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dontforgetukraine · 2 months ago

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#if a fucking propaganda movie is allowed in a film festival it just proves the west doesn't care

I wouldn't necessarily say that people in the West don't care. This is a failure occurring at multiple levels.

-First is the recognition that RT (and its current and former employees) is an arm of the Kremlin and is used for psyops. The Dept of Justice in America is finally showing some awareness about that, but this needs to happen at the government, business, and civilian level everywhere. -Second is how this film got sponsors and taxpayer money to be made in the first place. What oversight is currently there and how can it be made sure this doesn't happen again? -Third is what oversight is there at these cultural and art events? -Fourth is making sure people are educated and are able to recognize any form of propaganda.

Generally speaking, it's more likely people in the West, especially America, don't know how to recognize Russian propaganda.

I'll speak from an American perspective since that's where I am. We're uninformed due to it not being covered in our education system and media landscape. In addition, our leaders have been too slow to act on psyops. While Russian psyops flood the information space of news and social media, and some of us can recognize it, the propaganda about Ukraine we encounter is different from what's in "Russians at War" with some exceptions (ex. "Whataboutism"). A person that is only vaguely aware of the war and doesn't closely follow what's happening won't necessarily recognize the context and content. That's not an excuse. That's just reality. This is something I have to keep reminding myself, that the people around me don't know how to recognize it unless they are deliberately following the war and looking to educate themselves by listening to Ukrainians and other Eastern Europeans.

There needs to be more education on forms of propaganda and media literacy, and how to build up cognitive resilience. Propaganda doesn't always look like propaganda. I'll refer to a quote I posted from Dietmar Pichler. We typically think of propaganda coming from social media and talk shows, although now in this age its a lot of podcasts and YouTube videos. These are easy to overlook, including film at a cultural and arts festival.

I'll also refer to this quote from Pekka Kallioniemi.

Transparency should be our key weapon against individuals on the fringes who promote Kremlin propaganda… Highlighting and discussing these issues openly can help. Raising awareness about individuals spreading Kremlin propaganda, especially those in positions of power, is vital… Most countries, even those strongly opposed to the Kremlin, will have one or two such pro-Kremlin voices. It’s important to acknowledge that in a democracy, everyone has a voice, even if it’s frustrating to hear Kremlin propaganda. This underscores the importance of education. If people are equipped with cognitive resilience against such misinformation, it loses its impact on society as a whole. Building cognitive resilience through education is crucial. It’s a long-term investment, but it’s an essential competence also for our children’s future, well-being, and security.

So, please, don't automatically assume the West doesn't care. There's a long road in this fight for the information space and to educate that needs to happen on multiple fronts. It's going to take all the resources and people we can get against an enemy that is very good at what it does and has been doing it for a long time. I know it's frustrating and it sucks, but there are those of us here that care and I want to reassure people about that. Remember, the enemy wants you to despair.

#Ukraine #Russians at war #Russian propaganda

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agena87 · 7 months ago

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OK, I'll need to have my Münch privilege revoked; I just can't be trusted with this family.

I... might have had an idea for a new Münch (well, still a Böhl, actually; in all cases, the son of Mila & Valter, so yes, a Münch brother).

I was minding my own business (trying to fall asleep) when Mila & Valter started having a conversation (Mila wanting to divorce and leave Windenburg with the kids) and suddenly Valter told her that she could do whatever she wanted, that he didn't care, BUT that was keeping his heir with him. Heir who was not Günther then, since, well he left with his mother and is a Münch now.

Hence, an older brother that we may call "WTF I don't need another sibling in this already ever expanding family" or Dietmar for short.

Of course, Mila wasn't happy (understandable) and Valter was a huge jerk. As always. He also asked if he should keep a spare and then proceeded to dismiss and insult all the other kids.

So. Can someone take the Münches from me? Fair warning to whoever tries though, I might fight you, but you need to keep going; I MUST be stopped.

Well, at least it's not a twin this time.

#i should just shut up #and STOP adding fucking siblings to this family for fuck's sake!!!#the fearless and the ravishing

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smokygluvs · 1 year ago

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I am not ashamed to say that I have something of an obsession with this handsome, bearded man.

Am I in love with him?... Probably. In fact, it's one of the reasons why I grow my beard a bit like this (that and because my Brian likes nibbling it).

I have a feeling he's quite a physical lover. I'm more than willing to submit to him to find out.

The reading glasses add an extra something.

And leather. Oh, my, Dietmar in leather.

All I'm saying, Dietmar, is message me if you want access to my arse. It's available (and even Brian says he doesn't mind - he finds you very attractive as well).

#Dietmar Huhn #Beard

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mariacallous · 2 months ago

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Sunday was election day in my state of Brandenburg. The morning was sunny, unseasonably warm, yet already in autumnal gold. Normally I just cross the road to vote, but due to a lack of poll clerk volunteers, I had to drive 8km to one of the next villages. Following Google Maps, I ended up on a road so rocky that only tractors might brave it. The thin layer of recent asphalt had cracked over the GDR gravel. At the bottom of the potholes lay the Prussian cobble stones.

I was greeted by three poll clerks: a middle-aged woman, a grey-haired bulky man and an adolescent with a decidedly military haircut. Grabbing my voting slip, I couldn’t help being moved for a moment by the beauty of democracy. Here I was, about to make a cross they would probably deem degenerate or totalitarian, knowing full well that I deemed theirs fascist. Statistically, two of them would vote for the far-right AfD. Our parish has again come out with more than 50% for the far right, as it did back in May for the European elections. And yet, neither I or anyone else in the polling station ended up with a black eye. The clerks didn’t even hiss “we know where you live”.

It was a relief to see the results that evening. After months with the AfD ahead in the polls, the social democrats won by a tight margin of 1.7% (30.9% for the SPD, with the AfD at 29.2%). This was certainly not the achievement of Olaf Scholz, the social democrat German chancellor. Brandenburg has been red for about 35 years, and its governor, Dietmar Woidke, is very popular. His primary campaign strategy was to dissociate himself from the government in Berlin. Scholz did not take part in any of the campaigning. And the election posters presented the party affiliation as a bullet to be bitten: “If you want Woidke, vote SPD.” A vote for Woidke was also endorsed by some who might otherwise have voted for the Greens or the Left party. Alice Weidel, the AfD’s co-chair, complained that it only lost due to tactical voting. But lose it did.

Nevertheless, Hans-Christoph Berndt, the AfD’s main candidate in Brandenburg, who recently argued for a segregation-style law banning immigrants from attending public events, defiantly claimed that the future was “blue” (the AfD’s signature colour). The future is open, but it is undoubtedly true that authoritarian populism is on the rise. The AfD is up about 6% from the election in Brandenburg five years ago, and was the strongest party among younger voters.

