Thursday, February 19, 2015

Sticks and Stones: Carry a Big Stick and Speak Softly (in German)

Sticks and stones: Stick Diplomacy


Last week, leaders of Ukraine, Germany and France met with Mr Putin to negotiate cease fire in the Ukraine. The EU delegation, led by Ms Merkel, flexed its muscles and the cease fire agreement was signed. Yet, as of today, there is still no peace in Ukraine. Mr. Putin must finally realize that there will be serious consequences for defying the West.  By now, Mr Putin should be aware that the all-mighty EU armies are getting ready for a showdown and they do mean business! Germans, for instance, are getting ready for a post-nuclear/ post-apocalyptic warfare scenario. Even when the electronics and technology becomes obsolete, have no worries : German soldiers will be prepared. German army has already started training and equipping its soldiers with sticks. Sticks and stones will break your bones Mr Putin, and your words will never hurt us. Germany is adopting Roosevelt's BIG STICK diplomacy: Speak softly and carry a big stick, literally. But how do you speak softly in German? Ich ich weiß nicht; even Holzstab, "wooden stick" in German sounds pretty intimidating. Good job Frau Merkel. 


                                    http://www.washingtonpost.com/…/germanys-army-is-so-under…/…

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