The far-right Alternative for Germany and the left-wing populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance both won substantial gains in Sunday's state elections. Both parties have close ties with Russia and oppose support for Ukraine.
You simply can’t be anti US empire any more.
If you’re a journalist, you have to pick a side.
If you’re not with us, you’re our enemy.
If you’re a pacifist, you’re war mongering.
If you’re pro war, you are just a German “rediscovering his values”.
If you’re a socialist, you’re worse than a fascist.
If you’re a fascist, you’re just… “far right”.
In troubled times, it’s important to reassure people with a new and exciting status quo.
You simply can’t be anti US empire any more.
If you’re a journalist, you have to pick a side.
If you’re not with us, you’re our enemy.
If you’re a pacifist, you’re war mongering.
If you’re pro war, you are just a German “rediscovering his values”.
If you’re a socialist, you’re worse than a fascist.
If you’re a fascist, you’re just… “far right”.
In troubled times, it’s important to reassure people with a new and exciting status quo.