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Between madness and reality
To the outside world, what is currently happening in the United States may seem strange or curious, perhaps even ridiculous. For many people who live in the country, the situation is no longer fun.
The handling of the coronavirus by US President Donald Trump and his entourage in the White House is becoming increasingly delusional. As it is, apparently Trump has even discharged from the hospitalbecause he wants to show the whole world how strong he is and how harmless the virus is from his point of view. When he returned to the seat of power, he posed for photographers on the balcony of the White House. without mask.
They are images like those that Hollywood does Autocratic parodybut they are real. Trump gives the intrepid fighter to win the November 3 election. At the same time, it further minimizes the danger posed by the virus: “Don’t fear Covid! Don’t let it take over your life!” Trump tweeted to his compatriots. “I feel better than 20 years ago.”
In particular, the families of the more than 200,000 Americans who have died from the disease in recent months are likely to wonder more than ever if their “Commander-in-Chief” still has all the mugs in the closet. American journalist colleague Gloria Borger commented: “If a thousand people died every day in plane crashes, would the president also say, are you not afraid to fly?”
Trump’s doctors have pointed out that the president is doing much better, but that he is not out of the woods just yet. Trump apparently drinks according to hospital Steroids one that experts say is too extreme in some patients Activity, mood swings Y sleep disorders be able to lead. Also feelings of Megalomania should have already happened.
It is unclear what exactly triggers the treatment in Trump. Either way, knowing that the most powerful man in the world is under the influence of drugs that could have the aforementioned side effects is not particularly comforting.
Report on right-wing extremists
It has been one of the typical reflections of some domestic politicians until now racist police attacks from “unfortunate Individual cases“To speak. On the one hand, that of course has good intentions because they protect themselves against the majority of undoubtedly decent police officers. On the other hand, it is also negligent because such problem is minimized and relativized, which is present in the police and more, it requires serious attention from these national politicians.
The discussion on Racism in the police should get new things today. Interior Minister Horst Seehofer (CSU), who has so far not drawn much attention to the issue, wants to present a status report on alleged cases of right-wing extremists at federal and state security authorities.
The report, which includes both the police authorities and the secret services, was prepared by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. Seehofer presented the management report together with the chairman of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Thomas Haldenwang. Also present are the heads of the Federal Criminal Police Office and the Federal Police, Holger Münch and Dieter Romann.
Merkel stands Tichanowskaja
Chancellor Angela Merkel meets an extraordinary politician in Berlin today: Swetlana Tichanowskaja38 war Candidate in the presidential elections in Belarus in August. He now leads the opposition to the ruler Alexander Lukashenko from exile in Lithuania. Originally, her husband, an opposition video blogger, wanted to challenge Lukashenko in the election. However, he was arrested beforehand.
The meeting between the German Chancellor and the opposition party is a strong political SSign in the direction of Lukashenko, but also his ally Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Tichanovskaya and the opposition activists, who are still taking to the streets in Belarus, should be encouraged to continue their protest. At the same time, Merkel could use this opportunity to explore new possibilities. mediate the conflict.
In an interview with my colleague Katrin Kuntz a few days ago, Tichanowskaja explained how he sees the meeting with Merkel: “This meeting is extremely important to us. Chancellor Merkel supports our fight for freedom, “she said. And:” It is a very good sign for the world when Germany declares its intention to act as a mediator in the negotiations between our rulers and the people of Belarus. “
Loser of the day …
… are all Cinema friends, especially in the United States. It’s been a long time since you’ve been able to watch a movie on the big screen without worry. The crisis of the crown is now causing death in theaters across the country. Viewers stay away, just like the big blockbuster movies. Many Hollywood studios postpone the start of their productions.
The 536 houses in the Regal Cinemas chain of cinemas will be closed until further notice. 40,000 employees join the army of millions of unemployed. Small and medium-sized cinemas on the corner also suffer. It is estimated that 70 percent of these houses could soon be closed for good.
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I wish you a good start to the day.
Your Roland Nelles
