Comment: It's not just in Germany that this mixed messaging over vaccine mandates has been noted; over in the US, Boeing announced its employees must be vaccinated, but that it would allow religious and medical exemptions; whilst over in Australia - where some areas have enforced some of the draconian restrictions yet - the PM announced that the government would protect businesses that chose not to enforce vaccine passports (see video below).

At the same time, those countries and regions that are going full Nazi with the vaccine mandates are noticing significant pushback: strikes at Italy's ports; massive, and growing, protests throughout Europe; one report from the US stated that a factory waved the mandate when employees walked out en masse in protest; Southwest Airlines in the US were caught lying about their 1000+ flight cancellations, that were in fact not due to 'bad weather', since other airlines flew without issue, but were more likely because of a company 'sick out' in protest against the mandate.

So, it's not yet clear just what's causing this flip flopping on the mandates, but with the deadlines set by numerous countries for the mandates already passed or coming up soon, it's likely more telling details will emerge.

Comment: The ante is going up. Chicago sues, the police union counter-sues, and the injunctions are flying:

A judge late Friday issued a temporary restraining order against the Chicago police union president, prohibiting him from making public statements that encourage members not to report their COVID-19 vaccine status to the city.

Cook County Circuit Judge Cecilia Horan ruled there was potential irreparable harm if local Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara persisted in making such statements. City attorneys argued they were tantamount to him advocating "sedition" and "anarchy" because he was directing members to disobey an order from their superiors.

It was the latest twist in the high-stakes standoff between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the local police union over the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. With both sides accusing the other of illegally risking the safety of the city over the issue, the fight shifted into the courts Friday with dueling lawsuits.

Lightfoot asked the courts to intervene after the union chief told members to disobey Friday's deadline to report their vaccine status. The local Fraternal Order of Police in turn filed its own lawsuit against the city, mayor and police Superintendent David Brown that seeks to force arbitration over the matter.

During a lengthy emergency hearing Friday evening, Horan ruled that the restraining order be in place until Oct. 25, when another court session is to take place. Earlier, FOP attorney Joel D'Alba had asked the city to stop ordering workers to report their vaccine status during that time, but city attorneys would not agree to that.

"What's truly extraordinary is they want to silence somebody who is the elected president of the union," said D'Alba, who in the course of the hearing noted that Catanzara himself is vaccinated.

In court, city lawyers argued Catanzara was effectively calling for an illegal work action, since the FOP isn't allowed by contract to strike.

"That is a work stoppage. That is a strike," attorney Michael Warner said. "It might not result in a shortfall of officers over the weekend, but it will in a matter of days."

The nearly two-hour hearing began with arguments from the city that Catanzara was holding the city "hostage" to the point of "municipal sedition and treason." However, Warner also conceded the vaccination reporting policy was unpopular with the police union.

Minutes after the hearing concluded, Catanzara uploaded another YouTube video encouraging FOP members to "do what's in their hearts and minds." Then he held up a "John Catanzara for Mayor 2023″ sign and said, "Enough is enough."

The court actions and mutual name-calling were indicative of a growing standoff between the city and the police union over the vaccine mandate, which has escalated in recent days even after Lightfoot agreed to give employees the option of submitting to COVID-19 testing for the rest of the year if they're not yet fully vaccinated.

Comment: Quick update on Lt. Col. Scheller's court appearance:

Tim Parlatore, an attorney representing Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, said his client accepted responsibility for his actions during the court-martial this morning. In addition to the reprimand, Scheller will have to forfeit $5,000 in pay.

"He has submitted his resignation and the Secretary of Navy will decide what the appropriate characterization of service whether it's an honorable or a general under honorable circumstances."

He had said in videos that he was resigning and giving up his $2million pension because he was so appalled with how the situation in Afghanistan had unfolded.

See also:
US government JAILS military officer for criticizing botched withdrawal from Afghanistan
Powerful integrity: Marine who slammed military over Afghan mess says he's resigning - Updates

Comment: See also:

• Florida school superintendent arrested, accused of lying to jury investigating Parkland massacre
• Scot Peterson, officer who did nothing during Parkland school shooting, arrested and charged with neglecting duty
• Parkland father uncovers how district enabled deranged student-turned-shooter
• Coming for your guns: Since Parkland shooting, 26 states have passed 55 gun control laws with bipartisan support
• Surveillance video released of Parkland, FL shooting — Does not show shooter
• Echoes of Vegas: Authorities are hiding surveillance footage of Parkland shooting

Comment:

• Soldiers fight back against military's upcoming vaccine mandate by filing lawsuit against the Pentagon
• Now official: Biden's vaccine mandate for ALL federal workers, or regular testing will be required
• Hundreds of Los Angeles firefighters file notice of intent to sue over COVID vaccine mandate

Comment: Fox News provides footage of the meeting: