German Election

Well it is not as if Merkel is some unknown or radical element. I mean does she have some secret plan to invade Poland again? Other than being aware that she was elected and that she is basically a moderate and rational politician what else is there to be interested in?What new direction is she planning that will affect us all? I think that the new president of Iran has a far greater chance of impacting all of our lives.

No I don't. It is a long way from here and people's interests are closer to home. I guess that I view Germany as a modern stable liberal democracy full of educated people, excellent rail service and good beer. Anyone that they choose to elect is likely just fine with me.In a democracy the elected officials are supposed to be functionaries that represent the will of the people. It is the mood of the people that we should be interested in. Ideally, our elected officials should have no personal opinions and just do what they are told.

I wasn't sure if that was really her but if it is then yeah that is cool.I'd vote for her based on those moves alone.

Yeah maybe a little but the fact that she wasn't wearing a thong proves that her economic policies are likely to be sensible and prudent. Willing to take a little risk without too much exposure.

I think that you would be hard pressed to identify some tangible effect on the lives of most North Americans caused by the changing of the politicians in Germany.