With the conclusion of the Federal Election in Germany there are several statements of German politicians that are worth translating. Maybe this also sheds a light on why I think the pragmatic conservative socialist Merkel is the best political personality we have in Germany.
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Do you hear her blaming the people who voted AfD? She blames herself for not paying enough attention to the problems.
Do you hear her blaming the result, which was after all a record lose, on the fact that she is a wamen?
Do you hear her riding on petty emotions and identity politics or do you hear her talk about policies and future plans?
I do disagree with too many of the actions of the CDU, mainly subvention of private companies and that is why I do not vote for them or Merkel, but I do appreciate Merkel as a very calm and reasonable politician.