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Gerald 02-23-11 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schroeder (Post 1604162)
That's the very same article that Skybird posted.;)

Can you tell what it is about :hmmm: my German is not working for all word

Schroeder 02-23-11 04:15 PM

It's just comedy.
The article makes fun of the political correctness and suggest to establish a female quota for ski jumping and a men quota for delivery rooms.

We've recently had a discussion in Germany about forcing a female quota for executive boards of big companies. Fortunately the thought was abandoned (or at least postponed for now).

P.S.
Guttenberg's doctor title has been sacked.:yeah:
That was the only right solution. Now he just needs to step down.

Gerald 02-23-11 04:18 PM

Ok, thank you I have the picture clear, he will disappear voluntarily or....

Penguin 03-01-11 06:42 AM

und tschüss:

Guttenberg resigns
http://www.thelocal.de/politics/20110301-33419.html

I am happy for all AC/DC fans who would like to hunt him through the streets for being a yuppie who listens to their music, it's now easier for you guys! :D

Gerald 03-01-11 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penguin (Post 1609462)
und tschüss:

Guttenberg resigns
http://www.thelocal.de/politics/20110301-33419.html

I am happy for all AC/DC fans who would like to hunt him through the streets for being a yuppie who listens to their music, it's now easier for you guys! :D

Thanks mate for the update,here is a link in English,

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12608083

Gerald 03-03-11 09:24 AM

A very German obsession with titles and royalty
 
German defence minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg resigned after admitting copying large parts of his doctoral thesis. But why was he so keen to be a doctor in the first place?

You would think that Karl-Theodor Maria Nikolaus Johann Jacob Philipp Franz Joseph Sylvester Freiherr von und zu Guttenberg had enough titles.

In Germany, the "von" and "zu" denote aristocracy and he has both. And the word "Freiherr" means "Baron".

But if you want real clout in politics, being a doctor is desirable and that was his downfall. The title in front of even such a grand name is desirable, but not if it is the product of the work of others.

Royal fascination

Germans do set great store by the ornaments of status.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes...nt/9410282.stm


Note; Update Record: Thursday, 3 March 2011

Gerald 03-03-11 04:45 PM

Skybird,can I called you Von Skybird,is it OK, or do you prefer another title :DL

Skybird 03-04-11 03:36 AM

My name is Bird. Sky von Bird. :D

Gerald 03-04-11 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird (Post 1611884)
My name is Bird. Sky von Bird. :D

Sky von Bird,great name :DL


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