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    6 hours ago

    the material conditions that give rise to the AfD

    This here. Thatcherism, Schröderism, Reaganism - libertarianism, austerity narratives & politics, “lobbyism” aka pro-billionaire politics aka taking legal bribes - they all helped advance far-right populism to the mainstream.

    Plus most other (not even necessarily right-wing) parties helping them along by pointing the finger in the wrong direction: immigrants.

    • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.ca
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      5 hours ago

      This is what I was getting at in my comment. There’s got to be an alternative that addresses those material conditions to durably prevent a right resurgence.