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Three far-right politicians were reportedly at the funeral where a song glorified by Germany's Nazi-era SS was sung on election eve. The Austrian Jewish Students’ Union has reported the politicians involved.

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[-] wewbull@feddit.uk 7 points 1 month ago

I'm always torn on things like this. Yes, the was probably a bunch of Nazi edge-lords choosing an song with imflametory connections. They are signalling to others what and who they are.

However, getting enflamed about it just broadcasts the existence of such groups. The press are amplifying the signal. It's free marketing.

The song itself is militaristic and nationalistic, but speaks of the Kiaser and the German empire. i.e. what was before WW1. It's imperialist, as you might expect from something written in 1814. I can see why the Nazis adopted it, but it's a boring dirge that is from a bygone era. There's little to get upset about in the song itself. It's all about the association.

The rise of groups like this is something to be worried about, and Austria does seem to be a focal point. I just think hyping up scandals is fueling the fire.

[-] bungalowtill@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 1 month ago

They should just be publicly ridiculed

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