At least Germany is waking up

http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-24-voa25.cfm

Germany appears to be moving in the right direction, realizing that pro-business measures and tax cuts are the way out of a recession, not government spending and meddling. We'll see how far they move from socialization.

Removing nuclear weapons is also a good idea -- perhaps they are sending a message that peaceful trade is their goal. Now, if they can work it out where they provide all their defense needs, they can become an example of independence for other European countries.

The future will reward countries which move toward free enterprise, production and peaceful trade and away from international military entanglements.