Glyphwright
Emanation of Tranquility
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Seems like he shouldn't have taken that loan after all. I remember how difficult the presidential election was less than two years ago, and now they have to do it all over again. Well, this is yet another blow to Angela Merkel's reputation, affecting her chances for a third term as chancellor.
Can anyone explain to me why a parliamentary republic like Germany even needs the office of "president" or "head of state"? It is quite apparent that the vast majority of European presidents do nothing but sit in a palace and shake hands on camera, having no real functions or decision-making prerogatives. Why not get rid of this money drain and electoral head-ache, establish an ultra-modern, head of state-less system of government, and appoint a representative to participate in all the ceremonies?
Can anyone explain to me why a parliamentary republic like Germany even needs the office of "president" or "head of state"? It is quite apparent that the vast majority of European presidents do nothing but sit in a palace and shake hands on camera, having no real functions or decision-making prerogatives. Why not get rid of this money drain and electoral head-ache, establish an ultra-modern, head of state-less system of government, and appoint a representative to participate in all the ceremonies?
- Joined
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