To understand the shift to the right in Brandenburg, or the former GDR, it is vital to look at global and local trends. First, this isn’t a result of east Germans’ unfamiliarity with democracy, as some commentators suggest. After all, we are witnessing a shift to the right among many voters in the oldest democracies, too, including France and the US. Much more decisive is what the Vienna-based historian Philipp Ther has called “the other end of history”: unhampered neoliberal restructuring after the iron curtain fell. This restructuring affected rural and de-industrialised areas in the west as well, but is most pervasive in the postsocialist regions. Echoing the economist Karl Polanyi, Ther stresses that marketisation corrodes the social fabric. Politics then mainly consists of attempts at repair, attempts that mostly miss the root causes of the degradation.

After reunification, only 6% of formerly state-owned assets ended up in the hands of east Germans. Even if there is some economic growth, as there is in Brandenburg, it comes from multinational investors – Tesla for instance – which creates volatile, non-unionised jobs.

Besides the economic stratification, there is a wounded memory of dispossession connected with the post-socialist transformation. Up to 80% of east Germans lost their jobs, with many of them seeing their training rendered useless overnight. The bitterness that arose from the pandemic era’s quarantine measures – a great source of contention in Brandenburg – was partly to do with people once again being compelled to suspend ordinary life. It is as if the weight of another break in routine was simply intolerable and experienced as sheer sadism, but resolved by declaring any government action an incursion into one’s personal freedom.

The core remedy that the AfD promises is control in another realm: an entitlement to treat racialised others like disposable objects. They promote white supremacy and ethnic homogeneity. At least some of the AfD sympathisers I have been in conversation with argue, in stark contrast to the party’s economic neoliberalism, that they would like to see the state crack down on the super-rich and address social inequality. But they consider this so unlikely, so out of reach, that another demonstration of sovereignty takes precedence: Germany for the Germans.

After I had returned from the voting booth, the older guy among the poll clerks reminded me that we knew each other. We had reroofed a house together about 10 years ago for a friend of his, using shiny new tiles. We in turn were grateful to salvage the old clay ones. In fact, I often refer to this experience when asked by those in metropolitan areas how to talk to your political adversaries. “You can only do so if you have another context that you work together in,” I say. Societies should offer those spaces. If their fabric tears, it’s hard to find enough common ground to say, for instance, that no, open borders are not the problem, or to tell them you simply don’t find that joke funny. That time on the roof, such conversation was at least possible.It hasn’t become easier in the meantime.

At the polling station, the clerks lightly mock me: “Why did you take that idiotic route? There is a much more direct way back to your place.” They know where I live and choose to help me and compensate for my dodgy navigation. We still don’t know how to create a cooperative basis for society. But when I experience small interactions like these, I realise such an ambition is the only viable path away from a bleak, fascist future.

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gayverlyearp · 1 year ago

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🎥- Full List! Or just the best of the best. You have good taste in movies and I want to know what hidden gems lurk within.

OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS! It does sound fun to drop all 70+, but in order to avoid a dash bomb, I'll do some of my top movies I watched this year (most fun, most interesting, but above all the ones that stuck with me), in the order in which I watched them:

Nope (2022, Jordan Peele)

Fire Island (2022, Andrew Ahn)

Flaming Ears (1992, A. Hans Scheirl, Dietmar Schipek, and Ursula Pürrer) - cyberpunk lesbians!!!

Diamantino (2018, Daniel Schmidt & Gabriel Abrantes)

The Hitch-Hiker (1953, Ida Lupino)

Sound it Out (2011, Jeanie Finlay)

Lifetime Guarantee: Phranc's Adventures in Plastic (2001, Lisa Udelson) - this hour long doc about a butch woman selling Tupperware with folk songs completely enraptured me

The Aggressives (2005, Daniel Peddle) - Showtime just released a follow up to this documentary that I'm excited to watch

Bottoms (2023, Emma Seligman) - this was Frameline, then I saw it twice more when it was released, it's my favorite 2023 movie

In Her Words (2022, Lisa Marie Evans & Marianne K. Martin) - if you're interested in lesbian fiction, watch this documentary

Chocolate Babies (1996, Stephen Winter)

Blue ID (2022, Vuslat Karan & Burcu Melekoğlu)

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019, Celine Sciamma) - this is the time I watched Portrait on a 14 hour flight to Australia and it didn't have English subtitles

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023, John Francis Daley)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1996, Fran Rubel Kuzui) & Bring it On (2000, Peyton Reid) double feature at the Castro Theater

Stoker (2013, Park Chan-wook)

Fremont (2023, Babak Jalali) - watched this film at the library in my hometown, where it was set, filmed, and for which it was named

well, that's 17 out of 71! which was not planned. enjoy!

2023 Media Recap Asks

#ask

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alexbkrieger13 · 2 years ago

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I know this story might upset some powerful people in the football world. You’re not supposed to talk about this side of the game. But I have to tell the truth.

Everybody knows the image of my former club, Lyon.

Eight Champions Leagues.

The best players from every country.

It’s one of the most successful clubs in football. Jean-Michel Aulas, the president, has invested a lot in the team, making fair pay and good conditions for players just as big a priority as winning.

Being from Iceland, I always dreamed of playing in the biggest leagues in Europe. When I turned pro, I literally told my agent, Dietmar, “Wolfsburg and Lyon. I want these.”

I played four great years at Wolfsburg, then in the summer of 2020, I moved to Lyon. And while I was there, I did live out my dream. I’ll never forget the feeling of winning the Champions League. Scoring in the final and winning the title with Lyon was one of my proudest moments in my career.

And then I got pregnant.

It was March 2, 2021, when I realised. I told my boyfriend, Árni, that I was running a bit late, but I thought I’d be starting my period soon. He asked if I wanted to take a test, but I was like, “No, no, no, I feel it.” Another day went by, and we were like, OK, that’s weird. So that evening when I came home from training I took a test. You’re supposed to wait two minutes, but in one the results were there — two blue lines. I was definitely pregnant.

At first, the only thing I felt was happiness, but then reality hit me.

Shit. How is the team going to react to this?

In Europe, for a long time it just hasn’t really been a normal thing for a player to get pregnant. There’s been progress, but the culture is still the culture. So when I saw the pregnancy test, it’s like of course I’m so happy. This wasn’t planned, but I knew I was with the person I wanted to start a family with, and I didn’t think for a second that I wouldn’t have my baby. But in the back of your mind, you still feel like you’re guilty of something. Like you’re letting people down.

