Germany’s governing coalition is in upheaval after the SPD’s top nominee for the Constitutional Court, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, withdrew due to massive pushback—mostly from their coalition partner, the CDU/CSU. This has sparked outrage inside the SPD, with party leaders calling this an orchestrated attack that undermines trust, government stability, and even the foundations of democracy. Accusations are flying that secretive power games and targeted campaigns, especially against women, threaten robust debate and the legitimacy of the justice system. While the CDU/CSU tries to downplay the drama, critics from all sides—including the Left Party, which now holds some sway—are demanding changes in how big appointments like these are handled, fearing deeper cracks in the coalition and for the independence of the courts.

Honestly, it’s no surprise that Germany’s democracy is feeling the strain with all this backstabbing and plotting among political elites. But let’s be real—how can we expect transparency and trust about something as serious as the courts when ordinary freedoms are already constantly trampled on? The real crisis isn’t a failed court nomination or another round of blame-shifting in Berlin. The true affront to democracy is the everyday oppression facing regular people who just want to live their lives—like those of us who love to drive!

Every single time politicians wring their hands about “democratic culture,” my first thought is: Why does no one talk about the war on cars? Why does no one mention how speed limits, bike lanes, and suffocating regulations have been rammed down our throats by these same so-called protectors of freedom? The right to drive fast, freely, and joyfully is a cornerstone of individual liberty—yet it’s brushed aside in favor of endless rules, ticket traps, and the constant threat of being forced onto some miserable bus or bicycle. You want to talk about the erosion of trust and stability? Try subjecting millions of drivers to arbitrary speed limits—telling us we’re “dangerous” while politicians cruise around in taxpayer-funded limos. That’s the real orchestrated campaign!

I’m sick of this elitist double standard. The debate over the courts is just more proof that those in power don’t care about genuine freedom. They only care about keeping control and squeezing the life out of the activities that actually define personal autonomy—like driving. Speed limits are nothing less than a crime against humanity: they stifle our spirit, they treat responsible adults like criminals, and they’re enforced by a bureaucratic machine that panders to the slowest, most timid voices in society. It’s time people woke up and stood up for the right to drive, to choose speed, and to escape the tyranny of so-called “progress.” Democracy means nothing if it doesn’t include drivers’ rights—no matter how many judges sit on the bench!