Pres. Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

[reklamedamereloaded]

It is so horrible that some Americans consinder Obama a communist - just because he wants to establish another health system. Just watch Micheal Moore's film. I am German - and I am very glad about our national health system. When I am sick, I just go to the hospital and people help me. No costs at all. We pay health insurance with our taxes - but they don't make us poor. Really!

[Volf99]

@reklamedamereloaded The feelings that people in my country(USA) have about communist is just feelings left over from the Cold War with the USSR. We are very stubborn to any kind of change.

[SimpsonJeremy]

@reklamedamereloaded So tell me, how is it reasonable to make someone else pay for something only you benefit from? Private companies work! They are always made better through competition, for example, if you don't like one heath insurance company, choose another. Government run things will never work as efficiently because they have no competition, or even if they do, it doesn't make them strive to be better because they know they are always going to be supported by the government.

[reklamedamereloaded]

@SimpsonJeremy: Actually this is called solidarity or - if you will - Christian love. And it has nothing to do with communism. It is very well reasonable to pay into an insurance that might help others - but might help you as well. Just imagine you had an accident, but you were too poor (for whatever reason) to afford the medical treatment. Wouldn't you wish that there was somebody else to help you out? That is exactely what we do in Europe - and we are wealthy and we care about each other.

[SimpsonJeremy]

@reklamedamereloaded In government healthcare systems, one doesn't get to choose if they give to/benefit from this "public insurance." Think about this: What if I live a very healthy life? I don't think there is much chance that i will ever need to go to the hospital unless for an emergency, therefore i don't want or need much health insurance. However, what if i live very unhealthy life? I am overweight, smoke, and don't take any safety precautions. You bet i want this cheep "public insurance".

[SimpsonJeremy]

@reklamedamereloaded What I mean to say, is that in government healthcare systems, EVERYONE contributes the same amount (relative to their tax rates), however not everyone needs the same amount of insurance. What if we did that with Auto-insurance? Everyone would pay the same amount, not taking into account that some drivers are irresponsible and have poor driving habits? The same concept applies. You want government to force people to pay into this insurance, that not everyone needs.

[reklamedamereloaded]

@SimpsonJeremy: I'm really sorry that I have to explain this to you, but: Auto-Insurance just doesn't work. Take me for example: I don't smoke, I'm not fat and I drive responsibly. However, I had a sports accident (Volleyball - I played in German "premier league") The treatment would have cost me a fortune. Thanks to our system I'm fine now - and NOBODY payed more because of me. Don't you get that? Everyone might need this insurance someday and that's why we don't bother to pay it.

[reklamedamereloaded]

@SimpsonJeremy ...furtheremore - I am glad to pay my insurance-money for people who might need it. Just imagine the single mom who gets cancer. She needs a treatment and I don't need all that money (even though I do not earn that much). It might sound sound weird - but actually I bought a bag of apples for a homeless guy today. You might think of being kind to your fellow citizens as well. Whether it's about helthcare or anything else...

[6lizzie]

Obama IS a cappuccino Hitler. He is a great speaker and con man. But unlike Hitler, who conned 90% of Germany, Bambam only conned 50%, so far. His main backer is George Soros, who HATES America, it's Democracy, and what it stands for.

Now, in this day and age, Merkel should be able to SPEAK ENGLISH!!!!!!!!!

[ladresde]

I am sorry but why should Merkel be able to SPEAL ENGLISH ? She surely is but she also can afford a translator who does this better. My father is an attorney with 80% clients from abroad. He became a wealthy man without knowing any English which is in fact not a fully featured language and produces as many genii as blooming idiots. Watch America if you don't believe it. Often it exceeds faculty of imagination.

[Volf99]

@6lizzie stfu about Hitler, honestly enough with the Nazi's already. He is not Hitler. Who has he tried to kill? Where are the concentration camps?

[Rolinck4Kanzler]

Kann mal jemand diese scheißendämlichen Amis aus dem Internet verbannen? Dann kann ihre stupide Meinung im eigenen Land Inzucht führen wie sie will und dringt nicht nach außen...

[AGCS1985]

Id say a lot of Amaricans should shut up and read more.

[Arrow69hunter]

I think he should grow a tiny mustache, and teach his staffers to goose step to and from the white house. He should make all subordinates wear brown shirts and armbands with a sickle and crescent moon. UNSER FUHER IN AMERICA. OH JOY A NEW NATIONAL SOCIALIST REPUBLIC IS BEING FORMED. Heil Obama, Heil Obama. May the US constitution RIP. America is F&^%ed

[SweetCaramelDip]

@Arrow69hunter

what does socialism have to do with hitler? what does osbama have to do with socialism and what does hitler do do with merkel?

[Arrow69hunter]

@SweetCaramelDip This question is not worthy of answering. Go look up what NAZI stands for and you will have your answer!

[nonameposter]

Lol, you should learn some history! The name NSDAP was a joke against the SDAP (the socialists). The NSDAP formed a coalition with the Conservatives (look up: van Papen) who also supported the enabling act. The Nazis were supported by Henkel, Theissen, Farben IG...the German capital, they were strike breaking, smashing labour unions on 2nd march 1933 and opposed socialism.

Dear Americans, please stop believing in these stupid slogans and read history!

[Lintflas]

@Arrow69hunter

What the hell are you talking about? To compare Obama and Merkel with Nazis makes you look very stupid.

Today Germany has become your most important and reliable ally beside Britain, and as we all know the USA unfortunately don't have many friends left in this world.



[Arrow69hunter]

@Lintflas I never mentoned Merkel! If you think Obama is anything other than a liar and a fool, You are an idiot! Seek some truth! Obama Is alot more like Hitler than you think. He is a wolf in sheeps clothing! You will see, everyone will see the truth, I just fear it will be to late!