It was all really nerve-wracking. So when I told the team doctor, we decided together to keep it secret. The doctor told the physios at that time in Lyon, and they were instructed to monitor me and help as needed — which they did — but to keep it a secret as well. I was only about five weeks pregnant, so it was still really early, and we had important games coming up. I felt a lot of pressure to find the right moment to tell the girls, so they wouldn’t be affected by it. So a month goes by, and I keep training normally.

Then the PSG game comes around. Jean-Luc, the coach at the time, came up to me in the warmup and asked how I was doing because the day before the game, we were training on that pitch in Paris, and I threw up three times. I felt horrible. So on game day, when Jean-Luc asked if I could sub-in at halftime, I had to say no. And that’s not me — I would never. But it was just too much.

I knew I had to tell my teammates the truth. I felt that in this club, at this level, if I couldn’t train 100% then I shouldn’t be training.

So about a week later, I told everyone. We were sitting in the locker room, the whole team. The director, staff members, physios, they were all there. And I just said I’d been feeling sick the past few weeks because, “Yeah…. I’m pregnant.” It was funny to see their reactions because some of them were so shocked. I think there were a lot of mixed emotions — when a player says she’s pregnant, it’s a special moment, but it also comes with quite a few unknowns.

I think once it really sank in, everybody was so happy for me and super excited. But they naturally had a lot of questions because I was the first person in the history of Lyon to get pregnant and with the full intention to come back and play.

Dietmar told me the director was surprised but happy for me, and arranged a meeting with us, where we discussed the next steps. The doctor said I should stop playing at this point. Also, several people on the team had gotten COVID, and it was continuing to go around. I was worried about what could happen if I got it. I didn’t know how that would affect the baby. I just wanted to carry out the rest of my pregnancy at home in Iceland, where I could understand the doctors in my native language and be around my mom and my partner and my family. So we asked the director, and he said yes.

But I wanted to return to Lyon after giving birth. I was very clear about that. I believed that being the first player ever for Lyon to return from pregnancy would be something we could all celebrate together.

So the team signed off on my plan, helped me with the paperwork for the insurance, and I flew to Iceland on the first of April.

As soon as I’m up in the air, it’s almost like a weight has been lifted. I had been carrying so much stress and tension in my body trying to figure out how to break the news. When I landed in Iceland, it all just melted away. It was like, OK, I can breathe now.

For a while I just had so much else going on, I didn’t have time to think or be concerned about my salaries from the club. I didn’t have any reason to think anything would go wrong.

Until I didn’t get my first paycheck. All that was deposited was just a small percentage from social security.

To be fair, there was a lot of logistical stuff to deal with, so I didn’t think too much of it. Probably a clerical error. But, I checked with the other players just to be sure.

They were paid, right on time.

Then I missed another. So I’m like, Hold on. I called Dietmar, and he wrote to Vincent, the club director. There was no response, so my agency reached out again. Then, we sent formal letters.

When Vincent finally responded, he apologised for two of the months I was missing, and said I would get paid for those. But for the third month, he says something about how they’re going by French law — meaning, they don’t owe me anything else.

I said to Dietmar, “No that’s not right, they should be going by the FIFA rules.”

These rules were pretty new, but I vaguely knew about them because of a random conversation I had with some players one day. This was before I got pregnant. I remember we were all talking about kids, and everybody was like, “Yeah, there’s no security for us.” And I specifically remember Jodie Taylor was sitting on this table, and she said FIFPRO was working on pregnancy and maternity leave for professional footballers. I thought that was cool, but I really didn’t dig deeper at the time.

Now, I’m thinking, What even are my rights???

It’s not a position you expect to be in, especially with a team like this.

Dietmar kept pushing the issue, telling them, “Hey, still lacking salaries.” But we’d get no response. The players’ union in France became involved, and then FIFPRO. Weeks turned to months. Still no full paycheck.

Lyon refused to give a clear answer on what the criterion was that was being applied. Finally, Dietmar told Vincent that FIFPRO was going to fight this at the FIFA level.

Vincent said: “If Sara goes to FIFA with this, she has no future in Lyon at all.”

She has no future in Lyon

I couldn’t wrap my head around that. I was just shocked. And I’ll be honest, I was hurt. The whole situation made me feel crazy. How could any team get away with this?

There wasn’t going to be a discussion or negotiation. Vincent completely shut it down.

So, I’m in Iceland. Pregnant. And now I’m thinking, Wait, did I just lose my job?? I was seriously angry.

This should have been the happiest moment of my life.

All I wanted was to enjoy my pregnancy, and work my ass off to come back to help the team and the club.

But instead I felt confused, stressed, and betrayed.

I don’t know, maybe they thought, She’s just going to Iceland to go on vacation. But I was training like a maniac during my pregnancy. Once I got over the nausea, I felt really fresh. I hated not being able to play football, but I could still run, and I could swim. I was working with a strength coach every day, which I paid for myself…. I had to pay for everything out of my savings. I took a lot out, and I wasn’t sure I was going to ever get it back. That’s not a good feeling, especially when you’re starting a family.

And all this time, I still had a bunch of regular questions going through my head about being a mom, like how will I manage doing both, being a professional and being a mom on this level??? Training while breastfeeding? How’s it going to be when I’m back in Lyon with my family?

I was trying to focus on the things I could control, trying to listen to my body. Trying to feel good and trying to just, in a way, enjoy the pregnancy. There were positive moments too, that I’ll never forget. I looked forward to every check-up to see the little hands on the ultrasound and listen to the baby’s heartbeat. In those moments I’d tell myself, I’m forgetting everything. I’m completely letting go and living in this moment.

But I could never completely forget. Because it’s hard enough coming back after pregnancy at this level, and moving abroad where there is no family around to ask for help.

In the back of my head, I can’t stop thinking, I have no future at the club.

Does that mean that I’m not going to play the next six months, that I’ll just be kept in the freezer for the rest of my contract??

The worries just kept piling up. I felt like shit. One night I said to Árni, “Maybe I just have to quit.”

When I’d first told the club about my pregnancy, they seemed very happy for me and said they’d do everything to support me, and I believed that. But now, I wasn’t so sure.

From the first of April, when I came to Iceland, until August, I didn’t hear from anyone in the front office or the coaching staff. I was still in close touch with some teammates, as well as the doctor and the physios, just personally. They were all good friends of mine. But the club never formally reached out. No one checked to see how my training was going, how my pregnancy was progressing.

Then one day, amidst all the craziness … I went into labor.

It was the most amazing, indescribable feeling, becoming a mom. You feel like a superhero after a birth like that.

I flew back to Lyon in January of this year with Árni and our son, Ragnar.

And I have to be completely honest, a part of me wanted to come into the club and just tell everybody how angry I was for what they had done and leave.

But I told myself I would go back and do everything at 110%. I was like, I will show you guys how fit I will be. I was ready to just play.

