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Summary

Support for Germany’s far-right AfD is surging among young men, driven by concerns over immigration, conservative values, and distrust of mainstream politics.

A Pew study found 26% of German men view AfD positively, compared to 11% of women.

Social media, particularly TikTok, has helped spread its message. Some young supporters reject accusations of extremism, while others openly embrace far-right views.

Analysts warn that if mainstream parties ease their opposition to the AfD, it could become Germany’s dominant right-wing party.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (22 children)
[–] PugJesus 48 points 1 day ago (21 children)

Because they’re Nazis.

But why do people become Nazis?

People are not born Nazis.

Understanding why people become Nazis helps prevent people from becoming Nazis, even if you think there's no hope for the fucks who've already dived into the ideology.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Fascism is literally an ideology driven by a spiteful vibe. Parade your disdain for the identity of somebody else long enough, they will embrace the worst aspects to oppose you and mythesize these aspects into virtues.

[–] mmcintyre 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

So it's our disdain of them that causes them to be disdainful?

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

It is a lack of understanding and communication, most certainly. That goes both ways of course.

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