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[tinyjo]

So, according to a survay done in Germany, which I found out about here, Germans are disillusioned with their democracy. As is I think everyone else I know. So, where do you stand?

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I'm pleased as punch with today's electoral results in my country, and am daring to hope for a wider victory still. But I nevertheless feel wary of what the future will bring, even with an opposition-lead sliver of government, and scarred by 6 years of Bush.

Frankly, even with this electoral refresh button, the vested interests that influence, even own, the political architecture, will continue to play their part. The opposition's success today may yet be undermined to serve these interests.

To my mind, the threat of those interests to the very structure of this democracy remain, and they are not sitting still either.

Still, between the blatant truth-telling of linktv.org, and the local successes of right-headed politicians like my Mayor, these have actually lead me back to a place where I dare to love my country - or at least those elements I can love, and to hope for the future. A terribly dangerous proposition, I know.