But that didn’t work out how I planned.

Training was different when I got back. I was treated differently.

The coaches, including Sonia, had reassured me that they would help me and fight for me to get everything that I would need.

But I was being asked — no, told — all sorts of things, like not to bring my baby with me on away trips. They said it was because it could really disturb the players on the bus or plane, if he cried the whole way. I shook my head and told them I’m not signing anything like that. This was while I was still breastfeeding, and he was so small and so dependent on me. If they wouldn’t budge on this, I couldn’t attend the away games.

In the end, it was decided that they would give me and Ragnar two away trips to test it and see how it would go. I shook my head again! I wasn’t comfortable with him being “tested.” I wasn’t going to put myself and Ragnar in that situation. The understanding between us just was not there, and I felt that. They always made me feel like it was a negative thing that I had a baby.

Meanwhile, FIFPRO was still trying to get me my full wages from the period when I was pregnant, via the FIFA tribunal. I couldn’t help but think the case was having an effect on my relationship with the club.

Vincent said in a meeting with me, after I got back, that he still didn’t understand it, but that I had every right to do what I needed to do, and they had every right to defend themselves.

The president also walked into the room while I was there. It was the first time he had seen me since I had returned with my baby. He didn’t even greet me, didn’t look at or acknowledge Ragnar. But Vincent had just reassured me, five minutes before, regarding the case, that “it wasn’t personal.” After that moment, with the president, it was clear that it was.

I told Vincent, “Yeah, I have every right to defend myself because there’s a contract telling me that I have the right, and there’s a law telling me that I have the right.”

He just shook his head and said that they were going by the French Law, and they were sticking by that.

He said that it wasn’t personal, only business.

I asked him about what he said to Dietmar, how if I went to FIFA then I wouldn’t have any future in Lyon.

He said he didn’t say that, and it was the coach, Sonia, who decided she couldn’t see me as a future player in her team.

I was so exhausted from all the fighting. It was clear that, regardless of what was said, the essence was true: As a new mother, I didn’t have a future with this club.

They were going to make it impossible.

We got the decision from the FIFPRO lawsuit in May.

The club was ordered to pay me the unpaid salaries — the whole amount I requested and exactly what I was owed.

Lyon requested the grounds of the decision, which one normally does if one is intending to appeal. And once we got that, we could really read how FIFA analysed the case and arrived at the conclusions.

They talked about the “duty of care” of the club, that there was no contact with me during my pregnancy. No one was really checking on me, following up, seeing how I was doing mentally and physically, both as an employee, but also as a human being. Basically, they had a responsibility to look after me, and they didn’t. After Lyon received the grounds, they decided not to appeal.

I was entitled to my full salary during my pregnancy and until the start of my maternity leave, according to the mandatory regulations from FIFA. These are part of my rights, and this can’t be disputed — even by a club as big as Lyon.

That’s why I’m writing this. The victory felt bigger than me. It felt like a guarantee of financial security for all players who want to have a child during their career. That it’s not a “maybe,” or an unknown.

Ragnar is almost a year old, and we’re in a great place as a family. I’m at Juventus now, and I’m very happy.

But I want to make sure no one has to go through what I went through ever again. And I want Lyon to know this is not O.K.

This is not “just business.”

This is about my rights as a worker, as a woman and as a human being.

I’m very hopeful about the women’s game. There’s a lot to celebrate. The facilities? The investment? The level? The fans filling up the stadium? We’ve come so far. That’s undeniable.

But the reality is, when it comes to the overall culture? There’s a lot more work to do.

We deserve better.

#sara björk gunnarsdóttir #woso #woso article #olympique lyonnais

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simstryingtheirbestok · 2 years ago

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Day 6! Nothing like a little friendly bickering at the breakfast table to get the blood flowing.

"--but then, my parents taught me to read, Dietmar. A pity that your parents did not do the same for you."

"Shut up, Youssef! I'm a child of divorce!"

(He is, actually, but he's a little long in the tooth to still be referring to himself that way, outside of therapy.)

"Stop it, both of you! One of you come get my plate. My mother brought me up to be a lady."

What in the Downton Abbey hell, Undine?

Well, let's see. What to do, what to do. Um, I had thought about having them all attend the Summer Festival, but then I thought better of it. They'd only wind up at opposite ends of the grounds, making quick drinks in the upstairs bars.

I'm getting tired of dance parties, but maybe Undine could slow dance with each of them while I figure something out?

And I guess we could do more directed ✨romantic interactions✨. I queued up 5 per bachelor for Undine to hit 'em with. I then let each pairing have a few Sim minutes together undirected, to see what they'd do independently.

Adorably, Carlos chose "Express Feelings" for his independent romantic interaction. That's the Brooding trait in action again. At this point, I just assume that Carlos' favorite movie is "anything by Burton or Bergman." 🖤

Jian went with Flirtatious Joke for his. The motions they make for that always look slightly accusatory.

Youssef with my favorite, "Whisper in Ear." 🥹

For some reason I only have one shot of Undine with Dietmar

But it hardly matters, because it turns out it actually isn't Jian Wei who's going home today. Instead we say goodbye and good luck to

Dietmar is a reliable Sim: I can pop him into anything and trust that he will behave himself and do more or less what I've assigned him to do. He's a good rounder-outer of groups. Want 4 male roommates but only have the energy to create 3? Call Dietmar. Did your Sim child's dad meet with a fatal accident and now they need a stepfather? Dietmar. That sort of thing.

I didn't expect or particularly want him to win this, but he showed up and did the job so excellent work, Dietmar. And he didn't try to work out to the television even once.

And now I'm down to the final three! We don't really need a whole separate post for that, and the order is unsurprising besides.

#ts3 #ts3 legacy #sims 3 #sims 3 legacy #the sims 3 legacy #planetary legacy #undine's bachelorette challenge #ubc day 6 #sim: youssef nagi #sim: carlos estrada #sim: jian wei #sim: dietmar bloom #ubc final ranking

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kitchenlung · 2 years ago

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What is a Jagdkommando Knife?

When it comes to knives, there are numerous options to choose from, each with its own unique features and purposes. One such knife that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years is the Jagdkommando knife. The Jagdkommando knife is a type of combat knife that is both aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound. In this article, we will take a closer look at what exactly a Jagdkommando knife is, how it is made, and what makes it so special.

The History of the Jagdkommando Knife

The Jagdkommando knife was first introduced in the 1990s by the Austrian Special Forces unit known as the Jagdkommando. The knife was designed by a man named Dietmar Pohl, who was commissioned by the Jagdkommando unit to create a knife that would be both highly functional and aesthetically pleasing. The end result was the Jagdkommando knife, a unique and innovative combat knife that quickly gained popularity among knife enthusiasts around the world.

