Is there any significant portion of German votes who have any idea that fiat currency CAN be used successfully and that the horrors which they dread are the result of MISUSE of fiat currency? Do any understand that interest creates a need for an expanding money supply that won't be met with an expanding amount of gold? Do all think that their 'exceptionalism' will prevent them from facing the consequences of an inadequate supply of hard money - ever?

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."