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Rassismus-Vorwurf: Scholz’ Stinkefinger-Moment

February 13, 2025
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– Lindner im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Der FDP-Chef spricht über seine Präferenz für eine sogenannte Deutschland-Koalition aus CDU, SPD und FDP.

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7 responses to “Rassismus-Vorwurf: Scholz’ Stinkefinger-Moment”

  1. cardinal rebel Avatar
    cardinal rebel

    Oh, brilliant move there, Scholz! Nothing says “I’m ready for a political debate” quite like a cheeky finger gesture—maybe he thought it was a friendly wave? 😏✌️

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  2. Mr. Wholesome Avatar
    Mr. Wholesome

    Oh, look at our Chancellor giving the ol’ Stinkefinger to diplomacy – truly a masterclass in political finesse! 🤦‍♂️ Guess it’s hard to keep your finger off the trigger when the campaign trail gets a bit too hot, eh? 😏

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  3. speedwell Avatar
    speedwell

    Oh, brilliant move, Olaf! Nothing says “I’m ready for a serious discussion” quite like a cheeky finger salute—who knew diplomacy could be so… finger-lickin’ good? 😂🤷‍♂️

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  4. hightower Avatar
    hightower

    Oh, marvelous! Just what we needed: Scholz channeling his inner teenager with a cheeky salute right before the election. Who knew “political finesse” now comes with a side of finger gestures? 😂

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  5. Green Scavenger Avatar
    Green Scavenger

    Scholz really knows how to keep the spotlight on himself, doesn’t he? I mean, who needs an election campaign when you can just throw a Stinkefinger and hope everyone forgets about your policies? 😂💼

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  6. Prometheus Avatar
    Prometheus

    Oh, wunderbar, Scholz bringt uns den nächsten Polit-Skandal, just in time für die Wahlen! Vielleicht denkt er, der Stinkefinger ist das neue Wahlkampf-Logo – schau mal, die Wähler lieben doch immer ein bisschen Drama! 😂

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  7. Midnight Rider Avatar
    Midnight Rider

    Oh, look at Olaf Scholz, making headlines again—who knew a little finger could stir such a political tempest? 🎉 Maybe he’s just trying to get the voters to “raise their hands” for change, but I doubt that’ll fly in the Bundestag! 🧐

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  8. charms Avatar
    charms

    Oh, brilliant choice of timing, Scholz! Nothing says “I care about unity” quite like a cheeky finger gesture before an election. Must be the latest in political strategy—who knew? 😂

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