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- cross-posted to:
- Germany
- europe@hexbear.net
- europe@lemmy.ml
The Wall Street Journal warns that the investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline explosions “threatens to fracture support for Ukraine.”
German investigators reportedly believe Kiev was behind the sabotage, specifically pointing to former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny.
According to WSJ sources, an elite Ukrainian military unit carried out the attacks under Zaluzhny’s direct supervision, aiming to deprive Russia of energy revenues and weaken its economic ties with Germany.
The article recalls that suspects have already been detained across Europe and warns of serious fallout if a German trial against Ukrainian nationals begins. Such proceedings could further strain relations with Germany which is Ukraine’s top financial donor and key arms supplier, particularly of air defense systems.
Political pressure is also mounting on Merz, though his circle believes the issue can still be contained domestically. German society, sources say, has largely accepted that Kiev was responsible.
However, WSJ notes, the diplomatic consequences would be far easier for Berlin if investigators hadn’t gathered such compelling evidence against Ukraine. 🤣
I mean, its kind of positive to see how fast capitalism eats its children but we do need a solution for the people. Probably best to set up mass neighborhood help centers where people can learn to make their own clothes while unemployed because they will need their money for food and rent.
Its real easy to see this blow up soon. Just need to spread the word. People just need to become sufficiently self reliant and resilient and they might actually walk to their local government office and demand change.
For sure, now is the time to organize. Mutual aid is going to become really important going forward.
I’m experiencing this live. I run such a center. Its getting busy now. People need help, community and purpose. Sadly, the local social kitchen is lacking people atm and i have other aid projects that day. I assume we should all engage in at least one local project if we can manage. I guess one big issue will be learned helplessness which we need to overcome through education.
Is there any theory that pushes mutual aid?
Marxist theory fundamentally focuses on combining education with practical on the ground work, which would include mutual aid. Nobody really cares about being preached to in the abstract, but if they’re getting direct material support then they become much more open to education. This is a pretty decent introduction to doing practical mutual aid https://freight.cargo.site/m/D2275728601487376829209345140067/Mutual-Aid-by-Dean-Spade.pdf
Incidentally, I was talking with some friends just the other day how local online forums could be used as a direct vehicle for mutual aid. We were talking about using something accessible like Lemmy or even just Slack to connect a neighborhood, and it strikes me that this could facilitate building a practical support network.
Right now, mutual aid often relies on scattered online groups or flyers. But a dedicated local forum that lets people in the community to get to know each other would help build relationships. And then that could act as a searchable hub for solidarity among people who already know each other. You could have “requests” channel where an elderly neighbor could ask for help with groceries, a “skills-share” thread where people offer tutoring or basic repair services, or an “excess resources” board for giving away food or supplies. It formalizes the “I have/ I need” exchange that already happens informally, making it accessible to the whole community.
It also becomes a system for education. You could have a pinned post explaining the principles of mutual aid and how it’s solidarity as opposed to charity. It could be used as the platform to coordinate tangible projects like community fridges or tool libraries. The fact that everyone is colocated is key because it means the help is immediate and the relationships built online can be solidified in person, creating a resilient community fabric that can respond to both everyday needs and larger crises.
In a way, you can use online tools to rebuild the kind of tight-knit village support system that globalized life has eroded, but with the efficiency and reach of modern technology. It turns the internet from a space for abstract global conversation into a practical tool for local care and collective survival.
Spot on! Thanks comrade. I’ll save that post. Currently walking the woods. Will give it some serious thought.
I have found a place to put this stuff in for safekeeping. Would you mind copying your comment there? Otherwise I dont mind doing it but i thought it would be cooler if you did it.
!praxis@lemmygrad.ml
oh yeah sure thing, let me make a post there
A family member has a nice sewing machine stuffed in their attic. I’ve asked about borrowing it to teach myself to sew several times and they absolutely refuse. It’s frustrating, because several neighbors are paying almost as much for repairs as new cheap fashion and thrifting is barely serviceable for a few months; people are wearing clothes nearly ragged before donating.
I’m glad you are doing what you can, where you can.
Thank you. I have seen people cling to their machines as well without using them. Imo its deep rooted chauvinism that needs to be registered by us. I now have a ledger for people being dicks like this. When I have something to spare, they will be last in line.
Sorry for the teeth but i really despise the fact that poor people will give on average their last penny while the petite bourgeois will clutch their pearls like the guy in the hobbit. Not your fault, just my poverty trigger.
Anyhow, I’m doing my best to get people to come to the center and some to help but you can imagine how tough it is. People will positively suck you dry if you let them. Its a huge learning curve to be giving but not being bled out.
We might profit from a praxis community or discussion where comrades share their actions and experience to inspire others. Maybe i will learn to advertise better for the center, etc.
There’s no need to apologize, I have definitely been there. Anyway, “according to need” is definitely in order.
Lol. Yes I definitely stayed in that way of being about four decades too long! I’ve had plenty of downtime with sporadic bursts of activity, so I’ve spent that time learning my limits, and that “No” is definitely a complete sentence. Believe me when I say people better off than me were the ones who sulked most and longest. They got over it, though.
I feel that. It does beg the question if we should share some experiences and tipps on grad, like in general. Because i can imagine a lot of marxists will go like “okay i need to read 500 books and then i communism will be achieved” but have zero idea what to do in between.
Like, if i’m in school or at my apprenticeship, on a tough job or in an office, what can i do to help?
My thoughts would be something like:
And so on and so forth.
Where I am, there are office workers helping out, but it’s usually passing out donated food goods. The issue it seems, is the office people are extremely territorial, like they’re afraid they’ll be replaced or found doing something wrong (but I’ll wager the first).
Thats great analysis. I feel like this is good inspiration for in depth contemporary theory. I’ll think of a place to host this kind of stuff.
Edit: found one! Would you mind posting this there so we have it in one place and push the comm to active!
!praxis@lemmygrad.ml
I was on the last sentence and my device crashed, comrade! I have things going on today, but intend to make the post tonight or in the morning.
Thank you very much! Have a great day comrade!
A tool library could solve this problem maybe?
Its definitely not a bad idea. I’ll think about it.
Software in development to help that . . . https://neighborsgoods.com/
Damn thats great! Have sent it to my local comrades for consideration. Thank you very much!
Edit: would you mind posting it here to push the community so we have that as a center?
!praxis@lemmygrad.ml
https://lemmygrad.ml/post/9739378
Awesome! Thank you!