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Old 18.01.2012, 09:38   #1
sysop
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Default Unfiltered Democracy: Why Germany Should Get Rid of the Presidency

Germany's President Christian Wulff is embroiled in a*tiresome scandal over his personal finances, even as*many*continue to insist*on maintaining a special respect for his office. But its a meaningless and even humiliating job, and one the country should consider finally abolishing in favor of more honest governance.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/...809677,00.html
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Old 18.01.2012, 11:26   #2
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Default Here's an idea...

Agreed, get rid of these boring Presidents.
Now, our Duke of Kent is not too busy these days. He has the bearing and appearance to make a splendid Kaiser. After all, Germany gave us our Monarchy and this way we could return the favour.
What about it?
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