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Because he patiently took a lot of abuse from Adenauer, many Germans began calling him "Gummilowe" (rubber lion). There is a widespread sense of Autoritatsmudigkeit-weariness of authority-in Germany today, and Erhard fits that mood. Erhard is fasci nated by ideas and by people. Where Adenauer could loftily dismiss a dissenting aide, Erhard cannot resist the temptation to listen to all the arguments. "Ja, tell me more," he will grunt, and almost never flatly contradicts anyone...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: West Germany: The Heart of Europe | 11/1/1963 | See Source »

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