German minister denies plagiarism on PhD thesis - Page 2

Gerald · 02-23-11, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

That's the very same article that Skybird posted.

Can you tell what it is about

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.

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!

Gerald · 03-01-11, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penguin

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!

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

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

Skybird · 03-04-11, 03:36 AM

My name is Bird. Sky von Bird.

Gerald · 03-04-11, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

My name is Bird. Sky von Bird.

Sky von Bird,great name

02-23-11, 04:15 PM	#17
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	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. That was the only right solution. Now he just needs to step down. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

02-23-11, 04:18 PM	#18
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Ok, thank you I have the picture clear, he will disappear voluntarily or.... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-03-11, 09:24 AM	#21
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	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 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-03-11, 04:45 PM	#22
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Skybird,can I called you Von Skybird,is it OK, or do you prefer another title __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-04-11, 03:36 AM	#23
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,717 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	My name is Bird. Sky von Bird. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-01-11, 06:42 AM	#19
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	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!