Militarism drives the state into the mode of fear... fear of enemies and fear as a tool to keep the populace in line.
Notice the quote... the
BND must be active in detecting 'early threats to the domestic and external
security of Germany'.
The external security? What has happened that Germany has
created external threats and feels the need to hunt down enemies outside its
borders? And
when did Germany start down this road? As a nation, it's been on the path for
some time but the breaking point has come in recent years as it has become very
clear that Germany is the ascendant power in the EU framework. The Brexit has
only emphasised this point.
Germany speaks of its 'role' and 'leadership' and thus the
necessity of further international participation and intervention. This
translates into military expansionism. These euphemisms mask the reality of
power and especially within a Capitalist framework. Efficiency and expansion
are necessary for profitability. New markets must be opened and secured. NATO
adventurism reaps profits and rewards. If you want a stake in the game you have
to participate, you must invest. For Germany the choice is plain... stagnation
and eventual replacement by France... or a new paradigm... a new-old paradigm.
Germany's economic success based on the Capitalist model has
necessitated a return to imperialism. It's the natural progression.
It comes at a bad time when Europe is volatile and the risks
are great. This is how it begins.
See also:
http://proto-protestantism.blogspot.com/2015/12/a-most-wanted-man-myth-of-principled.html
I find it stunning that Neo-German militarism is already so entrenched that von der Leyen is the one coming under fire. The fact that false flag racist attacks are being exposed with connection to the German military is apparently less of a big deal than a defense minister failing to demonstrate proper deference. Yikes.
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