View at Germany’s parliament: “Reichstag”
I started my little series about democracy in part 1 with some general considerations. In part 2 I spoke about the aim and the importance of the constitution. I then went on to narrate the German constitutional history. We learned that modern Germany is a parliamentary democracy. National, regional and local assemblies are elected by universal suffrage. Now it’s about time to investigate how does the right to vote translate into action? Continue reading
“We have the duty to change our way of thinking!”
This video (11:11) deserves your attention and further considerations.
“Das Grundgesetz” is Germany’s constitution since 1949
Last Wednesday – in part 1 – I kicked off with some general considerations: the origins of democracy and five fundamental conditions that a functioning democratic system needs to meet. First point on the list: The constitution. I will take Germany as an example, which means that I have to cover about 650 years of history. Lots of stuff but I will try to make it as short and crisp as I possibly can. Continue reading
Marilyn Monroe was a serious reader.
“I’m not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful.”
June 1, 1926: Born Norma Jean Mortenson (Baker, her mother’s last name, came later) 87 years ago today, Marilyn Monroe became the iconic blonde. She wasn’t all wiggle and giggle—Monroe was also a serious reader who was often pictured with a book in hand.
Und was kommt jetzt?
Der Abstieg der einst stolzen deutschen Sozialdemokratie ist ein Befund der niemandem gleichgültig sein kann, bedroht er doch die Demokratie als Ganzes. Auch ich werde mich in der nächsten Zeit der siechenden Jubilarin ausführlich widmen.
Czerulf's Thoughts 