The Round Table of Camelot is Back

Posted on 2012-05-20 by Andreas Moser

Has the Nobel Peace Prize gone to President Obama‘s head?

Or why else does he now try to copy King Arthur of Camelot with his famous Round Table?

6th century

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I am a lawyer in Germany, with a focus on international family law, migration and citizenship law, as well as constitutional law. My other interests include long walks, train rides, hitchhiking, history, and writing stories.
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3 Responses to The Round Table of Camelot is Back

  1. drugsandotherthings's avatar drugsandotherthings says:
    2012-05-20 at 16:16

    Fist- I have no idea where the picture is allegedly from so…

    But you do realize that the round table is widely used in both business and politics? That its symbolism is that all are equal partners in the discussion? that no one is king?

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  2. Petra Falk's avatar Petra Falk says:
    2012-05-20 at 16:21

    I’ve always liked “round tables” – just because something’s been done before doesn’t mean it needs to be re-invented differently?
    Totally irrelevant side-thought: Merkel needs to sack whoever chooses her clothes….

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  3. John Erickson's avatar John Erickson says:
    2012-05-21 at 18:45

    I think it’s for a very simple reason – too many big egos needing to be stroked. Plus it helps avoid any “accidental” games of footsie…. :D

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