The Situation In Germany
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This seems to be a general practice even in the U.S. which makes one wonder if there is not an overall goal of promoting dependence on government support by some global interests rather than individual integrity and willingness to work for ones basic needs.
I may be late to the game, but recently I started listening more to podcasts on the Kontrafunk network. Especially their "Audimax" format. For those speaking German and interested in German history, philosophy, and overall cultural/political commentary on the current state of affairs, they have some really interesting episodes, and it has a nice old-school kind of lecture style to it. Just in case others ignored that gem so far, as I did. 
Claus
Dagobah Resident
I created a meme for the situation in Austria:
It says: "
Just a reminder...
(Marie-Antoinette was supposed to have it, but this is proven).
Fortunately (for him), the consequences are not so harsh nowadays..."
And on the picture:
"If they can't afford a hot meal....
...then let them eat burgers!"
-Marie Antoinehammer
It says: "
Just a reminder...
(Marie-Antoinette was supposed to have it, but this is proven).
Fortunately (for him), the consequences are not so harsh nowadays..."
And on the picture:
"If they can't afford a hot meal....
...then let them eat burgers!"
-Marie Antoinehammer
Peasants' Revolt in Germany!! The A2 motorway is completely closed.
Bait and switch by the Green Party.
of Euros per customer to partially cover the cost of buying an electric car. Scrapping the scheme risked jeopardizing Germany’s plans to get 15 million EVs on the road by 2030. There are currently just 1.3 million EVs registered, which is not even 3% of all cars registered in Germany.
Bait and switch by the Green Party.
of Euros per customer to partially cover the cost of buying an electric car. Scrapping the scheme risked jeopardizing Germany’s plans to get 15 million EVs on the road by 2030. There are currently just 1.3 million EVs registered, which is not even 3% of all cars registered in Germany.
Indeed. And this article from Boerse Online from today provides more details (translated via Deepl, annotation and some emphasizes added), after repeating some propaganda how things have stabilized due to some regulating actions of money interest (Zinsen) by the European Central Bank:
Also, there is a discussion about a survey according to which only about 40% of Germans still think they can express their opinions freely - most of which are supporters of the Greens. It has been featured by the German newspaper Die Zeit, and was machine-translated and annotated by SOTT pretty well, so I only provide a link to it. It reflects a historical low point not reached since 1950 (which was only a few years after the end of the Nazi rule).
I can only say that the viciousness and toxicity of the mass media in re-educating the people ideologically is reflected in many people who are supporters of the Greens and the new leftists (which are in fact neoliberally oriented), the present so-called liberals. This is meant in the way how they talk in general and how they deal with people who dissent. For example, dissenters are getting their banking accounts closed (link only in German) and even their communication contracts cancelled, in some cases, after foundations and trusts with ties to the government or factions with sovereignty of opinion (Meinungshoheit) alert banks and internet providers.
We have seen such a case with the German-Russian investigative journalist Alina Lipp, who often reports from Donezk. We have seen it with RT Deutsch and Sputnik here in Germany. They are not the only ones, and it even has a name now: "Debanking".
Here's an excerpt (translated via Deepl):
It doesn't make anyone wonder why more and more people feel they don't have freedom of expression anymore - as freedom of expression includes only the "correct thinking", which is according to what the government and the propagators of the dominating ideological & political agenda want you to think.
I can only say that the viciousness and toxicity of the mass media in re-educating the people ideologically is reflected in many people who are supporters of the Greens and the new leftists (which are in fact neoliberally oriented), the present so-called liberals. This is meant in the way how they talk in general and how they deal with people who dissent. For example, dissenters are getting their banking accounts closed (link only in German) and even their communication contracts cancelled, in some cases, after foundations and trusts with ties to the government or factions with sovereignty of opinion (Meinungshoheit) alert banks and internet providers.
We have seen such a case with the German-Russian investigative journalist Alina Lipp, who often reports from Donezk. We have seen it with RT Deutsch and Sputnik here in Germany. They are not the only ones, and it even has a name now: "Debanking".
Here's an excerpt (translated via Deepl):
It doesn't make anyone wonder why more and more people feel they don't have freedom of expression anymore - as freedom of expression includes only the "correct thinking", which is according to what the government and the propagators of the dominating ideological & political agenda want you to think.
German police warn of possible attack at Cologne Cathedral (DW)
German authorities said that have received an alert that a group may have been planning an attack on the Cologne Cathedral, the DPA news agency reported Saturday.
Authorities have not elaborated on the alert they received, saying police in the German city will take all special protective measures.
Sniffer dogs were brought in to search the premises after the evening mass service and visitors will be screened before entering the church, Michael Esser, the chief of police, said in a statement.
Esser said that even if the alert were for New Year's Eve, authorities would "take everything into account this evening to ensure the safety of cathedral visitors on Christmas Eve."
The German daily Bild reported that officials in Germany, Austria, and Spain had received indications that an Islamist group was planning several attacks in Europe.
Authorities in Cologne have recommended visitors to avoid carrying bags or arriving too early for mass at the church.
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German authorities said that have received an alert that a group may have been planning an attack on the Cologne Cathedral, the DPA news agency reported Saturday.
Authorities have not elaborated on the alert they received, saying police in the German city will take all special protective measures.
Sniffer dogs were brought in to search the premises after the evening mass service and visitors will be screened before entering the church, Michael Esser, the chief of police, said in a statement.
Esser said that even if the alert were for New Year's Eve, authorities would "take everything into account this evening to ensure the safety of cathedral visitors on Christmas Eve."
The German daily Bild reported that officials in Germany, Austria, and Spain had received indications that an Islamist group was planning several attacks in Europe.
