For a long time, I wanted to say nothing about it. But eventually, enough is enough. Eventually, the limit is reached, the cup overflows, and things are boiling over (okay, that part isn’t entirely true). One could go on forever with this.
But in short, it’s actually enough that others tarnish our profession and ruin our image to the point of no return; therefore, so-called professional drivers who claim to be pros shouldn’t contribute to that either. It’s enough when others do it.
Even if I’m seen as a hater again
But honestly, I don’t care at all about this person or group in relation to this. Not only does the main actor of BKF Pro constantly spread false information regarding Regulation 561/2006/EC or the Driving Personnel Ordinance—such as claiming that one can retrieve a driver’s card and set the tachograph to “Out of Scope” during private trips (note: for private trips over 7.5 tonnes, you are still subject to recording obligations for driving and rest times)—but no corrections are allowed on their side either. You get blocked and then denounced.
I cannot and will not give back everything that comes from this direction with false claims. It would far exceed the scope of this post and… whatever.
Right-wing nonsense
It’s nothing new for many. Heard more often since Corona, unfortunately. And regrettably, there are also many pieces of misinformation among them that people fall for. Well, propaganda in this political corner doesn’t work any other way.
But it’s also the reason why I’ve had enough now. Why I assume I’ve stayed silent long enough. Not only has the aforementioned main actor managed to be immortalized on the pages of Correctiv , but now they’re even calling for demonstrations with and against Reichsbürger. The image sends clear signals about who you’re demonstrating with.
And no, swapping out the images afterward doesn’t help…
Oh, while we’re on the topic of Correctiv, here’s a bit of background information as a small note, since it’s already circulating—naturally, again incorrectly.
Before the Regional Court in Hamburg, lawyer Ulrich Vosgerau sued because he allegedly was misrepresented. On social networks, it’s already spreading that the article in which this event supposedly took place has been completely destroyed by the Hamburg Regional Court.
That’s not true. I think linking to the press release from the respective court is enough here.
Now back to the screenshot with the “invitation” to the demonstration, which was kindly provided to me. I can no longer access the page on Facebook for the aforementioned reasons—I’ve been blocked there.
There’s a strong rumor online that Antifa demonstrators are being “paid.” See the image.
What’s interesting about this is that this so-called “circular” is completely fake.
Because if you just search for the addresses listed on this document online, you’ll find facilities of the USA in Germany.
Here are the contact details with the corresponding addresses: https://de.usembassy.gov/de/kontakt/
So now are the USA funding these demonstrations? Hardly.
A bit silly, isn’t it?
The fact is one thing: As I wrote above, it’s enough that others constantly drag our image as professional drivers into the dirt. And not infrequently with the help of drivers themselves. That someone now comes along and puts us ALL into the right-wing corner goes too far for me personally.
If anyone wants to join in, feel free. As for me, I explicitly distance myself from this. I don’t want to be lumped together with shady characters in the same drawer, even though that’s exactly what will happen. But if you’re just unlucky with your thinking, you never even get around to considering it.
