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Kateřina from Brno stated that their journey through West Bohemia continued with a visit to the SOOS geopark, which she described as beautiful. In the morning, they were guided by a great tour guide, and she had to take a photo at the sign with her name, KATEŘINA. https://t.co/zn0jr4VOVk #ZápadníČechy #geopark #cestování (translated)

Wolfgang Kubicki accused the SPD and the Greens of deliberately breaking down the last taboos regarding organized left-wing extremism in collaboration with the Left. He wrote that both parties believed they could attain the chancellorship sooner or later by doing so. While there are repeated calls for a firewall against the AfD, the SPD and the Greens themselves are becoming part of a fire. According to Kubicki, Germany is to be polarized between a Red-Red-Green coalition and a völkisch front. The left-wing camp could thereby present itself as the last bastion against the political opponent in light of a possible AfD government and gain power. He referred to this as a dangerous plan worth fighting against daily. He stated that the goal should be prosperity for all instead of equality in misery. #Politik #Deutschland #Wohlstand (translated)

The hockey players of Sparta won in the 11th round of the extra league against Plzeň 2:0 thanks to the performance of goalkeeper Josef Kořenář, who recorded his second consecutive shutout, while Třinec defeated Mladá Boleslav 3:0 and maintained its leading position in the standings. #hokej #TipsportExtraliga #SpartaPlzeň (translated)

Wolfgang Kubicki wrote that he had hoped for a stronger public outcry for a long time, but he was mistaken. He described the actions of the Hamburg judiciary against the editorial staff of "Die Zeit" as an unacceptable interference in press freedom. He warned that if the state could access confidential research, independent investigation and free reporting would be at risk. Kubicki contrasted the case with what he termed the expulsion fantasies of leftist activists and the Left Party against the editorial staff of "Apollo News" in Berlin. He urged the public to raise their voices as soon as the press is threatened or restricted; otherwise, the country could one day be unrecognizable. The Hamburg judiciary must provide explanations and return the laptop of the "Zeit" journalist untouched, he wrote. #Pressefreiheit #Meinungsfreiheit #Journalismus (translated)

Kafir wrote that he increasingly considered elitism to be better than democracy, because — as he claimed — in elections the vote of a person with knowledge and experience carries the same weight as the vote of a person without basic competencies. He noted that elitism, in his opinion, did not depend on wealth or education, but on knowledge, reason, and the ability to think independently. He criticized voters who — according to him — assessed economic policy without knowledge of issues such as inflation, budget, or monetary policy. As examples, he referred to people shopping at Lidl and Biedronka, as well as checking purchase prices, and accused some of them of confusing daily savings with the competencies needed to evaluate the state's finances. At the same time, he emphasized that simply looking for cheaper products was not bad. Kafir also criticized politicians who — as he wrote — lacked experience in running businesses or managing budgets, yet held positions that allowed them to decide on significant public expenditures. He accused right-wing groups of citing religion, tradition, and national values while simultaneously supporting strong authority without proper oversight. He argued that appeals to patriotism and religion did not replace the knowledge and competencies necessary to govern the state. He compared the expectations placed on children in their education to the expectations of politicians. He wrote that parents usually required their children to learn math and helped them acquire knowledge, yet some voters — in his opinion — did not expect similar competencies from those seeking power. He compared governing the state to entrusting a ten-year-old child with the household budget without parental control, pointing out that promises of unfunded expenditures could lead to debt. The author accused voters of re-electing politicians despite their mistakes if they promised them more money, and that they rejected criticism as a lack of patriotism. He claimed that some people did not want to check information or analyze arguments and instead trusted loud political messages. In conclusion, he asked why voters demanded education from children but did not require knowledge from politicians before entrusting them with power. He also mentioned the action "7 percent of 460," relating it to the number of deputies, and stated that there were at most 7 percent of wise ones among them. #Demokracja #Elitaryzm #Edukacja (translated)

Corinthians reported that they defeated Flamengo 3 to 1, with goals from Tupã, Léo Rodrigues, and Miguel Moscardo, advancing to the semifinals of the Sub-17 Brasileirão. According to the club, the team overcame the aggregate score and ended a taboo against the Rio de Janeiro team. #VaiCorinthians #Brasileirão #Futebol #Sub17 (translated)

