#Karl Valentin

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Zitat von Karl Valentin über "nichts zu sagen und trotzdem still"

“Gesegnet seien jene, die nichts zu sagen haben und trotzdem den Mund halten.” Karl ValentinDeutscher Komiker, Volkssänger, Autor und Filmproduzenthttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Valentin

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2024 / 25

Aperçu of the week

"The future looked better in the past."

(Karl Valentin, Munich original who actually invented comedy at the beginning of the 19th century)

Bad News of the Week

France is heading for a standstill. Which is called "cohabitation". This means that the president and his prime minister, appointed by parliament, come from different political camps. This paralyzes the executive and legislative branches in many ways. How could this happen?

On the evening of the European elections on June 9, in which Marine Le Pen's right-wing populist party, the Rassemblement National, won 93% of the constituencies, President Emmanuel Macron pulled a strange rabbit out of the hat: new elections. After just three weeks. As a litmus test to see whether the people really want to move so far to the right. And as a shot that could backfire badly if the current polls are to be believed. Because they also see RN clearly ahead in the early parliamentary elections.

One day we will read in Macron's memoirs whether this was deliberate political suicide or "just" a fatal miscalculation. Because the third possibility (and I would love to be wrong), that the French will decide completely different at national level, is more than unlikely.

What makes the whole thing so hard to bear for us neighbors is that Macron is an avowed friend of the European idea. And does a lot for it. And Le Pen is an enemy. Who will do a lot against it. After all, RN's declared program is to reduce the European project to a single economic market. Nothing more. Jacques Delors, François Mitterrand, Jacques Chirac and many other convinced Europeans would be turning in their graves.

Good News of the Week

No more "brain dead" or "obsolete": since Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, NATO has been more vital and agile than it has been for a long time. I am an absolute pacifist. But even I have to recognize that the principle of deterrence is a protective shield for Europe. That it must continue to exist as long as there are despots who don't give a damn about international law or human rights. Now Sweden and Finland have become part of the military alliance, troop units are being deployed to the countries on the eastern flank, never before have more member states invested the targeted 2% of national economic output in their defense.

Yet the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is anything but a martial club of snarling generals, but rather a political factor. Jens Stoltenberg understood this. The former Norwegian Prime Minister has been leading the alliance as Secretary General for 10 years with a sense of proportion instead of sabre-rattling. He sees the organization as a force for order in an increasingly unstable world. He actually wanted to retire two years ago. But then the war in Ukraine intervened. Now, however, a successor has been found who seems to have the necessary support of the member states (the heads of state represented include after all "personalities" such as Viktor Orbán, Recep Erdogan and Robert Fico).

Mark Rutte is now waiting in the wings. The Dutch Prime Minister has been in office the longest in the history of his country. And during this time, he has not stood out as a dogged right-winger, but rather as a mediator and bridge-builder. He has confidently led four completely different party alliances. He is undoubtedly pro-Europe and pro-multilateralism. He has always clearly criticized Vladimir Putin and is a true transatlanticist. And he practically always comes across as positive, not to say in a good mood. That can't really do any harm.

Personal happy moment of the week

It was my birthday. And my kids got me a very special present. I had to solve a homemade crossword puzzle with questions like "What was the name of your daughter's first teacher?" or "What was the name of your son's favorite stuffed animal?". The answer resulted in a weekend where the children invite me to a city I've always wanted to visit. I can look forward to many personal happy moments. Thank you!

I couldn't care less...

...that Federal Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger gets fire under her ass. Her ministry has arranged for a funding cut to be considered for professors who have shown solidarity with pro-Palestine actions by students. A clear violation of academic freedom and freedom of expression. As far as I'm concerned, she can quit tomorrow.

It's fine with me...

...that Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck is talking to Beijing about distortions of competition caused by subsidies for Chinese electric car manufacturers. Anything is better than a fight over punitive tariffs. The fact that the Green politician is jumping over his own shadow here, just as he did with his liquefied natural gas purchases in Arabia during the energy crisis, is pragmatic - and not a betrayal of ideals.

