1scm, this is very true! 70 years of heavy brainwashing by the deep state destroyed the spirit of millions. And especially the Merkel Regime (Deep State) finalized the destruction as you said (like Hillary would have done with the US).  But like Phoenix Germany will rise from the ashes - when it has become ash. This time is probably this year or next year.    For German readers I like to share this very interesting article: https://eulenspiegel-blog.com/2017/11/08/die-auferstehung-der-armee-der-toten/