Sein eigenes politisches Überleben endete 2012 – vorerst: Er wollte Nordrhein-Westfalen als Sprungbrett nach ganz oben, wollte Ministerpräsident werden. Doch gleichzeitig stellte er klar, dass er der Partei dienen werde, wo sie ihn hinstelle. Doch die, in Person von Angela Merkel, stellte ihn damals ins Abseits. Er vergeigte die NRW-Wahl grandios. Das schlechteste CDU-Ergebnis jemals.
Daily Archives: 18. Februar 2020
Regierungskrise in Thüringen: CDU lehnt Ramelow-Vorschlag ab
Der Thüringer CDU-Partei- und Fraktionschef Mike Mohring sagte in Erfurt, der Vorschlag des Linken-Politikers Bodo Ramelow für Neuwahlen und zur Bildung einer Übergangsregierung greife zu kurz. Stattdessen müsse es eine Regierung geben, „die vollständig besetzt und parteiübergreifend von berufenen Experten gestellt wird“, forderte Mohring.
Ahead of Julian Assange’s US Extradition Hearing, Doctors’ Letter Published in The Lancet
Ahead of Julian Assange’s upcoming extradition hearing on February 24, a letter by a group of doctors representing 117 physicians and psychologists from 18 nations calls for an end to the psychological torture and medical neglect of Julian Assange. Published in the pre-eminent medical journal The Lancet, the letter expresses concern over Julian Assange’s fitness for his legal proceedings while suffering the effects of ongoing psychological torture.
A copy of the letter has been sent to the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne. This follows the doctors’ earlier letter of December 16 2019, calling on Minister Payne to bring Julian Assange home to Australia for urgent medical care. A copy has also been sent to the UK Government, which the doctors accuse of violating Julian Assange’s human right to health. In a covering note to Marise Payne the doctors urged the Minister to “act decisively now” to remove Mr Assange from Belmarsh prison, before it is too late.
Israeli court says Prime Minister Netanyahu corruption trial to begin March 17, two weeks after national elections
Israeli court says Prime Minister Netanyahu corruption trial to begin March 17, two weeks after national elections.
Assange’s Extradition Case: Critical Moment for the Anti-War Movement
The US government’s extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange is a critical moment for press freedom, but also for the anti-war movement
Ukraine to raise issue of Russian attack in Donbas at UNSC meeting
According to him, the Ukrainian delegation will be headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya.
The meeting will start at 22:00 Kyiv time.
In addition, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said he would also raise this issue at the UN Security Council meeting.
Zelensky: Enemy offensive in Donbas attempt to disrupt peace process
He also recalled that today, in connection with events in the country‘s east, a meeting of the NSDC has been scheduled.
„We will discuss and decide on further steps. Our course towards ending the war and adherence to international agreements remains unchanged – as does our determination to repulse any manifestations of armed aggression against Ukraine,“ Zelensky concluded.
Ukrainischer Soldat getötet: „Zynische Provokation“ im Donbass
Nach der Tötung eines ukrainischen Soldaten verschärfen sich die Spannungen zwischen den Regierungen in Kiew und Moskau. Präsident Selenskij sprach von einer „zynischen Provokation“ russischer Truppen im Osten des Landes.
Max Blumenthal on the imperial NGOs that ignore Julian Assange – and the billionaires behind them
The Grayzone editor Max Blumenthal speaks about the witch hunt against WikiLeaks publisher and political prisoner Julian Assange, and how billionaire-funded „human rights“ and „press freedom“ non-profit organizations have refused to support him.
This talk was hosted by the Courage Foundation in New York City on February 15, 2020.
JULIAN ASSANGE MUST BE FREED, NOT BETRAYED
On Saturday, there will be a march from Australia House in London to Parliament Square, the centre of British democracy. People will carry pictures of the Australian publisher and journalist Julian Assange who, on 24 February, faces a court that will decide whether or not he is to be extradited to the United States and a living death.
It‘s extremely important to understand what the establishment wing of the Democratic Party is and who they are. Lying and cheating aren‘t occasional ethical flaws they use in careless moments against their enemies. It‘s the crux, the soul, of who they are. Expect it.
Op-Ed: Dems Should Do The Sensible Thing And Nominate A Moderate Rapacious Psychopath
If you can’t take it from me, take it from the cold, hard numbers: if Democrats want to beat Trump, they need to nominate a centrist. Someone who rejects the extremes of Bernie’s far left and Trump’s far right and instead espouses sensible, middle-of-the-road values like endless war and military expansionism, rapacious ecocide, corrupt plutocracy, crushing domestic austerity measures, new cold war nuclear escalations, continued deregulation of sociopathic financial and commercial institutions, police militarization, unprecedented levels of imprisonment, Orwellian surveillance programs, internet censorship, and ever-mounting authoritarianism.
