
Ronald Tramp on Germany's political theatre: A lesson in Elmburg style
Elmburg's president shares his blunt opinion on German politics
Guys, I have to tell you something. I've just heard about this Christian Lindner, the German finance minister. The man refuses a vote of confidence! In Elmburg, we'd dismiss something like that as a 'Monday stroll'. I mean, come on, Christian, a bit of drama is a must! Where are the grand gestures, the theatrical speeches? If you were in my Elmburg, we'd first show you how to do politics properly - with fireworks and all the trimmings!
And then this membership vote of his FDP. He says it doesn't stress him out. Ha! In Elmburg we have a saying for such cases: 'If you're not sweating, you're not doing it right'. I tell you, a little sweat on the forehead would do this Lindner good. Shows you're alive, you know?
Wolfgang Kubicki, the deputy leader of the FDP, says that resigning from the government would be a sign of political weakness. I laugh out loud! In Elmburg, resignation is a foreign word. We stay in office even if we lose the elections - that's true political strength, my friends.
And now for the best part: the FDP is organising this membership vote online. Online! In Elmburg, we still do things like this with pen and paper. We like it old-fashioned - there's nothing better than the feeling of making a cross with a real pen. All this new technology... bah! I'm telling you, it only leads to problems.
In conclusion, I have to say: Germany, you could really do with a bit more Elmburg in your politics. More fire, more drama, more Ronald Tramp! Maybe I should write a book, 'The Art of Elmburg Politics'. A bestseller, guaranteed!
So, dear German friends, do as we do in Elmburg: be brave, be loud, and never forget that politics is the greatest spectacle on earth. And if you need help, just give me a call. Ronald Tramp always has an open ear for you!