Greek nazi party gets 7% of the election votes
Discussion
There is some truth to this comment made in the Daily Mail comments section
"I think that the indigenous people of Europe are getting sick and tired of being discriminated against by their own governments and being treated as second class citizens in their own countries. I'm not surprised by the rise of the right, I actually think more people are in favour of it but are too frightened to admit it !."
- Vladtepes, West Country, 07/5/2012 13:53
"I think that the indigenous people of Europe are getting sick and tired of being discriminated against by their own governments and being treated as second class citizens in their own countries. I'm not surprised by the rise of the right, I actually think more people are in favour of it but are too frightened to admit it !."
- Vladtepes, West Country, 07/5/2012 13:53
martin84 said:
elster said:
No great surprise in times of poor economy that people either want free money or someone to point the finger at.
The economy usually is the issue on which every political administration lives or dies.The UK hasn't really had such an influence due to the way the centre ground is filled, such low turn outs at elections, the first past the post system and the number of uninformed people in the UK when it comes to politics.
But if you look at the other western countries the further left or further right generally have an increased popularity, with people wanting either more hand outs funded by those who usually employ or lower taxes with a specific someone to blame.
elster said:
Actually that only really comes into it during a poor economy, not really when a positive economy or an uninteresting economy.
I disagree. Voter turnout increases depending on the state of the economy. In 1997 Labour won in a landslide mostly due to the Tories reputation for economic competence being damaged in 1992. In 2001 voter turnout was quite low because the economy was fine and people were content with the status quo. By 2010 the economy was bad and people came out to vote.When the economy is good people generally stay at home on polling day. When its bad and issues start invading into peoples homes, they decide to vote.
martin84 said:
elster said:
Actually that only really comes into it during a poor economy, not really when a positive economy or an uninteresting economy.
I disagree. Voter turnout increases depending on the state of the economy. In 1997 Labour won in a landslide mostly due to the Tories reputation for economic competence being damaged in 1992. In 2001 voter turnout was quite low because the economy was fine and people were content with the status quo. By 2010 the economy was bad and people came out to vote.When the economy is good people generally stay at home on polling day. When its bad and issues start invading into peoples homes, they decide to vote.
Edited by elster on Monday 7th May 18:33
Wills2 said:
Failing economies always give rise to extremists right or left, 18% in France then this in Greece plus it's on the rise in Germany (and they are having the best of it) God help us if their economy tanks.
Assuming they'd not be taking to the Panzers in the 21st century, what would be the biggest concern to Britain if a far right or left party came to power in a Western European country?And yes, I'm quite serious.
Pints said:
Assuming they'd not be taking to the Panzers in the 21st century, what would be the biggest concern to Britain if a far right or left party came to power in a Western European country?
And yes, I'm quite serious.
Anything that negatively impacts our economy. We are not under any military threat, NATO sees to that.And yes, I'm quite serious.
Mermaid said:
There is some truth to this comment made in the Daily Mail comments section
"I think that the indigenous people of Europe are getting sick and tired of being discriminated against by their own governments and being treated as second class citizens in their own countries. I'm not surprised by the rise of the right, I actually think more people are in favour of it but are too frightened to admit it !."
- Vladtepes, West Country, 07/5/2012 13:53
"I think that the indigenous people of Europe are getting sick and tired of being discriminated against by their own governments and being treated as second class citizens in their own countries. I'm not surprised by the rise of the right, I actually think more people are in favour of it but are too frightened to admit it !."
- Vladtepes, West Country, 07/5/2012 13:53
With that name (Vlad!) must be a candidate for the most ironic Wail comment of the year
Mermaid said:
There is some truth to this comment made in the Daily Mail comments section
"I think that the indigenous people of Europe are getting sick and tired of being discriminated against by their own governments and being treated as second class citizens in their own countries. I'm not surprised by the rise of the right, I actually think more people are in favour of it but are too frightened to admit it !."
- Vladtepes, West Country, 07/5/2012 13:53
I know we love to mock the Mail, and most of it is justified, but I agree with what he's saying. I don't think politicians realise just how angry the average person is about unchecked immigration, perceived soft treatment of criminals and the human rights brigade. Is it only a matter of time before we see this replicating over Europe?"I think that the indigenous people of Europe are getting sick and tired of being discriminated against by their own governments and being treated as second class citizens in their own countries. I'm not surprised by the rise of the right, I actually think more people are in favour of it but are too frightened to admit it !."
- Vladtepes, West Country, 07/5/2012 13:53
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