Germany's president resigned last week ??

clint_giles · 09-06-2010, 07:35 PM

Just HEARD THIS FROM gERALD cELENTE ON AJ'S SHOW

NEVER KNEW THIS,HE RESIGNED BECAUSE OF THE FALSE WAR IN AFGANNYLAND

HOPEFULLY MANY MORE WILL FOLLOW IN HIS FOOT STEPS...

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/0...signation.html

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German president resigns
Last Updated: Monday, May 31, 2010 | 10:57 AM ET Comments13Recommend21
The Associated Press

German President Horst Koehler resigned Monday in a surprise move after being criticized for reportedly linking military deployments abroad with the country's economic interests — creating a new headache for Chancellor Angela Merkel.

German President Horst Koehler announces his resignation at Bellevue Palace in Berlin on Monday.German President Horst Koehler announces his resignation at Bellevue Palace in Berlin on Monday. (Markus Schreiber/Associated Press)The resignation, effective immediately, came only a year into Koehler's second term as the largely ceremonial head of state. Merkel had installed the former International Monetary Fund boss as president in 2004.

The current president of parliament's upper house — Bremen Mayor Jens Boehrnsen, a member of the opposition Social Democrats — will take over presidential duties temporarily, largely signing legislation into law.

A new president must be elected within 30 days. German politicians now will have to figure out quickly who should replace Koehler even as they are preoccupied with trying to make budget cuts amid the eurozone debt crisis.

Merkel called off a planned visit Monday to the German World Cup team's training camp in Italy.

Koehler, a member of Merkel's Christian Democrats, cited a week of criticism over a radio interview he gave following a visit to German troops in Afghanistan.

He said in that broadcast that, for a country with Germany's dependency on exports, military deployments could be "necessary ... in order to defend our interests, for example free trade routes."

That was taken by many as relating to Germany's unpopular mission in Afghanistan, although his office later said that he was referring to anti-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia. Germans are often uneasy about deployments abroad, given the country's militaristic past, and the mission in Afghanistan makes many particularly uncomfortable.
Military comments sparked criticism

Opposition politicians had called for Koehler to take back the remarks and accused him of damaging public acceptance of German military missions abroad.

"I regret that my comments in an important and difficult question for our nation were able to lead to misunderstandings," a strained-looking Koehler told reporters at the president's Bellevue palace.

Koehler complained that some critics had suggested he supported "Bundeswehr missions that are not covered by the constitution."

"This criticism lacks any basis," Koehler said in a statement delivered alongside his wife, Eva Luise. "It also is lacking in the necessary respect for the presidential office."

He added "it was an honour to serve Germany as federal president" then walked off without taking questions.

Koehler positioned himself as an outsider to Germany's political elite and enjoyed high popularity ratings. He occasionally refused to sign bills into law due to constitutional concerns, and once warned politicians against using the global financial crisis as a "backdrop for posturing."

The controversy over his military remarks wasn't particularly major and appeared to be petering out. Still, it added to a general sense of government drift.

The presidency is supposed to be above the political fray and carries little real power but traditionally functions as the nation's moral voice. The president is chosen by a special assembly of lower-house lawmakers and representatives of Germany's 16 states.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/0...#ixzz0qNla0fxs

realy · 09-06-2010, 07:58 PM

hope its true cause it sounds pretty good.

drhemp · 09-06-2010, 08:02 PM

Yup was barely mentioned in last weeks news.

Telling the truth about the futility of the Afghan War is not allowed so the New World Order will have pushed him out.

clint_giles · 09-06-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drhemp

Yup was barely mentioned in last weeks news.

Telling the truth about the futility of the Afghan War is not allowed so the New World Order will have pushed him out.

exactly !!!

damn,thats a big one that needs attention

im wondering why this was not mentioned here befor me?
so many europeans on the forum.....

anyhow its been done,we all know why.
who now will be the next to QUIT THE BULLSHIT !!!

