New states of Germany Germany thus consists of 16 states with equal legal statuses. Yet the process of the "inner reunification" between the former East and West Germany is still ongoing. Persisting differences in culture and mentality among the old East Germany and old West Germany are often referred to as the "wall in the head" ("Mauer im Kopf"). "Ossis" ("Easties") are stereotyped as racist, poor and largely influenced by Russian culture. "Wessis" ("Westies") are usually considered snobbish, dishonest, wealthy, and selfish. The terms can be considered disparaging. In 2009, twenty years after the fall of the wall, a poll found that 22% of
This Is It! (The A&M Years 1979–1989) C. Strong awards the album 8 out of 10. All songs written and arranged by Joe Jackson, except where noted. This Is It! (The A&M Years 1979–1989) This Is It! (The A&M Years 1979–1989), released in February 1997, is a Joe Jackson compilation double album, covering his period with A&M Records between the years 1979 and 1989. Allmusic journalist Stephen Thomas Erlewine notes that the album does not include any material from "Laughter & Lust", but otherwise presents a comprehensive overview of Jackson's work. It is duly noted that "Laughter & Lust" was released only in 1991, apart from the