26 March 2005

Many Germans Want Berlin Wall Back

Wow! A lot of folks like to make a big deal about Germany's economic troubles being the sole result of socialist economic crapola. Of course, they are partially right 'cause socialism is crap. But, socialism in and of itself isn't to blame for all of their economic woes. Swallowing up an entire population and economy formerly run-into-the-ground by socialism and communism is an enormous task. Frankly, it is amazing the whole country didn't collapse economically after re-unification.

Still, the effects of it are being felt even after 15 years. Worse for Germany, by joining up with the greater socialist EU commonwealth (commonpoverty?) they have further eroded their own economic stability.

It will be interesting to see if this sort of sentiment increases over time. Not just the sentiment against the "easter's" but also against the EU.

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