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German Federal Election 22 September 2013

Started by Zanza, August 21, 2013, 12:30:11 PM

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Who should I vote for?

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4 (23.5%)
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Zanza

August 21, 2013, 12:30:11 PM
The poll choices are the candidates that I can directly elect in my constituency.

Here is how it works: http://www.dw.de/how-do-germans-elect-their-parliament/a-17018116

As far as the election in general is concerned, it's pretty boring. Not much happening, no hotly debated issues, big parties agree on most things. Merkel will almost certainly win, it's just a question who'll be her coalition partner.

DGuller

#1
August 21, 2013, 01:12:34 PM
Are you still living in Germany?  None of these people look German, except maybe the very last one.

MadImmortalMan

#2
August 21, 2013, 01:13:42 PM
Is short hair a requirement for female politicians in Germany or something?

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Valmy

#3
August 21, 2013, 01:16:18 PM
Guy #4 looks like a 1970s British man.

So I say vote for him.
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merithyn

#4
August 21, 2013, 01:34:41 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on August 21, 2013, 01:13:42 PM
Is short hair a requirement for female politicians in Germany or something?


Something recently came up about this, actually. Apparently, the average age for women to cut their hair shorter is at 46. So, it makes sense, really. Most of the women who are known in politics are older than that. :)
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DGuller

#5
August 21, 2013, 01:43:31 PM
Quote from: merithyn on August 21, 2013, 01:34:41 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on August 21, 2013, 01:13:42 PM
Is short hair a requirement for female politicians in Germany or something?


Something recently came up about this, actually. Apparently, the average age for women to cut their hair shorter is at 46. So, it makes sense, really. Most of the women who are known in politics are older than that. :)
Just because you're older than the average age for short hair doesn't mean that you'll have short hair. :contract:

KRonn

#6
August 21, 2013, 01:58:31 PM
Quote from: Zanza on August 21, 2013, 12:30:11 PM
The poll choices are the candidates that I can directly elect in my constituency.

Here is how it works: http://www.dw.de/how-do-germans-elect-their-parliament/a-17018116

As far as the election in general is concerned, it's pretty boring. Not much happening, no hotly debated issues, big parties agree on most things. Merkel will almost certainly win, it's just a question who'll be her coalition partner.
Interesting summary on Germany's voting in that link. I sometimes would favor a Parliamentary system for the US but that would seem to not work well with our State/Federal system. But I'd like to see more parties, more variety, less domination by either of the two main parties.

Admiral Yi

#7
August 21, 2013, 02:04:21 PM
Anyone but Christian Slater.

merithyn

#8
August 21, 2013, 02:31:16 PM
Quote from: DGuller on August 21, 2013, 01:43:31 PM
Just because you're older than the average age for short hair doesn't mean that you'll have short hair. :contract:

:mellow:

I understand what average means. I didn't say that they would. I said that it could explain why these women have short hair.
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I met a man who wasn't there
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Valmy

#9
August 21, 2013, 02:47:03 PM
Quote from: merithyn on August 21, 2013, 02:31:16 PM
Quote from: DGuller on August 21, 2013, 01:43:31 PM
Just because you're older than the average age for short hair doesn't mean that you'll have short hair. :contract:

:mellow:

I understand what average means. I didn't say that they would. I said that it could explain why these women have short hair.

Meri!  We are supposed to be passing judgement on these people based on their appearance.  Stop ruining it with facts.
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garbon

#11
August 21, 2013, 02:53:28 PM
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Josquius

#12
August 21, 2013, 03:30:21 PM
Definitely number 4. Some fantastic retro style there.
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Razgovory

#13
August 21, 2013, 04:44:46 PM
I voted for beardo.  He looks unprofessional so that works.
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Jacob

#14
August 21, 2013, 06:29:21 PM
I voted for the lady with the Ziggy Stardust do. I wonder if she plays guitar?
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