United, German style

Join me on a little comparative exercise.

Item 1.

• Greece is in trouble.
• Greece turns to its EU community for help.
• The community says "Sure, but here are these rules you must obey, in order for us to help you".

Item 2.

• Germany is in trouble.
• Germany says the solution is an Europe-wide gas tax.
• ???

What's that you say? It's not Germany that's in trouble, it's Europe as a whole?

First of all, how nice of our German/Swedish/Whatever neighbours to suddenly remember this quaint little concept of "Europe as whole". It is, however, remarkable that they only remembered it when they decided they require a bit of a contribution.

Second, last time I checked, the human mass composing said immigration rush was headed mainly for Germany. So, I believe it's fair to say it's Germany that's in trouble.

Yes, I know, I've heard all about the marvelous future that awaits Germany, when all these brilliant immigrant entrepreneurs begin contributing to the Economy.

Anyway...

The same people who said "We can't just give Greece handouts" are now saying "There's trouble happening, and everyone needs to chip in".

Hypocrisy at its finest. And then I get to hear how should have more respect for these "rulers".