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On Fri, 4 Oct 2024 00:37:13 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:

> Here in NZ we got the system changed as a result of a referendum in
> 1993, getting rid of British-style first-past-the-post in favour of
> German-style MMP.

That has worked so well for Germany.

https://www.dw.com/en/scholz-urges-more-support-for-the-east-on-german-
unity-day/a-70397571

Hopefully the AfD will get rid of him -- if the freedom loving democrats 
don't ban it first.

https://www.politico.eu/article/can-a-ban-stop-the-rise-of-germanys-far-
right/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxAoA8tyvII

Get it while it's hot because most renditions of 'Deutschland Erwache' 
don't last long on youtube. Apparently historical footage is too upsetting 
for today's generation and their tender sensibilities must be protected.