Germany in "Worst Political Crisis Since WWII"

[Dukasaur]

Regardless of what happens, I think Merkel is close to the end of her political career. Every story I read emphasizes that she "looks tired" or "seems exhausted." She's fought some tough fights and it takes a toll. I don't think she has much fuel left in the tank.

Out of interest, how many stories do you read that focus on the physical appearance of male politicians looking tired?

I remember it being discussed often in most accounts of Nixon's last days. And Reagan's.

Most important of all is Yalta. Several commentators have said that Stalin get everything he asked for at Yalta because Roosevelt simply didn't have the energy to argue with him. He still put on a brave face for the reporters but privately his many illnesses were weighing him down and he was very, very tired.

[Symmetry]

Regardless of what happens, I think Merkel is close to the end of her political career. Every story I read emphasizes that she "looks tired" or "seems exhausted." She's fought some tough fights and it takes a toll. I don't think she has much fuel left in the tank.

Out of interest, how many stories do you read that focus on the physical appearance of male politicians looking tired?

I remember it being discussed often in most accounts of Nixon's last days. And Reagan's.

Most important of all is Yalta. Several commentators have said that Stalin get everything he asked for at Yalta because Roosevelt simply didn't have the energy to argue with him. He still put on a brave face for the reporters but privately his many illnesses were weighing him down and he was very, very tired.

Interesting that you had to go back to a previous century for your examples.

[mrswdk]

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... er-running

[GoranZ]

Regardless of what happens, I think Merkel is close to the end of her political career. Every story I read emphasizes that she "looks tired" or "seems exhausted." She's fought some tough fights and it takes a toll. I don't think she has much fuel left in the tank.

Out of interest, how many stories do you read that focus on the physical appearance of male politicians looking tired?

I remember it being discussed often in most accounts of Nixon's last days. And Reagan's.

Most important of all is Yalta. Several commentators have said that Stalin get everything he asked for at Yalta because Roosevelt simply didn't have the energy to argue with him. He still put on a brave face for the reporters but privately his many illnesses were weighing him down and he was very, very tired.

Interesting that you had to go back to a previous century for your examples.

He made sure that you cant go that far Brutal from his side but effective

Regardless, I think before she goes she'll see this situation through and see some kind of stable government set up. She's not going to leave in disgrace.

She will not go in disgrace, there might be another "Great" coalition again

[Symmetry]

Weird post G. You might need to explain it.

[GoranZ]

Weird post G. You might need to explain it.

Your abilities are limited. Is it more clear now?

[2dimes]

I think he is saying if you go back a few decades looking for tired political leaders they are all males.

[Symmetry]

Weird post G. You might need to explain it.

Your abilities are limited. Is it more clear now?

You can't explain your own post? Colour me surprised.

[saxitoxin]

Weird post G. You might need to explain it.

Your abilities are limited. Is it more clear now?

Point, Goranz!