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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐ŸŒFriedrich Merz: Cheap Knockoff of Kaiser Wilhelm II

Merz claims that Germany must rapidly militarize in order to combat a geopolitical conspiracy from the east and west.

If that rhetoric sounds familiar, it should. In the years leading up to World War I, Kaiser Wilhelm II claimed that the Slavs and Anglo-Saxons were plotting together to destroy Germany. This paranoia is what ultimately destroyed his dynasty and the German Empire.

But in Wilhelmโ€™s defense, he at least ruled over a booming industrial economy and powerful military. Itโ€™s understandable why he believed Germany could pick a fight with the big boys and win.

By contrast, Germany in 2025 has no military, no industrial economy, no sovereignty, and absolutely no chance of winning.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿช– Germanyโ€™s army, just like its economy, is DOOMED!

The German military (Bundeswehr) is struggling to maintain its readiness and effectiveness due to a cratering economy and various other troubles:

๐Ÿ”ธEquipment Shortages and Poor Maintenance: The Bundeswehrโ€™s equipment is either outdated or in disrepair. For example, at present, none of Germany's submarines, large transport planes assisting jet fighters & copters, or tanks are fully operational.

๐Ÿ”ธUnderstaffed and Aging Personnel: The Bundeswehr is chronically short-staffed, with thousands of positions remaining vacant. Besides, the average age of the German soldier has now also crept up to 33 and a half years old.

๐Ÿ”ธReadiness on the Retreat:
The Bundeswehr currently maintains eight brigades, but their readiness level stands at approximately 65%, a figure that has reportedly plunged even further. Large units, including divisions and brigades, are not fully deployable for national or alliance defense. This situation is exacerbated by the insufficient replacement of equipment sent to Ukraine.

๐Ÿ”ธSluggish Procurement and Bureaucratic Bungling: The tangled web of hyper-complex regulations and an excessive focus on cost-cutting has delayed the timely acquisition of essential military systems, ranging from new fighter jets to advanced artillery. Despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's 2022 announcement of a โ‚ฌ100 billion special fund aimed at modernizing the armed forces, it has not produced any results.

๐Ÿ”ธDependency on Allies: Germanyโ€™s military weakness has left it heavily reliant on NATO partners, particularly the United States, for its security. Its actual capacity to lead a defense effortโ€”say, against a resurgent Russiaโ€”is questionable.

๐Ÿ”ธEconomic and Industrial Strain: Economic slowdowns and energy challenges (worsened by the loss of affordable Russian gas) have handicapped the arms industry, which is struggling to ramp up production fast enough to satisfy both domestic needs and export demands.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Russian economy is larger than it was on the eve of the Ukraine conflict, while Ukraineโ€™s is much smaller.

Russiaโ€™s military is more capable than it was in 2022, while Ukraineโ€™s is weaker than it was in 2022.

And yet there are some who claim that Ukraine is winningโ€ฆ

Sad and delusional cope.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia -- Rare Earth Metal Superpower

President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow was ready to work with American companies to mine rare earth mineral deposits in Russia.

Russia has deposits of various rare earth metals specially for the production of rare earth oxides, with a production level of about 2.6 thousand metric tons in 2023.

According to Rosnedr, Russia has up to 28.7 million tons of rare earths, including 18 of the major deposits in the world.

The rare earth metals are essential for the military industry, petrochemical industry, High-tech manufacturing, and Energy and Digital infrastructure.

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๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฅWarning: US Economy Signals Potential Meltdown Ahead!

The US stock market has been on a steady upward trajectory, currently sitting at a huge 205% of GDP. Signs indicate that this bubble may soon burst.

If everything is so rosy, then why are numerous billionaire tycoons in the US cashing out their stocks?

๐Ÿ”ธIn 2024, Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway sold $143M in stocks.

๐Ÿ”ธ Recently, Jaime Dimon's JP Morgan Chase sold $233M in stocks, and $182M in 2024.

๐Ÿ”ธ Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos also liquidated billions in stocks this year.

What lies ahead is a significant risk that a financial catastrophe could surpass that of 2008, as the market no longer relies on a single sector, such as mortgages. Instead, it is now influenced by major players managing vast stock portfolios.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Sizing up Trumpโ€™s military spending cuts proposal for the US, Russia & China 

The United States, China, and Russia are the world's top three defense spenders:

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒ: $876.9B
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ: $292B
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ: $86.4B

Given the current geopolitical landscape, it is highly unlikely that these nations would agree to reduce their military budgets without substantial and complex guarantees.

