Merkel Applauds Obama's Berlin Speech

The Jovial One · #1 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:38 AM

Despite all the ME HATEE OBAMANOID posts about what a flop it was and how the Germans threw tomatoes and stink bombs, and milled around mindlessly picking their noses during Obama's speech yesterday, the conservative German chancellor thought it was a fine bit of statesmanship.

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"From the point of view of the chancellor and the government, the speech is a positive signal for Europe and to Europe," spokesman Ulrich Wilhelm told reporters. Obama "underlined the fact that the challenges of the 21st century can only be tackled together, only in international cooperation — that corresponds with the German government's position."

Wilhelm said the priorities Obama named matched those of Germany.

"A common resolution of international conflicts, a common fight against climate change, a clear initiative on the question of disarmament, dealing with the challenges of international terrorism — all these questions can no longer be resolved by one country alone, but only in close international cooperation that also involves international organization," Wilhelm said.

Of course, now that Merkel has said something nice about Obama, that means she will forever be known as an American-hating leftist.

lavell12 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:44 AM

No, it just means that she is being diplomatic, did anyone expect here to criticize whatever he would have said. I was suprised that this thread didn't come from OnmykneesforObama2008 with website talking points.

The Jovial One · #3 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:50 AM

So, you're calling Merkel a liar?

lavell12 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jovial One

So, you're calling Merkel a liar?

No just a diplomate, they do that with every visit from any politician, what did you expect here to say.

The Jovial One · #5 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:56 AM

The truth. They liked it. End of story.

submarinepainter · #6 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jovial One

The truth. They liked it. End of story.

I watched the news and some Germans liked his speech and some didn't, end of story.

lavell12 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jovial One

The truth. They liked it. End of story.

They can like it all they want but he is running for Presiden of the UNITED STATES.

lavell12 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jovial One

The truth. They liked it. End of story.

yep they like him talking about Global Warming and torture but when he mentioned fighting terrorism dead silence.

The Jovial One · #9 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by submarinepainter

I watched the news and some Germans liked his speech and some didn't, end of story.

Is that the subject of this thread, or is the subject of this thread that conservative Chancellor Merkel liked it?

JLB · #10 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jovial One

Is that the subject of this thread, or is the subject of this thread that conservative Chancellor Merkel liked it?

And how is that relevant?

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