The Design of the Jagdkommando Knife

The Jagdkommando knife is a highly distinctive knife, with a design that sets it apart from other combat knives on the market. The knife is made up of three main parts: the blade, the handle, and the sheath.

The Blade

The blade of the Jagdkommando knife is perhaps its most unique feature. The blade is made up of three separate twisted sections that form a spiral shape. The blade is made from high-quality stainless steel, which makes it both strong and durable. The twisted design of the blade also serves a practical purpose, as it allows the knife to be used for a variety of different tasks, including cutting, slicing, and piercing.

The Handle

The handle of the Jagdkommando knife is made from aircraft-grade aluminum, which makes it both lightweight and durable. The handle is designed to provide a comfortable and secure grip, even in wet or slippery conditions. The handle is also ergonomically designed, which means that it fits comfortably in the hand and reduces the risk of hand fatigue during use.

The Sheath

The sheath of the Jagdkommando knife is made from high-quality leather, which is both durable and stylish. The sheath is designed to hold the knife securely in place when not in use, and it also provides easy access to the knife when it is needed.

The Manufacturing Process

The Jagdkommando knife is manufactured using a combination of traditional and modern techniques. The blade is made using a process known as differential hardening, which involves heating and cooling the blade to create a hardened edge and a flexible spine. The handle is made using a process known as CNC machining, which involves using computer-controlled machines to shape and mold the handle into its final form. The sheath is made using traditional leatherworking techniques, which involve cutting, stitching, and shaping the leather to create a functional and stylish sheath.

The Uses of a Jagdkommando Knife

The Jagdkommando knife is a highly versatile knife that can be used for a variety of different tasks. It is particularly useful for outdoor activities such as hunting, camping, and hiking, as well as for self-defense and combat situations. Due to its unique design, the Jagdkommando knife is also a popular choice among collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate its aesthetic appeal and innovative features.

Pros and Cons of a Jagdkommando Knife

Like any knife, the Jagdkommando knife has its pros and cons. Some of the advantages of this knife include its unique and aesthetically pleasing design, its versatility, and its durability. The twisted blade design of the Jagdkommando knife also makes it highly effective for piercing and thrusting, which can be useful in certain combat situations.

However, some of the drawbacks of this knife include its high price tag, which may make it inaccessible to some consumers, as well as its weight, which can make it less comfortable to carry for extended periods of time. Additionally, the twisted blade design can make it more difficult to sharpen than other knives, which may be a concern for some users.

How to Choose the Right Jagdkommando Knife

If you are interested in purchasing a Jagdkommando knife, there are a few factors to consider in order to choose the right one for your needs. First, consider the intended use of the knife. If you plan to use the knife primarily for outdoor activities, a larger and more durable model may be the best choice. If you are looking for a knife for self-defense purposes, a smaller and more lightweight model may be more appropriate.

You should also consider your budget, as Jagdkommando knives can vary in price depending on the model and manufacturer. Additionally, be sure to choose a reputable manufacturer with a track record of producing high-quality knives that are both functional and durable.

Maintenance and Care of a Jagdkommando Knife

To ensure that your Jagdkommando knife remains in good condition and lasts for many years, it is important to take proper care of it. This includes regularly cleaning and oiling the blade to prevent rust and corrosion, as well as keeping the knife sharp and honed for optimal performance.

When storing the knife, be sure to keep it in a cool, dry place and avoid exposing it to excessive heat or moisture. Additionally, be sure to follow any specific care instructions provided by the manufacturer to ensure that your knife remains in top condition.

Conclusion

The Jagdkommando knife is a unique and innovative combat knife that has gained popularity among knife enthusiasts and collectors around the world. With its distinctive twisted blade design, durable construction, and versatile uses, the Jagdkommando knife is a great choice for outdoor activities, self-defense, and combat situations.

When choosing a Jagdkommando knife, be sure to consider factors such as the intended use, budget, and manufacturer reputation to ensure that you choose the right knife for your needs. With proper care and maintenance, your Jagdkommando knife can provide years of reliable and effective use.

FAQ

Is the Jagdkommando knife legal to own and carry?

The legality of owning and carrying a Jagdkommando knife can vary depending on the country or state in which you live. It is important to research the laws and regulations in your area to ensure that you are in compliance.

Can the Jagdkommando knife be used for hunting?

Yes, the Jagdkommando knife is a versatile knife that can be used for hunting, as well as other outdoor activities such as camping and hiking.

What is the best way to sharpen a Jagdkommando knife?

The best way to sharpen a Jagdkommando knife is to use a sharpening stone or honing rod to maintain the sharpness of the blade. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for sharpening to ensure that you do not damage the blade.

Are Jagdkommando knives made in other countries besides Austria?

No, the Jagdkommando knife is a trademarked product that is exclusively produced by the Austrian company, Anton Winkler GmbH.

What is the cost of a Jagdkommando knife?

The cost of a Jagdkommando knife can vary depending on the model and manufacturer. On average, these knives can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars. It is important to consider your budget and intended use when choosing a Jagdkommando knife.

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wandam-history-of-the-decades · 1 year ago

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1326 - New Love on the Horizon

Stone Family - England

The year started with Ellen Stone aging up into an infant :)

She looked a lot like her mother but her eyes and skintone were the same as Isaac's. The family were bigger and bigger each year and Clementia shared with Isaac her new dream: opening a flower shop.

They already had the farm with animals and crops, but Clementia's passion had always been flowers and she was really good at making flower arrangings. So they decided to have a new focus on life besides having more children :)

Driftwood Family (Tome's side) - Ireland

Kelly gave birth in the first trimester of the year and they had a baby boy: Fergus Driftwood.

A few weeks later, Conall Driftwood aged up into a toddler and, by the end of the year, Fergus Driftwood was an infant as well. Both of them were the healthiest :)

Fergus was the perfect combination of Tome and Kelly: he had his father's skintone (Tally's skintone) and hair (Reynilda's hair), but he had his mother's eyes :)

Driftwood Family - Ireland

This family didn't have a good time this year... the good news were that Payne Driftwood aged up into a gorgeous teen.

But, he couldn't enjoy it for so long because Tally were feeling weaker and weaker every day...

The last few weeks of his life he grew old so much that even his hair went completely gray. Until one day, he passed away peacefully in his home.

Tally Driftwood lived a beautiful and long life with the love of his life: Reynilda and all of his children. Even though he passed away peacefully, he had one last secret to share with his older son around, Payne. Tally told him everything about the agreement that he did with the witch years ago when the Great Famine happened and Reynilda and Denis died. Tally made Payne swear that he would protect Joyse and Aubray, his younger sisters, from the witch and keep the whole family safe.