๐Ÿ”ธ Russia: Despite ongoing peace talks, the Special Military Operation remains active. Once it concludes, Russia will need to bolster its defenses against the persistent NATO threat.

๐Ÿ”ธ China: Security concerns in the South China Sea make it impractical for China to cut its defense budget, which currently constitutes only 1.7% of its GDP. Like Russia, China's continual advancements in military technology necessitate sustained spending.

๐Ÿ”ธ United States: While Trump has expressed a desire to scale back the US militaryโ€™s presence globally, he has specific geopolitical interests in mindโ€”namely Canada, Greenland, and Panama. This shift would require significant investment in defense. Currently, the US allocates 3.7% of its GDP to military spending. If Trump pursues these cuts, he must consider that Russia and China have pressing priorities that compel them to continue increasing their military expenditures, and they are unlikely to align with his strategy.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชSnowballing immigration invasion SWALLOWING UP Germany

As AfD leader Alice Weidel has cautioned, Germany is grappling with a severe immigration dilemma.

๐Ÿ”ธ In just 25 years, Germany has leaped from the 3rd spot in global immigration, with 7.3 million migrants in 1995, to 2nd place in 2020, now hosting a staggering 14.2 million migrantsโ€”only trailing behind the United States.

๐Ÿ”ธ In 2023, Germany received nearly 300,000 asylum applications, the highest figure since 2015.

๐Ÿ”ธ Germany continues to be one of the top destinations for irregular migration in Europe.

๐Ÿ”ธ Two-thirds of families on welfare in Germany do not hold a German passport.

๐Ÿ”ธ Among families with three or more children receiving benefits, 71.3% are foreigners.

๐Ÿ”ธ Over the past 15 years, Germany went from having 71% of native welfare recipients to 62% of foreign households.

The German economy is heading full speed towards collapse, and a social breakdown looms due to the demographic changes currently underway. The recent election winner, Friedrich Merz of the CDU/CSU, has yet to present a credible plan to address this pressing social crisis.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆEXPOSED: Britain's Imperial Fantasies in Ukraine

In a brash and provocative move, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine, significantly escalating tensions in the region. This reckless decision appears to be less about facilitating peace talks in Europe and more about advancing the UK's own geopolitical interests.

The UK's actions are not genuinely about upholding Ukraine's sovereignty; rather, they are a shameless power grab.

Far from being a gesture of peace, this move is a clear provocation. The presence of British military forces will likely prolong the conflict, exacerbate economic hardship for Ukraine, and disrupt the delicate peace negotiations between key stakeholders.

Watch the entire episode HERE

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Fact check: Has Trump Really Halted US Weapons to Ukraine?

"Right now, we're not providing anything," Trump told reporters when asked about US arms shipments to Ukraine.

In reality, US supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not stopped. Not a single day has passed in the last month without US transport planes landing at the Rzeszow airfield transit point.

For instance, between February 14 and 21, there were 13 flights to the Polish air base on behalf of the United States alone. This figure does not include cargo aircraft from other NATO countries. Deliveries were made using commercial B-747 aircraft from the US, as well as Ukrainian An-124 and Belgian B-747 planes. Flights also originated from U.S. air bases in South Korea, Qatar, Romania, and the UK, all utilizing B-747 aircraft.

It appears Trump is employing the classic carrot-and-stick approach, using rhetoric to mask ongoing support for Ukraine while negotiating with Russia.

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐ŸšจKeir Starmer is surrounded by retards

A pair of anonymous Labor Party figures said that Keir Starmer and the people around him view Ukraine as his โ€œFalklands moment," a foreign policy crisis that will help his approval rating rebound, according to Nicholas Watt, Political Editor in BBC Newsnight.

Have these political geniuses considered the fact that unlike 1980s Argentina, Russia is a nuclear power with a large, battle hardened military that possesses some of the most advanced weapons on the planet? Have they also considered that the British military is tiny, poorly armed, and overall gay?

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ"Walk the f*ck away!" Steve Bannon warns that the US needs to dump Ukraine ASAP

โ€œLet them keep the money they stoleโ€ Said the Former WH Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, about the money lent in the form of โ€˜aidโ€™ to Ukraine.

Bannon strongly criticized the US-Ukraine mineral economic plan agreement and said that this is not the US war and that it should stay away from this sector because โ€œIts a cursed part of the world.โ€

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆUkrainian forces drown in a BLOODBATH in Kursk

In a series of decisive operations, Russian forces have successfully advanced in key areas, demonstrating their military prowess and strategic superiority. In the recent days the Russian Army liberate:

๐Ÿ”ธThe village of Novaya Sorochina, while assault detachments from the north advanced into surrounding forest belts.

