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git [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net to news@hexbear.netEnglish · 2 days ago

Germany wants to build Europe’s strongest army – a new conscription bill is moving that closer | CNN

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git [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net to news@hexbear.netEnglish · 2 days ago
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  • mx_oceanwater_they_them [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    The biggest armies, by raw troop numbers, in NATO:

    1. USA
    2. Turkey
    3. France or … Germany ? If this goes through?

    How will Poland and their (current) right wing government react to such a large army, will they trust them and let them be stationed on Polish soil for a NATO mission? Afaik current relations between Poland and Germany are not very good (border controls disputes).

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    Now I don’t know if any of you are history buffs or not…

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    hitler-detector hitler-detector hitler-detector

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    Could somebody post a :germany-cool: for me, I don’t have hexbear emojis

    God eurolibs are so paranoid, why the fuck would russia invade Germany? According to their logic russia is about to collapse in 5 seconds but at this same time is about to invade all of Europe?? Lmao

    • moss_icon [comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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      According to their logic russia is about to collapse in 5 seconds but at this same time is about to invade all of Europe??

      Something something Umberto Eco

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      Even if Russia were in prime form, the EU still has thrice its population and an economy seven times bigger

    • DogThatWentGorp [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.net
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      Tbh I think it could also be a reaction to having the Ukraine situation happen in their backyard while being at the mercy of a progressivly more geriatric and unhinged US leadership as time goes on.

      NATO negotiating leverage is decaying, Russia can just switch a lot of Germany’s oil off. In a pure power sense I think it’s about re-establishing negotiating leverage in the vacuum the US is making.

      Which like- you could just put that money into green energy and not have to worry about Russain oil at all and maybe uphold Minsk 2 and all that other shit but the western hegemons NEEED to be in total control or they’ll freak out IG.

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    I feel like European US puppet states always say this but then never truly reindustrialise because they’re worried that would start making people have class consciousness again

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    The only countries that “are about to learn why the US doesn’t have healthcare” are in NATO.

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    it-is-happening-again

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    In the first instance, the drive will focus on voluntary enlistment, with greater incentives for those who sign up, including a monthly starting salary of €2,600 ($3,000) – an increase of €450 from the current level.

    If the new quotas are not met, the government will have the option of mandatory call-ups, where necessary.

    The myth of “Voluntary” enlistment: volunteer or get forcefully conscripted

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      only a 20% increase in wage? they want conscription

    • Johnny_Arson [they/them]@hexbear.net
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      Shit I make almost that much sitting at a desk in a cushy office job.

      And that’s after taxes.

      • vovchik_ilich [he/him]@hexbear.net
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        I mean, you may be speaking from US salaries. I’m a Spaniard and a rather decent job here (above the mean) runs you, after taxes, 2000€/month.

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          After taxes I take home about $2850/month

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    Cycle of fascism has shifted by 10 years.

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    seen-this-one

  • XxFemboy_Stalin_420_69xX [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    the adolfs must be destroyed before they destroy humanity

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    poor widdle army, so neglected. won’t you open your hearts, tighten your belts? just lookathatface

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    1936

  • JustSo [she/her, any]@hexbear.net
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    Since Germany was never de-nazified there’s still time. Sorry Hans, keiner doppelbestrafung. :( :(

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      Just gotta conscript all the nazis and send them to the frontq

      • JustSo [she/her, any]@hexbear.net
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        Germany will fight The Spectre until the last man.

  • Evilphd666 [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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    Look who’s back

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      I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

      • yewtu.be
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