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Old 05-08-17, 10:29 AM   #50
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Originally Posted by Jimbuna View Post
No real surprise in the outcome I suppose but I was seriously surprised and almost shocked to learn of Le Pens parties alleged connections and support with the Vichy government.
Some of the founders of the Party were Nazi collaborators during WW2, some held similar views to the Nazis, which is why some still refer to the FN as a neo-Nazi party.

However, like all parties, the FN has been moving more towards the center as its electoral success rises, so although it is a populist, conservative, nationalist Party, I am not sure to what extent the "Neo-Nazi" tag is still accurate.
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