And Payne vowed to stay true to that promise until his last breath...

Bucket Family - Germany

Sophie Bucket gave birth to Dietmar Bucket at the middle of the year, but Dietmar wasn't made for this world because he wasn't fully grown yet, so he passed away as soon as the labour ended.

The good news were that Fabian Bucket aged up into a toddler :)

García Family - Spain

Ermel and Alberto were more in love everyday and, one day, Ermel announced she was pregnant :)

Alberto were really happy about it and proposed to her immediately.

By the end of the year, Juan García, a healthy baby boy, was born in the household :)

Marriages [1]

SPAIN

Alberto García & Ermel Zymmer

Births [3]

IRELAND

Fergus Driftwood: 1326 -

GERMANY

♰ Dietmar Bucket: 1326 - 1326

SPAIN

Juan García: 1326 -

Birthdays [5]

ENGLAND

Ellen Stone: 1325 -

IRELAND

Payne Driftwood: 1311 -

Conall Driftwood: 1324 -

Fergus Driftwood: 1326 -

GERMANY

Fabian Bucket: 1324 -

Deaths [1]

IRELAND

♰ Tally Driftwood: 1282 - 1326 (44 years old), by old age

1300s: Start | Next

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calciopics · 2 years ago

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What Happened When I Got Pregnant

I know this story might upset some powerful people in the football world. You’re not supposed to talk about this side of the game. But I have to tell the truth.

Everybody knows the image of my former club, Lyon. Eight Champions Leagues.

The best players from every country.

Being from Iceland, I always dreamed of playing in the biggest leagues in Europe. When I turned pro, I literally told my agent, Dietmar, “Wolfsburg and Lyon. I want these.”

And then I got pregnant.

It was March 2, 2021, when I realised. I told my boyfriend, Árni, that I was running a bit late, but I thought I’d be starting my period soon. He asked if I wanted to take a test, but I was like, “No, no, no, I feel it.” Another day went by, and we were like, O.K., that’s weird. So that evening when I came home from training I took a test. You’re supposed to wait two minutes, but in one the results were there — two blue lines. I was definitely pregnant.

At first, the only thing I felt was happiness, but then reality hit me.

Shit. How is the team going to react to this?

I knew I had to tell my teammates the truth. I felt that in this club, at this level, if I couldn’t train 100% then I shouldn’t be training.

So the team signed off on my plan, helped me with the paperwork for the insurance, and I flew to Iceland on the first of April.

For a while I just had so much else going on, I didn’t have time to think or be concerned about my salaries from the club. I didn’t have any reason to think anything would go wrong.

Until I didn’t get my first paycheck. All that was deposited was just a small percentage from social security.

To be fair, there was a lot of logistical stuff to deal with, so I didn’t think too much of it. Probably a clerical error. But, I checked with the other players just to be sure.

They were paid, right on time.

Then I missed another. So I’m like, Hold on. I called Dietmar, and he wrote to Vincent, the club director. There was no response, so my agency reached out again. Then, we sent formal letters.

I said to Dietmar, “No that’s not right, they should be going by the FIFA rules.”

Now, I’m thinking, What even are my rights???

It’s not a position you expect to be in, especially with a team like this.

Lyon refused to give a clear answer on what the criterion was that was being applied. Finally, Dietmar told Vincent that FIFPRO was going to fight this at the FIFA level.

Vincent said: “If Sara goes to FIFA with this, she has no future in Lyon at all.”

She has no future in Lyon.

I couldn’t wrap my head around that. I was just shocked. And I’ll be honest, I was hurt. The whole situation made me feel crazy. How could any team get away with this?

There wasn’t going to be a discussion or negotiation. Vincent completely shut it down.

So, I’m in Iceland. Pregnant. And now I’m thinking, Wait, did I just lose my job?? I was seriously angry.

This should have been the happiest moment of my life. All I wanted was to enjoy my pregnancy, and work my ass off to come back to help the team and the club.

But instead I felt confused, stressed, and betrayed.

But I could never completely forget. Because it’s hard enough coming back after pregnancy at this level, and moving abroad where there is no family around to ask for help.

In the back of my head, I can’t stop thinking, I have no future at the club.

Does that mean that I’m not going to play the next six months, that I’ll just be kept in the freezer for the rest of my contract??

The worries just kept piling up. I felt like shit. One night I said to Árni, “Maybe I just have to quit.”

When I’d first told the club about my pregnancy, they seemed very happy for me and said they’d do everything to support me, and I believed that. But now, I wasn’t so sure. From the first of April, when I came to Iceland, until August, I didn’t hear from anyone in the front office or the coaching staff. I was still in close touch with some teammates, as well as the doctor and the physios, just personally. They were all good friends of mine. But the club never formally reached out. No one checked to see how my training was going, how my pregnancy was progressing.

Then one day, amidst all the craziness … I went into labor. It was the most amazing, indescribable feeling, becoming a mom. You feel like a superhero after a birth like that.

I flew back to Lyon in January of last year with Árni and our son, Ragnar.

And I have to be completely honest, a part of me wanted to come into the club and just tell everybody how angry I was for what they had done and leave.

But I told myself I would go back and do everything at 110%. I was like, I will show you guys how fit I will be. I was ready to just play.

But that didn’t work out how I planned.

Training was different when I got back. I was treated differently.

The coaches, including Sonia, had reassured me that they would help me and fight for me to get everything that I would need.

Vincent said in a meeting with me, after I got back, that he still didn’t understand it, but that I had every right to do what I needed to do, and they had every right to defend themselves.

I told Vincent, “Yeah, I have every right to defend myself because there’s a contract telling me that I have the right, and there’s a law telling me that I have the right.”

He just shook his head and said that they were going by the French Law, and they were sticking by that.

He said that it wasn’t personal, only business.

I asked him about what he said to Dietmar, how if I went to FIFA then I wouldn’t have any future in Lyon.

He said he didn’t say that, and it was the coach, Sonia, who decided she couldn’t see me as a future player in her team. I was so exhausted from all the fighting. It was clear that, regardless of what was said, the essence was true: As a new mother, I didn’t have a future with this club.

They were going to make it impossible.

We got the decision from the FIFPRO lawsuit in May.

The club was ordered to pay me the unpaid salaries — the whole amount I requested and exactly what I was owed. Lyon requested the grounds of the decision, which one normally does if one is intending to appeal. And once we got that, we could really read how FIFA analysed the case and arrived at the conclusions.

Ragnar is almost a year old, and we’re in a great place as a family. I’m at Juventus now, and I’m very happy.

But I want to make sure no one has to go through what I went through ever again. And I want Lyon to know this is not O.K.

