Far-Right close to seizing Austrian presidency [Far-Right = Common Sense Nationalism]

UK Telegraph ^ | April 24, 2016 | Justin Huggler

[C19fan]

The far-Right appeared close to seizing the Austrian presidency on Sunday night, in an election result that will send shockwaves through Europe.

Norbert Hofer, the gun-toting candidate of the Freedom Party (FPÖ), won almost twice as many votes as his nearest rival, according to exit polls.

[C19fan]

In Euro speak Far Right = nationalist. This guy walks around with a Glock. About as patriotic as one can get in Austria. The Presidency in Austria is as in most republican parliamentary countries ceremonial but still a devastating rebuke to the Austrian version of the so-called two party system which is more a Uniparty. The Austrians should have a real head of state and invite back the Habsburg-Lorraines.

[RegulatorCountry]

Seizing? Sounds like they’re being properly elected to me.

[Leaning Right]

Is it too late for Obama to fly to Austria and tell them what to do?

[HomerBohn]

Good news!

[RedWulf]

Very good news. Muslims are about to be sent packing.

[dfwgator]

Send ‘em to Germany, let Angela stew in it.

[Tupelo]

Wow! Seizing the presidency! Coup d’état?
I know the Austrians like most Europeans were upset with the open door policy for the “refugees”, but I never expected the complete over throw.
I thought they were having an election today. An election for presidency.
WOW!

[Telepathic Intruder]

"gun-toting candidate of the Freedom Party..."

Here he is toting his .38 caliber walking cane. Looks very dangerous and could probably go off any time.

[dfwgator]

How long until Merkel decides another Anschluss would be a good idea?

[daler]

That's lib-speak.

Liberals are elected, conservatives seize power.

When liberals are elected, it's because they're hugely popular and it's the will of the people.

When conservative's score a big win, the voters are throwing a temper tantrum.

And don't forget, while there are "arch-conservatives" and "firebrand" Republicans, there are only "popular" or "crusading" Democrats and liberals.

[KyCats]

Right. And this is from the Telegraph which is center-right. Imagine how the story is being reported in the Guardian.

[indcons]

Great news - looks like some nations in Europe are waking up to the Islamic menace even if belatedly. If this corresponds to a reduction in socialism and liberalism, that’ll be an added bonus.

[SandRat]

I don’t want too, ... I just finishd my lunch.

[Sicon]

Controlling the language and meaning of words has long been one of the left’s most potent and effective weapons.

[JBW1949]

Haven’t the events here in the US taught you that anytime “we, the people” elect anyone, it is “seizing” the government???

[RedWulf]

>How long until Merkel decides another Anschluss would be a good idea?

Last time the Germans did a military exercise they used broom handles instead of machine guns because they no longer had enough machine guns. A biker gang could beat the German military right now.

[budj]

Better be before the next election!

[Wyrd bið ful aræd]

"Norbert Hofer, the gun-toting candidate of the Freedom Party"

IIRC Austria is one of the few European countries (might be the only one actually) that recognizes the right to self-defense, and the process of getting a permit to own/carry firearms isn't too much different from some US states.

[KarlInOhio]

Imagine how the story is being reported in the Guardian.

Guardian: "Austrian far-right party wins first round of presidential election"

Wins? Wins? Where is the sound of violence any time someone right of Lenin gets more votes?

[dfwgator]

Vienna is one of my favorite cities in the world, finally went there last year.

I think the ideal city to live in Europe for me would be Bratislava, in a Slavic country that still treasures European values, knowing that Vienna is only an hour away.