a decline in Patriotism as a natural consequence of losing the war.  Both are now returning to their natural state.  The pendulum swings back.  there is nothing wrong with that.  Patriotism can be a  force of good or evil depending on the leaders and the economic situation.

When you mix nationalism or religion with economic dislocation you usually get a toxic brew.  In the end the economy is the match that sets the nation on fire.  Germany and Japan have a long way to go before that will become an issue.

Germans have much to be proud of and they shouldn't be bashful, just not expansionist like the United States.

Don't waste your vote, vote Green or Independent in the next election.