Another trend was the exit of the far-left Linke party from the leadership coalition.
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The Junge Linke adamantly say "yes, " arguing that Barbie is a symbol of proletariat repression and a consumerist society set in place by power-hungry capitalists.
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The Junge Linke argue that Barbie's "pinkified" personality cultivates a desire in girls to focus on looks instead of careers and spend their cash on expensive beauty products.
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