So it looks like the CDU is making mistakes in Germany. Schroeder might

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Wed Sep-14-05 10:14 AM
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So it looks like the CDU is making mistakes in Germany. Schroeder might

have a chance.

CDU sows confusion over tax
By Bertrand Benoit in Munich
Published: September 13 2005 22:18 | Last updated: September 13 2005 22:18

Heinrich von Pierer, Angela Merkel�s chief economic adviser, has blamed Paul Kirchhoff, the man expected to be her finance minister, for confusing voters over the Christian Democrat�s tax plans.

http://news.ft.com/cms/s/0ce57c96-2478-11da-a5d0-00000e2511c8.html

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Wed Sep-14-05 10:18 AM
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1. So over there, the right doesn't get away with lying about tax plans?

What... they still have a non-lapdog media?

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Wed Sep-14-05 10:21 AM
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2. The corporate media in Europe wants Merkl to win.

This article from the pro-corproate FT is gentle on Merkl.

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Wed Sep-14-05 11:15 AM
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4. At least they're admitting her team misled people.

I don't remember any mainstream papers informing voters that bush's team was doing that during the campaign.

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Wed Sep-14-05 11:21 AM
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5. There's a gentle spin though: they'll deal with this after they win.

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Wed Sep-14-05 01:34 PM
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6. Oh great...

so, not too much difference then.

*sigh*

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Wed Sep-14-05 10:36 AM
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3. She agrees to much with * policys n/t

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