AfD, Nazi party. candidate becomes Thuringa Germany leader

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Thuringa gave Hitler stronghold in 30s

From long post at RawStory

He even had support from members of Merkle 's party

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1. Germany AfD: Thuringia PM quits amid fury over far right

From https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51399445

Germany AfD: Thuringia PM quits amid fury over far right

5 hours ago



There was shock as the new state premier, Thomas Kemmerich (left), shook hands with local AfD leader Björn Höcke

A German state premier elected with the help of the far-right AfD says he is resigning to pave the way for fresh elections.

The election of liberal leader Thomas Kemmerich in the eastern state of Thuringia prompted national outrage.

"Resignation is unavoidable," he said. For years Germany's main parties have shunned Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Chancellor Angela Merkel - whose own party also backed Mr Kemmerich - called Wednesday's election "unforgivable".

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[bobbieinok]

4. Is FDP really a liberal party??

In 60s and 70s when I was paying more attention to German politics, I believe they were considered slightly left of CDU (conservative Christian Democratic Union, Merkle's party)and much to right of SPD (Socialist)

As I recall, they have often been a needed part of a CDU ruling coalition

From way on the outside it seems possible AfD (Nazi ) may have been playing a 'let's freak everybody out and really play games with German politics and civil order' [IIRC, Putin backs all far-right European parties/movements]

Why would AfD support FDP candidate?

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5. Good questions. Where's DFW when you need him?

Sorry, but I don't know much about German politics.

I just read the Wikipedia article on the FDP, which was interesting, but no point in regurgitating it here.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Democratic_Party_(Germany)

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2. K&R for visibility.

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3. Oh, for fuck's sake...