email protected] 36 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Heil Hitlering

In Germany, we call that "abhitlern" (to hitler off).

[–] [email protected] 6 points 23 hours ago

Death, taxes, German having a word for it, whatever it may be.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 day ago

I would hope that the anti-Nazi countries would refuse to allow entry. Unless they decide to let him in just so they can arrest him. Hopefully there are still countries that will hold billionaires accountable.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Heil Hitlering

I feel bad for laughing at that.

[–] Redredme 17 points 1 day ago

If you find that funny you just have to watch Jojo rabbit.

It's where this term comes from. Quite funny. Heartbreaking also. Great movie.