Every day, it looks more and more like the EU is just Germany's third try at conquest of Europe. After two failed military attempts, it really does look like they are going for an economic victory.

Fourth.

Arkanaut: Fourth.

This.

There's a reason Nazi Germany called itself the Third Reich.

At my signal... unleash Italy.

Just as long as they don't bomb pearl harbor

Looks like it's time for another round of Put Germany in its Place.

Correction- The Third Reich was not the charm.

Fifth or sixth at least.

That's one heil of a strategy.

If this results in the proliferation of the dirndl I'm all for it.

Germs originated in Germany, before rapidly spreading throughout the rest of the world.

Beware the moth apples.

Reich on, motherfuehrers!

Ve have vays of making you austere, old man!

/too obscure?

"Oh no Smithers, the Germans are mad at me!"

If Germany is the only European nation with their shiat together, then...

Well, those all-white Scandanavian countries do ok...well, damn.

grinding_journalist: If Germany is the only European nation with their shiat together, then...

Well, those all-white Scandanavian countries do ok...well, damn.

Anywhere that makes a decent car has their shiat together. You can see why the U.S. is worried.

Maybe Merkel should talk to Putin. They could come up with some sort of non-aggression pact or something.

cgraves67: Arkanaut: Fourth.

This.

There's a reason Nazi Germany called itself the Third Reich.

Holy Roman Empire, German Empire of 1870-1918, then the Austro-German corporal.

Some say Nazism went over so well because of the average German's innate sense of proficiency and organization. A police sergeant might be describing a thoroughly burgled house as "first rate, an excellent job!".

it's beginning to look a lot like Deutschland.
Everyvhere you go!

Silverstaff: Every day, it looks more and more like the EU is just Germany's third try at conquest of EuropeEurope struggling to give itself to ze germans.. After two failed military attempts, it really does look like they are going for an economic victory.

Um, the Germans seem to think this is all about fiscal discipline, but they seem to be ignoring the fact that European banks are leveraged out to Alpha Centauri and something needs to be done about that tout de suite. Never mind the fact that you're never going to get Italians to behave like Germans...it just isn't in the cards.

Silverstaff: Every day, it looks more and more like the EU is just Germany's third try at conquest of Europe. After two failed military attempts, it really does look like they are going for an economic victory.

But not by intent. Greece et. al. want to be bailed out but keep acting like, well, Greece. Germany's not going to sign up to subsidize that crap forever, nor should they.

I think it's unrealistic to expect the outlying nations to change, though. Better to cut out the cancer from the Eurozone now.

cgraves67: Arkanaut: Fourth.

This.

There's a reason Nazi Germany called itself the Third Reich.

Umm there was a reason but not what you're thinking.

Hitler's three Reichs were the Roman Empire/Holy Roman Empire, the German Empire from about 1871 to 1918 and then Nazi Germany.

And honestly I really can't fault Germany for this whole thing. They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. If they're independent and use their own currency and market they will basically outwork everyone else in Europe breeding discontent and mistrust and leading to isolation and aggresiveness. If they work with everyone they still outwork everyone and are hated for holding the most cards.

What's the solution?

Ve are not responsible for zee actions vhich led us to forcelose on Poland und France. Ziss has never happened before!!!!

spentmiles: Looks like it's time for another round of Put Germany in its Place.

The difference this time is that Germany is being dragged in as an unwilling participant. Their house is mostly in order - they just want everyone else to follow the rules that they signed their name to (forgetting, of course, the times that she herself ignored them).

Recall that Germany loathes the idea of a common Euro bond. The interest on those bonds will most likely be higher than what Germany can get on her own. They'd like to keep their finances more separate.

CitizenTed: I'm sure they'll be happy with the Sudetenland and not make any more requests.

Eeeexcellent!

fireclown: Silverstaff: Every day, it looks more and more like the EU is just Germany's third try at conquest of EuropeEurope struggling to give itself to ze germans.. After two failed military attempts, it really does look like they are going for an economic victory.

But a Cultural Victory has such a better ending movie than a Domination win.

/CIV IV: Beyond the Sword = Best Civ Ever

// there is no 'CIV V'

There's a lot worse countries the EU could be like...like America for one.

/would move to Germany in a heartbeat if I could get in
//lived there as a child
///love the place

Only the Germans have the Iron will necessary to permanently end this crisis; a final solution if you will. When the other nations are ready to follow the leader of Germany a thousand year era of prosperity will begin.

/NAZI

ObscureNameHere: "Oh no Smithers, the Germans are mad at me!"

"We Germans aren't all smiles und sunshine."

As someone who is currently residing in Germany, I'm getting a kick out of these replies -- while I drink a good German beer.

Sticky Hands: it's beginning to look a lot like Deutschland.
Everyvhere you go!

Note what the official national name was late in the war, "Greater German Empire":

Sticky Hands: it's beginning to look a lot like Deutschland.
Everyvhere you go!

I snorted Iced Tea out my nose!

/well played

Spunkemeyer: ObscureNameHere: "Oh no Smithers, the Germans are mad at me!"

"We Germans aren't all smiles und sunshine."

But... will there be a Land of Chocolate?

*takes off glasses, trembles slightly*

Everyone who isn't a meme leave the room.

I remember reading a while back in The Economist an article where a British author discussed how Europe loved being united under Rome and was always trying to rework a system (whether through economic or military means) to return to it. Wish I'd remembered more about the article.

that1guy77: As someone who is currently residing in Germany, I'm getting a kick out of these replies -- while I drink a good German beer.

Sie haben Glück, du Scheißkerl

/cries

Goering turned out to be a fat, stupid, asshole.

Lunchlady: cgraves67: Arkanaut: Fourth.

This.

There's a reason Nazi Germany called itself the Third Reich.

Umm there was a reason but not what you're thinking.

Hitler's three Reichs were the Roman Empire/Holy Roman Empire, the German Empire from about 1871 to 1918 and then Nazi Germany.

And honestly I really can't fault Germany for this whole thing. They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. If they're independent and use their own currency and market they will basically outwork everyone else in Europe breeding discontent and mistrust and leading to isolation and aggresiveness. If they work with everyone they still outwork everyone and are hated for holding the most cards.

What's the final solution?

FTFY

Cagey B: *takes off glasses, trembles slightly*

Everyone who isn't a meme leave the room.

Yo Dawg! I heard you like trembling! So I put some tremble in your tremble so you can----

HOLD there Xzbit, Imma let you finish, but Kayne was the best meme of all---

Oh good for you! Good for you! Look, you're a nice guy, but you and me are DONE professionally!

h2oincfs: Lunchlady: cgraves67: Arkanaut: Fourth.

This.

There's a reason Nazi Germany called itself the Third Reich.

Umm there was a reason but not what you're thinking.

Hitler's three Reichs were the Roman Empire/Holy Roman Empire, the German Empire from about 1871 to 1918 and then Nazi Germany.

And honestly I really can't fault Germany for this whole thing. They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. If they're independent and use their own currency and market they will basically outwork everyone else in Europe breeding discontent and mistrust and leading to isolation and aggresiveness. If they work with everyone they still outwork everyone and are hated for holding the most cards.

What's the final solution?

FTFY

You magnificent bastard, well done.

h2oincfs: What's the final solution?


Whatever it is, we can count down to it.

Sticky Hands: it's beginning to look a lot like Deutschland.
Everyvhere you go!

Oh Christ, I almost missed this post! Made my day!