One in Seven Germans Want Berlin Wall Back


	One in Seven Germans Want Berlin Wall Back

thisnamecantbetaken

9-17-2009 5:41 AM

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9-17-2009 10:34 AM

mona

............but if the wall was back, they wouldn't be able to do this....

9-17-2009 10:40 AM

Socratoad

Good point Mona.

9-17-2009 8:29 PM

debbyski

Interesting clip TN.

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