Thursday, March 19, 2020

Hmm …

… Merkel calls coronavirus 'biggest challenge since WWII'.

Well, we all know how Germany met that challenge.
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  1. Lee8:40 AM

    She said 'since' i.e. she was comparing it to the challenge of post-war reconstruction and confronting the past. Is she right? I'm not any good at predictions, but at least she gave a measured appeal, not a series of lies, exaggerations, and unreliable promises.

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  2. Lee1:15 PM

    Anyone who is interested in the context, and Merkel's manner of reassuring the public while speaking openly and honestly, can watch here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9ei40nxKDc&feature=youtu.be

    Compare to Trump's answer to a reporter's question at the press conference today:

    Peter Alexander: 'What do you say to Americans who are scared?'

    Trump: 'I say you’re a terrible reporter.'









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