Merkel fires back at Trump, says Europe will choose its own 'destiny'

DPA International ^ | January 16th, 2017 | Andrew McCathie

[Mariner]

Berlin (dpa) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday fired back at US president-elect Donald Trump's denunciation of her liberal stance on refugees and his dismissal of the NATO military alliance as "obsolete."

"I think we Europeans hold our destiny in our own hands," she said.

"We know what his position is," Merkel said in response to Trump slamming her refugee policy as a "catastrophic mistake."

"My position is also known," she added.

In an interview with Germany's Bild and the Times of London, Trump also threatened to impose a hefty tax on German carmakers for selling vehicles in the US market that were produced elsewhere and warned that other nations would follow Britain in leaving the European Union.

"We 27 members should stand together," Merkel told reporter in Berlin, arguing that Europe's economic strength and institutions would help it tackle tough problems such as terrorism.

[agere_contra]

BFL

[D Rider]

Merkel is so easy to manipulate.

[kanawa]

I’ve noticed that, an uncanny resemblance.

[Caipirabob]

Good luck with that, fellahs!

[Lisbon1940]

That is not how it is spelled.

[Hugh the Scot]

Message to Merkel: https://youtu.be/n47C09VU7rE

[HarleyD]

Yeah, let Trump tell her that we’re closing just one American base and see how fast she change her tune.

[Diogenesis]

German CHOSE to begin its own destruction,
AND the German Courts this week encouraged
burning of synagogues saying such arson
was consistent with German principles and principals.

[Lurker]

That’s funny right there.

L

[Diogenesis]

Germany CHOSE to begin its own destruction,
AND the German Courts this week encouraged
burning of synagogues saying such arson
was consistent with German principles and principals.

[Palio di Siena]

Sonner done came and gone. They are in the later phase.

[aumrl]

re; your post 22
Not to mention what the Marshall Plan cost
AND the ongoing UN heritage site monies.

[aces]

good, destiny chosen, continual breaking of laws, raping daughters etc etc..Europe has let in the army

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Next time you need your cities rebuilt, call the Chinese...

[drpix]

Merkel and Muslims Love Each Other

Muslims Love Hitler

Merkel Uber Alles!

[Hotlanta Mike]

Choose wisely Frau Merkel...

[I want the USA back]

Shut up you old ugly-a$$ hag!

[ops33]

Good point, let Europe be what they want to be but there’s no reason we should pay to defend it.

[VermithraxPejorative]

I am curious how many are seeking out moving here since Trump won.

[Mollypitcher1]

Right now I consider Iran the Evil Empire. There is where we need to clean house. North Korea is not far behind and there we have a madman we have to deal with. China is a great threat but we can control it through its economic and financial weakness. China needs us more than we need China.
Russia has some of our values. China, N. Korea and Iran are a whole different ball of wax. The oriental mind is different than ours. We don’t think alike. Our values are different. They have to be handled differently.
Whatever it takes we must stop the Muslims in their tracks. Russia has experience in the game.