On the Scene: Into the Vortex

Into the Vortex integration is really a question of war and peace in the twenty-first century.” But adopting massive, unnecessary mon- etary reforms for political ends seems like a perfect way to concoct new trou- bles while neglecting old ones. For now, Germany’s political leader- ship lacks energy, ideas, and courage. A T-shirt in Hamburg reflects the frustra- tion Germans feel today. It’s embla- zoned with two banners. Beside the U.S. flag, a caption states that America has

Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder, Bob Hope, and Johnny Cash. Next to the German flag are the words: “We have Helmut Kohl. No wonder. No hope. No cash.” O ANDREW STUTTAFORD SEDONA, ARIZONA

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Andrew Stuttaford

Andrew Stuttaford is the editor of National Review's Capital Matters.

Into the Vortex integration is really a question of war and peace in the twenty-first century.” But adopting massive, unnecessary mon- etary reforms for political ends seems like a perfect way to concoct new trou- bles while neglecting old ones. For now, Germany’s political leader- ship lacks energy, ideas, and courage. A T-shirt in Hamburg reflects the frustra- tion Germans feel today. It’s embla- zoned with two banners. Beside the U.S. flag, a caption states that America has

Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder, Bob Hope, and Johnny Cash. Next to the German flag are the words: “We have Helmut Kohl. No wonder. No hope. No cash.” O ANDREW STUTTAFORD SEDONA, ARIZONA