These are just two examples that show that the nervous system of American-European relations is not so stable. It could easily be affected by a "diplomatic flu" with no cure.
Ever since Gray took over the city hall, suspects of corruption of his administration do nothing but increase. Apart from an alleged irregular financial campaign, the press has denounced cases of nepotism and bonuses for allied officials.
Neither Barack Obama nor John McCain will admit that the United States is experiencing the crisis of the century, but the advantage lies with the young.