MC Prussian

The historical context surrounding the rise of the Nazi party a hundred years ago bears no resemblance to the US today. For a start, Weimar Germany was a democracy, albeit a fragile and short-lived one. The US aren't a democracy, but a two-party democratic republic. Big difference. Very simplified: Germany had lost a war, and antisemitism been growing since the mid-19th century. The country was down on its knees financially (reparations) and the military wanted revenge ("Dolchstosslegende"). Hitler bore tons of resentment towards the Jews. He found people who shared that sentiment. Failed coup. Kristallnacht. Dictatorship. Uniparty. Deportations. Concentration Camps. WWII. The end. Anyone putting Trump and Hitler on the same level is completely bonkers.

That's great for you, but that wasn't my point. I detect a distinctive lack in general education these days. What exactly are they teaching at public schools? And just because some MAGAists favour fascism, doesn't mean the entire Republican party does. You'd be surprised at how many Democrats share MAGA sentiments, but can't talk openly about it.

As is comparing Venezuela to Afghanistan. Clearly two countries that share the same values. Or mentioning Trump and Hitler in the same sentence. Such a pansy move. Everything right to the (far) left is now easily called "Hitler" or "fascism". It also acts as an excuse to further deny any (constructive) conversation. Just apply a label, that's it. People clearly lack the historical context nowadays. If only they knew what fascism really looks like – or communism, for that matter.

You mean talks of „taking control“? So far, with regards to Greenland, it‘s only talks. When has the Trump government ever said anything about an „annexation“? As far as I can tell, „our“ media is putting words in his mouth. Also, the US have had plans of buying the land since the end of WWII. Bothered hardly anyone. For decades, Europe couldn‘t give two ffs about a practically completely iced-over island closer to North America than it is to us. Why should we care now?

We‘ll have to wait and see. Did you know Venezuela‘s oil has been going to China for most part in recent years? Also, hardly anybody talks about China‘s investments in Africa or South America.

Generally speaking, that is true. If it were a Democrat, they‘d all be either showering him with praise or be looking the other way. UK and (Western) European media is on the whole rather left-leaning, and they are naive to think the Democrats are their „allies“ and/or any better than the Republicans. Just look at crooks such as Nancy Pelosi or Tim Walz. Or why Ilhan Omar‘s wealth/net worth suddenly skyrocketed within one single year. Not much coverage on that.

NATO has had about 70+ years to go fully European. The US support was only meant as a kickstart. Over the years and decades, you'll find many shaking heads in Washington over the European hesitancy (which also stems from the experiences with WWI and WW2 in particular). But hey, as long as Europe continues to finance their military industrial complex, their companies won't complain.

The seething leftists and their logic: "nO kInGs" "hOw DaRe ThE uS cApTuRe An InTeRnAtIoNaL cRiMiNaL aNd DiCtAtOr, WhO sUpPoRtS tErRoRiSm AnD wHo HaS sToLeN tHe ElEcTiOn." On a sidenote, we're in the eighth or ninth day of protests in Iran: https://apnews.com/article/iran-protests-nuclear-us-what-to-know-explainer-845b3ac10c37727add7118ec9c2f6e46

The average Venezuelan lives in extreme poverty, and has done so for decades. https://pluralia.com/en/news/venezuela-51-9-of-population-lives-in-extreme-poverty/ There is the hope that the situation will stabilize and that the average income as well as the standard of living will finally increase, after several dictators in charge.

Poor Ukraine, indeed. What has the UK, the EU or the UN achieved since the war started? Pretty much zilch. I find this anti-US reflex quite tedious, it's a bizarre love-hate relationship. For some, they're seemingly the root of all evil – can't do nothing right. If they act swiftly and directly, they're the bogeyman. If they don't come and help others, they're the bogeyman, too. What a pathetic attitude. Ever since WWII, Europe has failed to display unity and strength. The EU is just a bureaucracy molokh par excellence, heavy, slow, over-saturated. How about we strengthen our own position? This dependency on the US can't go on forever, it makes one sloppy.

First song on my debut album „Rest in Peace“.

Bingo. Right around the time Trump's approval ratings were way down.

Back to the Crans-Montana fire: The owner of the club, born in Corsica, has a criminal record, according to "Le Parisien", including fraud – and kidnapping: https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/incendie-de-crans-montana-le-gerant-du-bar-le-constellation-face-aux-questions-02-01-2026-4H3E6ZMA2ZCLBAAKMLIJ3JXMPE.php

A triumph at what cost? By being one of the biggest polluters on this planet? Or that Big Brother's always watching you? China's push is a rather recent one, too. Up until about 2000, China wasn't that advanced. Just look at their train network from a few years ago compared to today. Vastly improved.

It does in the case of China. Which is also down to education and culture – and politics (in this case, a mono-party). India has so much potential, but lacks the discipline that China has.

Fvckin' hell, West Ham. Shambles.

India – with a few exceptions – is another shithole. Anyone promoting that country is either wearing blinders or is a hopeless romantic. People take a crap wherever they please. Hygiene? You're having a laff. https://www.problemhunt.com/2024/11/indias-top-challenges-in-2025-and.html Also, if you're traveling within India as a foreign woman, good luck. Indecent exposure, sexual assault and rape isn't uncommon. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gang-rape-india-spanish-tourist-police-search-more-suspects/

I'll miss that smile. Also, Carranza is indeed clairvoyant. He knew straightaway his loan spell would end in 2026.

Just when you thought it'd be West Ham's weekend, ... they're losing 3-0 away at Wolves, by far the worst team in the league and the worst this league has ever seen. Shame on you, Hammers.

Given the population is 1,42+ billion, hardly a surprise.

The occupation of Nicaragua. The Guatemala intervention. The failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. Panama. Capturing Saddam Hussein. Capturing Osama bin Laden. Among others. It's not as if this is a first for the US. The country has tried to shape geopolitics for about 230 years now.

Yes, by building a record number of new coal plants. https://www.dw.com/en/china-boosting-coal-capacity-at-record-high-report/a-73753189

For anyone calling this a war. It's an intervention, albeit a questionable one. Trump doesn't muck around, no place for standard diplomatic procedures... Let's not forget that Venezuela has been at war with itself for decades, if not centuries. People getting their knickers in a twist because one of their *ahem* "Socialist heroes" has been captured. Venezuela has been a shithole and rife with corruption for about 200 years, the discovery of oil has made it even worse.

The Crans-Montana fire has me thinking of the Station Club situation in Rhode Island in 2003. There's a video of it – you can look it up online, but it's nothing for the faint-hearted.

The bar was known to authorities for years. The owners are a French couple, as far as I can tell. That part of Switzerland is a bit... special, with its own particular dialect – and its own rules. The home of Sepp Blatter, btw. Remember it's a republic of will, with 26 different mini-states, each with its idiosyncrasies and its own laws.