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2004-02-26

Schroeder back in White House after Two Years

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Posted by True German Ally 2004-02-26 5:22:17 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Glad Germany getting its head together always did like them,the French however.:)

Posted by djohn66 2004-2-26 5:43:04 PM|| 2004-2-26 5:43:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 TGA's platform is getting clearer every day. ;>

Posted by Shipman 2004-2-26 5:47:18 PM|| 2004-2-26 5:47:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Thought he might have been over here studying those "outsourced German jobs" at the US BMW and Mercedes plants...Funny how Kerry and more importantly Edwards ignores that business reality when spreading there doom and gloom...

Posted by Capsu78 2004-2-26 5:59:44 PM|| 2004-2-26 5:59:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Next week Chirac will be over to have a look at those "outsourced French jobs" at Nissan in Mississippi.

Posted by john 2004-2-26 6:38:00 PM|| 2004-2-26 6:38:00 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 1. The German-American relationship is a "trusting partnership among friends" he said, and as such each side must learn to accept differences and work together.

2. Germany remains firm in its refusal to send troops to Iraq, he announced ahead of Fridayâs meeting in Washington with President Bush

3. Germany is ready to cooperate, but our readiness to cooperate naturally has limits,"

Wow! Where does all the optimism come from?? Three strikes and you're out Schroeder. Improved relations? Well...I suppose that when cat's don't scratch a dogs face or the dog doesn't rip a cat to shreds (and we're the dog, btw) - it's "improved relations".

GW just loved Schroeder so much, he gave him a three finger salute as he left. We'll see how long Schroeder can continue to tell us to **&^ off and still maintain his credibility.

Posted by B 2004-2-26 8:07:37 PM|| 2004-2-26 8:07:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 1) Friends can have differences, or can't they?
2) He'd be the first politician who comes with his head in his hands.
3) See #2 for the limits.

But don't worry: SPD/Greens might survive until 2006 but Schroeder won't survive 2004. In the upcoming regional elections (plentiful this year) the SPD will be hammered... I expect he'll resign in a few months.
Actually I bet on it.

Posted by True German Ally 2004-2-26 8:16:40 PM|| 2004-2-26 8:16:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 TGA ...fair points. I suppose it's not so different in Germany than it is here. We have our Gore/Kerry supporters just like you do your Schroeder fans. I suppose times change as circumstances change...and Schroeder's just a product of his time.

Posted by B 2004-2-26 9:31:40 PM|| 2004-2-26 9:31:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 B... exactly. And certain ads comparing Bush with .... ummm other politicians were not run in Germany, but on a website endorsed by Democrats.

We'll see to what measures Kerry will go when the race for the White House becomes unwinnable.

Oh, btw, Germans politicians are realists... they plan for Bush, not Kerry.

And WE will send a congratulation telegram ;-)

Posted by True German Ally 2004-2-26 10:04:18 PM|| 2004-2-26 10:04:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 TGA, who do you like to replace Herr Schroeder? I'm sure you've given the matter some thought.

Posted by Matt 2004-2-26 11:20:27 PM|| 2004-2-26 11:20:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 How 'bout if TGA replaces Herr Schroeder?

Posted by Steve White 2004-2-26 11:40:08 PM|| 2004-2-26 11:40:08 PM|| Front Page Top

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