[Lintflas]

@Arrow69hunter

and if you think that it will all end by kicking Obama out of your white house, then you are a naive little sheep.

If you want to end the game, you have to kill the puppet masters and not the puppet, otherwise it will never end.

Do you really believe that your president is the most powerful man in the USA, and that he decides what to do?

It's always the same with you Americans. You're good people, but when it comes to politics, you're the most stupid nation on planet earth.

[guyfroml]

@Arrow69hunter Well said.

[nonameposter]

I couldn't believe it at first, but they think that Obama is a socialist, because of minor changes in health care. And because during the cold war there was massive propaganda mixing up fascism, communism and socialdemocracy they still think that Hitler was a socialist as well.

I like our US-American friends, but yes, sometimes they are strange ;)

[AustrianAtheist]

I think they are dangerous! 

[guyfroml]

@nonameposter I agree, Obama is not a socialist....he's a communist. Just take a look at the people/advisors he surrounds himself with - all proudly, admitted communists.

[EickhorstPokerPro]

@guyfroml

No Obama is not a communist!!! This is just so hilarious! I mean most of you Americans don't even know what communism actually is but you use the word as if it were the worst insult ever.

[guyfroml]

@EickhorstPokerPro Oh, I am extremely knowledgeable as to what is meant by the word "communism." And if you don't believe or realize what Barack Obama truly is or what his eventual "goal" is, then you don't know Barack Obama. A man much wiser than I once told me, "do not judge a person by what they say or do at the moment, but look ahead to see what his ultimate intention is." If Obama could completely convert the U.S. to communism, he wouldn't hesitate. We patriots are blocking his way.

[brynmgyr]

doesn't she speak english

[AncutaMerkel]

Nigger children

[dortmundpls]

Ich bin Amerikaner und kann nur sagen, wenn ich nur in Deutschland leben koennte. Hier gibt es keine Arbeit mehr. Bitte entschuldigen wenn ich Fehler mache, aber zu unserem Praesident muss ich einfach fragen, na und?

[ganzegal77]

Wenn Du noch immer Glaubst Obama ist Cool und der Beste President seit langem dann bist ein Opfer der Massenmedien .

Obama ist ein Mensch der noch viele Menschen Opfern wird ... er ist der Teufel !!! Schau Dir bei Google Video dieses Video an "Die Obama Lüge"

Wenn es dich nicht Interessiert schau Dir die Simpsons oder Deutschland sucht den Superstar an und begnüge Dich mit deiner Rolle als Schäfchen !!!

[Txeph7]

dude seriously, if you are going to comment, just try and be coherent, u are calling her a 'azu slut' and you saying she get rid of the islamists in Germany, make ur fucking mind up

[xtreasure]

ja? =)

[geir44]

Yeah, vielen dank das ihr Norwegen invadieren habt....

[xtreasure]

kein problem

[NeedsEvidence]

Merkel Ferkel

[xtreasure]

hdf du vollspack

[NeedsEvidence]

fdik:-)

[xtreasure]

=D !!

[Sundrumify]

If she would have known, what she is facing now, regarding GM? I am wondering, how all the other agendas unfold?!

Thanks, dear Start, for sharing.

Lisa

[slambos]

I'm hope German American relations continue to improve! Germany and America are really not too different... there is more that brings us together than that pushes us apart. I enjoyed Merkel's speech to Congress.

[Lintflas]

@slambos In fact germany is the most reliable ally of the united states, and thats not only because of those 60.000.000 million americans who have german routes. The US-government is aware of germanys excellent diplomatic contacts to the near and middle east and china to mediate US and german/european interests in the world. Germany became more important to the US because it's the secret leader and driving force of the european union. The relations couldn't be better. :-)

[Kelthuzad126]

@Lintflas Actually Israel is the US greatest ally not germany. The Israelis boost our economy like nuts, most of our technology comes from israel. NOT to mention the fact that they provide balance in the middle east, they give us intel and usually end up taking out our threats for us.But obama loves dissing the Israeli's, what an idiot he is.

[Lintflas]

@Kelthuzad126 Sorry mate, you are totally wrong. Israel does not balance the middle east. Everyone knows that it's diametrically opposed. Israels totalitarian politics against the Palestinians destabilizes the middle east. Obamas criticism is right.

In fact we're competitors in economy, yes, but we're allies in preserving political interests. And Intel is by far not the only one. BMW, Porsche, Mercedes and VW have opened factories in US, too. But all those alone won't really save your market.

[Lintflas]

@Kelthuzad126 And besides this germany is world champion in economic export for decades. Israels export is nothing against this. That's like to compare an elephant with a mouse. Just do the research.

[zefurioustube]

Yeah the politics of status quo, and yes I do live in Germany, Berlin as a matter of fact

[Funtamentalontologe]

MErkel sucks very hard. THE LEFT must come in GERMANY AND TAKE THE LEAD! GREGOR GYSI FOR CANCELLOR!

[briantoreilly]

Damn translators!

[Wesdt2]

Beautiful chairs. (with this blue colour...)

[kubberlin]

I am German, but I am not Nikolauslaus' opinion. She is very much too deliberative, too hesitant and didn't make capital of the the big chance of a Grand Coalition the past 4 yrs. She didn't approach the real big internal issues and escaped into external relations - pretty well, though. Nevertheless, she was perhaps the only reasonable choice of all German chancellor candidates

[Meskiagkasher]

How do you know? Are you living in Germany?

[Nikolauslaus]

Merkel is such a great leader.

[mazze00]

why do you think that?