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The question here is one of degree. The "short work" program was an austerity measure. It was put in place after Merkel steeply cut welfare payments. Edit: J

The question here is one of degree. The "short work" program was an austerity measure. It was put in place after Merkel steeply cut welfare payments. Edit: Just to quote facts... Welfare Cuts: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20050104/business/german-welfare-cuts-kick-in-protests-limited http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20050104/business/... (Though Germany's made further cuts since) Short-Work Program: http://www.german-info.com/press_shownews.php?pid=1638 http://www.german-info.com/press_shownews.php?pid=1638

ceejayoz 16y ago
You're still ignoring the fact that Germany is significantly more socialist than the US with a lower current unemployment rate. Using them as an example of how moving away from socialism is beneficial seems odd in that context.
- borism 16y ago
  second time you claim Germany is "significantly more socialist" than the US. how does one measure "socialism" exactly?
  - ceejayoz 16y ago
    Level of social services, like social security, universal healthcare, etc. Are you disputing the claim?
    - borism 16y ago
      Yes I do. First of all, Germany is social democracy, not "socialist". On the other hand US is liberal capitalist country - even slightest hints at turning it more towards European-style social democracy are instantly attacked as "communism" there. Secondly, even if Germany is more of a social democracy than US, it's "a little more", not "significantly more".