Between profit and propaganda: war reporting in the mainstream

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1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer writes (Resistance and Surrender) in the chapter "On Stupidity" that stupidity is not essentially a question of intellect, but rather a human defect, usually caused by an external influence, so that people have effectively given up their critical mind. So they let themselves think. Moreover, all power and the development of power require the stupidity of others. Stupid people cannot be convinced by arguments, nothing rational. And unlike those who consciously do evil, the stupid are completely satisfied with themselves and can therefore do evil without recognizing it as such.
   Considering this, one wonders how it is possible to shake people awake at all. Bonhoeffer's opinion here is not uncontroversial: not a path of instruction is therefore possible, but only one of liberation. But perhaps there is another hope. I am convinced that the current events are giving many people a gut feeling of unease. That they have not yet completely succumbed to the anesthesia of "bread and games".
   If it is true that love is the greatest force in the universe, then it should be possible to first pick up one or the other with loving, understanding conversations and then point out the power of self-efficacy; and this can also be on a very small scale, because this also acts like a single drop to overflow the barrel.

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2. Thank you Mr. Langemann for this comment!
   In this context, I would like to say the following about Germany's situation at the moment:
   1. the Federal Government has broken the "2plus4 Treaty" by acting in a fait accompli.
   2. the German citizens are virtually obliged to act according to section 20 of the Basic Law!
   (Paragraph 20(4): "All Germans have the right to resist anyone who undertakes to abolish this order if no other remedy is possible")
   This federal government is about to put Germany in the greatest danger since the end of the Second World War by openly and clearly pursuing aggression and warmongering. At the same time, it is quite obviously failing to take any steps that could lead to peace in Europe by diplomatic means.
   Germany trains Ukrainian soldiers on its own territory.
   Germany is being pushed into aggressive action - indirectly by the UK and the USA - which are at least demonstrably active in Ukraine through irregular units such as "Blackwater".
   Moreover, without NATO's satellite reconnaissance, Ukraine is not at all capable of independent, targeted combat.
   The current "leak" of Bundeswehr officers reveals the complete irresponsibility of this government force.
   This is certainly not an independent, self-responsible and sovereign government action, because it is commanded by RAMSTEIN and the Pentagon.
   Therefore: "Ami Go Home"!

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3. DEMOSTRATING FOR THE DOWNFALL

   In the German people again in parts
   a strange behavior becomes apparent,
   they get excited about their nonsense,
   that are driving the country into the abyss.

   Only the shares benefit from the palaver
   by war whore Strack-Zimmermann,
   Russian carcasses lie in the field,
   the dividends increase.

   That's why they take to the streets,
   to demonstrate against the right,
   because they clearly hate all of them,
   who do not vote for their war.

   Worship the prophets of death,
   in their stupidity they do not hear
   the blowing of left-wing war trumpets,
   let themselves be beguiled by murderers.

   When they crow in the streets now,
   against those who stand for peace,
   which almost happened the other day,
   Germany will now go under completely.

   In the end, we can only hope,
   that many who are still drunk today,
   at the next elections at the latest
   save us from the agony of traffic lights.

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   1. Very apt! But since we live under Orwellian conditions, I would like to point out that our government is basically right-wing extremist and only pretends to be left-wing. See Ulrich Mies: The new fascism that doesn't want to be!

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      1. I see it the same way. The way this government, the decision-makers and their dependents in the ministries, authorities, administrations and in the dependent and loyal media are acting gives the impression of a well-organized, authoritarian or totalitarian system.
         The whole thing is structured by a contemporary ideology. Ideologies are the interchangeable flags and subjugation rituals that every totalitarianism needs.
         Behind them, the crowd is supposed to run along, staggering, well-behaved and drunk on mass madness. Anyone who doesn't join in is thrown out.
         Every form of ideology is totalitarian in nature.

         Totalitarianism is right-wing extremism.

         Militarism is right-wing extremism.

         Incitement against dissenters and critics is right-wing extremist.

         Any kind of racism is right-wing extremism.

         The goal of exploiting and oppressing people is right-wing extremist.

         Calling for and accepting violence against dissenters and critics is right-wing extremist.

         The deliberate social isolation, exclusion, dehumanization, defamation and disparagement of dissidents and critics is right-wing extremism.

         The deliberate division of society into those who follow and those who dissent is right-wing extremism.

         Supporting totalitarian states is right-wing extremism.

         Supporting and promoting violence against minorities, no matter where, is right-wing extremist.

         The attempt at suppression and totalitarian control of culture, language and education is right-wing extremist.

         Shouting down dissenters and critics is right-wing extremism.

         When a government calls for marches against the parliamentary opposition and can rely on media loyal to the party line, this is right-wing extremism.
         Anyone who takes part in this is literally a follower.
         It takes courage and the will to be free to protest peacefully and publicly against the will of those in power.

