It has been pointed out in a number of other comments that "real historical tradition" is not the only reason for a region to constitute itself as an autonomous entity. Economic or structural ties are good enough, too. Those whom the Gods wish to destroy They first make mad. -- Euripides
But what about the CSU. If the CSU-CDU union ever broke that would create an very interestinf situation from the Bavarians. This is a way that nationalism could spawn from the innocous. Remember the issues with the Stoiber-Merkel infighting? And I'll give my consent to any government that does not deny a man a living wage-Billy Bragg
