Friday Photo: Merkel finds a dog she isn't scared of

Posted By P.J. Aroon Friday, February 6, 2009 - 7:21 PM Share

Passport has mentioned in several dog-related posts that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has a fear of dogs, reportedly due to a childhood biting incident. But this week, Merkel appears to have finally found a dog that doesn't induce cynophobia:

Above, Merkel and Bavaria's state premier, Horst Seehofer, admire a dog-shaped bag nominated for a toy award as she tours the 2009 International Toy Fair on Feb. 4 in Nuremberg. Merkel would be totally styling with this doggie bag.

Photo: TIMM SCHAMBERGER/AFP/Getty Images

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February 7, 2009

Biden the Hardliner

It proves that there will be no change in foreign policies even the current administration. What is the purpose of these missile shields anyway. It is only frustating Russia for what? Americans like to cause trouble around the world. The usual American policy is bullying and killing if we don't like you anymore. Sick.

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