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Re:German riot police clear protesters for coal mine expansion by mytailorisrich on Sunday January 15, 2023 @05:47AM (#34388461)
The situation is fully under their control:

First, because it is a result of their energy policy over the last decade(s).

Second, because the consequences of "the war" are driven by how they decided to react to it.

"The war" is being used as a convenient scapegoat. Everyone could see that the sh*t had to hit the fan one day because of the terrible energy policies in most of Europe... when that happens politicians are always very keen to find reasons "outside of their control"...

Re:German riot police clear protesters for coal mine expansion by cinntaile on Sunday January 15, 2023 @09:15AM (#34389531)
How is it a convenient scapegoat? If the supply of gas wasn't restricted we wouldn't be in this situation, I don't see how you can deny that.