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2012-05-14 -Election 2012

Merkel's party routed in German state election

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Posted by Steve White 2012-05-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 This is just sad because the CDU was never really given a chance. They didn't really have enough of an advantage over the SPD to actually put their plans into full force.

If Germany swings back to the SPD, they are toast.

Posted by crosspatch 2012-05-14 00:43|| 2012-05-14 00:43|| Front Page Top

Posted by newc 2012-05-14 00:58|| 2012-05-14 00:58|| Front Page Top

#3 The word "austerity" should be replaced with "responsibility". In most cases no real "austerity" is being called for. Is it considered "austere" to retire at 63 instead of 60 in the case of France or 60 instead of 50 in the case of Greece?

Posted by crosspatch 2012-05-14 01:57|| 2012-05-14 01:57|| Front Page Top

#4 "Austerity" as defined by the media is bad, since anything that even suggests a hint of a reduction in state control is obviously a bad idea.

Posted by Bobby 2012-05-14 06:10|| 2012-05-14 06:10|| Front Page Top

#5 "This is not a good evening for Merkel," said Gero Neugebauer

Not a good evening for Europe either.

Posted by Besoeker 2012-05-14 07:38|| 2012-05-14 07:38|| Front Page Top

#6 Sad really. Glad I kept my 35mm negatives so my children may one day see Europe.

Posted by swksvolFF 2012-05-14 10:59|| 2012-05-14 10:59|| Front Page Top

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