Swedes prepare for decisive vote under far-right shadow

Hurriyet ^ | Friday, September 17, 2010 | Agence France-Presse

[SunkenCiv]

Adding more spice to this year's vote is a likely monumental surge by the small far-right, anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats, who are expected to make it into parliament for the first time and could easily land in the position of kingmaker. In a poll published Wednesday, the party scored a record 7.5 percent of voter intentions -- well above the four-percent limit for entering parliament and more than double the 2.9 percent it won in the 2006 elections. If neither of the main political blocs manages to win a clear parliamentary majority, the far-right party led by Jimmi Aakesson, 31, could be in a position to determine the outcome of the election. While both Reinfeldt and Sahlin have said they will never cooperate with the party, its presence in parliament could force them to forge alliances they otherwise would have avoided... Swedes will also vote in regional and municipal elections Sunday.

[SunkenCiv]

Supporters of the Swedish Social Democrat party wave posters bearing the red rose symbol and the name of the party leader, Mona Sahlin, during an election rally in Stockholm on Thursday. AFP photo

[SunkenCiv]

This is a Turkish op-ed (transparently disguised as news) that complains about the pro-Swedish anti-Moslem party’s predicted larger than usual turnout — just a few weeks after the pro-Islamofascist vote in Turkey.

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[skeeter]

The way I look at it, Europe may be on the verge of crawling out from under the far left, progressive shadow.

Perhaps in time to stave off the pending muslim takeover.

[samtheman]

Sweden, where the Social Democrats have largely dominated the political scene since the 1920s...

As to the question "how'd that work out for you?"... I guess we know the answer.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Your Statement: "The way I look at it, Europe may be on the verge of crawling out from under the far left, progressive shadow."

Response: I would hope so, but tend to doubt Europeans would abandon the left.

[skeeter]

Its gonna mean finally dealing with the welfare leaches, of the sort rioting in Greece.

How much more can wage earners take?

[Gay State Conservative]

In Europe,you’re “far right” if you’re reluctant to pray facing mecca or if you complain about your taxes being too high.

[JoeProBono]

Monday, June 7, 2010 Swedish Democrat Party strikes back against Radical Islam

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks!

malmo sweden site:freerepublic.com

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[Incorrigible]

Bump!

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Your Question: "How much more can wage earners take?"

Response: While economics is important European and American malaise arises mainly from political, religious and philosophical problems.

[M. Espinola]

Across Europe the public has been awakened to the failure of the leftist welfare state which also panders and appeases the jihadist enemy within.

The Swedish (conservative) Democrats won 20 seats, which translates to 5.7 percent. Turnout was 82.1 percent!

"Now we are in the Riksdag! We are in!" Jimmie Åkesson celebrates his party's victory into the Riksdag with his girlfriend.

[M. Espinola]

Mazel tov, great photo!

[Ammo Republic 15]

Funny how they keep saying “far right”.

I’ll bet this guy is to the left of Arlen Specter.

[Del Rapier]

The Swedish socialist did work with the “far-right” once so maybe they can so again.

All though those ones weren’t waving star of david flags.

[SunkenCiv]

They say “right-wing” and then “far right”.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks!

[PGalt]

Great post! Great news! Thanks to all posters.