Raider of the lost Ark
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10 hours ago, MadFan said:
Lawd. So disappointing that the lesson this country learned from the Holocaust was, support Israel at all costs because of its relation with Jewish people, and not the real lesson which is that the subjugation and oppression of any people must be fought against.
Wow. What a condescending statement. As a German to hear from a foreigner, that has probably never stepped foot into my country, about the lessons learned by the German people from the Holocaust is most likely the most ignorant thing I have ever heard. I find it almost comical that other countries think it is appropriate to tell us how we should deal with our history. Especially, if my country is basically the only country on this planet that is dealing with its past in such an open and honest way. Of course, there has never been a nation that committed crimes against humanity to such an extent. So there is obviously a lot to deal with and the reason why this period is tought about at school in history classes for almost two full years. But there is hardly any nation on this planet that has not committed evil as well BUT there is hardly any public discourse about such events in such countries. Not at least from my perspective. Does Japan address the war crimes they committed? In the U.S. parts of society already making bold claims that slavery was a good thing because slaves learned some skills. Poland has a law that criminalizes statements that Polish citizens were Nazi collaboraters. The Soviet Union / Russia? What about Canada? What about the things they did to indigenous people?
Other countries should learn from Germany when it comes to dealing with your very own history.
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9 hours ago, sotos8 said:
Germany just denied entrance in the country of Greek politician mr Varoufakis because he was invited in a pro Palestinian speech. Democracy is dying
This is a lie. Varoufakis was not denied entrance in the country. The only official reports or statements to be found are that he was supposed to give a speech at the so called "Palästina Kongress" in Berlin. Although it was expected that speakers or participants will break German law by making anti-semite statements and other statements or forms of expression that are not protected as freedom of speech or freedom of expression by the Grundgesetz, the events was given permission to take place. UNDER RESTRICTIONS. The conference was called of shortly after it began by the Berlin authorities because of incidents happened I as mentioned above. In particular, there was supposed to be a speech via internet by a person who is banned from participating in political activities in Germany because of misconduct in the past. The permission for this de facto demonstration was revoked. It is unclear if Varoufakis was banned from engaging politically in Germany as a preemptive move by the German Ministry of the Interior or by Berlin authorities. Such move happens when it is expected that political actions taking place on German soil by a foreign person or foreign entity are not in line with German laws, especially the Grundgesetz. Since Varoufakis is no stranger to controversy and has a very special attitude towards Germany to put it mildly, such move may very well happened. And from my perspective, my country has every right to act this way and enforce our laws.
Democracy is not dying in Germany. In fact it is very well alive. If an event is called of that is clearly anti-semite and calls for the eradication of the state of Israel and is therefore breaking German laws, laws that were created for the most obvious reasons, it supposed to be a sign for a failing democracy, the dozens of pro Palestine demonstrations and events taking place in Berlin every week, protected by the German police tell a different story.
The lesson, don't go to a foreign country to break the laws of this country and you will be absolutely fine. Freedom of speech, of expression and freedom of congregation are not absolute. Never were, never will be. And for good reason.
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2 hours ago, GOD said:
Both parties are fascist.
Let me guess, you are one of those people who believe the NSDAP was a socialist party?
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By the way, don't trust any of those polls. They have been wrong ever since 2016. The preditced a win for Hillary Clinton. Well, she did win. The popular vote. But thanks to that archaic and racist electoral college, Trump became president. Since then, he and the Republicans bascially lost every election although polls predicted wins for them. At this point I do think, people intentionally lie when asked about elections.
But let's not forget, in the U.S. it only takes three or four swing states like Michigan to decide the election. A few ten thousand votes. That's it. I am shocked to read that there are people, young, liberal people that consider not voting for Biden because of the Israel / Hamas war and they think Biden does not do enough to prevent a genocide. Considering the looming threat of a president Trump and a cabinet full of the most disgusting human beings like Stephen Miller, the idea intelligent people being a one issue voter (that is not even a U.S. issue) is absolutely nuts. I wonder who they will blame once all kinds of rights and freedoms will be dismantled. Trump and his followers made it very clear what they want for the U.S. to become. People should believe them. Remember when Trump joked that he can shoot someone dead on Fifth Avenue and his voters will still follow him? This has very much turned into a prophecy.
