4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside Nazi dictator's birthplace in Austria

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

Updated 4:39 AM CDT, April 22, 2024

BERLIN (AP) — Four Germans were caught laying white roses in memory of Adolf Hitler at the house where the Nazi dictator was born in western Austria on the anniversary of his birth, and one gave a Hitler salute as they posed for photos, police said Monday.

Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn. After lengthy wrangling over the future of the house where he was born, work started last year on turning it into a police station — a project meant to make it unattractive as a pilgrimage site for people who glorify Hitler.

Police in Upper Austria province said the four Germans — two sisters and their partners, in their 20s and early 30s — went to the building on Saturday to lay white roses in its window recesses. They posed in front of the house for photos and one of the women gave the stiff-armed Hitler salute.

Patrolling officers noticed the group and took them to a police station for questioning. The woman said that she hadn’t meant the salute seriously, but officers said they found a chat with the others on her cellphone in which they shared Nazi-themed messages and pictures.



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[orangecrush]

1. Demolish the place

End of problem.

[70sEraVet]

7. That was certainly MY thought!

[prodigitalson]

20. but it's their heritage and jews will not replace them

edited to ad this

shouldn't be necessary but I understand the world Ilive in

yes tear it down and build a new police station or anything that will keep those fuckers away

[Doodley]

2. Are they sure they are Germans and not Trump supporters or GOP representatives?

[Elessar Zappa]

12. I know you're joking but

there’s plenty of right wing shitbags born and bred in Europe, Germany included.

[machoneman]

3. Matt Gaetz, Kristi Noem, MTG and Bobo Bobert? Asking for a friend......

[Harker]

4. When I hear "white rose" I think of the White Rose...

the non-violent resistance movement against the Nazis and their innumerable atrocities.

I'd be honored to lay some down in memory of their efforts, and in recognition of their sacrifices.

[COL Mustard]

15. Yes, I had the same thought

The White Rose Society were very principled and anti-Hitler. Some of them paid with their lives.

[electric_blue68]

21. Yes, first thought.

[IronLionZion]

5. Make Nazis Ashamed Again

it's disgusting that Nazis have gotten bolder these days and proud of things that are clearly deplorable.

[sarisataka]

6. The trouble is Nazis don't feel shame for being Nazis

Until recently they knew they would be ostracized for being open with what they are. That is no longer true.

[Evolve Dammit]

8. Many have turned the page and are re-writing history. Never forget. I never will. n/t

[Traurigkeit]

13. Toss 'em in jail for a week every time they get out of hand

[electric_blue68]

22. As you well know drumphf lifted up that rock.

[gfwzig]

9. kind of fitting that our vacation brought us to visit Dachau prison camp today,,,, I really hate Nazi's

[electric_blue68]

23. That's a tough visit!

[LudwigPastorius]

10. I mark Hitler's birthday by watching...

Nazis getting knocked the fuck out.

[Aristus]

11. Man, that's beautiful.

"Wait! Hold up there, dude; don't get angry just because I'm spewing hateful, racist horseshit" - *WHAMMMM!*

[Hermit-The-Prog]

14. I also like the applause by the 3rd person.

[electric_blue68]

24. Ah, didn't see that! 😀

[Abolishinist]

16. I shouldn't like this but I really REALLY DO!!!

Wow, I'd hate to be coldcocked by that guy.

[oasis]

17. Wow!

[Elessar Zappa]

18. I don't advocate violence but if it's gonna happen..

[electric_blue68]

25. Heh, I'm not a complete pacifist, I believe in defending myself, and people I care about...

though I hope that never happens beyond the two times I yelled at people really bothering my 2 different friends, and got no pushback.

[Kennah]

19. Downfall is free on a few streaming services

https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/downfall-2004

[electric_blue68]

26. Hmmm. It's probably a good idea to demolish it...

Wonder why they haven't. Possibly too many Nazi sympathizers in that country?

Honestly, I really don't know, no offense to the general population of Austrian-Americans.