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SKYO wrote: Sat Aug 25, 2018 3:56 am Back from vacation....

yoyo - many of my posts remain in this bloodbath if you some of you care to join -

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/ ... 195/page-5
The drafting under Quinn and Nonis wasn’t bad. Other than Boeser who exactly has lit it up in the NHL that was drafted by Elmer. Put down the glue bottle and the gas rag
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Top 3 prospect pool means something Blobbers....
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Per and his Progressive Propaganda.
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Strangelove wrote: Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:27 pm Top 3 prospect pool means something Blobbers....
It was more a response to him ragging on ALL other previous GMs for their drafting and hoisting Elmer up on a pedestal
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Strangelove wrote: Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:39 pm Per and his Progressive Propaganda.
Uhm, no, this is actually satire... you know, comedy.
That's why I put it in the random thread rather than any of those related to politics.
Propaganda is what you find at the RT and Sputnik "news" sites.

But I understand.

These days it is becoming increasingly hard to separate truth from opinion, reality from fiction.
It's all being blurred. That whole "alternative facts" thing. And so I understand your confusion.

But no, Randy Rainbow did not actually interview the president. In fact, I doubt that that is even his real name.
And nobody is implying that Melania really is a robot. It is just a joke.

Really, the two videos I posted here are just meant to be funny.
Enjoy! :thumbs:
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These days it is becoming increasingly hard to separate truth from opinion, reality from fiction.

Progressive from regressive. :roll:
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Per wrote: Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:45 pm
Strangelove wrote: Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:39 pm Per and his Progressive Propaganda.
Uhm, no, this is actually satire... you know, comedy.
Per and his Progressive Propaganda disguised as Puerile Parodies.

Per wrote: Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:45 pm Propaganda is what you find at the RT and Sputnik "news" sites.
… and virtually every news source (and message board Per posts at) these days.
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So, exciting day tomorrow - parliamentary elections in Sweden.

I'll be working all day, as an election officer, because I enjoy being a cog in the machine of democracy.

Sadly, the election will most likely end ingridlock. :|

In my discussion with UW earlier, we agreed that a drawback of the proportional system is that it makes it harder to get a strong government. This year that will probably be way too obvious in Sweden.

There are at present eight parties in the Swedish parliament, and judging from polls it will be very hard to form a government.

These are the parties, from left to right, and where they stand:

Vänsterpartiet (The Left Party) - 10 %
This used to be the communist party, but they've changed name and are maintaining a more democratic approach these days, but very sceptical of capitalism, market economy, etc and very concerned about workers etc. Anti-EU.

Socialdemokraterna (Social Democrats) - 25 %
Ruled Sweden for 40 straight years, from 1932 to 1973. Back then they'd get roughly 50 % of the vote in elections and could either command a majority of votes in parliament, or rely on passive support from the Left Party, who used to have 4-5 %. Oh, and 4 % is the magic cut off line. Parties that get less than 4 % do not get any seats in parliament. They currently form the government in coalition with the Green Party, but actually do not have a majority in parliament, which means they have had to do a lot of horse trading with other parties.

Miljöpartiet (Green Party) - 5 %
Yeah. Environmentalists. Had some 15 % last time, but being in government with the Social Democrats means they have had to sacrifice a lif of sacred cows, and that has eroded their voter base.

Centerpartiet (The Centre Party) - 8 %
Originally called Bondeförbundet (The Farmers' Union), their voter base has traditionally been rural and fairly conservative, but they've been trying to attract more urbanites by transforming themselves into a more liberal party and pushing many green issues.

Liberalerna (Liberals) - 7 %
A liberal party. Not liberal as in left wing. You Canadians should understand. Liberal as in pro free trade, pro freedom of choice, pro freedom of religion. Originally they had a large voter base among "free churches", ie people who were Christian but not Lutheran, as it used to be illegal to not be Lutheran. Many of those have later left for the Christian Democrats though. Very concerned about equality, schools, human rights, etc. Very pro-EU.

Kristdemokraterna (Christian Democrats) 5 %
The religious right. Conservatives, but usually with a heart.

Moderaterna (The Moderate Party) 20 %
Our conservative party, although they prefer to call themselves moderates.

Sverigedemokraterna (Sweden Democrats) 20 %
Founded in the 1990's by nazis (yes, actual nazis, one of the founders was a former SS officer) who wanted to throw out all immigrants. They've cleaned up their act, they no longer fly swastikas, do nazi salutes, etc. Instead they wear suits and try to come across as regular concerned citizens. Amazingly a fifth of Sweden's population seem to be falling for this wolf in sheep's clothing act. Most other Swedes hate them though, and the other political parties do not want to touch them with a ten foot pole.

The parties basically form two blocks:
The Alliance, consisting of the conservatives, christian democrats, liberals and centre party, ie the non-socialist parties. They will likely get roughly 40 % of the vote.

The Red-Greens, ie the leftists, social democrats and the green party. They will also get roughly 40 %.

Then there are the Sweden Democrats with roughly 20 %.

Gridlock.

The conservatives have hinted at talks with the Sweden democrats,which has lead to voters moving away from them to the centre party, which has been very clear that they will not be part of a government dependent on support from the Sweden democrats. The liberals also shun them.

The only solution I see is a broad coalition from the centre, but both the centre party and the liberals refuse to endorse Stefan Löfvén, the social democrat leader, as Prime Minister. Maybe if he steps down, or agrees to let either the centre party or liberal candidate take charge?

It won't be easy to solve this puzzle.

Stay tuned!
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Per wrote: Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:44 pm So, exciting day tomorrow - parliamentary elections in Sweden.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/ ... r-election
Sweden’s far-right set to hold balance of power after election

Surge in support for populists will see realignment of politics after too-close-to-call vote

Sweden votes today in elections likely to force a historic realignment in the nation’s politics, as support for the established centre-right and centre-left blocs slumps in the face of a surge by the populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats...

With far-right, anti-immigration, nation-first and populist parties making advances across Europe and now in government in Italy, Austria, Norway and Finland, the election, in a country long seen as a model of political stability, is being closely watched as the latest test of anti-establishment sentiment on the continent.
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The in-laws are visiting and made sure to mail their SD votes all the way from here. Swedes are pissed at the leftards letting the dark hordes ruin their country (well normal ones anyway lol....sorry Per)

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Strangelove wrote: Sat Sep 08, 2018 2:36 pm
Per wrote: Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:44 pm So, exciting day tomorrow - parliamentary elections in Sweden.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/ ... r-election
Sweden’s far-right set to hold balance of power after election

Surge in support for populists will see realignment of politics after too-close-to-call vote

Sweden votes today in elections likely to force a historic realignment in the nation’s politics, as support for the established centre-right and centre-left blocs slumps in the face of a surge by the populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats...

With far-right, anti-immigration, nation-first and populist parties making advances across Europe and now in government in Italy, Austria, Norway and Finland, the election, in a country long seen as a model of political stability, is being closely watched as the latest test of anti-establishment sentiment on the continent.
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Well, actually, the right wing populist parties across Europe are, much like Trump himself, being bankrolled by the Russians.
It's not necessarily that Putin likes the right wingers, but he wants to divide and conquer, so to speak, by weakening western democracy.

Here's Joel Kinnaman's take on the Sweden Democrats:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm55232HHL4 ... hare_sheet
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