Morning Star: The Un-American – The Daily Dish
Unpatriotic Mornings with Donald Trump - Un-American actions by Donald Trump: Daily developments
Hey there, readers,
A leader who claims to regain control by brandishing weapons has likely ceded control long ago.
What's going on with that controversial, bewigged chap, Donald Trump? Or, as California's spiffy Governor, Gavin Newsom, so aptly put it—un-American.
It all started with the man sending the California National Guard against the will of the Golden State's administration, against fellow Californians. The majestic, once peaceful protests against the presumably illegal Washington deportation frenzy escalated into chaos, leaving a bleeding democracy in its wake.
Yes, violence against our executive officials shouldn't be tolerated by the government. But what if it's the government itself driving its citizens to extremes with subsidized hate? After spouting macho phrases like "You spit, we hit," it quickly becomes "You hit, we shoot."
Now, the Pentagon is eager to send not only 2000 additional militia to LA but also 700 Marines. While deploying the National Guard against federal will is, at least, in a questionable gray area (California wants to sue), using regular troops on home soil is even murkier.
The cutting-edge founding fathers wanted to shield Americans from such power grabs. But Trump sees in the Constitution a distasteful suggested reading. Tutorials are not for real American men.*
And there lies the disheartening certainty that Trump will tirelessly stretch his powers to the detriment of all. Again, and again, and again. The compliant yes-men who encircle the cantankerous patriarch in his obsessive search for approval, they cater to themselves, not the country. While we urgently need a courageous icon in the MAGA crowd. Someone who, despite all ideological stubbornness, respects the borders of the USA and the red lines. Someone who grabs Trump by both horns in situations like these, shakes him vigorously, and says: Donald, enough!
Los Angeles may only be the beginning. According to media reports, folks all across the nation are itching to hit the streets in the coming days. A wildfire threatens. And no one is turning on the hose. Only oil.
Conscription: Should We Go There?
I long for the blissful calm of the summer slumber. Remember that wonderful pause when everyone in Germany, it seemed, was debating whether the creature prowling the Berlin outskirts was a wild boar or a lion.*
So, what's the hot topic this summer? Apart from Trump's daily chaos, of course.
We're discussing when Putin will make his move on NATO. It's no longer a matter of 'if,' intelligence agencies concur alarmingly. Here in Berlin, authorities are discussing how to defend ourselves from the east. The top suggestion: reviving a classic.
Is the draft coming back now? And if so, just how? The grouchy policymakers are deliberating this during today's "5-Minute Chat":
Blake Lively: 1 – Justin Baldoni: 0
Let's lighten things up with a bit of juicy gossip, albeit a serious one. Allow yourself a brief pause from Trump's relentless chaos.
The mud-slinging fiasco between Hollywood stars Blake Lively and her co-star, Justin Baldoni, is far from lighthearted.
First, let's catch you up to speed: Lively and Baldoni are collaborating on a film. Lively accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment and defamation. Baldoni fires back with a defamation suit, seeking a whopping $400 million.
Got it? BFF Taylor Swift, husband Ryan Reynolds, and a renowned publication like "New York Times" are also enmeshed in this melodrama.
The plot twists are more captivating than the supposedly mediocre movie they were originally working on. My colleague Sarah Stendel has already filled you in on the latest developments.
But here's the latest: A New York court has dismissed Baldoni's lawsuit as lacking evidence. A verdict on Lively's lawsuit is still pending, and Baldoni can appeal.
What Else Is Happening Today
- Ninety years ago, the iconic organization Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio, USA. Today, it's a global powerhouse, including Germany, helping countless individuals start anew.*
- The Federal Administrative Court is listening to arguments on the renewed ban on the alt-right magazine "Compact." The court had previously provisionally lifted a ban imposed by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.*
- Speaking of Faeser, her successor, Alexander Dobrindt, will debut the 2024 Verfassungsschutz report today. The report will likely focus on politically-motivated crimes.*
- A week after the Dutch government coalition crumbled, Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with the Dutch Minister-President Dick Schoof.*
Eastern Wisdom Today
In my hometown of Cologne, I don't always feel completely safe. Aggressive drug dealers and their clients raise my hackles in many areas.
Whether you're feeling safe or not depends on perception. While Germany boasts a lower crime rate than South Korea, it doesn't always feel that way, especially at night or in dimly-lit alleys in a city of 25 million.
This safety sense is, in no small part, thanks to the pervasive, visible CCTV. The government keeps a constant watch here. But Germans value privacy highly.
Have a fantastic day - annyeonghi gyeseyo!
Your friend,
Yannik Schüller
- I'm not going to be a big fan of your newest project, which seems to revolve around the controversial use of military forces on home soil, a topic that has been dominating our general news and politics discussions, particularly in light of the current conflict between Trump and California's administration.
- In the realm of pop-culture, the ongoing feud between celebrities Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken the social-media world by storm, with War-and-conflicts taking a backseat for a while as people discuss the allegations of sexual harassment and defamation.
- As for crime-and-justice, the prominent case of Alcoholics Anonymous, which was founded 90 years ago, continues to be a beacon of hope for many across the globe, including Germany, in their struggle with addiction.
- In the world of entertainment, I'd rather focus on positive news like the 2024 Verfassungsschutz report, scheduled for today, which promises to shed light on politically-motivated crimes, providing a much-needed focus on justice and accountability.