This is not “just business.”

This is about my rights as a worker, as a woman and as a human being.

I’m very hopeful about the women’s game. There’s a lot to celebrate. The facilities? The investment? The level? The fans filling up the stadium? We’ve come so far. That’s undeniable.

But the reality is, when it comes to the overall culture? There’s a lot more work to do.

We deserve better.

#The Players Tribune #Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir #sara bjork gunnarsdottir #Iceland WNT #Juventus F.C. Women #lawsuit #Olympique Lyonnais feminin #football maternity pay ruling #football #fussball #fußball #foot #fodbod #futbol #futebol #soccer #calcio

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bopinion · 22 days ago

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2024 / 43

Aperçu of the week

"The world may end up under a Sword of Damocles on a tightrope over the abyss."

(Andrei Andreyevich Gromyko, Soviet Foreign Minister for 30 years and known as "Mister Nyet")

Bad News of the Week

Inevitably, it is approaching: the most important political development of this year. Maybe of the decade. Or the century. Or history. Actually, all of humanity should have the right to vote when it comes to the US presidency. After all, the reach of what happens in Washington DC extends to the remotest corner of the planet. And there have probably never been two such different alternatives to choose from as this time. But this time I don't want to write about the people, but about the office.

In Germany, the head of government, who is called Chancellor here, is only the third most important state office in terms of protocol. Before him comes the President of the Parliament and at the very top is the Federal President. However, the latter has no executive powers, but rather symbolic ones. And is therefore most comparable to a monarch in a democracy. This is different in France, for example. But especially in the USA. It is not for nothing that people like to talk about the "commander-in-chief".

And that is exactly what a US president can do: command, give orders. He can control every ministry at will. He can grant amnesty to anyone and anything. He can appoint and remove practically all office holders at federal level. He has far-reaching veto powers over Congress. He can appoint the Supreme Court. He can order a military attack. And recently, he can even demand immunity from prosecution for his actions (in office). This kind of power is otherwise only found in dictatorships.

I have little idea about Fiji. Of Burkina Faso. Or of Papau New Guinea. I only find out who is elected president there when I google it. Because it has no global impact. It's different with the USA. It is still the leading nation in the world. Financially, militarily, economically, pop-culturally, scientifically. When the head of such a powerful country is also so powerful, I always have a bad feeling. It doesn't even take an asshole to take the post.

Good News of the Week

"The Left" (Die Linke) is on the decline. After the spectacular founding of the "Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance" BSW (Bündnis Sarah Wagenknecht) by the poster girl of the same name, which is less left-wing than populist, the last party to put social issues at the heart of its program seemed to be on its last legs. It is extremely unlikely that it will reach the 5% hurdle and thus enter parliament again in the federal elections at the end of next year.

But now there is new hope. Not just from many young, politically idealistic activists who are turning away from the Greens in disappointment. But also by well-known old ones. You need to know that there is an alternative to the 5% vote. Namely three direct mandates. If a party wins these, it can also enter our parliament the Bundestag. And there are three personalities in The Left who are likely to do so: Gregor Gysi, Bodo Ramelow and Dietmar Bartsch.

At the party conference of the Left Party, which the media had previously billed as the "last stand", they announced precisely this plan as "Mission silver curl". Between 66 and 76 years old, all three are established warhorses who are known and respected. And who have a real chance of actually winning in their respective constituencies.

That would make me very happy. I don't like a lot of The Left's program, some of it is even unconstitutional, for example the transfer of key industries into public ownership - in other words, expropriation of shareholders. But the AfD (Alternative für Deutschland / Alternative for Germany) is making the right-wing fringe ever stronger and all the other established parties - conservatives, social democrats, liberals and greens - are more or less consciously cavorting in the middle of the political range. I would like to see a solid counterweight. Because a democracy should have a balanced spectrum of political alternatives.

Personal happy moment of the week

I got through a family reunion without any accidents. Which is not always a given with this family full of stubborn people. But the weather and the food were good. And afterwards, three generations visited my sick mother in hospital. That was a nice ending.

I couldn't care less...

...that you can apparently release "stuck feelings" with hip-opening yoga exercises. I'm a big fan of yoga, even though I hardly ever practise it myself. But if a feeling is stuck, there may be a reason for it. Self-protection, for example.

It's fine with me...

...that the panda is not of Chinese origin. Researchers from Tübingen have discovered that eleven and a half million years ago, the original panda lived in the Allgäu region - that's in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps next door. Next time I'm there, I'll pay more attention to the bamboo bushes.

As I write this...

...Mpox - formerly known as "Monkey Pox" - have arrived in Germany. Fortunately, direct physical contact is required for transmission, there is no droplet transmission as with flu or Covid. That's why I view the WHO (World Health Organization) label "Public health emergency of international concern" with relative calm. Because a pandemic is unlikely. Which doesn't change the fact that the last pandemic justifiably still requires a lot of consideration and reconditioning.

Post Scriptum

Alexey Gromyko - yes, he is the grandson of the legendary "Mr. Nyet" - heads the European Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. This is effectively Russia's top state think tank, which regularly publishes analyses of the political situation in Germany, among other things. And also gives the nomenklatura concrete tips on how to exert political influence.

It is therefore hardly surprising that Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz is classified as "still the best of the bad guys" - partly due to his refusal to provide Ukraine with extensive weapons systems. All parties, especially the populist BSW, are seen as potential allies. Except for the Greens. Perhaps because they show the most backbone against Russia's aggressive geopolitics.

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dontforgetukraine · 2 months ago

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A Twitter Thread on Peace by Dietmar Pichler

We need to talk about peace.

Peace, the state of existence all sane human beings desire, yet not everyone shares the same understanding of what it truly means.

For the Kremlin, "peace" is a useful term for subjugation, aided by certain Western useful idiots. This is how:

The KGB's infiltration, financing, and control of parts of the so-called "peace movement" began more than half a century ago.

Today, we still particularly feel the effects of the anti-Pershing missile movement of the 1980s.

Not everyone noticed the Soviet influence and unbalanced narrative within the peace movement; some genuinely desired peace. Yet Soviet, East German, and Czech intelligence shaped its anti-Western direction.

"Generals for Peace," founded in 1980/81, was backed by the KGB and East German Stasi. Led by Stasi agent Gerhard Kade, the group aimed to push anti-American sentiment in the peace movement, featuring former NATO generals.

The World Peace Council (WPC), founded in 1949 by the Cominform and backed by the Soviet Union, acted as a Cold War propaganda tool, criticizing the U.S. and its allies while defending Soviet actions in various conflicts.

There were many other organizations with close ties to the Kremlin. Marxist groups and openly communist parties were traditionally pro-Moscow and exclusively criticized the West. Russian embassies in Europe supported and covertly financed their activities.

