Merkel definitely had a certain standing at home and world-wide. If she'd been a flop, she wouldn't have been chosen as a candidate for the chancellorship for three federal elections by her own party and hadn't won them. That's what she says herself if challenged by critics. Have a nice evening, Terry.My local discussion group's next topic is about "Leadership". Our convener is a German lady Psychologist whose motorbike is a big tourer. My very elderly mate going too was born an East German. I'll definitely mention Angela Merkel as an excellent leader. Then, on the flip side, I'll mention Trump!
Here is to Angela. Germany's Iron Lady. Prob her biggest faux pas was bringing in too many refugees. You agree Thomas?
Yes, I do and said so.
I agree too, but she was a moral iron lady with a conscience. That's forgivable surely? Certainly considering the cruel and paranoid xenophopes like Trump.
I haven't heard that precise figure yet but it's clear that in such a case NATO troops would have to be moved to its eastern flank very quickly. The geopolitical location in the middle of Europe and the allegedly well-developed highway and rail network give Germany a special role in the logistics of troops and equipment. Unfortunately, Germany has always been such a hub with the US air base in Ramstein being the biggest one in Europe.You referred to the Steadfast NATO manoeuvre. The biggest challenge was to find coherent routes along predetermined corridors for transporting US equipment and personnel which would be strong enough to allow heavy machinery rolling over them. This fact alone speaks volumes showing how dilapidated roads and bridges are.
This tiny Russian enclave may play a vital role if war does come. As it is surrounded by NATO countries it is well armed but as it is so small any major western attack would obliterate this arsenal quite quickly. I hope it does not come to this as a good proportion of their population want to live in peace. I know a kind lady, who you and Terry will also know, whose family lives there.
Is Scholz likely to change his mind given the Yanks have now permitted the use of their long range missiles to target Russia territory. France and the UK are also close to following suit.
If push comes to shove every German will be glad this is the case. Unless the unpredictable Trump closes the base.
Being who?
Not him but as he'll be history in February his successor may have a different view. Yet that's a risky one as he could go down in history as the man who plunge Germany into war.
Buzz50 owner. Umm now what was her name. Was it Mila or Mira?
I think Mila Craig. Not certain.
Mila.
Worst person on earth says it all but that Russian guy beats him.
You sure know the tyrants Richie, good thing is they have permanent targets on their backs, and they never feel safe wherever they go.
