When I listened to the panic-stricken coverage of the Ukraine situation on this morning’s talking heads programms, I was struck by one serious omission. Not one of them mentioned Germany and its reluctance to impose economic sanctions on Russia. The repeatedly spoke about Europe but never Germany. Europe will do whatever Germany says it will do.
Can you imagine the Germans marching to the defense of the Ukrainians? Me, neither. They’ll cluck their tongues and say “something should be done” (translation: we’re not going to do anything). Their plans for future prosperity are heavily dependent on a strong trade relationship with Russia.
I don’t watch the Sunday morning shows. But I can tell you that Germany’s unwillingness to step up has been commented upon extensively by Fox commentators and their guests on various shows.