• Riverside@reddthat.com
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    2 months ago

    Not the best country to run away from fascism too, Germany is boosting its military expenditure like crazy, polls give immense voting intent to a fascist party, and recently the government declared that men below 45 cannot leave the country for more than 2 months at a time without asking permission from the military. They’re also planning to reinstate compulsory military service.

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      2 months ago

      As much as it fucking sucks and I hate it the increased military spending also increases my chance at finding a job. I’d leave my industry in a heartbeat for something else, but barring that I’d rather fight against Russia.

      I started working towards Germany mid last year, before conscription/travel restrictions had come up. AfD was definitely a source of trepidation. I’m not committed to Germany and in fact these developments have me second-guessing that route.

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        2 months ago

        but barring that I’d rather fight against Russia

        Care to explain? I don’t get what you mean

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          2 months ago

          The industry I have reluctantly found myself in is rather directly concerned with Iran. If I’m unable to change industries, I’d prefer to work in a country concerned with Russia.

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            2 months ago

            Don’t wanna criticise your job, I understand that we all gotta eat somehow and unfortunately that’s where all the money is going right now, but why do you feel more comfortable with fighting Russia than Iran?