Good Ol' Boys Club: Let's Give the Testosterone a Boost
Issue Instruction to Machos:
A Column by Hendrik Wieduwilt
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It feels like we're stepping back into the good ol' boys club, where men decide things over a round of beers. Politics in America seems to be embracing a neo-masculine phase, and who can blame them? Leaders are likened to alpha males, and women? Well, they're... quite outnumbered.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz had an extraordinary week, impressing everyone at his Oval Office meet with President Trump. Merz knows how to play the game - he brought Trump a golden gift, kept quiet when necessary, and even managed a smile. Irresistible to the American powerhouse, right?
Politics | Merz Meets Trump: A Tale of TestosteroneTrump, who appreciates gold, swooned for Merz's golden present. The Chancellor took the limelight, tolerating the inevitable petting. It's all part of being a man, after all. Merz even handled Trump's roughtalk like a pro, earning him praise.
Rough and rugged, Merz's personality fits right in. Some say he's "difficult," while Trump admired his refusal to be "simple." It's hard to argue with success, and besides, it's fun to be a bit of a bad boy every now and then.
Young men are nostalgic for this macho era. They idolize pickup artists and bodybuilders, combining their admiration with crypto tips. When Merz's social media team showcased his arrival at the White House on Instagram, it was set to hip-hop beats. If you can, you can.
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Media power dynamics are fascinating. It's all about who comes out on top, who dashes who, who growls and who whimpers. It's somewhat amusing to visualize Angela Merkel at the White House, isn't it? Imagine the reporters grilling her about her attire, Trump offering her a "Bauch-Beine-Po" course at Mar-a-Lago.
Gender equality may be losing its appeal. Is this a sign of reversal, after years of seeing an increase in women's representation in leadership positions? Our comment-section critics demand, "Don't we have bigger problems?" like seasonal allergies and crypto scams.
Defense in Men's Hands
The Federal Ministry of Defense is led entirely by men now. Boris Pistorius, the new Minister, appointed Jens Plötner as State Secretary. Plötner is considered dovish regarding Ukraine support. But then again, he's a man.
Politics | Trump's Childish Rhetoric Exposes the IssueTrump sees the war in Ukraine as a playground scuffle, reveling in the macho appeal of pitting nations against each other. To paint the picture, imagine two boys scrapping on the playground, him rooting for the one he thinks can throw the better punch.
Is femininity no longer desirable in politics? Are we witnessing a return to the old days after decades of promoting gender equality? The theater in the Oval Office and a ministry led by men questions the appeal of politics for the young women of tomorrow.
Politics | Merz Plays His Cards"Don't lecture us on the AfD," Merz declared during an interview on Fox News. He's right - we have pressing matters to address, like inflation and energy prices. If the world politics stage feels like a frat party, let's girls get a chance to make the scene less macho.
Fight! Fight! Trump and Musk's Ego BattleTestosterone reigns supreme in the White House. Trump and Musk are locked in a bitter spat, threatening to torpedo space programs in a fit of rage. One can only hope their bromance doesn't end like a schoolyard fight.
James Brown sang, "It's a man's world," a song written by a woman. In this world, men build and buy, even if the whole enterprise is "nothing" without women. Musk should heed the song's advice - the darkness of bitterness is a risk no man should take.
So, gentlemen, let's make amends. Otherwise, we'll invite a woman next time.
"We're going to be in the same room, discussing the current political climate, where the revival of macho politics is heating up, reminiscent of a big boys' club."
"In the world of general-news, the dominance of testosterone can be observed in the ongoing spat between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, a case that certainly calls for a more balanced presence in the realm of American politics."
