How much of the crisis is the result of people that partied and spent money they didn't have lecturing those that did not party and the latter resenting such lecturing and telling them - you had your fun, now pay?

Even if it is not if Germany's self interest to push for austerity, it's seen as less unfair than the alternative.

Or do we suddenly all believe that people act only in their best interests, as determined rationally?

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