The Dutch 2012 Election Result and the Coffeeshops

[myoung321]

Thank you for posting that. Very informative.....

What is very confusing for me when first trying to learn about Dutch Politics was the opposites of Left and Right, when compared to the U.S.

The Term "Liberal Conservative or Christian Left" would be like saying "Cold Hot - Dog Cat".. The words are polar opposites to us.

Thanks again for helping educate me on the issues.

[Smirks]

The Bonger Institute.

[richiev10]

Thanks a lot, answered many questions and explained a great deal about the complexities of the whole situation!

[Veggie]

Hey myoung321------ u in America ?

[myoung321]

Hey myoung321------ u in America ?

Yes, I live in the US... why?

[Veggie]

just was curious, cuz of your post about politics where you live........so i was wondering if you were talking about american politics or uk or something

[AzLaker]

Thanks for the post notsofasteddie. Looks like there's hope for a 4-20-13

Azlaker

[dconstrukt]

crossing fingers AZlaker

[Marco]

VVD and Labour leaders have confidence in 'fruitful alliance'
Monday 17 September 2012



Rutte and Samsom answer questions after initial talks on forming a new government. Photo: WFA
Caretaker prime minister and VVD leader Mark Rutte and Labour leader Diederik Samsom have confidence they can work together well, they told reporters on Monday afternoon.

Both party leaders had talks with coalition negotiator Henk Kamp on Monday morning and said after the meeting they plan to begin concrete talks after Thursday. After the talks, they both made a short statement to the press. Both of us have confidence we can have a ‘fruitful’ alliance, Rutte said.

The new-look lower house of parliament will debate Kamp’s report on the formation process so far on Thursday.

Danger

During the election campaign, Rutte described Labour as a danger to the Netherlands and some commentators believe a third party may be added to the coalition to bridge the gap between left and right.

However, the two party leaders did not make any comment about the potential involvement of a third party in the coalition.

The VVD, part of the outgoing government, won 41 seats in the 150-seat parliament in last week’s general election. The PvdA took 38, making a cabinet involving both parties a natural choice.


DutchNews

This is all over the papers today and is IMHO, a good start.

[myoung321]

This is all over the papers today and is IMHO, a good start.

Anytime people are willing to talk and respect the common interest, it's a good start..

[puffthemagicdragon]

This is all over the papers today and is IMHO, a good start.

Anytime people are willing to talk and respect the common interest, it's a good start..

I agree. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

[dconstrukt]

very interesting...

i keep thinking its not gonna happen in AMS.

[Hazy Neville]

Wietpas Turning into a Complete Fuck Up in the South

[USbongLord]

Hehehe. Just like home.....wow,and it seems pretty easy to score...they will come to senses I hope

[TwoCanucks]

The banner on the bottom of the interview at end reads... "Minister is blind to the facts."