Poll
You may be happy with the Spanish election this fall.
One of them is gay, so equip your gaydar and tell me which.
The last one?
Recalibrate.
First man in the list is my bet.
Yes. And I just remembered that there's two gay men there. The conservative (#8) is also gay and is dating a Puerto Rican with a horrible taste in suites.
I was going to guess the bald dude.
You got the oil, we got the icy, windy rocks populated with whale killers. I mean, we're up for a trade.
Denmark seems to be one of the countries with at least a decently responsible government. :hmm: Though I don't live there so I could be wrong in thinking that.
Race seems to be important to you.
Well what do you expect from a nation that is 100% Waffen-SS?
What's #1's name, then? :perv:
Pernille Skipper. Besides being attractive she has that for a politician rare quality of actually being smart. :wub: If only she didn't run for a party that is full of ridiculous communists. <_<
I thought you said she was smart...
I might be blinded by something.
bogh! Didn't even know you left Denmark. Where have you settled?
A solid prediction, I can't believe how incompetent the Conservative election machine is. "Stop Skattefar", really? :D
Since Danish is pretty much unintelligible even to you Danes yourselves I tried to get some news of the election in a languange that I somewhat master but it's prooving difficult. Swedish media has nothing on the matter. All we'll get is a 3 sec news flash on the public service news, right after the 15 min segment on train delays.
I am living in New Zealand these days...
I actually saw the news special with the conservative leader - just plain embarrassing. Good riddance.
They've been about 10 points down until days before the election was announced though! But yes. Very exciting. :weep:
I thought it involved the Teutonic Knights and Poland for a second. :blush:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgeorgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov%2Fnews%2Freleases%2F2005%2F07%2Fimages%2F20050706-3_w9w6486-515h.jpg&hash=02bb48b33781083f5f1a15e8f5240ef95d8b999c)
It's only 10 dage tilbage and the raes is a dead heat.
Silly! Epinion is a proper noun, just look at the capital e! So obviously it's Epinion's måling. Danish is not that hard.
Yes, who will go to Valhalla on valgdag? I for one can't wait to see.
It'll be the death of all your border shops and a certain loss for the right if they suggest that. Slesvig is the heart land of the right wing nutters.
Pretty spot on. :P
http://www.aftonbladet.se/ledare/ledarkronika/anderslindberg/article20978951.ab
:mad:
Contemplating the cession Schleswig/Slesvig (what's left of it) again to Germany or what? :P
Only in Denmark. In the rest of Europe, they get media time when their football team beats Austria or Greece (twice).
Well, the deciding party might just be the independence party.. :P
:(
Her party suffered the lowest result in its history.
Hey every little bit in the great right wing coalition counts.
The exit polls were wrong, too.
probably because many people don't want to be pilloried (sp?) for voting on their party of choice, given the dominance of PC-thought in media
She had a very good election and easily secured her seat. Her party also had an overall increase in votes and seats.
EDIT: And she started wearing glasses. Does not take away any cute factor.
EDIT: From WWF Denmark's twitter:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHyw9TdUEAA5tRz.jpg)
A decent choice. A little dim, but that's sometimes nice in a commentator. You can always follow the conversation.
:lol:
The Hans Engell and Ralf Pittelkow flows are true.
It's a surprisingly good chart. I think my favourite is the one about Lars Trier Mogensen. :lol:
Question: Choose Your Politician
Option 1: 
votes: 21
votes: 21
Option 2: 
votes: 0
votes: 0
Option 3: 
votes: 3
votes: 3
Option 4: 
votes: 2
votes: 2
Option 5: 
votes: 0
votes: 0
Option 6: 
votes: 1
votes: 1
Option 7: 
votes: 0
votes: 0
Option 8: 
votes: 0
votes: 0
Option 9: 
votes: 0
votes: 0
Option 10: 
votes: 2
votes: 2
Title: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 05:30:29 AM
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 05:30:29 AM
Election 2015 is upon us and of course Languish should get the opportunity to blindly pick a Danish politician based only on appearance.
So far the election has been about which of the PM candidates would destroy Denmark the least. Also about something as sexy as unemployment benefits and about how much that should be. Immigration has had surprisingly little air time but there's still 18 days left.
