If America Jumps into the Lake ...

Then, Germany will jump into the lake.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday her government will wait to see whether the new U.S. administration passes another economic stimulus package before considering further measures for Germany.

“We believe that, if it is enough for America to create a big program when the new president takes office, then it will also be right for Germany to create a new package,” Merkel said in a speech before the Center for European Economic Research.

Obviously, people don't listen to their parents anymore. Hey, and how about Merkel's example of leadership? Bold, eh?