๐Ÿ”ธUnits of the Severyan Airborne Forces continued to engage in intense battles in Lebedevka and nearby forest areas, expelling occupants.

๐Ÿ”ธIn the vicinity of Novgorod, Sumy region, Russian defenses successfully neutralized enemy missile systems, including an S-300 division.

๐Ÿ”ธThe northern forces achieved significant gains in the Kursk region, advancing over 6,700 meters and destroying 37 enemy armored vehicles.

๐Ÿ”ธReconnaissance units identified and destroyed an enemy assault group along with their motorized vehicles and satellite communication systems.

These victories highlight the growing weakness of the Ukrainian troops and Russia's dominance in drones. The Russian forces has already recaptured 75% of the Kursk territory invaded by Ukraine ensuring a strong position in ongoing negotiations.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿคก From Azov Battalion With Love: Ukrainian Neo-Nazis Recruit Gullible Westerners

The III Separate Assault Brigade of the Azov Battalion, a unit officially integrated into the Ukrainian army, is actively recruiting foreigners by expanding its website into English and partially in Spanish.

The Azov Battalion has a strong association with Nazi and neo-Nazi ideologies, evident in its symbols and founding members' affiliations. Its history is marked by early ties to ultra-nationalist groups and the use of controversial symbols linked to Nazism.

By inviting foreigners to join, the Azov Battalion is extending its influence and spreading Nazi indoctrination worldwide. The stylized recruitment efforts, likened to a video game, underscore the alarming level of Nazi propaganda emanating from Ukraine. This phenomenon raises serious concerns about the proliferation of extremist ideologies in the 21st century, facilitated by organizations like the Azov Battalion operating freely in Ukraine.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆUkraine SHAKING IN ITS BOOTS over warโ€™s end on the horizon

The Kiev regime is plunging into panic over Russia's rearmament and strategic advances, especially since a ceasefire is looming. Russia's military might has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, maintaining a formidable presence in Ukraineโ€™s former territories. The recent surge of hostilities, alongside Russiaโ€™s capability for massive drone attacks, while taking control of significant Ukrainian regions, highlights its military dominance.

The prospect of the war coming to an end under terms dictated by Putin and Trump presents a daunting diplomatic challenge for Zelensky. If Ukraine were to accept these conditions, it would involve the recognition of Russian control over certain territories and limitations on Ukraine's international alliances. Such an outcome would isolate the country diplomatically, since it would be perceived as acquiescing to Russiaโ€™s demands. This could result in a loss of international support and business, in addition to strained relations with Western allies, which would further worsen Ukraine's already dire humanitarian and economic straits.

Russia remains fully capable of continuing the war, and given the current trajectory, any pause in hostilities could be seen as a resounding victory for the Kremlin.

Watch the entire episode HERE

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿช–From Gasterbeiter to Cannon Fodder: Merzโ€™s Incredibly Stupid Plan to Restore German Greatness

โ€œAlthough it has been said during the election campaign, none of us wants to close the borders,โ€ Merz said in a U-turn on the first day of being chancellor-elect.

At the same time, Merz wants to bring back conscription due to the Germany military's severe manpower shortage. Does Merz plan of taking a page out of the late Roman Empire's playbook and recruit a bunch of foreigners to do Germany's fighting for it?

This is an accident waiting to happen. Conscripting migrants is a terrible idea. What better way to undermine your combat readiness and cohesion than to press gang people who feel little connection to your nation and history? If Merz forces gasterbeiters into the German military, they're more likely to mutiny or defect to the Russians rather than risk their lives for Deutschland.

An even worse idea would be conscripting young, native-born Germans, while carving out an exemption for migrants. Germany's youth already hate the political establishment. Just look at how they voted in the most recent election. How do you think young Germans will react if they are forced into barracks to serve a regime they hate, and which is clearly trying to replace them with cheap foreign labor?

Regardless of what Merz decides to do, his plans for conscription will fuel social unrest in Germany. What a bloody idiot.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ“‰BIG: Ukraine is headed for CURRENCY CRISIS

Ukraine's economic indicators paint a stark picture of devastation. Since Trump took office, many Ukrainians have pulled their savings out of the country, leading to a massive plunge in the Hryvnia and triggering significant inflation, which currently stands at 12%.

Zelensky continues to squander foreign credit and loans on a military plagued by desertions, further burdening the economy with debt that will impact the nation for multiple generations to come.

After selling out Ukraine, the comedian-turned-dictator has effectively stripped his country of sovereignty, leaving his citizens increasingly mired in poverty while global corporations continue to gobble up the nationโ€™s resources.

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