You know, the moderate position.
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Bernie TRIGGERS Bloomberg
The Mike Bloomberg campaign had the bright idea to attack online Bernie Bros. John Iadarola, Nando Vila, and Francesca Fiorentini, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down.
Jeff Bezos asked Michael Bloomberg months ago if he’d consider running for president
(09.11.2019)
A spokesperson for Bloomberg confirmed the conversation. An Amazon spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment.
Over 17,000 people showed up to Bernie’s rally in Tacoma, Washington. Folks we have the energy and the enthusiasm. Bernie beats Trump.
Thank you to the 10,400 who came out to our Bay Area rally today in Richmond! There are millions of people across this country who are ready to fight for justice. That should make us very hopeful.
Bernie breaks out of the pack
Bernie Sanders is becoming harder to stop. Nevada is where his opponents are starting to realize it.
NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll: Sanders Leads, Bloomberg Qualifies For Debate
Sanders has 31% support nationally, up 9 points since December, the last time the poll asked about Democratic voters‘ preferences.
His next closest contender has 19%. But that second-place rival is former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Röttgen will für CDU-Vorsitz kandidieren
Der 54-jährige Röttgen habe seine Kandidatur in einem Schreiben an die scheidende Parteichefin angekündigt, berichtete zuerst die „Rheinische Post“. Er ist damit der erste, der eine Kandidatur offiziell ankündigt.
Tech for Nevada caucuses under scrutiny after Iowa debacle
Rep. John Katko (N.Y.), the top Republican on the House Homeland Security cybersecurity subcommittee, told The Hill that he thought the use of an iPad was “a terrible idea that exposes them to possible hacking.”
The Nevada Democratic Party was due to use the same app the IDP used, which was built by Shadow, Inc., but immediately announced it would abandon those plans after the Iowa debacle.
Poll: Sanders holds 19-point lead in Nevada
Progressive pollster Data for Progress found the democratic socialist with 35 percent support Nevada ahead of its caucus on Saturday. Clumped behind him are Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Vice President Joe Biden, with 16 percent, 15 percent and 14 percent support, respectively.
EU to Step Up Naval Enforcement of Libya Arms Embargo
European Union foreign ministers agreed to revive a naval mission in the Mediterranean Sea to enforce the internationally backed arms embargo on Libya, a move likely to encounter stiff challenges given the recent arms buildup by regional powers in the North African country.
EU beschloss „neue Mission“ für Libyen
Die EU-Außenminister und -Außenministerinnen haben einen „Grundkonsens für eine militärische Mission“ zur Überwachung des UNO-Waffenembargos für Libyen gefunden. Die EU-Marine-Operation „Sophia“ im Mittelmeer vor Libyen werde hingegen beendet, berichtete ÖVP-Außenminister Alexander Schallenberg am Montag nach Ende der Gespräche zum Libyen-Konflikt beim EU-Außenrat in Brüssel.
Führungsdebatte in der CDU: In der strategischen Falle
Die CDU sucht nach dem Unmöglichen, der Quadratur des Kreises: Einerseits gibt es die Stimmen, Merkel solle auch aufgrund ihrer Beliebtheitswerte bei der Wählerschaft und der anstehenden EU-Ratspräsidentschaft im Amt bleiben. Andererseits will die CDU mehr Autorität und Durchsetzungskraft an der eigenen Spitze haben – trotz einer CDU-Kanzlerin, die sich immer dann einschaltet, wenn es brenzlig wird.
Kramp-Karrenbauer und Merz beraten über CDU-Spitze
CDU-Chefin Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer führt heute Gespräche zur Vorbereitung des Führungswechsels in ihrer Partei. Geplant ist nach Angaben aus Parteikreisen zunächst ein Treffen mit dem früheren Fraktionschef Friedrich Merz, der als Anwärter auf ihre Nachfolge gilt.
Brexit: Britischer Unterhändler gibt der EU Kontra
Das sei nicht nur eine Verhandlungsposition, sondern „der Kern des ganzen Projekts“ EU-Austritt: die volle politische und wirtschaftliche Unabhängigkeit Großbritanniens.
We won‘t budge on escaping EU rules, says UK‘s Brexit negotiator
David Frost says democratic consent would snap if UK agreed to EU alignment