As to be expected, Germany is now squirming with indecision (that means “no” in Germany, by the way) after the US has asked for the second time that it take in prisoners from Guantanamo.

The Germans say they need more details before they can make a decision (that means “hell no” in German, by the way). The Uighur Muslims in question here are wanted by China, you see, and the Germans wouldn’t ever want to offend China or anything because, well, that might hurt China’s feelings (that means “we’re only in it for the money” in German, by the way).

Meanwhile, Palau, a tiny little island country I had never heard of before, has expressed its willingness to help. The South Pacific atoll’s considerable resources will certainly come in handy here, as will its clear disregard for whatever China’s communist crowned heads might have to think about it.

“Obama, who said he aims to close Guantanamo by January next year, is struggling to find countries, particularly in Europe, willing to take released prisoners.”