Impromptu Shoulder Rub...Oooh La La!

(graphic from Truthdig)

According to Eric Westervelt:

"During the George W. Bush years Chancellor Merkl was often seen smiling and friendly with the president even when he surprised Merkl by giving her an impromtu shoulder rub....by all accounts the two leaders liked each other...there's been no such personal chumminess thus far between Merkl and President Obama."

This does say a lot about Westervelt's feelings for the "George W. Bush years."