Czech-French political scientist Jacques Rupnik warns in an interview that Marine Le Pen has broken a previous taboo in the French presidential elections and her more moderate style could attract right-wing voters, while in the case of the second round, only a suitable opponent could defeat her. #MarineLePen #FrancouzskéVolby #Politika (translated)

Dennis Riehle wrote that the reference to a necessary mourning period for Bärbel Bas had initially been understandable, mentioning September 27 and 30 and October 4 for this. Meanwhile, 17 days have passed since the death of Daniela Ambrosius. Riehle referred to Ambrosius as Bas' stepdaughter and pointed out the age difference of about five years, which he argued makes the classification of the relationship between parent and "child" questionable. Riehle criticized that personal grief is used in Berlin as a shield against criticism. According to him, employees usually only have a grace period of 48 to 72 hours after a death in the closest circle and must then take vacation, reduce overtime, or get a sick note. Three weeks of absence with ongoing salary and protection from opposition are unimaginable for ordinary citizens. Criticism of this difference does not relativize the loss but points out different standards, he wrote. Furthermore, Riehle accused the SPD of placing more importance on the consideration of its own members than on political tasks. He referred to low polling numbers and claimed that SPD-led departments had primarily blocked issues, while questions regarding an eight-hour workday, protection against dismissal, basic security, and pensions remained open. Schwesig and Klingbeil responded with admonitions instead of taking responsibility. Riehle also criticized the outgoing SPD chair for giving the coalition partner an unnecessary dressing down instead of handing over her official duties in an orderly manner. He described using sensitivity as an argument against criticism and tears to deflect criticism of poor performance as weak and despicable. #Politik #Gesellschaft #Trauer (translated)

MEMIS claimed that all parliamentary parties, including SD, operated within the same left-liberal thought system, where humans were seen as blank slates from the start and disconnected from heritage, blood memory, and history. According to MEMIS, no one questioned the view of humans as a blank slate or attributed intrinsic value to the Swedish people. #politik #svenskpolitik #tabularasa (translated)

In the matters that patients bring to us and to the organizations we cooperate with, today helplessness is primarily repeated. A long road to diagnosis, difficulties in getting to a specialist, and then waiting for treatment. This is not an abstract queue. It is someone's everyday life – says Agata Młynarska, founder of the Health Without Taboo Foundation. #zdrowie #terapie #pacjenci (translated)

Mario Di Costanzo criticized what he called “miserable salaries” at the IMSS. He wrote that the salary tables of the institution set a monthly salary of 13,210 pesos for a maxillofacial surgeon, a mere increase of 372 pesos (2.9%), while Zoé Robledo earned 225,000 pesos gross per month. #IMSS #SueldoJusto #Desigualdad (translated)

Professor Pingwin criticized the statement of Dominika Wielowieyska, writing that she represented a medium that, along with many others, attacked Karol Nawrocki every day for two months, using every available pretext to impose Rafał Trzaskowski's candidacy on the Poles. In the end, he expressed disgust. #polityka #media #Polska (translated)

Verônica Domingues stated that she never advocated for nudity as empowering or revolutionary and said that, as a Marxist, she did not consider any individual action capable of promoting a revolution. For her, showing breasts was an expression of sexuality or part of her work with adult content, and no work would be empowering under capitalism. The author said that blaming women for their objectification for wearing short clothes or posting nude photos was misogynistic, and emphasized the importance of consent. Regarding publishing images with a Lula sticker during the campaign, she assessed that this would probably not change votes, but argued that art did not need to have only a utilitarian purpose. Domingues also stated that she used other social networks, including Instagram and TikTok, to raise awareness and bring the left closer to Marxism. She criticized radical feminists who, according to her, treated sex as immoral and scrutinized the bodies of women who consented to appear nude. She also said that the revolution depended on the collective organization of the working class, not on showing or covering breasts. #Feminismo #Marxismo #DireitosDasMulheres (translated)

We are now looking at Turkey, where we must ensure that we keep the climate goal of a maximum of 1.5 degrees of warming within reach, that climate financing becomes available for the people who need it most, and that the ocean receives rightful recognition on the climate agenda. And that made the host, climate minister Lynda Tabuya of Fiji, proud, she said in her emotional closing statement. #Klimaatverandering #COP31 #PacificIslandNations (translated)