> But they've conclusively demonstrated the other factors have more weight In so many words, you have not, at all. You admit as much yourself. "The German arm

> But they've conclusively demonstrated the other factors have more weight In so many words, you have not, at all. You admit as much yourself. "The German arms industry is fourth largest in the world." But when it comes to Russia, supposedly they now purport it's because they feel the guilt of the WW2 atrocities, that's the reason behind their actions. Ok then, turn off the gas imports. "No we absolutely can't do that. But it's not about the gas, we assure you. Ex-Chancellor Schroder being Chairman of the Board of Rosneft is just a funny coincidence." So the answer to my question is no.