Departing German chancellor Schroeder takes swipe at Bush

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Outgoing German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has aimed a broadside at US President George W. Bush, saying Hurricane Katrina showed what happened when a state neglected its duty.

Schroeder made his comments in a speech to a trade union in Hanover on Wednesday in which he warned of the dangers of eroding the welfare functions of the state.

"I can think of a recent disaster that shows what happens when a country neglects its duties of state towards its people," said Schroeder, who will soon cede his post to conservative rival Angela Merkel.

Schroeder made the remarks to warn against Merkel's policies, which he says will change the nature of Germany's cherished welfare state and create a less humane society.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/10/12/051012144856.vqok83vk.html

[cliss]

1. He's right. The U.S. is becoming a 3rd world country

very fast. In fact, some 3rd world countries do a better job of taking care of their people than we do.

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2. yes it is sad, pathetic and unforgiveable

When a country like the USA cannot even care for its own peoples. Shroeder is right. Some call it a "swipe" - I call it the truth!

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[goforit]

3. Great statement!!!! (truth)Germany will be loosing a great leader.

Oh well.

[Tempest]

4. Schroeder will be back in power in a year

Merkel will rub the German people the wrong way, will lose her coalition and she'll have to call for new elections by next summer.

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5. Ausgezeichnet! n/t