Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Did you notice the Irony? (# 1)
Quite often when I read something that other people find tragic or outrageous or don’t even notice at all, I find that my first reaction is to think “Look at the irony behind that!” That is why I now start … Continue reading
10 FAQ about filing a Constitutional Complaint in Germany
As part of my very popular series of legal FAQ, I introduce the German Constitutional Complaint (“Verfassungsbeschwerde”) today. It is a way by which every citizen – and even foreign citizens living in Germany – can address the Supreme Court, if they … Continue reading
Should I get a Twitter?
For years, people asked me if I have a Twitter. I always answered “no”. It took me until recently to realize that this seems to be one of these new fancy technological gadgets. But even after I realized that, the … Continue reading
Will the World come to an End in December 2012?
You have 42 days left to live if you believe the wackos who misinterpret the Maya calendar and believe that the end of the world will come on 21 December 2012. Thanks to the film “2012”, people are preparing for the worst. … Continue reading
After Obama’s re-election, what is next for Iran?
Last night’s re-election of President Barack Obama as well as the Senate elections and the ballot measures will alter the political landscape in the US more than the 2008 election did, but the rest of the world has mainly been … Continue reading
Six Billion Dollars
Q: What do you get for spending 6 billion $ on an election campaign in the US? A: You maintain the status quo. The President is re-elected, the House of Representatives remains Republican and Democrats maintain their majority in the … Continue reading
Not another historic election
Of course it had to happen with this US election as well. It happens with every election now, whether domestic or international ones. TV anchors, journalists, bloggers and especially the candidates call this “a historic election”. But they almost never explain why. In … Continue reading
Ethical Dilemmas on Election Day
For election day, I would like you to imagine the following scenarios and tell me in the comments how you would decide and for what reasons. Scenario 1: Imagine you are a strong supporter of Barack Obama. You are 100% … Continue reading
My predictions for the US Presidential Election 2012
I know that after tonight’s US Presidential election, whatever the outcome will be, a lot of people will say “I told you so” and “that’s exactly what I said would happen”. I am different. I make my predictions before election … Continue reading
An evening stroll, the sun and the sky
Every day, you should go for a walk or a run or a bike ride. At least once. Twice is better. It may be good for your health, but it’s definitely good for your spirit. Early mornings and evenings are … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 