Looking to History and Recent Events, German Leaders Defend Democracy and Pluralism On a date freighted with historic meaning, Germany’s president calls for “an enlightened patriotism,” or national pride without bigotry. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:German Comedian Is Told Not to Repeat Lewd Lines About ErdoganThe Saturday Profile: A Rich ‘Apprentice’ Host in Politics? But This Mayor Says He’s No Trump15 Injured in Fire on Hong Kong SubwayFrench Farmer Who Aided Migrants Is Given Suspended FineTrump’s Visit With Shinzo Abe Is Intended to Show Warm Ties With JapanTrump, Changing Course on Taiwan, Gives China an Upper Hand