         Preventing or prohibiting plurality and diversity in all areas of society, politics, media and culture is right-wing extremism.

         Spreading fear and hatred is right-wing extremism.

         Those who actively participate are right-wing extremist perpetrators.

         Those who remain silent are followers.

         The abyss is right in front of us.

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4. footnote 34:
   behind the paywall statista.de there's only the link to the Bundestag.

   You can do further research here:
   https://www.bundestag.de/parlament/praesidium/parteienfinanzierung/fundstellen50000/2022/2022-inhalt-879480

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5. Oh, the poor Basic Law, which is no longer protected by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. A party cartel is constantly calling for amendments to the Basic Law and complaining about the high requirements (two-thirds majority) that must be met. Yet practically all major projects are directed against the Basic Law: submission to the EU, UN and "Atlantic Bridge", the "Great Transformation", the "Great Reset", the hectic abandonment of nation-state sovereignty, the renunciation of secure borders and uncontrolled mass immigration into our hard-earned social system! Apart from the serial breaches of service, it is particularly perfidious when those in power invoke human rights as justification, which they are no longer willing to grant to non-leftists. We are dealing with a dangerous left-green cultural revolution that has already entered the phase of aggressive unrestraint and is not supported by large sections of the German people!

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6. Thanks to the Club of Clear Words, which uses neutral, i.e. not "correct", quality journalism to help its readers navigate through the fog of biased information. Because, as always, it is not those who are right who are heard, but those who shout the loudest. And these are the rulers who have total control over the media and who allow themselves to be seduced and paid for this by interested parties far removed from democracy. This established anti-democratic principle is tolerated because it is covered up and promoted by the cartel media. It escalates and incites war rage by painting a picture of an enemy that must be destroyed by a just war. The toll of blood, sacrifice and devastation, not to mention Christian love of peace, do not feature in the calculations of these warmongers from the salons of party-political high morals. This is only possible because we have once again "correctly" allowed the democratic state to become a corrupt party state before our very eyes. Reputable sources are indispensable - and alarming - to confirm this statement!
   I am looking for solutions and the first thing I come across is the public broadcasting system and the government-affiliated "networks" and agencies! In addition, there are fundamental efforts to intensify the official government's distortion of information and manipulation of opinion throughout the EU and to frame it as a "fight against disinformation, hatred and agitation" or as "promoting democracy" (sic!). Here, the war against critics of the government proganda and all non-leftists has long since gained momentum - openly anti-democratic and unconstitutional! The result is the neglect of public discourse and the division of society. Nevertheless, it remains important to question the prevailing system of quasi-state media using arguments and all available legal means.

   P.S. Journalistic quality must also be measured by the criterion of "German high language" (formerly the self-description of "Die Zeit"). That is why I take the liberty of denouncing the quirk of introducing dates with "in", which stems from careless translations from English. It has become a bit fashionable, but it is a completely dispensable Anglicism and thus a linguistic neglect that CdkW can counteract. At the same time, I guiltily apologize for the ugly "framen".

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7. Conclusion: humanity has learned nothing from history! And the many are too passive and too gullible to defend themselves against the few with dishonest or criminal intentions. The game has been going on for thousands of years with the same basic features. There is the core of those who profit from wars, there is the caste of followers who profit directly and indirectly, and there is the mass of sheep who do not understand what is going on. This is partly due to intellectual incapacity and lack of time, but also because the few cleverly disguise their crimes. Either as "economy" or as "politics". Both then require aggressive actions, usually to the detriment of the many, which are presented as unavoidable. TINA, there is no alternative. Propaganda via the mass media, owned by the few, are the heralds of the system. Here, followers sell their souls to the few for money and participation, namely the illusion of being important and belonging to the few. What to do? Nothing, just stoically endure. That's how humans are with their limited capacity for knowledge and their iron will.

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   1. Clear insight, formulated in an answer that is really worth reading.

      Thank you

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8. This is the clearest criminal offense to date under Article 26 (1) of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany and MUST be punished. It is interesting in this context that, despite the demand for punishment in the Basic Law, the resulting law of execution, Section 118 of the Criminal Code, was already deleted without replacement a few years ago (2018?).
   1. how can it be that the Basic Law calls for punishment, but the Criminal Code no longer provides for punishment - even if the fact-checkers from the BR claim the opposite without justification and in a vague manner? So what is the Basic Law still worth?
   (1 a. How can it be that even in the case of other articles of the Basic Law, which must be adopted or amended by a two-thirds majority, a simple law, even a simple ordinance, is sufficient to circumvent the Basic Law or render it ineffective? So what is the Basic Law still worth?)
   2. the deletion of § 118 from the code also clearly proves that such a violation was not only feared, but also prepared and others will follow!

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