The situation is very similar to the one we had in the UK, with Kier Starmer. He simply would not go. Well, he has now, and his replacement is worse, although with a bit more “Feelz”. It’s the policies, stupid.
My feeling as I read this essay was that if I replaced “Merz” with “Starmer” the entire narrative could have been read as the debacle played out in Britain. I dreaded his leaving only because I feared what his replacement might be, and look how that turned out.
It is funny for a while, but quite a few countries are in such dire situation. I am not sure the US is doing much better. Clowns to left clowns to the right here I am stuck in the middle... (with my dog).
I mean, here in canada that number is 44%, the support for the Carney Liberals, a man who is desperately forcing us to follow the European path to oblivion.
Like many of America's democrats. Teachers unions as one example. And soon the skulls full of mush they have been indoctrinating for years. As Germans start leaning right, we in America are glorifying socialism and our women killing their children.
Eugy, now tell us what you REALLY think of Merz!! Just joking, this is magnificent plain speak. The mystery is how so many people voted for him and his ilk.
Yes, people with over-boiled pasta for veins and mayonnaise for sinews aren't going to be effective at anything. What a hopelessly failed human being he is.
“…we will now see how long Germany can stumble forwards with a zombie Chancellor who can marshal no support, pass no legislation, and achieve nothing else politically beyond the demise of his own party.”
My sympathies. I mist remind you however, that the U.S. managed to get by—as in fool the public—with 4 years of a mentally impaired, no—demented, President when we elected Biden. And we might have elected him once more had they not allowed a “debate” with Trump for all the world to see what a shell of a man he was. If there ever was a “dead man walking”—mentally, it was Biden.
What strikes me is the how the story in so many different countries boils down to the same dynamics. Whether its Germany, Britain, the US (granted which may be a little ahead of others in the timelines) the politics appears so similar. How can this be so? Looking back it seems the same, we had Reagan when Britain had Thatcher, Clinton and Blair...only the accents differ.
What strikes me about Merz even across the Atlantic is his acting like no one told him a course of events could happen even though the warnings were being shouted. This was true for these elections, Trump, China, energy, trade, foreign policy etc. I’m not talking about being surprised an undesirable result happened but being shocked it was even a possibility.
I have written here several times that there IS no “ woke “ physics .
The substack “ Doomberg” , an energy outfit speaks more eloquently and convincingly of Germans impending fall .
It is basically the rejection of fossil fuels that will doom the country .
I guess you can just pray for a warm winter . You are going to need it because someone is asleep at the switch . It will be impossible to obtain the NatGas now . It is too late . So pray .
Long term ( like 5 years ) ,unless something truly radical happens , things will unravel there .
From the USA it looks like a suicide impulse has gripped the country .
Who not only shutters nuclear plants but blows them up .? Why would drive your auto industry into bankruptcy? Why do you still want a re match with the Russians ? One ass Kick is not enough ? I was stunned to see the Berlin LGBT freak show gay parade a few weeks back .
“ Berlin means Boys “ was the word in 1920’s . You are defining Deviacy Down .
It saddens me but this is of your own making and it seems inevitable at this point ..the point of no return …tick tock .
The UK has had a parade of no-mark senior ministers, the last one being Robo-Lawyer Starmer KC. The present person, Andy Burnham-well, prefers modest make up and feelings - but no meaningful political action at all.
The best fit for 'Olly' Merz was Dame Theresa May (best shouted out as 'Dame T May').
A good MP for her voters, but brain dead in terms of leading the country.
Dame T May's contribution to our future? Nut Zero by 2050, committed in law, the first in the world. Special. Very special.
So, I look forward to Chancellor Olly Merz doing a fine Olly Murs (popular music artiste) tribute act.
We have a saying in the UK that letter written, typically to the authorities, in green ink usually indicate a disturbed or paranoid mentality. Accordingly I was concerned about the green text in your otherwise very informative and sensible article.
As you indicate for Germany and so it is in many countries, for so long as the old order try to keep out the new there will be impossible tensions and drift towards even deeper disasters.
The situation is very similar to the one we had in the UK, with Kier Starmer. He simply would not go. Well, he has now, and his replacement is worse, although with a bit more “Feelz”. It’s the policies, stupid.
My feeling as I read this essay was that if I replaced “Merz” with “Starmer” the entire narrative could have been read as the debacle played out in Britain. I dreaded his leaving only because I feared what his replacement might be, and look how that turned out.
Will anyone use fossil fuels for energy ? Or will you willingly succumb to the inevitable decline?
Merz=Germany’s Biden
That's a bit harsh. Biden doesn't deserve that. He's only a bit like Biden. There's also a resemblance to Obama and GW Bush.
At least he is doing it himself, he probably does not use an automatic pen.
Laughter is the best medicine and you Doctor, wrote a fantastic and brief Rx
It is funny for a while, but quite a few countries are in such dire situation. I am not sure the US is doing much better. Clowns to left clowns to the right here I am stuck in the middle... (with my dog).
