Merkel says what Trump cannot say:

[kpete]

In comments released via her spokesman on Monday, Merkel expressed shock at the "naked racism" seen during clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend.

"The scenes at the right-wing extremist march were absolutely repulsive—naked racism, anti-Semitism and hate in their most evil form were on display," Steffan Seibert told reporters, AFP reported.

"Such images and chants are disgusting wherever they may be and they are diametrically opposed to the political goals of the chancellor and the entire German government."

Seibert added that Merkel stood with "those who peacefully oppose such aggressive, far-right views."

https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/patricksmith/angela-merkel-just-said-violence-by-far-right-groups-in

[Wounded Bear]

1. Since Trump abdicated human decency, Merkel is the leader of the free world...

[bearsfootball516]

2. There's some sort of irony

That the country that was run by Hitler and the Nazi's less than a hundred years ago is now on the doorstep of being considered the leader of the free world.

It's incredible how far the US has fallen in the world's eyes since January.

[Wounded Bear]

3. I was feeling that as I typed my response...

I know, it's depressing.

[DK504]

4. Everyday these 'people' are in charge solidifies

Merkel as the leader of the free world.

[kysrsoze]

5. Cannot or won't say?

[RainCaster]

6. He needs Bannon to give him permission first.

Or Daddy Putin.