Germany's Helmut Kohl dies, aged 87

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

After all, Germany and it's citizens would know and understand his policies and decisions better than those of us who do not reside in Germany.

BTW, seeing things from outside must not always be a disadvantage. Often the foreigner can see certain things clearer, because he lacks the sentimentalities and habits of the natives - and their inbred blinders.