Durden Dog 2028!
Seriously. Can’t be worse that what we’ve had
Yet it seems 14% think he's ok. That's a good few million voters.
Why I'd like to know.
There are always people who don’t read, don’t know anything, they are likely just reflexive CDU voters.
I mean, here in canada that number is 44%, the support for the Carney Liberals, a man who is desperately forcing us to follow the European path to oblivion.
European path? More like marching to china’s communism.
Like many of America's democrats. Teachers unions as one example. And soon the skulls full of mush they have been indoctrinating for years. As Germans start leaning right, we in America are glorifying socialism and our women killing their children.
Pensioners. They are the CDU’s main voter base.
You could have an opinion poll on breathing and 10-15% will say they're against it.
that is how much I trust opinion polls too. they call 2000 or so people and make a poll out of it.
If ever compelled to respond to a pollster it's best to lie.
Eugy, now tell us what you REALLY think of Merz!! Just joking, this is magnificent plain speak. The mystery is how so many people voted for him and his ilk.
How does a guy who is so obviously absurdly incompetent do so well in private life?
It is common . You can ass kiss your way up in corporate America .
When I worked at Morgan Stanley I often encountered “ the suits “ from NYC .
They were clueless. But they dressed well .
Sad thing is, over here,my Canadian friends to the north have a premier that looks up to the moron Merz.
Why are we seemly so dumb to politics?
Productive people are too busy with their productive lives.
Politicians exploit this feature to screw us while we're not looking.
A comatose government that passes no legislation until 2029 is probably the best outcome we can expect.
Yes, people with over-boiled pasta for veins and mayonnaise for sinews aren't going to be effective at anything. What a hopelessly failed human being he is.
LOLOL you made my day. Now I have to cook pasta tonight.
Keep it al dente!
“…we will now see how long Germany can stumble forwards with a zombie Chancellor who can marshal no support, pass no legislation, and achieve nothing else politically beyond the demise of his own party.”
My sympathies. I mist remind you however, that the U.S. managed to get by—as in fool the public—with 4 years of a mentally impaired, no—demented, President when we elected Biden. And we might have elected him once more had they not allowed a “debate” with Trump for all the world to see what a shell of a man he was. If there ever was a “dead man walking”—mentally, it was Biden.
What strikes me is the how the story in so many different countries boils down to the same dynamics. Whether its Germany, Britain, the US (granted which may be a little ahead of others in the timelines) the politics appears so similar. How can this be so? Looking back it seems the same, we had Reagan when Britain had Thatcher, Clinton and Blair...only the accents differ.
Simply being an idiot is bad...
Being "an incorrigible idiot" is really bad.
there is a saying in Belgium that donkeys don't hit their legs twice on the same rock, but this man does not even know there is a rock.
What strikes me about Merz even across the Atlantic is his acting like no one told him a course of events could happen even though the warnings were being shouted. This was true for these elections, Trump, China, energy, trade, foreign policy etc. I’m not talking about being surprised an undesirable result happened but being shocked it was even a possibility.
We suffer similarly in the benighted UK. To better times, and to the extinction of the deservedly reviled UniParty.
I have written here several times that there IS no “ woke “ physics .
The substack “ Doomberg” , an energy outfit speaks more eloquently and convincingly of Germans impending fall .
It is basically the rejection of fossil fuels that will doom the country .
I guess you can just pray for a warm winter . You are going to need it because someone is asleep at the switch . It will be impossible to obtain the NatGas now . It is too late . So pray .
Long term ( like 5 years ) ,unless something truly radical happens , things will unravel there .
From the USA it looks like a suicide impulse has gripped the country .
Who not only shutters nuclear plants but blows them up .? Why would drive your auto industry into bankruptcy? Why do you still want a re match with the Russians ? One ass Kick is not enough ? I was stunned to see the Berlin LGBT freak show gay parade a few weeks back .
“ Berlin means Boys “ was the word in 1920’s . You are defining Deviacy Down .
It saddens me but this is of your own making and it seems inevitable at this point ..the point of no return …tick tock .
A sublime analysis of Mr Merz.
The UK has had a parade of no-mark senior ministers, the last one being Robo-Lawyer Starmer KC. The present person, Andy Burnham-well, prefers modest make up and feelings - but no meaningful political action at all.
The best fit for 'Olly' Merz was Dame Theresa May (best shouted out as 'Dame T May').
A good MP for her voters, but brain dead in terms of leading the country.
Dame T May's contribution to our future? Nut Zero by 2050, committed in law, the first in the world. Special. Very special.
So, I look forward to Chancellor Olly Merz doing a fine Olly Murs (popular music artiste) tribute act.
A bit more serious than his present occupation.
We have a saying in the UK that letter written, typically to the authorities, in green ink usually indicate a disturbed or paranoid mentality. Accordingly I was concerned about the green text in your otherwise very informative and sensible article.
As you indicate for Germany and so it is in many countries, for so long as the old order try to keep out the new there will be impossible tensions and drift towards even deeper disasters.