Merkel speaking in the German parliament (Bundestag): "My time is as good as over."

[DFW]

The audience gasped, the press jumped and ran for the phones and their smart phones and their talking heads.

Until Merkel added, "My speaking time, that is." She then shook her head with a "what were you thinking, you idiots?" look on her face as she chuckled.

Obama knew how to have a laugh like that. Trump doesn't even know the meaning of the concept.

[Doreen]

1. Hehehe, I just love Merkel.

[Left-over]

10. Angela Merkel is an awesome leader who understands the people.

[DFW]

11. That's because she's one of them

It's something Trump will never be, will never want to be, and is unable to be.

[dhill926]

2. would love to have a bier or two with her....

god, the stories....

[DFW]

5. It's not often I would say this about a politician

But so would I, and I can't STAND the taste of beer!

[leftstreet]

3. LOL

That's funny!

[malaise]

4. Delish

[progressoid]

6. Wonder if she's seen Tracy Ullman's version of her...

[yonder]

7. speaking of laughing...

...about a year ago I noticed that I couldn't recall ever seeing 45 laugh. Not that idiot smirk or sinister smile he displays far too often, but a down-to-earth guffaw. Since then, I started paying attention and still haven't seen him laugh.

Sorry if I'm off topic but has anybody else seen a genuine laugh from the orange one?

Damn, I miss Obama

[Mr.Bill]

8. Trump is one of those guys

that your dog would walk up to and pee on his leg.

[panader0]

9. I hope she's around for a long time.