09-06-2010, 07:35 PM	#1
clint_giles Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: the thread killer Posts: 5,068	Germany's president resigned last week ?? Just HEARD THIS FROM gERALD cELENTE ON AJ'S SHOW NEVER KNEW THIS,HE RESIGNED BECAUSE OF THE FALSE WAR IN AFGANNYLAND HOPEFULLY MANY MORE WILL FOLLOW IN HIS FOOT STEPS... http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/0...signation.html ---------------------- German president resigns Last Updated: Monday, May 31, 2010 \| 10:57 AM ET Comments13Recommend21 The Associated Press German President Horst Koehler resigned Monday in a surprise move after being criticized for reportedly linking military deployments abroad with the country's economic interests — creating a new headache for Chancellor Angela Merkel. German President Horst Koehler announces his resignation at Bellevue Palace in Berlin on Monday.German President Horst Koehler announces his resignation at Bellevue Palace in Berlin on Monday. (Markus Schreiber/Associated Press)The resignation, effective immediately, came only a year into Koehler's second term as the largely ceremonial head of state. Merkel had installed the former International Monetary Fund boss as president in 2004. The current president of parliament's upper house — Bremen Mayor Jens Boehrnsen, a member of the opposition Social Democrats — will take over presidential duties temporarily, largely signing legislation into law. A new president must be elected within 30 days. German politicians now will have to figure out quickly who should replace Koehler even as they are preoccupied with trying to make budget cuts amid the eurozone debt crisis. Merkel called off a planned visit Monday to the German World Cup team's training camp in Italy. Koehler, a member of Merkel's Christian Democrats, cited a week of criticism over a radio interview he gave following a visit to German troops in Afghanistan. He said in that broadcast that, for a country with Germany's dependency on exports, military deployments could be "necessary ... in order to defend our interests, for example free trade routes." That was taken by many as relating to Germany's unpopular mission in Afghanistan, although his office later said that he was referring to anti-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia. Germans are often uneasy about deployments abroad, given the country's militaristic past, and the mission in Afghanistan makes many particularly uncomfortable. Military comments sparked criticism Opposition politicians had called for Koehler to take back the remarks and accused him of damaging public acceptance of German military missions abroad. "I regret that my comments in an important and difficult question for our nation were able to lead to misunderstandings," a strained-looking Koehler told reporters at the president's Bellevue palace. Koehler complained that some critics had suggested he supported "Bundeswehr missions that are not covered by the constitution." "This criticism lacks any basis," Koehler said in a statement delivered alongside his wife, Eva Luise. "It also is lacking in the necessary respect for the presidential office." He added "it was an honour to serve Germany as federal president" then walked off without taking questions. Koehler positioned himself as an outsider to Germany's political elite and enjoyed high popularity ratings. He occasionally refused to sign bills into law due to constitutional concerns, and once warned politicians against using the global financial crisis as a "backdrop for posturing." The controversy over his military remarks wasn't particularly major and appeared to be petering out. Still, it added to a general sense of government drift. The presidency is supposed to be above the political fray and carries little real power but traditionally functions as the nation's moral voice. The president is chosen by a special assembly of lower-house lawmakers and representatives of Germany's 16 states. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/0...#ixzz0qNla0fxs

09-06-2010, 07:58 PM	#2
realy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: spiritual subway tunnels Posts: 2,993	hope its true cause it sounds pretty good. __________________ "In order to give the GOYIM no time to think and take note, their minds must be diverted towards industry and trade. Thus, all the nations will be swallowed up in the pursuit of gain and in the race for it will not take note of their common foe." http://www.revilo-oliver.com/rpo/Anti_Humans.html

09-06-2010, 08:02 PM	#3
drhemp Premier Subscribers Join Date: May 2009 Location: Totnes Posts: 5,981	Yup was barely mentioned in last weeks news. Telling the truth about the futility of the Afghan War is not allowed so the New World Order will have pushed him out.