[Adrastus]

Consider: Twice the Germans tried to take over Europe militarily and failed. Now they are on their way to trying it politically. They'll get closer this way than the other.

You don't suppose it's something in the water?

[JLS]

Having lived there for 6 months, it is something. Remember of course 60 years ago they culled out all their dissenters, free thinkers, etc. And you are right, they will get closer this way than the past attempts they have made at taking over Europe.