Merkel is Time's person of the year

[Unnamed island state]

BBC
Time

"The magazine cited her role in Europe's crises over migration and Greek debt.

Mrs Merkel had provided "steadfast moral leadership in a world where it is in short supply", editor Nancy Gibbs wrote.

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was named runner-up and third place went to US presidential hopeful Donald Trump."

First of all, it's kind of surprising that Trump or Baghdadi didn't win, this does make you wonder whether the trolls actually voted for her? Maybe. It wouldn't be too surprising to see snarky internet users vote for her in reference to the recent, less enthusiastic, mood on her administration. But the fact that Time hasn't simply ignored her as they do with troll options, probably means they don't consider her a troll option, and I agree. Merkel has been a phenomenal chancellor.

What do you think? Does she deserve this accolade?

[Ugatoo]

BBC
Time

"The magazine cited her role in Europe's crises over migration and Greek debt.

Mrs Merkel had provided "steadfast moral leadership in a world where it is in short supply", editor Nancy Gibbs wrote.

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was named runner-up and third place went to US presidential hopeful Donald Trump."

First of all, it's kind of surprising that Trump or Baghdadi didn't win, this does make you wonder whether the trolls actually voted for her? Maybe. It wouldn't be too surprising to see snarky internet users vote for her in reference to the recent, less enthusiastic, mood on her administration. But the fact that Time hasn't simply ignored her as they do with troll options, probably means they don't consider her a troll option, and I agree. Merkel has been a phenomenal chancellor.

What do you think? Does she deserve this accolade?

I like how between Merkel and Trump you think the trolls would vote for Merkel.

[Liberty and Linguistics]

This is annoying.

I once respected her as an individual and as a leader. But, given her less than stellar handling of the migrant crisis, I've lost most of my respect for her. Her willingness to accept 800,000 migrants wasn't humane, it was disisive and in complete disregard for the German culture. She fails to understand that there's already a severe lack of integration within the German Muslim community, as well as social problems that are higher within the community.

As such, I'm quite mad that she went against the wills of the German people by opening the gates so to speak.

[Kraylandia]

I lost respect for her when she accepted so many "refugees".

[MERIZoC]

First of all, it's kind of surprising that Trump didn't win

No it isn't.

And this seems deserved. From the whole Greek financial crisis, to the situation with the refugees, Merkel's been at the forefront of Europe the entire year.

[MERIZoC]

This is annoying.

I once respected her as an individual and as a leader. But, given her less than stellar handling of the migrant crisis, I've lost most of my respect for her. Her willingness to accept 800,000 migrants wasn't humane, it was disisive and in complete disregard for the German culture. She fails to understand that there's already a severe lack of integration within the German Muslim community, as well as social problems that are higher within the community.

As such, I'm quite mad that she went against the wills of the German people by opening the gates so to speak.

I'm pretty sure you don't understand how person of the year works.

[Liberty and Linguistics]

First of all, it's kind of surprising that Trump didn't win

No it isn't.

And this seems deserved. From the whole Greek financial crisis, to the situation with the refugees, Merkel's been at the forefront of Europe the entire year.

Sure, she's been taking an active stance in European politics. Sure as hell doesn't mean her role was beneficial to the people of Europe.

[MERIZoC]

No it isn't.

And this seems deserved. From the whole Greek financial crisis, to the situation with the refugees, Merkel's been at the forefront of Europe the entire year.

Sure, she's been taking an active stance in European politics. Sure as hell doesn't mean her role was beneficial to the people of Europe.

Like I said.

[Liberty and Linguistics]

This is annoying.

I once respected her as an individual and as a leader. But, given her less than stellar handling of the migrant crisis, I've lost most of my respect for her. Her willingness to accept 800,000 migrants wasn't humane, it was disisive and in complete disregard for the German culture. She fails to understand that there's already a severe lack of integration within the German Muslim community, as well as social problems that are higher within the community.

As such, I'm quite mad that she went against the wills of the German people by opening the gates so to speak.

I'm pretty sure you don't understand how person of the year works.

So, by saying that she's not deserving of this award because of her lack of competency and hindsight as a leader, I don't understand how the award works?

Right, cool.

[Unnamed island state]

This is annoying.

I once respected her as an individual and as a leader. But, given her less than stellar handling of the migrant crisis, I've lost most of my respect for her. Her willingness to accept 800,000 migrants wasn't humane, it was disisive and in complete disregard for the German culture. She fails to understand that there's already a severe lack of integration within the German Muslim community, as well as social problems that are higher within the community.

Don't you remember this?

