[Onelifetogive]

This article seems to imply that the Germans are easily riled up and manipulated; that some articulate leader could easily whip the masses into a frenzy and lead them down a destructive path.

LOL...like that could ever happen....

[wizardoz]

I've come to the sad conclusion that Europeans are remarkably naive, unsophisticated, reactionary, parochial, and easily manipulated.

[pepsionice]

Having lived in Germany for 10 years now...I can attest to the fact that Germans are manipulated on a daily basis and over 70 percent cannot think for themselves. Its a educational thing...they push technical knowledge for the bulk of society with very little taught in history or geography. Everyone counts on these magazines or the 8pm news to ensure they are kept updated on the world. The typical German is usually shocked when I can counter their argument without using any news from the prior evening newscasts. They always want to dispute facts unless its on the 8pm news show.