M.Ted: Was the WTC Bush's Reichstag? He seems to remind many Germans of "You Know Who", and, since they've been there and done that, they are not interested in going again--(note today's election results)--

I disagree with a part of these thoughts: In Germany, the position not to follow the USA in every respect unconditionally is very popular and has contributed to the election result. However, a direct comparison of Bush or even a tiny part of his policy with Hitler('s policy) is seen as a 'guilt by association' rhetorical trick and is very unpopular.

Herta Däubler-Gmelin (still minister of justice for a few days, but she won't be in the new cabinet) who has made the comparison (she denies it, but nobody believes her) has lost a virtually unloosable constituency. Serves her well.

Wolfgang