There is a vast difference between the German public and the German state apparatus. While I believe that the German public are horrified by the actions of the

There is a vast difference between the German public and the German state apparatus. While I believe that the German public are horrified by the actions of the US government, the German state publicly will denounce it, but privately will be asking for access. There is an election coming in Germany. All the political complaining is just sabre-rattling.