Poor loser

If it's a welfare state Schroeder wants, that is in fact what he has. The reason why Germany is down in the dumps with a lackluster economy during his tenure is because of his ultra liberal policies that promote the welfare state he desires. Poor Schroeder. We Americans like being a Superpower. Our economy is much stronger and more resilient and our people's morality better. What have you got to show for yourself, Mr. Schroeder? Let's see what Germany would be like if a Katrina-like hurricane hits it. I'd say it'd be begging for an aid from the US.