The Germans invaded France in 1870. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_France_(1870)
The Germans invaded France in 1914. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_France_(1914)
The Germans invaded France in 1940. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_France
None of those attempts worked out for Germany. There was much loss of life and destruction of property associated with those attempts. This time the method is different. The strategists have finally figured it out. You create an easy money policy and convince the population to borrow more money than they can possibly pay back. You then threaten to cut off their ability to sustain their current lifestyle. What are the people willing to give up: lifestyle or sovereignty? Germany has the strongest economy of the European Union and they are wielding their economic power in an attempt to force the other European countries into a “sovereign” economic union where each country must give up its independence and submit to a central government and central bank. Of course, Germany would be the major ruling entity. Do you think that will fly?
The use of fear of the unknown is enabling those in power to sway many to give up the sovereignty. Many of the people are now living in hopelessness. Unemployment of the youth exceeds 50% across most of the countries. Hopelessness leads to desperation. Desperation leads to an extreme response, one way or another. Either submission or violence will ensue. The U.S. understands this as well. Could this be why some of the Executive Orders have promoted greater control over the population even though they have not yet been acted upon?
Control can be achieved by might or money. If you have they monetary system on your side, money is the preferred method. However, if you decide to pursue a simpler, non-leveraged life, what can the wealthy lure you with? The trappings of this world lead to entrapment. Think about it.