Coming out of the coverage of Dutch election gains by GreenLeft Party

[SleeplessinSoCal]

Words I find comforting and hopefully contagious...

"I hope they can make sure we keep investing in foreign aid

I hope they make sure the next government invests more into renewable energy, that we keep investing in foreign aid, which is much more effective in dealing with the refugee problem than closing the borders."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2017/mar/15/dutch-election-voters-go-to-the-polls-in-the-netherlands-live

[Dawson Leery]

1. Early results say the Nazis came in fourth in terms of seats.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

2. I only see exit poling. and I no longer trust that where fascists are concerned.

[Dawson Leery]

3. That is raw data from returns which states this.

Wilders is in fourth as of now.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

4. It's going to be a while before I relax about exit polling.

The paper ballots were a very good idea.

[Wounded Bear]

5. Hopefully, this is some kind of bellwether for Europe...

a couple more big elections on the horizon that have more significance. Perhaps we can beat back the tide of fascism.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

6. praying that it does.

Europe, more than anywhere, should be on guard.

[GulfCoast66]

7. What an Irony it would be

If the election and actions of Trump is what keeps Europe from going over the precipice of nationalism.

Would be at least some consultation. We will right ourselves. Not so sure that once over that ledge Europe ever could.

[JudyM]

8. We want constructive, rather than destructive, politicians too.

Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the European Parliament, said: “People want constructive and reliable politicians to govern their country

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