Ukraine: US condemns Odessa violence as dozens die

[Jesus Malverde]

32. Sometimes fascists don't actually look scary. Sometimes it looks like a cultural celebration.

Unless you are nuanced in the history and symbolism.



Ukrainian ultra-nationalists carry emblems of 14th SS-Volunteer Division "Galician" as they march in the center of the western city of Lviv on April 27, 2014 to mark the 71st anniversary of 14th SS-Volunteer Division "Galician" foundation.

Around 500 neo-Nazi supporters marched in Lvov to commemorate the creation of the 14th SS-Volunteer Division ‘Galician’ on April 28, 1943, according to RT.

Many of the demonstrators bore the SS Galician divisional insignia - a yellow lion and three crowns on a blue background - and wore nationalist shirts with the Ukrainian colors.

Instead of being a mere show of nationalist pride, protesters chanted slogans which openly supported the aryan ‘Native Land’ and ‘Student Brotherhood of Stepan Bandera’ radical organizations, according to the outlet.

Demonstrators cried “SS Galician Division!," “Glory to the nation – death to enemies!," and “Bandera and Shukhevich are heroes of Ukraine!” according to UNIAN news agency. The march ended earlier than expected due to the chants after locals submitted a slew of complaints; the march's organizers apologized.

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/180176

Fine company some have.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Waffen_Grenadier_Division_of_the_SS_(1st_Ukrainian)