So far the election has been about which of the PM candidates would destroy Denmark the least. Also about something as sexy as unemployment benefits and about how much that should be. Immigration has had surprisingly little air time but there's still 18 days left.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Syt on May 31, 2015, 05:53:03 AM
Post by: Syt on May 31, 2015, 05:53:03 AM
#1 makes me tingly in my pants.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 05:56:24 AM
Post by: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 05:56:24 AM
Wouldn't fuck any of them so voted #1 on account that she may have a hot brother.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: celedhring on May 31, 2015, 06:30:41 AM
Post by: celedhring on May 31, 2015, 06:30:41 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 05:56:24 AM
Wouldn't fuck any of them so voted #1 on account that she may have a hot brother.
You may be happy with the Spanish election this fall.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: The Brain on May 31, 2015, 06:35:26 AM
Post by: The Brain on May 31, 2015, 06:35:26 AM
Well that was easy.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:48:31 AM
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:48:31 AM
Seems to be a landslide.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:49:12 AM
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:49:12 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 05:56:24 AM
Wouldn't fuck any of them so voted #1 on account that she may have a hot brother.
One of them is gay, so equip your gaydar and tell me which.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Tonitrus on May 31, 2015, 06:57:58 AM
Post by: Tonitrus on May 31, 2015, 06:57:58 AM
Another example of socialist parties trying to using hotties to win elections. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 07:27:51 AM
Post by: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 07:27:51 AM
Quote from: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:49:12 AMQuote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 05:56:24 AM
Wouldn't fuck any of them so voted #1 on account that she may have a hot brother.
One of them is gay, so equip your gaydar and tell me which.
The last one?
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 07:41:32 AM
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 07:41:32 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 07:27:51 AMQuote from: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:49:12 AMQuote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 05:56:24 AM
Wouldn't fuck any of them so voted #1 on account that she may have a hot brother.
One of them is gay, so equip your gaydar and tell me which.
The last one?
Recalibrate.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: celedhring on May 31, 2015, 08:44:04 AM
Post by: celedhring on May 31, 2015, 08:44:04 AM
Quote from: Liep on May 31, 2015, 07:41:32 AMQuote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 07:27:51 AMQuote from: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:49:12 AMQuote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 05:56:24 AM
Wouldn't fuck any of them so voted #1 on account that she may have a hot brother.
One of them is gay, so equip your gaydar and tell me which.
The last one?
Recalibrate.
First man in the list is my bet.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 08:57:39 AM
Post by: Liep on May 31, 2015, 08:57:39 AM
Quote from: celedhring on May 31, 2015, 08:44:04 AMQuote from: Liep on May 31, 2015, 07:41:32 AMQuote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 07:27:51 AMQuote from: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:49:12 AMQuote from: Martinus on May 31, 2015, 05:56:24 AM
Wouldn't fuck any of them so voted #1 on account that she may have a hot brother.
One of them is gay, so equip your gaydar and tell me which.
The last one?
Recalibrate.
First man in the list is my bet.
Yes. And I just remembered that there's two gay men there. The conservative (#8) is also gay and is dating a Puerto Rican with a horrible taste in suites.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Norgy on May 31, 2015, 10:08:06 AM
Post by: Norgy on May 31, 2015, 10:08:06 AM
Socialdemokratiet all the way.
The Danish right wing is like walking among the Gestapo. With buttered bacon.
The Danish right wing is like walking among the Gestapo. With buttered bacon.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Tonitrus on May 31, 2015, 02:23:58 PM
Post by: Tonitrus on May 31, 2015, 02:23:58 PM
Also...even for Danes, that there is a rather high percentage of blue eye'd folks.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on May 31, 2015, 03:11:25 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on May 31, 2015, 03:11:25 PM
Quote from: Liep on May 31, 2015, 06:49:12 AM
One of them is gay, so equip your gaydar and tell me which.
I was going to guess the bald dude.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Ancient Demon on May 31, 2015, 04:34:43 PM
Post by: Ancient Demon on May 31, 2015, 04:34:43 PM
I chose the vampire (4).
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 01, 2015, 06:21:25 AM
Post by: Liep on June 01, 2015, 06:21:25 AM
So you overwhelmingly picked the socialist from the Unity List. 2nd place went to the UKIP of Denmark, although these are slightly less angry at Jews.
I think I'm gonna vote for the vampire.
I think I'm gonna vote for the vampire.
