2024-03-22 10:32:39
Opinion weekly review
The Social Democrats are now fishing in these murky waters again
As of: 11:32 a.m. | Reading time: 3 minutes
Rolf Mützenich, chairman of the SPD parliamentary group
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Rolf Mützenich, SPD parliamentary group leader and trained peace scholar, wants to “freeze” the war against Ukraine and “transform” the “conflict” into “a constant absence of military force.” It’s high time to think about what that means.
Germany proudly presents: Rolf Mützenich. The prototype of the social democratic party soldier has spoken a word. Since last weekend, when the criminal Putin staged his insane theater of lies and repression, which numerous media around the world still refer to as “elections” (just as this criminal continues to be called the “President”), that is, since then Mützenich’s word about “ “Freezing” of the Ukraine “conflict” is making the rounds.
Freezing: If you don’t do this to extend the shelf life of food, the Swabian housewife would ask and not understand what that means in a war. You freeze the chicken and take it out again when necessary to defrost and grill it. As planned.
“Terms I borrowed that speak of ‘freezing'”
With his idea of freezing the war in Ukraine, SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich has so far alienated his coalition partners in particular. Now he is also facing headwinds from his own party. On the sidelines of today’s SPD parliamentary group meeting, Mützenich gave a press conference.
Did Mützenich want to take the word back after criticism? “No I do not want that. I am trained in the social and peace sciences. There, freezing is used as a term to enable temporary local ceasefires and humanitarian ceasefires in a special situation, which can be translated into a permanent absence of military force.” Of course, this requires the consent of both warring parties, which cannot be dictated from outside . Even if one assumes that Mützenich is honest, all that can be heard is the desire to “convert” Ukraine into capitulation.
Waving the flag
“Freezing” is therefore equivalent to waving the papal white flag. And neither of them meant it that way, you know the trick. When Putin’s darling Schröder also finds words of praise and the Chancellor, no master of strong words, condescendingly calls the Taurus debate, for the course of which he alone is responsible, “ridiculous” and “embarrassing”, it becomes clear that new positions are taking place here. The claqueurs include Wagenknecht, the AfD and remnants of the Left. The Social Democrats are now fishing in these murky waters again.
All of this may be reminiscent of Chamberlain, but where is the new Churchill? Given the plight of Ukraine, as a serious politician you should not follow the whims and fearful moods of the population, but rather have a strategic sense of the global political relevance of your actions. That was also the signal from the most recent meeting of defense ministers in Ramstein. The fight against Russia’s geopolitical greed must continue. Even if the “freezers” are among us.
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It’s interjections from unusual corners that inspire. Like the letter from 88-year-old entrepreneur Reinhold Würth to his workforce. He warns against voting for the AfD on a whim because it means “democracy”: “We have such freedom. Anyone can say ‘Chancellor Scholz is a fool’ and not go to prison for two weeks or half a year.”
“Nevertheless, one or two positive laws”
The man who experienced National Socialism as a child has a lovely sense of humor. It is “wonderful that our Germany can endure a traffic light government that runs around like a bunch of chickens in many parts and yet still introduces one or two positive laws,” writes Würth. Nevertheless, Würth emphasizes that he is sure that the traffic light will be voted out in the next election – and then resign “without complaining”.
“Let us appreciate again what we have: a family, a job, a car, an apartment or a house, holiday destinations, absolute freedom of movement and travel and the political diversity of the democratic parties.” Is the appeal for reflection enough? I got this decent shot common sense fallen.
And then Banksy. Is this tree dead, standing bare in front of a London wall that the street artist sprayed with a melting green, giving the branches the appearance of foliage from a distance? Now the green of the wall was secretly painted over white. One can ponder for a long time what that might mean. Meanwhile the fruit trees are starting to bloom. Really blooming, Banksy. The spring comes. Like every year.
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