As I write this...

...the third match day of the European Football Championship is underway. The public viewing areas are full, television ratings are high, spirits are good and practically everyone is an expert all of a sudden - and still can't explain the offside rules. I just find it relaxing that the headlines are also about Harry Kane's weaker foot or Kylian Mbappé's nose instead of always listing disasters.

Post Scriptum

Once a year, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution publishes a "State of the Nation" report. With a balanced choice of words, strict neutrality and no political agenda - after all, it is a state-supporting, non-partisan institution. This year, however, a certain alarmism can be detected in the report on the protection of the constitution. This is because the Office sees a clear increase in threats from left-wing extremists, Islamists and, above all, right-wing extremists. They all often have anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel in common.

Even if I question the latter a little - after all, I have the feeling that anyone who advocates a two-state solution or criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing cabinet is immediately considered an anti-Semite - this is a worrying development. The radicalization of individuals who no longer feel perceived or respected by politicians is spreading, thanks (in part) to social media. Do we need appropriate regulation after all, or is this all covered by freedom of expression, which has simply become louder these days? I'm not sure...

[justwatchmyeyes]

Heute ist die gute alte Zeit von morgen. ~ Karl Valentin

[wmlz]

"Heute ist die gute, alte Zeit von morgen."

Karl Valentin

[babybinko]

I drew all the Resident Evil games in WigglyPaint

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[adarku]

playing resident evil is very stressful because there are monsters and hot people everywhere

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HI GUYS SHOP IS OPEN IN MY KO-FI, PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!! REBLOG AND SHARE ARE REALLY APPRECIATED!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

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my collection of arts by Resident Evil on kraft paper from 2022 to 2024 this is not all collection (there are more than 15 of them), but my love arts

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They're All Gay

Resident Evil is just such a fun fandom to be in because every character is gay, just without fail. You want a list? Who would I be to deny you.

Chris Redfield? Gay.

Jill Valentine? Gay.

Claire Redfield? Gay.

Karl Heisenberg? Gay.

Ethan Winters? Gay. Currently fucking the one above.

Leon Kennedy? Gay.

Luis Serra? Gay. Currently fucking the one above.

Jack Krauser? Gay. The poor guy can't communicate to Leon though.

Ricardo Irving? Gay.

Jake Muller? Gay.

Ada Wong? You better fucking believe gay.

Piers Nivan? Gay.

Alcina Dimitrescu? Inhuman levels of gay. (Canon Lesbian)

Donna Beneviento? Gay, will never stop being the 'cottagecore lesbian' in the 'friendgroup gotta have' meme template

Sherry Birkin? Gay.

Mother Miranda? Gay, hard to believe, but still, hate to break it to you, gay.

Sheva Alomar? Gay.

Helena Harper? Gay.

Carlos Oliveira? Gay.

Ramon Salazar? Say it with me now, gay.

Bela Dimitrescu? Gay.

Cassandra Dimitrescu? Gay.

Daniela Dimitrescu? Gay.

William Birkin? Gay.

Albert Wesker? You better believe it, gay, gay as fuck, gay as balls.

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perfect crime trio goes on an outing

[ostermeiernet]

Zitat von Karl Valentin über "wo nicht viel gedacht wird"

Wo alle dasselbe denken, wird nicht viel gedacht. Karl Valentin, deutscher Komiker, Volkssänger, Autor und Filmproduzenthttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Valentin

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[justwatchmyeyes]

Nenn mich nicht Walentin, du nennst ja auch nicht deinen Vater Water. ~ Karl Valentin

[jinxxparodiesproductions]

Heisenberg gets more relatable each year 🥴🍻, Happy Valentines Day 😘

[diioonysus]

hand kissing + art

[dazaislanderer]

PART ONE: oozing cheese for this year's corporate exploitation of love

edit: part 2 here