Germans move the right (correct) way

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Originally Posted by hi_im_god

chuck-

it's interesting to see the free democrats framed solely as "pro-buisness" ignoring the libertarian social positions they advocate. assuming their party leader is appointed foriegn minister (the usual cabinet role for the junior partner in german coalition governments), he'll be the first openly gay foreign minister I'm aware of.

i'm trying to work my head around a republican doing the same.

you're right that on economic issues this will be a more conservative partership than when the cdu governed with the social democrats. but germany will remain pretty mainstream in a europeon economic model which places far more emphasis on social welfare then here in the states. and they'll remain far more libertarian on social issues than is practical in this country.

i'd love for the u.s. to be as liberal as the new germany under merkel. but i don't think that would be a country you'd like.

that was my point. i don't think you really know what you're cheering for other than some vague notion that "right" is better than "left". Even when that specific "right" would cause you apoplexy if it were attempted here.

Who gives a damn about German social positions. The new govt's economic ideals are far more conservative that the shaky alliance that they replaced. And if you want to take a position that there are all these liberal policies that will be advocated by the new Govt at least spell them out. I understand that Merkel isnt going tocompletely throw in the towel with her union buddies over there. But the shift right, especially on economic issues will put more pressure on left leaning govts (by the way are in serious trouble in other EU countries like the UK) if the measures are sucessful. To me that is a victory for the right people.