Some participants in peace demonstrations against "mutual destruction" criticized the movement's pro-Soviet bias and lack of solidarity with those trapped behind the Iron Curtain.

On the other hand, individuals from the Social Democrats, "Young Socialists," and Christian groups participated without criticizing the anti-Western bias.

Many of them are still alive today, maintaining their old networks, and perhaps more significantly, they have retained their anti-Western, anti-NATO, and pro-Moscow mindset, at least to a certain extent. For some, it doesn't matter that the USSR no longer exists.

We know of individuals from the Communist and Social Democratic parties and the church who participated in the "Peace Marches" against NATO rockets in the 1980s and now advocate against weapons support for Ukraine.

Let’s jump to 2014 — after the Russian annexation of Crimea and the covert invasion of Eastern Ukraine, new peace rallies emerge in Germany and Austria, but this time they face criticism for being infiltrated by far-right individuals, conspiracy theorists, and antisemites.

Besides parroting the usual Kremlin talking points, speeches were given about the "world finance conspiracy," "chemtrails disseminated by airplanes," and, of course, how evil the West, the U.S., and the "lying mainstream media" are.

2022, after the full-scale invasion, Russian aggression against Ukraine became undeniable. Previously, many peace activists had denied Russia's actions in Donbass. Now, we hear, similar like after Crimea 2014: "The US, NATO, Ukraine provoked it or share equal blame for the war."

Now the far right seeks to participate as well. Some far-left peace activists collaborate with them due to their shared positive stance on Russia, while others exclude them from their events despite their common views on foreign policy.

There are several "peace organizations" around the world that have shared the same view for decades: The West is to blame, the West needs to negotiate with Russia (as well as Iran and China), and we need to disarm. A strong condemnation of dictators is missing.

Their message—"we need to negotiate," "diplomatic solutions," "weapons don't bring peace"—is accompanied by a collection of Russian talking points, disinformation, and propaganda myths that aim to at least partly "justify" the Russian invasion.

These peace rallies and movements always defend themselves against legitimate criticism in the same way: "Are you against peace?" "You are a warmonger," "We are not on the Russian side; we are on the side of peace."

Peace is undeniably good—who wouldn’t agree? But a certain kind of "hardcore pacifism" allows aggressors to succeed, subjugate, occupy, torture, and kill those who don't defend themselves, yet these questions don’t arise when you think "weapons are always bad" & "hug your enemy".

It’s not just about what they say, but also what they leave out. Russian imperialism, the Kremlin's genocidal propaganda, and the terror of the occupation regime—these are all incompatible with the "peace at all costs" narrative and remain unmentioned.

Then we have to ask ourselves: Why are there participants waving Russian flags or displaying the war symbol "Z"? Why are there speakers at peace rallies and "peace conferences" who have appeared on Russia Today or even on the show of the notorious Russian warmonger Solovyov?

This is only a superficial overview of the activities and narratives of the pro-Kremlin 'Peace Movement.' You are welcome to add further insights.

I believe there is much to discuss, and I should note that much of the information about the flaws and misguided direction of this movement comes from former members who have left it.

One question remains: How can we reclaim the word "peace"? For everyone who supports a sustainable, just peace, this must also mean freedom.

—Dietmar Pichler, disinformation analyst

#Ukraine #russia is a terrorist state #Russian propaganda #quote #twitter Thread #Dietmar Pichler #peace #peace movements #the Tumblr indentation broke again I hate this stupid glitch

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agena87 · 7 months ago

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Corporal Dietmar Böhl

The Münches' older brother who was forced to stay with their father, Valter Böhl, when their parents divorced and Mila fled Windenburg (and changed her children's name to her maiden name).

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A few facts about Dietmar:

*He HATES Mila for leaving him with Valter and never trying to get him back or even contact him. She did, though; she spent years trying to get her son back, and she wrote to him often and sent gifts for his birthday and Christmas (Valter always hid those and never gave Dietmar any letter nor mentioned receiving any). He was 13 when Mila left, so he was at a very fragile age, plus Valter kept lying to him about Mila. He also resents his siblings for having the chance to grow up far from Windenburg. *He heard of Wolfie, of course - he is after a very well-known photographer/artist - but he doesn't know he is his sibling, somehow. *He's only ten months older than Günther. *He became a soldier because his father ordered it, and because he would never have been able to follow his dream of becoming a florist, anyway; not with Valter as a father. Not in Windenburg, at least. *His worst fear is dying or even being badly injured on the job, 'cause his secret would be discovered by the medical personnel: that THIS is what he wears under his uniform:

Sure, he could just not wear those, but that is what he feels comfortable in, what makes him feel brave. But in Windenburg, especially for the son of the Minister of Armies? Not a good thing to wear; he might end up in prison (if he's not already dead, ofc). *He's officially straight (as is expected of him), but he's actually bisexual. Those whip marks on his back? They were left during his last shore leave, when he met with his fuck buddy, a bartender adept of BDSM.

#ts4 #the sims 4 #ts4 cas #show us your sims #the fearless and the ravishing #oc: dietmar böhl #i was so sure i would hate him before i started making him #but i actually like him? sorta #i pity him at the very least; he didn't have an easy life - nor he is having one now

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Ruling SPD wins Brandenburg election contested by AfD

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling Social Democrats secured the most votes in the Brandenburg election after a tight contest by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

According to Sunday’s results, the SPD won 30.9 per cent of the vote, whereas the national-oriented AfD gained 29.2 per cent.

However, the AfD delivered its best ever result in the eastern state of Brandenburg, increasing its share by six percentage points. Co-chair Tino Chrupalla welcomed the performance of his party and stated that they would now assume the role of the main opposition in Brandenburg.

The Greens, the most dangerous party of Germany, is no longer in the state parliament, that’s the good outcome of the election night, alongside our very good result.

Scholz’s coalition partners, the Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP), suffered one of the worst results in the elections. They failed to pass the 5-per-cent threshold required to win seats in the state parliament.

Meanwhile, the newly formed Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) came third with 13.5 per cent of the vote. As a result, the BSW became an influential voice, with the coalition depending on its decisions.

The initial voter turnout of 72.9 per cent was an all-time high in the state of Brandenburg. Exit polls on Sunday showed that many voters were also concerned about their economic well-being, critical of Ukraine’s military support, and demanding tougher measures to curb illegal migration.

Despite the SPD’s victory in the state, almost 48 per cent of those who voted for the party decided to do so due to their support for the Social Democrat premier Dietmar Woidke, who has been leading Brandenburg for more than a decade. In fact, without the support of influential figures, this would have been the second major electoral defeat for the Chancellor’s party.