Desktop runs some weird Terminal Commands and acts like an Application.

So, My Desktop runs like an application and does a weird terminal command.
What I can't do:
Can't copy or place anything on the desktop except for the screenshots I take
Can't create a new folder
Can't do anything basically.
Help?

Run Disk Utility and Repair Permissions.

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