42 sats \ 6 replies \ @TomK OP 2 Jun \ parent \ on: Germany's descent - A political farce econ
As soon as a little criticism arises, politicians put some kind of propaganda over it, like the recent demonstrations against the right.
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52 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 2 Jun
What's the scapegoat for this? "Far-right extremists aren't letting us do enough climate socialism."?
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42 sats \ 2 replies \ @TomK OP 2 Jun
the narrative here is: the right-wingers want to destroy our democracy
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42 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 2 Jun
What are the odds? We have that same talking point over here.
Maybe Germany will figure out how to make that claim while simultaneously imprisoning the main opposition leader. That's advanced democracy, right there.
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 2 Jun
Ok. The Trump trials really are setting a new standard. But Germany has turned itself into a green commie shithole ruled by stupid Davosian freaks that won't stop. It's a disaster
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63 sats \ 1 reply \ @erict875 2 Jun
"Far-right" accusations in Germany are very effective at paralysing critical thinking, for obvious reasons. The social price to pay for speaking out against all the insanity is still too high for many...
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 2 Jun
True. Sad but true
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