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1 hour ago, elijah said:
could be that Americans want isolation and NOT to lead? Or pay for other ppl defence? I wonder why too? Since the US economy seems to be doing great.
Another lie by Trump and the Republicans. When did the US pay for other countries defense or security? Of course, his base is ignoring facts as if they would catch a disease by accepting reality and truth. People should read the NATO treaties and look for the 2% part and what it exactly says, especially the timeline. People should look closer where the billions of dollar in Ukraine aid is actually going. It is rich of Donald Trump and the Republicans talking about the U.S. being the defender of Europe when it was the U.S. that has called for article to be imposed in 2001.
Do I believe a change in defense and security strategies in Europe is needeed, to be more independent of the U.S.? Absolutely. Especially my country, most likely because of its horrible past, has put diplomacy before everything else and has been fooled over and over again. Diplomacy does not work when you have to deal with autocrats and dictators like Putin, Erdogan, Orban. Deterrence is the only language agressors like Putin understand. I am very much in favor of Germany building a nuclear arsenal.
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1 hour ago, Roland Barthes said:
A Bunch of stupid people. I work in news and politics, i laugh hard when i read their two cents on the situation because that's really what it's worth. They are gonna get the president they deserve and best represents them. The orange clown. The west IS dead especially the usa. Me Being read by people who did not even know whom James Baldwin was before Madonna used his imagery and aura to be Seen as an activist. It's like someone wearing a Anne Frank t shirt while going to a neonazi ball in Austria. At least in the 30's people did not have the Access to news we have today, there's no excuse. If they think they intimidante me, think AG ain, they are just nobods on a Madonna forum while i've been fighting Real white supremacists IRL for weeks because they are so braindead they dont see they are the ones siding with qanons since this IS white supremacist colonial War with american and european money. People should stop asking themself what they would have done during wwII because they are doing now exactly what they would have done then. And Madonna IS the one who opened this conversation by bringing that pig on stage, it's a deliberate choice. Thank you @karbatal for not being afraid to speak UP.
And here we go again. A forum member calling other forum members " a buch of stupid people" just to show a victim mentality immediately.
You are making assumptions, even severe accusations against forum members. But you, and Karbatal, are the ones attacking members of this forum on a personal level. Not by name of course. In general. Because it is so much easier. And yet you are playing the victim here. No one in here tried to shut down any discussion. So it does not take courage from you or Karbatal to speak up. Karbatal was told to stop his personal attacks. You are just another text book example of someone that very much resembles the attitiude of a mega MAGA or Qanon. Everyone that does not share your opinion is wrong. In reality you don't care about the truth, you don't want to know the truth. You are not interested in an open discussion. All you want at this point is confirmation. I am disgusted, you even dare to come here, to pretend to be this great humanitarian that fights "white supremacists IRL", to lecture us and at the same time you make use of the most deragatory terms, calling people on this forum "stupid" and calling a woman that made a statement that did not fit your narrative a "pig". Let me be frank, you did a disservice to yourself and whatever your cause might be. The irony of it all, you are bascially calling us Nazis, with your reference to WWII and your assumption we would have gladly participated in the atrocities of the Third Reich or at least kept quiet. A ridiculous statement in this very forum with the large majority of members being gay men. You are most definitely aware of the fact that homosexuals were victims of the Nazi regime themselves. And to top it all, you are the one using the dehumanizing language of the Nazis, you are the one trying to intimidate other people with your outrage and your accusations. I have a problem with such kind of behaviour. And that is the reason why I had to speak up. I will not be called "stupid" or "white supremacist". Especially by people who have no idea who I am or what I stand for.
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11 hours ago, karbatal said:
Oh by the way after reading some comments in the NY concert thread I think many members in this forum are complete CUNTS who don’t care about what is happening to Palestine people. Bunch of supremacist racists. I’m completely fed up.
Stop it. You start going way too far. The debate in the NY concert thread was about Amy Schumers personal comments and if it was clever idea to have her as judge on stage. You (and some others) derailed the topic and people told you there is a separate thread for this (political) topic. People did not share their personal view on the Israeli/Hamas war. It was about Amy Schumers stance and that Madonna should not be dragged into or held accountable for what Amy Schumer said or did. You act like Madonna endorsed Amy Schumers message and as if forum members here did as well. Which is not the case. Now you move here and call forum members cunts and racists although you clearly stated in the NY thread that you are not calling anyone names.
