If an American politician were to comment on a European election so directly and specifically as German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel did on the US election yesterday, the outcry would reach all the way to the UN where resolutions of censure would probably be introduced. But this is America we're talking about - the world's whipping boy. So Gabriel, whose comment about Donald Trump is not only risible but ridiculous, will no doubt be cheered across the continent for his meddling. Reuters: German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel has criticized leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as a right-wing populist whose political views pose a threat to peace and prosperity. The comments by Gabriel, economy minister and leader of the Social Democrats, are the clearest sign yet that ruling politicians in Europe are increasingly worried about the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections. "Whether Donald Trump, Marine le Pen or Geert Wilders -...(Read Full Post)