Interview of German Chancellor Robin Kellner
The German Chancellor Robin Kellner has been interviewed in the Yugoslav State Television by the President, First Worker and Grand Marshal Ilias Psinakis.
Ilias (I): Hello, Chancellor Robin Kellner. It is a great honor to have you here, in Yugoslavia State Television. I, Ilias Psinakis, thought that it would be better if I interviewed you to show Yugoslavia's due respect to you, instead of a presenter interviewing you.
My first question is, what is your personal opinion on the Yugoslav war and what is the official stance of Germany on the war? Is your personal opinion and the official stance of your nation differentiated, even in the least?
Robin (R): Hello, and thanks Herr Psinakis for having me.
You must understand that, as Chancellor of Germany, it is pretty hard for the my opinion, that of my party, and of the Coalition to be that much differentiated. It is our belief in the Governing Coalition that Germany should not intervene in the war at all, lest we become the scapegoats of madness and genocide for a third time in the history of the World. As such, it is important to note that the Government is apathetic to both sides, the Romans and Italians, and the Yugoslavs. We are protecting the Roman Emperor as we believe it is our duty to accept and take care of him as we would do with any other guest in our country.
However, it goes without saying that not all Germans agree with the official stance of the Federal Republic. Indeed, I believe that it is not out by mere chance that the Socialist People's Party managed to gain 17% of the votes. But again, while a fifth of the population might approve of intervening and helping Yugoslavia, the majority is simply against war alltogether, as proved by the low percentage the German Patriotic Party and the Nationalist Party of Germany.
I: Interesting. Well, my other question is, aside from the issue of direct intervention, what is the idea, the picture that most Germans have of Yugoslavia? Again, I state this is aside from their willingness to intervene.
R: That's an interesting question, but you are propably asking it to the wrong person. While not knowing much about the recent developments regarding how the general German opinion of Yugoslavia has been shaped due to my occupation with matters regarding BIAS, I can say that most of us are propably a little bit... shocked by how swiftly the Purge was executed during this period, but I think everyone noticed that after your interview with our Deutsche News channel everyone was a bit more accepting and supportive of Yugoslavia. So overall, without being 100% sure, I would say a neutral position with perhaps more positive elements than before.
I: This is very good to hear. My next question is a bit more personal: do you have a wive or girlfriend? If yes, can you tell us more about your family life? I hope that you are not offended by the question.
R: No not at all! Although, I certainly did not expect this question to be done in Yugoslavian Television!
I have a wife, named Barbara Wiese, and together we have 4 healthy children, 3 males and 1 female. They have the ages of 7, the two twins, the male and the female, who are both 6 and our youngest son, Harold, who is at the age of 5.
I: I hope that they grow up to become healthy, handsome and successful, just like me.
Now, going into German foreign policy, what is your policy towards the French problem? If diplomacy fails to solve the problem and the situation gets worse, have you considered using military means?
R: The government is divided on the matter. Generally, we have adopted a stance of as little intervention as possible. If diplomacy succeeds, we will support whatever decision the French take, even if that is being totally related with the Union of Britain as a state and people. If they fall in civil war, we can only offer healthcare and civilian support to both sides, hoping that those who are innocent do not get hurt. Military means will only be used if the situation deteriorates by having another power intervening directly.
I: On gay rights, how is the situation in Germany? Also, sorry for any offense, have you ever had homosexual intercourse? Again, sorry for any offense, just asking.
R: Ha, none taken. Excuse me for my apparent amusement, I just didn't think I would encounter such questions in the public.
No I have not partaken in erotic activities with other men, but that does not reflect the situation of gay rights in Germany at all. In fact, Germany is known thorough the world for being one of the few places where there is an active attempt to strengthen the rights of homosexuals and of women.
I: Alright. But if you ever want to try, just pay a visit to my villa in Belgrade.
Anyway, on internal policy, do you think that as droids take on more and more jobs previously done by humans, many humans will become unemployed? How does your government plans to solve this problem? Are you going to limit the use of droids in certain sectors?
R: Yes, massive unemployment is a consequence that we sooner or later will have to face. Luckily, the previous Coalition and the present one have both taken small but steady steps to mitigate these effects. First of all, a minimum wage has been introduced to those who have been replaced by robots which will help them survive for as long as they are without any wage. Meanwhile, there are many government - funded seminars that target these people with the intention of teaching them valuable skills as to turn them towards other sectors, like advertising or entertainment. Moreover, our cybernetics program has been progressing well, and a reason the Coalition decided to make the surgical operation free for the homeless, unemployed and the handicapped is for them to set the first example as people who will use their new skills, or body parts in this case, to work for the betterment of the whole society. However, I envision in the far future a world where no one will need to work and where humans will have all the time thanks to robots to care only about entertainment and their education, as they will have been freed by any anxiety about the economic situation of their household.
In the end, I believe that the whole program has benefited and will continue to benefit Germany and humanity.
I: On the political scene of Germany, what do you think of Allah's World and it's activities? Also, on the international level, what is your stance towards the Islamic State?
R: I am rather indifferent myself on the radical muslim party within Germany, as the people themselves rejected it and will likely continue doing so. Besides, our secret services are more than capable of handling their "activities", which are nothing more than just preaching at this point.
As for Bosnia, I am sure everyone agrees that they are a real danger to the stability of Europe and must be taken care of as quickly as possible. And while we try not to intervene as a government representing our people, we are certain that eliminating the Islamic State of Bosnia can only be classified as " pest control ".
Now to be fair, I do not want to be mis - interpreted and thought of as a racist and demagogue. I don't think all countries with Islam of whatever kind is a danger. In fact, we have co - operated with Muslims in Germany even before the Other invasion. But Bosnia is rather the exception to the rule rather than the rule.
I: On the political front, do you think that the rise of the German Socialists represents a threat to Germany's traditional ruling parties? Also, if the circumstances forced you so, would you be willing to enter into a coalition government with the Socialist?
R: As you may have realised by my history and my membership in the NLP, I do not have the best of relations with the Socialists, but considering them a threat is a misunderstanding of massive proportions. They are no more "groundbreaking" than the Technocrats or the Rationalists are themselves. And if the cirmustances forced my hand, then yes, I could very well enter a coalition with the Socialists if Germany for example needed a Grand Coalition as to show our unity to our people and to the nations of the world.
I: My last question concerns your personal opinion of me, Ilias Psinakis. Some (mainly North African Arabs) view me as more evil than Stalin and as the Anti-Christ while many more (mostly Yugoslavs and Communists) view me as a Champion of the rights of the Workers and the one who shall lead the world into becoming a worker's paradise.
What is your personal opinion of me? Please do not try to hide it and I hope that you will give me your opinion, as Robin Kellner, not as the German Chancellor. Do not worry, dear, I will not be offended.
Thanks for your time.
R: I see you as nothing more than a Head of State, just like me, who has been forced due to circumstances to take some rather harsh actions because of the Yugoslavian political situation. I understand that much, but I completly disagree with the whole Yugoslav political model, as you asked for my personal opinion, and as such disagree with the policies you took and take. But the person behind it all does not matter, for he is a puppet of the circumstances.
Thanks for having me, I had a lively time!