[Ugatoo]

I lost respect for her when she accepted so many "refugees".

What's wrong with " "refugees" "?

[Zoice]

I lost respect for her when she accepted so many "refugees".

Why is refugees in quotation marks?

[Luminesa]

Who at TIME does all this voting? Seriously?

...Heheh...can we do a re-vote? Cause I know who I'll pick.

*Sticks multiple ballots with 'Papa Franscico' written on them in a big ballot box.*

[Liberty and Linguistics]

This is annoying.

I once respected her as an individual and as a leader. But, given her less than stellar handling of the migrant crisis, I've lost most of my respect for her. Her willingness to accept 800,000 migrants wasn't humane, it was disisive and in complete disregard for the German culture. She fails to understand that there's already a severe lack of integration within the German Muslim community, as well as social problems that are higher within the community.

Don't you remember this?

Politicians have been known to retract or subtly disregard former statements. Her willingness to accept more than Germany can handle shows me that she is no longer principled in her opposition to multiculturalism. She saw a chaff to be hailed as a humanitarian, and she took it.

I don't give a rats ass about what she said, I care about what she does.

[MERIZoC]

I'm pretty sure you don't understand how person of the year works.

So, by saying that she's not deserving of this award because of her lack of competency and hindsight as a leader, I don't understand how the award works?

Right, cool.

That's right, you don't. Know who won the award in 1938 was? One Adolf Hitler. He was followed by Joseph Stalin the next year. Time isn't making any sort of claim on how good/bad they believe the policy of the person to be. They're saying who they think was most influential. A person that "for better or for worse...has done the most to influence the events of the year."

[Val Halla]

I lost respect for her when she accepted so many "refugees".

Why is refugees in quotation marks?

Because apparently the Syrian people aren't escaping a massive civil war.

[Kazarogkai]

I'm pretty sure you don't understand how person of the year works.

So, by saying that she's not deserving of this award because of her lack of competency and hindsight as a leader, I don't understand how the award works?

Right, cool.

Person of the year is about being at forefront of international affairs and for most part being the main person in the spotlight, hence why Hitler was person of the year despite being a complete ass. You do not have to necessarily be a good person or even competent, just visible.

[MERIZoC]

Who at TIME does all this voting? Seriously?

...Heheh...can we do a re-vote? Cause I know who I'll pick.

*Sticks multiple ballots with 'Papa Franscico' written on them in a big ballot box.*

2013 winner.

[Liberty and Linguistics]

So, by saying that she's not deserving of this award because of her lack of competency and hindsight as a leader, I don't understand how the award works?

Right, cool.

That's right, you don't. Know who won the award in 1938 was? One Adolf Hitler. He was followed by Joseph Stalin the next year. Time isn't making any sort of claim on how good/bad they believe the policy of the person to be. They're saying who they think was most influential. A person that "for better or for worse...has done the most to influence the events of the year."

I'm aware of this, I made it through APUSH.

That said, I can still critique the winner.

[Kraylandia]

I lost respect for her when she accepted so many "refugees".

What's wrong with " "refugees" "?

As Liberty already said, it's in complete disregard to German culture and Germany already has a problem with lack of integration from their Muslim community; last thing they need is more issues like that.

I am not totally against refugees though, there are obviously genuine cases too but they shouldn't have accepted so many. And they should have made background checks a bit tougher too.

Become Sweden? Fucking hope not.

[MERIZoC]

I lost respect for her when she accepted so many "refugees".

Why is refugees in quotation marks?

Something something terrorists

[Unnamed island state]

Don't you remember this?

Politicians have been known to retract or subtly disregard former statements. Her willingness to accept more than Germany can handle shows me that she is no longer principled in her opposition to multiculturalism. She saw a chaff to be hailed as a humanitarian, and she took it.

I don't give a rats ass about what she said, I care about what she does.

Immigration =/= Multiculturalism

And it simply isn't moral to refuse migrants fleeing a warzone on the basis that they won't integrate.

[Larnada]

the terrorist is attacking germany from the inside.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Why didn't Bernie Sanders win?

Last time I checked he had won the poll.

[MERIZoC]

That's right, you don't. Know who won the award in 1938 was? One Adolf Hitler. He was followed by Joseph Stalin the next year. Time isn't making any sort of claim on how good/bad they believe the policy of the person to be. They're saying who they think was most influential. A person that "for better or for worse...has done the most to influence the events of the year."

I'm aware of this, I made it through APUSH.

That said, I can still critique the winner.

Of course you can. The fact that you have that right doesn't mean you've presented any meaningful critiques of Time's choice.