Category Archives: Politics
Books to give away
Zur deutschen Fassung. I think they have become useless. Admittedly, these are somewhat older editions. But law school was one Cold War ago. I also ask you for a minute of silence for the US State Department lawyers, who, with … Continue reading
The Wisdom of the Zen Master
As I hear the news from Venezuela, I am reminded of the ending of “Charlie Wilson’s War”. We’ll see.
Bolivia misses the Sea
Zur deutschen Fassung dieses Artikels. In every country in South America, there is one specific topic with which you can interrupt the logorrhea of even the most verbose person. In Brazil, mentioning the numbers 7-1 is enough to make people … Continue reading
Whither NATO?
When I photographed this mural in Kutaisi in Georgia (the real Georgia) in 2017, it seemed to symbolize the Georgian aspirations and hopes to join NATO. After all, somebody has to bring the wine for all the military exercises. Nowadays, … Continue reading
If Donald Trump had been President in 1941
“Winston, you have to stop with this warmongering, do you hear me? The Nazis just want your little island. And all of Europe. And to enslave millions. And to murder, rape and loot. And you come here, make a fuss … Continue reading
Easily Confused (67) Peace Conference
Munich, 1938: A so-called peace conference at which the aggressor receives all the concessions he demands, the victim of the aggression is not represented, and the participants and observers act on the unbelievably naive assumption that world peace can be … Continue reading
Holiday in the Danger Zone
Zur deutschen Fassung. All day, I had been wondering about the police presence at train stations in the east of Poland. And then, while on the train, the cell phone chirped, providing the explanation. Not the welcome I would have … Continue reading
How to speed up your application for German citizenship
With the new German citizenship law entering into effect in June 2024, the number of people applying for naturalization will increase substantially. For one, you no longer need to give up your primary citizenship. This requirement, though already riddled with … Continue reading
Germany on Drugs: The Legalization of Cannabis
Living in Germany, but you can’t get high on castles and chocolate cake alone?
Here is everything you need to know about the legalization of weed in Germany. Continue reading
Mobilization in Russia
After the Russian government’s call for mobilization, many Russians, especially young men, spontaneously discovered their patriotic urge to become very mobile indeed. Considering that mobilization kicked off World War I, this is a bit disconcerting, though.
The Happy Hermit 