Authorities in Cologne have recommended visitors to avoid carrying bags or arriving too early for mass at the church.
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I don´t see this topic being discussed on the forum so I thought to post the latest status on the current situation in Germany.
Some might seen this on SOTT back in December
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and now
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There are huge farmer protests in Germany and they´ve been blocking major highways. As the comment on SOTT says: "This is like the Canadian trucker convoy and the French farmers' protests rolled into one..."
Which led to
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And now
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The people are fed up as "almost 70% do not want to see the current chancellor remain in office, a survey has shown" and "74% of Germans think Scholz failing at his job".
And, right on queue, i.e. Politico says that "officials warned that far-right groups are attempting to co-opt the movement for their own political ends."
Those darn extremists and their evil schemes!
Anyway, it will be interesting to see how it rolls out as in the middle of this crisis the government is still pushing burning money on Ukraine!!!!
I cannot find another tweet where I can´t remember was it Scholz or Linder said something like, paraphrasing: yes, we have a hole in our budget (because of Ukraine) so we have to find where we will cut the budget!
Of course, people are angry! I hope they are angry enough to make a difference....
Some might seen this on SOTT back in December
German farmers' protest over diesel tax break cuts, brings traffic to a standstill in Berlin
Even a member of the ruling coalition is protesting against the changes. Farmers from all over Germany have driven their tractors into central Berlin to protest planned budget cuts that will affect them. Around 3,000 farmers are expected to...
www.sott.net
and now
'The govt is trying to take our land': German farmers & truckers block major highways in huge protest over subsidies cut
Comment: This is like the Canadian trucker convoy and the French farmers' protests rolled into one... The protests are set to last all week. Commuters around Germany are facing severe disruption as a massive protest by farmers blocks roads across...
www.sott.net
There are huge farmer protests in Germany and they´ve been blocking major highways. As the comment on SOTT says: "This is like the Canadian trucker convoy and the French farmers' protests rolled into one..."
Which led to
69% of Germans support farmer protests, Latvia and Lithuania's farmers begin their own demonstrations
On Monday, January 8, thousands of German farmers blocked roads and took to the streets to protest against the cancellation of subsidies for diesel fuel. A sociological survey conducted by the INSA institute for BILD revealed that 69% of...
www.sott.net
And now
Germany's train staff go on 3 day strike as farmers' protest blocks roads for 3rd day
Commuters in Germany are facing a day of delays and disruptions, as train drivers strike and farmers block roads. Germany is facing potential transport chaos on Wednesday caused by a three-day nationwide strike by train drivers, coupled with...
www.sott.net
The people are fed up as "almost 70% do not want to see the current chancellor remain in office, a survey has shown" and "74% of Germans think Scholz failing at his job".
And, right on queue, i.e. Politico says that "officials warned that far-right groups are attempting to co-opt the movement for their own political ends."
Those darn extremists and their evil schemes!
Anyway, it will be interesting to see how it rolls out as in the middle of this crisis the government is still pushing burning money on Ukraine!!!!
I cannot find another tweet where I can´t remember was it Scholz or Linder said something like, paraphrasing: yes, we have a hole in our budget (because of Ukraine) so we have to find where we will cut the budget!
Of course, people are angry! I hope they are angry enough to make a difference....
the war in ukraine results from previous obstination of ukr. there was no real need to fund ukr. the reaction of russia was justified. the sanctions are a shot in the foot. the eu must become less ideological and more realistic. orban is the voice of reason. AND: FREE ASSANGE !!!I don´t see this topic being discussed on the forum so I thought to post the latest status on the current situation in Germany.
Some might seen this on SOTT back in December
German farmers' protest over diesel tax break cuts, brings traffic to a standstill in Berlin
Even a member of the ruling coalition is protesting against the changes. Farmers from all over Germany have driven their tractors into central Berlin to protest planned budget cuts that will affect them. Around 3,000 farmers are expected to...
and now
'The govt is trying to take our land': German farmers & truckers block major highways in huge protest over subsidies cut
Comment: This is like the Canadian trucker convoy and the French farmers' protests rolled into one... The protests are set to last all week. Commuters around Germany are facing severe disruption as a massive protest by farmers blocks roads across...
There are huge farmer protests in Germany and they´ve been blocking major highways. As the comment on SOTT says: "This is like the Canadian trucker convoy and the French farmers' protests rolled into one..."
Which led to
69% of Germans support farmer protests, Latvia and Lithuania's farmers begin their own demonstrations
On Monday, January 8, thousands of German farmers blocked roads and took to the streets to protest against the cancellation of subsidies for diesel fuel. A sociological survey conducted by the INSA institute for BILD revealed that 69% of...
And now
Germany's train staff go on 3 day strike as farmers' protest blocks roads for 3rd day
Commuters in Germany are facing a day of delays and disruptions, as train drivers strike and farmers block roads. Germany is facing potential transport chaos on Wednesday caused by a three-day nationwide strike by train drivers, coupled with...
The people are fed up as "almost 70% do not want to see the current chancellor remain in office, a survey has shown" and "74% of Germans think Scholz failing at his job".
And, right on queue, i.e. Politico says that "officials warned that far-right groups are attempting to co-opt the movement for their own political ends."
Those darn extremists and their evil schemes!
Anyway, it will be interesting to see how it rolls out as in the middle of this crisis the government is still pushing burning money on Ukraine!!!!
I cannot find another tweet where I can´t remember was it Scholz or Linder said something like, paraphrasing: yes, we have a hole in our budget (because of Ukraine) so we have to find where we will cut the budget!
Of course, people are angry! I hope they are angry enough to make a difference....