I understand people are angry about the situation. But from my view you have taken an extreme position. Your whole communication in recent weeks sounds like the worst MAGA or Qanon people. Especially your constant claim that news are not reporting about the "real" situation in Gaza. Such claim makes my alarm bells ring loudly because this is exactly the narrative of every conspiracy "theorist". "Official" news, mass media is fake and the only "real" news is to be found on Telegram, Twitter etc.. Even more shocking to me, you are a journalist. You should know better. And I remember that your position used to be a completely different one. I wonder what happened to you that you have made a 180.
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I hope, some people in here will reflect at some point and bow their heads in shame on the things they wrote or posted here ...
Some of you hide behind the common "but we only criticize the Israeli government and their actions", especially those of you who consider themselves more left leaning when it comes to politics. Quite revealing that they can be just as anti-semite as those right wingers. At least those right wingers don't pretend.
Today, 85 years ago, Reichskristallnacht ... Again, reflect!
P.S. Someone said we should be grateful for social media. Is this a fucking joke?
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He is allegedly threatening to shut down Twitter in Europe because he does not agree with European regulations, mainly that social media companies are required to delete posts that are clearly fake.
I say: Please shut it down! Get your ass out of Europe. And while you are at it, shut down your f*cking Tesla plant outside of Berlin that no one needs and no one wanted in the first place (except some idiot politicians).
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6 hours ago, GOD said:
They are fueling the Ukraine war, they can end it if peace was their concern except it’s a money laundry scheme for the Military Industrial Complex.
At some point Putin was open for negotiation to stop the war and guess who stopped Zelenskyy from any peace talks?
Don’t let the door hit yours.Please keep your bullshit to yourself.
If Putin wanted peace with Ukraine, why did he start a war? If Putin wanted peace with Ukraine, why isn't he pulling his troups out?
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16 hours ago, Camacho said:
What an asshole. Never missing a loan? Well, what about missing lots of payments to contractors. And what about those loans? Except for Deutsche Bank no one was providing Trump with any more loans. And the Deutsche Bank executive that granted the loans is on the run, from what I have heard. He is wanted by US and German authorities for illegal practices. I don't remember exactly. There was a report on German TV some years ago and allegedly some shady things were going on between that ecexutive and the Trump Org. At this point no American bank would grant a loan to Trump. They all knew.
An exceptional company? For building exceptionally ugly and cheap buildings. I was visiting Trump Tower in 1997 and thought what an outdated design the interior had and that it was all designed to impress people with no knowledge in good interior design. It was all "nouveau riche". The rose coloured marble or granite on the floors, on the walls, on the floors combined with the polished brass already looked passé in the late 90s. But what to expect from a guy who thinks having Louis 14th to 16th furniture in his apartment with low ceilings is a great idea.
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2 hours ago, KalamazooJay said:
Gretchen Whitmer - who won my state of Michigan by 11 points last fall - is sorely underrated, overlooked & under appreciated among Dems. She helped our state gain a trifecta of progressive dominance for the first time in my lifetime. First time Dems control Lansing in 40 years. She knows how to appeal to the middle and win.
Indeed. She would be a great choice. Very likeable person. I don't think she is underrated. What is her position on running? Does she even consider running for president or vice president? Maybe that's why she is overlooked among democrats because she has never shown interest. On the other hand, being asked is nice from time to time as it shows far more appreciation. Maybe democrats should ask her.
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Of course, all this talk of Biden being the worst president ever is the biggest nonsense because the FACTS do not back that claim up. All the statistics used for ages (no matter if Republicans and Democrats were in power) show the contrary is true. Of course, how people FEEL is a different matter. And especially those in the U.S. that are bombarded with lies from politicians that went to the Joseph Göbbels School of public relations, the likes of (add name of almost everyone in the Republican party here), feel that they feel or at least need to feel bad. It is a mass delusion. Especially the way they react to all the Trump trials, shows they are delusional. Or extremely dumb, which is very well possible since the U.S. educational system is one of the worst in the so called first world. Among many other things the U.S. is subpar. But those are social issues and we all know everything that is social, which basically means to improve the overall living conditions of people, is branded communism, socialism. All the things Americans have been trained to despise and reject. The indoctrination that the U.S. was "best country in the world" is still working. The ignorance is astounding.
