I referenced post-WW2 Germany for their demonstrated ability to deal with a past national sin. Sorry, I thought that was an obvious reference.
Edit: Did you really miss the word "after"?
> Did you really miss the word "after"?
Nope. That's why I said "so close".
Edit: And after your edit just now adding a reference to Germany is _so close_ to being Godwin's Law? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law