[americanbychoice2]

" One step backwards for Germany, one giant step backwards for mankind "

Someone said something to that effect many years ago? :)

[nathanbedford]

It really is a massive set back for mankind, because, as Germany goes, so goes Europe. We cannot win the war against terrorism without allies and we becoming more despised here everyday.

I had nurtured great hopes that Germany would turn away from France both economically and in Weltanshauung, but alas, the opportunity has been botched like a grounder bouncing through the legs.