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Germany energy site Blackout News here reports that this seems to be precisely the strategy German officials are using. "Now it's the consumer's fault if gas isn't enough."
One percent gas reserve drop in a single day
Although that it is well-known to the vast majority of people, it seems to be a surprise to the German officials that citizens would turn up the heat to remain comfortable during the wintertime, especially since the mercury dipped well below freezing during much of December.
And this was also the case on December 12th when the gas storage level in German gas storage facilities dropped by more than one percent. This did not please Klaus Müller [Green Party], head of the German Federal Network Agency, who went on the air on ZDF morning television and admonished consumers to be careful with their gas consumption, even if it's bitter cold outside, "otherwise we won't get through the winter with the storage reserves".
Must reach 20 percent reduction
"Indirectly, Müller thus blames consumers for the fact that gas may not be sufficient," comments Blackout News. "According to Müller, 'It will become critical if we do not achieve the minus 20 percent gas savings over the entire winter.'"
"That's downright cynical, because hardly anyone will turn up the thermostats on a whim given the horrendous gas prices. However also nobody wants to freeze in at home," Blackout News adds further. "He [Müller] is already trying to blame consumers when there's not enough gas. However, this is not the fault of consumers, but of the German government's sanctions policy. The federal government alone is to blame for a possible gas shortage."
"People will feel the crisis hard"
Müller told Germany's Süddeutsche Zeitung daily that the current rate of consumption must not continue, and that it's a "battle for every kilowatt-hour".
Not only this winter is going to be a challenge, but also the following 2023/24 winter, warns Müller. Online Welt here reports: "But next year's winter will be the even bigger challenge, Müller warned. Germany will have to fill storage facilities in the summer without Russian gas, he said. 'People will feel the cost of the energy crisis hard.'"
Reader Comments
The Alien would then talk with the other Alien's on the ship and laugh amongst themselves regarding the stupidity of the German citizens and the audacity of the so-called authorities......but then in a moment of seriousness they would look amongst each other and think - not all the citizens are stupid are they?
Depending on the answer, the Aliens would decide their next move. Because really, space tolerates no baby bullies.
It is very out of whack and something is fixing to give.
Happy Solstice,
Ken
If the German government doesn't need it's citizens who will cover the spending habits of government? Even the idea of a free printing press of money won't work now because the incentive is removed by inflation, ie it cost you more to keep your tax slave position than cover your living expenses, I call that government suicide.
What were they thinking the Aliens pondered, and then they did what needed to be done.
German officials
blameaccept responsibility for intestinal gasshortageincreases used on consumers deliberately who are stupefyingly ignorant.Nazi playbook polemics 101 - Accuse the enemy/other side that of which you are guilty of.
[Link] - Blind Faith - Can't Find My Way Home....
They have showed their hands and now tis time for Justified Retribution.
They have willfully caused LARGE-SCALE harm and now they are in a maze of their own making - Good Riddance to them is what I call for.
The longest night has fallen here already.
Happy Solistice to everybody !
Not going to comment on German stupidity, and arrogance of German politicians.
I'm sure in Iceland, ain't gonna be no sunny sunshine, but there might be enough light to make a decision or two, and in the Julian Assange case, there was that fella from that land of ice place - ain't it so wrong Julian remains still in Belmarsh?
Hell to pay it will be...well, one man suffer for the benefit of others I reckon, but it still ain't fair.
Lastly - I seem to recall you have already posted your sentiment regarding authorities in the middle-europe place.
Ken
From tomorrow on, light will be on the rise again ! Germans are too brainwashed.
Things must become really bad before they snap out of it, and fall into the well-known furor teutonicus. And dispose of their unelected proconsuls and their minions the proper way ...
But, with that said, if it comes to fore, then maybe the citizens will reclaim a bit of their Germanic dignity. I hope so for the sake of them and the sake of me and my kin as well.
Ken