Do I believe Trump can win 2024? No. Because at this point everyone, except for MAGA loons, is so disgusted by this man and his sycophants that voting for him is out of question.
Do I think that Biden running in 2024 is a good idea? No. But for strategic reason. I think the goal of the next election should not only be to keep the presidency but to gain control of house and senate with big majorities. But who is supposed to be the candidate? I think Gavin Newsom will be ideal.
What if Trump wins in 2024? I think a secession of all East Coast and West Coast States should be discussed, to form a new United States. Maybe states like Michigan, Illinois and Colorado may join. Leave all the fly over states to the MAGA people, to create their very own Gilead. They will soon realize how life is without all the tax money pumped into their states from the likes of California and New York.
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12 hours ago, Junior said:
The guy is a little bit dumb. Isn't he? His suggestion is to flee to Europe? A place where most so called conservatives are more liberal than the Democrats. Well, he may be talking about Hungary or Poland?
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When will Europe stop granting visa to Russian citizens? Why can they still travel around Europe as if nothing happened? Travel restrictions are in place for Russian oligarchs and politicians but obviously not for normal people. What has changed for normal people in Russia exactly? Western brands in supermarkets were replaced by Russian brands, which may be still produced by Western companies secretly doing business with Russia. Have normal Russian people experienced an hardships? Well, except for having to live in this rotten state.
The German foreign ministry said the reason why they still have not imposed travel bans on normal Russians is that it would be harder to get Russian dissidents out of Russia. Makes me wonder if they have ever seen a Bond movie or ever heard of the Cold War, when such operations took place regularly.
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8 hours ago, jonski43 said:
But I can't believe this is all they have given his tax record and he had confidential documents at Mar-a-lago
Different cases. This one now is only the beginning. Others will follow. I think there are currently three indictments in the pipeline. This one, the one in Georgia (the one where he calls the election official to "find xx votes", which is on tape and basically a confession) and one on federal level.
Good, that they are finally coming after him. He is not above the law. Shocking to see (well, not really) how Republicans are spinning the indictment with all this witch hunt talk and how all of this is supposedly politically motivated. None of them ever adresses the alleged crimes. It's always only bad Democrats here, evil Democrats there. I hope Democrats at some point will start fighting back. From my perspective the likes of Lauren Boebert (soon to be a grandmother at 36), Marjorie Taylor Green (most likely the biggest c*nt of them all) and Matt Gaetz (is he still under investigation for child trafficking?) as well as others are getting away with far too much of their nonsene. I blame Michelle Obama with that stupid "if they go low, we go high" phrase. That doesn't work if most Republicans are down in the pits.
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9 hours ago, promise to try said:
and porobably is true in the big cities, but in smaller towns...
I guess it depends on where those smaller towns are. The smaller towns in more rural areas, especially in Wales, will sooner or later realize that all major infrastructure and culture programs were funded fully or in parts by the EU. At some point they will be in the same position as they were before the UK joined the EU. A position without any money to fund any projects because London simply doesn't care for those little towns. To me it has been one of the biggest shocks of the Brexit that even towns that should know better voted in favor of Brexit. Many of those seaside towns that were basically sh*tholes before the EU. Dirty beaches, polluted water. The EU funded the clean up to turn them into those pretty little towns, people travel to for holiday. How ungrateful.
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10 hours ago, jonski43 said:
This is just horrible. Another reason why vulnerable people should not have access to guns.
What a horrible manipulative tweet. The evil trans person (not even confirmed the shooter was trans), the poor christian family. Not an excuse for the shooting of course, but I knew the minute it was reported that the shooter was trans (allegedly), right wingers would have a field day. Of course, guns have nothing do with it. As always. I'm sure, Republicans are celebrating. Now trans people are not only groomers, they are killing children as well. What a f*cked up country the U.S. are.
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Thoughts and prayers .....
