All the suspects, part of the so-called “Reichsbürger” movement, were allegedly plotting to overthrow the German government. [snip] The alleged military arm of this group has been facing court in Stuttgart since April 29. What bmaz says about the Trump trials here is true about the Reichsbürger trials in Germany. In and of themselves, these trials are not “magic bullets” that will immaculately solve the problems presented by these folks. “We tried them, found them guilty, and now everything is peachy keen” is no way to declare an insurrection over.

Source: The Guardian May 22, 2024 02:17 UTC