#it is greatly worrying to me that “respects democracy” is no longer a requirement to become a democratic leader

[doomdoomofdoom]

I think a lot about Ehe für Alle (Marriage Equality) passing into law during her era. Even though she was personally opposed and voted against it.

She didn't fuss or run hate campaigns (that I'm aware of), she didn't complain about the law passing. She just let it happen, because clearly there was a majority in favor.

I disagree with her on a lot of things (obviously) but I respect her respect for democracy.

missing the merkel era is so weird because it's like. yeah she was miles better than that shit show that's happening right now but you're really sitting there like "god i miss how lethargic she was. how bland. i miss how she made me laugh that one time in 2014. and then again in 2017. i miss how she never did much of anything at all"

like. i'm not even really sure what i miss. what even was there lol!