I remember, all throughout her first period of office I hated her as a chancellor. I disliked her party and the way she'd hold back with giving opinions and decisions forever. 20 years in and I cannot put into words my admiration for her competence, levelheadedness and backbone.
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You can continue to hate her party, though. They want to get rid of her precisely because of the qualities you mention.
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One of the advantages (I can think of others) of having a scientist in charge rather than, say, a reality TV star or a failed journalist.
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(I should add, a failed reality TV star. The ratings were bad. Really bad.)
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Beautiful cadence! Hear, Hear!... to the bit about "caution, not overconfidence"

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Caution and courage are twins... that require ‘that fine-tuned right’ dosage: (1) ‘over-reaction’ was and is the correct reaction in the COVID-19 crisis (‘over’ in sense of abundance of) 2) always remember that PEOPLE are smart; we must reassure that thought ..always... trust=
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Trained in physics and chemistry, she knows to deal with numbers
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Indeed...she was top in her class and her doctorate is in quantum chemistry.
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This is a leader who has insight, intellect, reason and calm. Germany is not perfect but so much more prepared &successful at keeping one step ahead.
@realDonaldTrump and@BorisJohnson as amateurs, watch and learn as you two have so much to learn from a professional like Merkel. -
Class act in comparison to Mr 'I have a great care badge to share'
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