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Strong and Stable - Congratulations to Angela Merkel on a 4th term





BigGully

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Yeah they're doing terribly at the moment, while we power ahead.

Back to Merkel as an obvious ally, I personally hoped she would eventually become that, but you and your mates were having none of it and now she is flailing you seem to acknowledge something that you haven't previously.
 


Herr Tubthumper

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beorhthelm

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Herr Tubthumper

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??? after the socialist said they would refuse to continue in a grand coalition. is this because they fear the outcome of another election?

Possibly, but I’ve no idea. The Germans I have spoken to have all stated that another election was most unlikely though. Costs and time are prohibitive but the main fact is that nothing has really changed in the country in the past two months for people to vote on. Last time they voted on the party’s performance over the past 4 years ...there isn’t anything more to vote on this time; pointless.

And yes, the socialists did state they didn’t want to go into coalition. But, when their country needed them they altruistically changed their minds. Acting for the greater good should be applauded; it’s a key part of socialism. As I say, I’m proud of my comrades.
 




Biscuit Barrel

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Possibly, but I’ve no idea. The Germans I have spoken to have all stated that another election was most unlikely though. Costs and time are prohibitive but the main fact is that nothing has really changed in the country in the past two months for people to vote on. Last time they voted on the party’s performance over the past 4 years ...there isn’t anything more to vote on this time; pointless.

And yes, the socialists did state they didn’t want to go into coalition. But, when their country needed them they altruistically changed their minds. Acting for the greater good should be applauded; it’s a key part of socialism. As I say, I’m proud of my comrades.

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Herr Tubthumper

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I am no expert on German politics (or British politics a lot of people would say) but it looks like a complete pigs ear rather than strong and stable.

If this is strong and stable, maybe Mrs May was right!!

It looks likely that the same government which ran the show for the past 4 years are back. The past 4 years were fine, I don’t see continued growth, booming economy, enlightened foreign policy, proliferation of craft breweries and the World Cup as being too bad. I’d settle for half of this over the next term.
 








Two Professors

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Jul 13, 2009
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The have got poor Angela over a barrel :eek:

The perfect foundation for a strong and stable coalition.

What an unpleasant picture that would be,unless you're into fat granny porn!
Hubertus Heil,wonder if his grandfather was SIEG?
 


Biscuit Barrel

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It looks likely that the same government which ran the show for the past 4 years are back. The past 4 years were fine, I don’t see continued growth, booming economy, enlightened foreign policy, proliferation of craft breweries and the World Cup as being too bad. I’d settle for half of this over the next term.

I take your point, but it is not a Strong & Stable government, is it?

The SPD was in government with Mrs Merkel between 2013 and 2017 and said it would not renew the deal following the 24 September election, when the party had its worst election result since 1949.

This will mean two unpopular and weaker parties running Germany. I understand this is how democracy works, but it's not Strong & Stable.

Hunting around for 2 months to find another party to form a government is not Strong & Stable.
 


Bladders

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Had one man ever been so wrong on so many occasions in such a short time :lolol:

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larus

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Had one man ever been so wrong on so many occasions in such a short time :lolol:

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I really don't get it if he's serious, or all just tongue in cheek having a giggle. I understand he has a different politcal view to me and I accept that, but what I don't get is that he can never seem to see that some of what he posts is pure crap.

This is now Strong And Stable; it's not now and it clearly wasn't 2 months ago. And, just because the SPD are going to enter talks, does that mean there will be an agreement? Of course not (otherwise, we'd have a Jamaican Coalition now).

He's just become as much of a joke as his little follower Ernest.
 


Herr Tubthumper

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I take your point, but it is not a Strong & Stable government, is it?

The SPD was in government with Mrs Merkel between 2013 and 2017 and said it would not renew the deal following the 24 September election, when the party had its worst election result since 1949.

This will mean two unpopular and weaker parties running Germany. I understand this is how democracy works, but it's not Strong & Stable.

Hunting around for 2 months to find another party to form a government is not Strong & Stable.

Interesting. I feel that most partnerships and agreements are stronger and more stable when you have talked through your differences. All the parties have been in discussion and through reason, consideration, patience and thought they’ve settled on this. They have also delivered what the electorate wanted as they are the two biggest parties after all. My only criticism is the SDP’s fit of pique in initially not wanting to govern.

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Herr Tubthumper

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Had one man ever been so wrong on so many occasions in such a short time :lolol:

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Think you will see from an earlier post my prediction, bar an election, is spot on.
 





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