Today we celebrate the German reunification the started back in 1989. We were all happy about the peaceful way it happened. Looking back what happened since then something went totally right but there are also some things that make me angry. I still see the pictures from the early days of reunification when the mob marched upon the houses of contract workers in Hoyerswerda and Solingen burning down the houses and prey upon foreign people. We all thought that these days of the early 90's are gone forever. But it is too far out. Hatred is still alive especially in the eastern part of Germany. Main reason is the topic of the thousands of refugees coming to Europe to get a better life. People flocking together against these refugees is in the one hand - the other is vocabulary lot of people use. Many words I hear in buses, trains of pubs are used by the Nazis as well. Hatred, distrust and fear of loss of prosperity are the reason why right-leaded parties are successful these days. The ignorance of the popular parties to destroy fear and hatred is the other reason why fascists gets stronger day by day. History tells us that these are reasons democracy fails. Looking over the borders to Hungary and Poland were ultra right-wing politicians were on power makes me think about when we will have the same system. People like Marine Le Pen, Geert Wilders and Nigel Farage are the new populists and their only words are 'my country first'. I don't know how to stop this development but talking to people.
I won't treat you too much with political analysis but sometimes I think that these words should be spoken when it gets too much. Anyway, I will spent the day for a longer walk in the countryside and finally support my team at their home-match.
Have a good week people.
World Party - Always On My Mind
Gang Of Four - To Hell With Poverty
3 Kommentare:
Walter my friend, you have echoed my own feelings and fears. The world is a mess and the right is not only on the rise, but it is bigger and stronger now than at any time in the last 40-50 years. It is a result of the consistent failure of our polititians to actually tackle the isasues in our society. When the populace get frustrated that they're not being heard, they look for blame. That's when those despicable people you mention strike.
The worst thing we can do though is lose hope and stop fighting for what is right. It's not going to be easy. A Gang Of Four soundtrack makes it easier though.
Wise words Walter and Robster
If only the established parties here in Germany were as wise as you are, Walter, and realise that it's high time indeed to get off their fucking arses, we'd have a much easier life!!!
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