It's infuriating. And even more disgusting, a news anchor on CNN (which has very obviously drifted to the right side, politically speaking, ever since they were bought by Discovery channel) said, it is impossible to say if this was about hate at this point since we don't know the motives of the shooter. This kind of argumement is so vile. First of all, it is THE talking point of the NRA, the Republicans and gun nuts. All those shooters have mental issues. Secondly, point 1 implies that people with mental issues are likely to go into schools, black churches, synagogues, LGBTQ clubs to kill people. Which is highly discriminatory towards people with mental issues. And a sick excuse. The very same excuse used by people defending Kanye West for his anti-semitic statements. The truth is, most of those shooters knew very well what they were doing. And their actions come from hate. Period. Those derailing the discussion are only trying to covert their asses because they know very well that they are part of the reason of this hate. Giving speeches or even passing legislature that is anti-LGBTQ, anti-black etc. for your very own politicals gains, to attract conservative and right-wing voters, has very much created this hate. Those politicians or officials should not be granted absolution for their actions. In fact their actions should be the talking point. I know it's never gonna happen. They will sweep it under the carpet by declaring this another unfortunate event caused by someone with mental issues. Case closed. And sealed with "Thougts and Prayers".
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There will be no "swiss deal". The EU has said so before. Not even the Swiss would get a "swiss deal" nowadays. The original agreement goes back to the 60s or 70s. Way too complicated for todays needs. The EU and Switzerland have negotiated for ages to get a more modern agreement. I think negotiations were stopped last year from the Swiss side.
And as Karby mentioned, such deal would include all the things the UK wanted to get rid off. Especially freedom of movement. Do they realize that around 25% of the residents of Switzerland are not Swiss citizens. 25%! I mean, isn't that a horror scenario from the UK point of view. All those foreigners? But I guess, they would like to differ between good and bad foreigners? And since most of those 25% are from Germany, Austria and Italy, those are good foreigners? And Torys wouldn't mind having those in the UK as well. But please, no people from Eastern Europe. Too bad, this isn't pick and choose. When will they finally learn that lesson?
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8 hours ago, Jazzy Jan said:
He is putrid. He was always going to win because he is in Florida where there is a huge hatred and mistrust of any form of so called socialism. His victory speech against the “woke” etc would not resonate with everyone in the entire country.
Funny thing: "Woke" is not even a thing anymore. And of course, those people ranting about "Woke" hardly understand what it is about.
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10 hours ago, promise to try said:
I´m starting to find all this a little bit funny...I mean, I hope the people are going to have their jobs back once another boss is there, but meanwhile, he is such a huge trainwreck that is funny. I wonder how did he achieve to made Tesla a successful company( he is the one from tesla, isn´t he?), when the cars are full of problems
He is a salesman first and foremost. He is selling illusions. Keep in mind. most of his projects didn't work. Tesla is heavily overvalued and I think there will be a bad awakening in the next two years. With all EVs from all kinds of carmakers reaching the market, Tesla no longer has any advantage. His fanboys always talk about the oh so progressive software and the self-driving thing. Funny enough Mercedes has developed a far more advanced self-driving technology than Tesla. And Teslas biggest mistake: the design of their cars. Boring. Unless you are into Japanese car design of the 90s. They are in need of an urgent design-overhaul. Especially in Europe, where costumers have always rejected the rather clumsy American design ever since the 70s. And of course Elon Musk himself. He has become a serious liability. And isn't he forbidden to talk about Tesla in public as ordered from the board of Tesla? There are so many people out there that dislike him for his behaviour and actions that they will never by a Tesla.
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3 hours ago, karbatal said:
I guess he will only do what he’s told ...
Watching him giving that little speech about stability and whatever it looked like he was remote-controlled. No emotions on his face whatsoever. Almost like a roboter.
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Isn't it interesting that all the usual suspects are full of joy because of this win. Orban, Le Pen, the guy from Poland. And now Truss.
What about the way Berlusconi looks? His face looked like a death mask when he was on stage celebrating the victory of the far right.
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He is not lying. He was denied entry because of remarks he made at the beginning of this year which in Germany easily qualify as anti-semite. He stated if he was younger he would have participated in the attacks of October, 7th. Such remarks are not protected by freedom of speech in Germany. I wonder why he even travelled to Germany. I do not believe for a second he was not made aware of the fact that German authorities will not let him in. Of course he came for propaganda purposes since he can play the victim now. And to quote Hannah Arendt on this issue is shameful. To top it all, mentioning that Nicaragua is suing Germany before the Human Right Courts. Nicaragua? A dictatorship.