https://x.com/clashreport/status/2047715103693299835
He is of course 100% technically correct, because it is factual, it is true (and also not just in military-technical innovation, almost everything can be used for civilian purposes).
But even so, I wish he had chosen other less callous words, for it is not he nor Germans who are paying the actual butcher’s bill for this innovation, and one could and should therefore be more emotionally sensitive in choice of wording.
Because while what he says is factual, the cost of in blood and treasure for these, some groundbreaking, innovations is so high. Much too high. I think most would agree that the world could have waited another decade or two for some of these innovations in robotics, AI and drones.
I am reminded of @Cologne-Liverpool’s words when he was elected. I doubt (not going to scroll, as I also have certain bad memories from those days and have no need to remind myself of that) Cologne used the words insensitive brute, but that was more or less what I took from his words at the time and I suppose this is a good example of it. I can certainly see why this man is maybe not the easiest to cooperate with, if these words are representative of how…direct and insensitive he generally is.
Proclaiming to the world media that the war is an opportunity one must grasp with both hands, while technically factual, you just…You just should not say that. Words, such aesthetic words, such words are evocative, sensual for the senses, it helps us picture things. Rather use the words “necessity” maybe to get across your point, “opportunity” in regards to this grusome industrial war tastes like blood and ashes. Like suffering. Like raped women and tortured prisoners. Like executed POWs and obliterated cities. His choice of words evoke thoughts and mental pictures that are not at all just a normal business opportunity.
Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney will visit Armenia this weekend for a summit on European strategic issues amid signs Ottawa is shifting its focus toward bolstering trade and defence ties on the continent.
Carney’s office confirmed the visit hours after it was announced Tuesday by European Council President Antonio Costa on social media.
The prime minister will be in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, from Saturday until Monday for the European Political Community summit that touches on strategic co-operation for the continent’s politics, security and infrastructure.
https://x.com/splendid_pete/status/2053147612564295963
Following the inaugoration of the new government today.
Germany are a so-called ‘Netto-Einzahler’ into the European Union, but we recieves many stealth from that. If Germany would left European Union, that would damage for our country.
The Hungarian Government Building, a first look…
In case anyone is interested in how Orban spent his EU millions and taxpayers’ money while water is leaking from the ceiling in hospitals and other public buildings.
https://x.com/magyarpeterMP/status/2053967574908502409
https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/2053734490061591006
Ukraine drones “crushes” Sweden forces during military exercises
“… Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, General Michael Claesson, stated that all NATO armies must urgently learn how to fight with drones directly from the Ukrainians…”
How Brexit ghosts will stop the UK from quickly rejoining the EU - https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/399ea9c8-0458-4405-99e3-79df681e7654 via @FT
A ask to the Norwegian LFC fan @Magnus
Written with “DeepL”:
Here in Germany, there are anti-fascist Germans and Germans on the political left who say things like:
“You can only be proud of things you’ve achieved yourself”
“If you’ve got nothing in life to be proud of, then you’re proud of your nationality/background/place of birth”
What’s it like in Norway?
You once said that even the Norwegian left-wingers don’t harbour any hatred towards their country. I don’t think most German anti-fascists or Germans on the political left harbour any hatred towards Germany. But no patriotism? That does bother me a bit.
I do think you’re a proud Norwegian. You’d never say, ‘Why should I be proud to be Norwegian? I didn’t do anything to deserve being born in Norway.’ A Norwegian is proud to be Norwegian, a Swede is proud to be Swedish, a Dane is proud to be Danish, a Dutch person is proud to be Dutch, a Belgian is proud to be Belgian, a Luxembourger is proud to be Luxembourger.
When I asked a question in the Facebook group ‘Ich bin Antifaschist’ as to whether they would still hold the same view (that one can only be proud of one’s own achievements) if they were Dutch, Belgian or Luxembourgish, I received replies such as:
"Yes, of course that’s true too!
You can only be proud of your own (positive) achievements.
Being born in country XY is not an achievement but a matter of chance.
You might be happy about your country of birth, but you shouldn’t be proud of it.”
“How can being born in a country be an achievement? And, as others here have already pointed out, national pride is the source of fascism. Borders, in a territorial sense, are a relic of the Stone Age.”
“Yes, absolutely. National pride is completely inappropriate and a source of fascism.
“Borders are the evil of this world. First on the map, and then in people’s minds.”
“I’m just incredibly proud of gravity! Just imagine what it would be like without gravity: everything would just be flying about…
But seriously: national pride is just stupid. You can only be proud of something you’ve achieved yourself!
No question about it: I’m grateful and happy to be able to live in a country like Germany.
In the lottery of life, I was lucky with the country I was born in. Still, that’s nothing to be proud of!
Are you proud of yourselves when you find a coin on the street?”
I come from a Tamil family from Sri Lanka. I myself was born and brought up in Germany. With my anti-fascist outlook, I have a sense of patriotism that is very similar to Canadian patriotism.
So here’s a question for you: what about a Norwegian anti-fascist or a Norwegian on the political left?
So, it seems that Le Pen is found guilty on appeal, but will still be allowed to run for the presidency after all. That’s quite catastrophic to be honest… 
The ruling just feels wrong, almost as though the courts ducked the question…
I wouldn’t underestimate the ongoing pressure campaign against justices worldwide who are ruling against right wing political figures. Not to mention that Kushners dad is the US ambassador to France.
This is all too common in France, I can not speak for elsewhere. On appeal the crime is upheld but the sentence reduced.
Happened with the mayor of my town and his successor his son. Meaning that one or other could stand for election.
Sarkozy is another example.
The thing is though she’s still protesting her innocence and looking to get the conviction overturned and from what I’ve read her chances of that happening are close to zero. Doesn’t she risk an even harsher punishment for not accepting her guilt ?
I really don’t get it , she should just take the win she’s been handed.