German court sentences journalist for meme

[BOP]

Talk about irony...or something. What else would you call it when you are fined and imprisoned for exercising freedom of speech by saying somebody in the government <checks the article> hates freedom of speech?

I'm beginning to think we dropped the bomb on the wrong Axis nation. Or not enough of them.

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser sued over a picture that claimed she “hates freedom of expression”

A German district court has sentenced David Bendels, editor-in-chief of the conservative publication Deutschland-Kurier, to a suspended seven-month prison term for defaming Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser through a satirical meme.

The controversial meme, posted on Deutschland-Kurier’s X account in February 2024, showed Faeser holding a sign altered to read: “I hate freedom of expression.” The original photo featured the phrase “We Remember,” part of a Holocaust remembrance campaign. Faeser’s legal team filed a criminal complaint, which led to a fine and Monday’s sentencing by the Bamberg District Court in Upper Franconia, Bavaria.

At least he didn't body shame her or something, because the beaotch be so oogly, she could be twins; Ugh and Lee.

German court sentences journalist for meme

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser sued over a picture that claimed she “hates freedom of expression” A German district court has sentenced David Bendels, editor-in-chief of the conservative publication Deutschland-Kurier...

germany.news-pravda.com

 

[Hijinx]

Germany has never changed. It went through being an occupied country, and it has emerged from the trials of WW2, but it's people haven't changed. They are still Aryans.

 

[LtownTaxpayer]

Talk about irony...or something. What else would you call it when you are fined and imprisoned for exercising freedom of speech by saying somebody in the government <checks the article> hates freedom of speech?

I'm beginning to think we dropped the bomb on the wrong Axis nation. Or not enough of them.



At least he didn't body shame her or something, because the beaotch be so oogly, she could be twins; Ugh and Lee.

German court sentences journalist for meme

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser sued over a picture that claimed she “hates freedom of expression” A German district court has sentenced David Bendels, editor-in-chief of the conservative publication Deutschland-Kurier...

germany.news-pravda.com

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But she seems to have so many nasty expressions to mock. The fact that they stated it was satire is truly frightening. What happens if the publication is not German? This action could open her up to a lot of international ridicule.

 

[LightRoasted]

For your consideration ...

Talk about irony...or something. What else would you call it when you are fined and imprisoned for exercising freedom of speech by saying somebody in the government <checks the article> hates freedom of speech?

I'm beginning to think we dropped the bomb on the wrong Axis nation. Or not enough of them.

At least he didn't body shame her or something, because the beaotch be so oogly, she could be twins; Ugh and Lee.

German court sentences journalist for meme

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser sued over a picture that claimed she “hates freedom of expression” A German district court has sentenced David Bendels, editor-in-chief of the conservative publication Deutschland-Kurier...

germany.news-pravda.com

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This is @vraiblonde's democracy in action.

 

[BOP]

But she seems to have so many nasty expressions to mock. The fact that they stated it was satire is truly frightening. What happens if the publication is not German? This action could open her up to a lot of international ridicule.

Where even is the line between parody, satire, and reality anymore? I mean, we blew past the "truth is stranger than fiction" quite a while ago. And it's only gotten worse.

The thing is, I can totally see the US, and every other country in the world doing this kind of thing. Hell, UK is arresting and jailing people for pointing out factual information. So is Canada, and it probably happens more often in our country than we know.

 

[LtownTaxpayer]

Where even is the line between parody, satire, and reality anymore? I mean, we blew past the "truth is stranger than fiction" quite a while ago. And it's only gotten worse.

The thing is, I can totally see Germany, and every other country in the EU doing this kind of thing. Hell, UK is arresting and jailing people for pointing out factual information.

The UK is also locking up people for praying silently. Nuts!!

 

[BOP]

For your consideration ...





This is @vraiblonde's democracy in action.

Are you talking about the forums? Because you know that's a losing argument, even before it starts.

 

[vraiblonde]

Those wacky Germans. They haven't changed a bit.

 

[Kyle]

If she had a little bit of self reflection, she might see that suing someone over a picture criticizing her attitude about “freedom of expression” set off all the alarms on the irony meter.

at the very least a judge should have been smart enough to see that.

 

[vraiblonde]

If she had a little bit of self reflection, she might see that suing someone over a picture criticizing her attitude about “freedom of expression” set off all the alarms on the irony meter.

at the very least a judge should have been smart enough to see that.

Well, this is Germany we're talking about. Sieg heil and all.....

 

[LightRoasted]

For your consideration ...

Are you talking about the forums? Because you know that's a losing argument, even before it starts.

Naw. She thinks, we here in the US of A, operate under a democracy, and not a Republic. So many times, when the consequences of true democracy shows itself, as in the UK, the EU such as in Germany, I call her out. She's a closet democrat.

 

[LightRoasted]

For your consideration...

Well, this is Germany we're talking about. Sieg heil and all.....

So, what, is it the sins of the father visited upon Germany ad infinitum?

 

[WingsOfGold]

Ve have veys of shutting you up!