- The Unity List (Socialist)
- Socialist People's Party
- Social Democrats
- The Alternative (Green Party-ish)
- Social Liberals
- Christian Democratic Party (won't get any seats)
- Liberals (right wing social democrats)
- Conservatives
- Liberal Alliance (actual liberals)
- Danish People's Party (right wing nutters)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 02, 2015, 04:23:44 AM
Post by: Liep on June 02, 2015, 04:23:44 AM
Turns out it all might be for naught as the election will be decided by the trans-atlantic votes. Faroe Islands and Greenland will likely determine who wins with their two seats each. Greenland usually goes for two lefties but Faroe Islands is either 2 left; 1 left, 1 right; or 1 left 1 independent and then all hell will break loose.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 06:39:30 AM
Post by: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 06:39:30 AM
Those are our territories, Danes. :glare:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 02, 2015, 06:56:39 AM
Post by: Liep on June 02, 2015, 06:56:39 AM
Quote from: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 06:39:30 AM
Those are our territories, Danes. :glare:
You got the oil, we got the icy, windy rocks populated with whale killers. I mean, we're up for a trade.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Grey Fox on June 02, 2015, 07:10:50 AM
Post by: Grey Fox on June 02, 2015, 07:10:50 AM
So many people with blue eyes.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 02, 2015, 09:53:20 AM
Post by: Liep on June 02, 2015, 09:53:20 AM
I've just learned that Johanne Schmidt-Nielsen is still running (I thought she had reached the limit of 8 years in Parliament that her party enforces, but she's under by a few weeks) and so is still leading the Unity List. So I'm withdrawing #1 from the race and enter #11:
(https://i.liep.dk/dkpol/11.jpg)
Another blue-eyed though.
(https://i.liep.dk/dkpol/11.jpg)
Another blue-eyed though.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: KRonn on June 02, 2015, 12:50:14 PM
Post by: KRonn on June 02, 2015, 12:50:14 PM
Quote from: Liep on May 31, 2015, 05:30:29 AM
Election 2015 is upon us and of course Languish should get the opportunity to blindly pick a Danish politician based only on appearance.
So far the election has been about which of the PM candidates would destroy Denmark the least. Also about something as sexy as unemployment benefits and about how much that should be. Immigration has had surprisingly little air time but there's still 18 days left.
Denmark seems to be one of the countries with at least a decently responsible government. :hmm: Though I don't live there so I could be wrong in thinking that.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 04:23:08 PM
Post by: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 04:23:08 PM
Denmark = White Walkers/Waffen-SS Poster Children.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 02, 2015, 04:24:34 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 02, 2015, 04:24:34 PM
Being extremely Caucasian is not a moral failure.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 04:42:39 PM
Post by: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 04:42:39 PM
Trying to keep things that way is.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: The Brain on June 02, 2015, 05:01:07 PM
Post by: The Brain on June 02, 2015, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 04:42:39 PM
Trying to keep things that way is.
Race seems to be important to you.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Valmy on June 02, 2015, 11:29:29 PM
Post by: Valmy on June 02, 2015, 11:29:29 PM
Quote from: Norgy on June 02, 2015, 04:42:39 PM
Trying to keep things that way is.
Well what do you expect from a nation that is 100% Waffen-SS?
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Habbaku on June 03, 2015, 12:06:07 AM
Post by: Habbaku on June 03, 2015, 12:06:07 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 02, 2015, 09:53:20 AM
So I'm withdrawing #1
What's #1's name, then? :perv:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 03, 2015, 05:43:54 AM
Post by: Liep on June 03, 2015, 05:43:54 AM
The newest trend is political raps performed by the politicians themselves. It's exactly as :bleeding: as it sounds. So far only right wing politicians. :hmm:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 03, 2015, 05:47:45 AM
Post by: Liep on June 03, 2015, 05:47:45 AM
Quote from: Habbaku on June 03, 2015, 12:06:07 AMQuote from: Liep on June 02, 2015, 09:53:20 AM
So I'm withdrawing #1
What's #1's name, then? :perv:
Pernille Skipper. Besides being attractive she has that for a politician rare quality of actually being smart. :wub: If only she didn't run for a party that is full of ridiculous communists. <_<
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Valmy on June 03, 2015, 07:25:24 AM
Post by: Valmy on June 03, 2015, 07:25:24 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 03, 2015, 05:47:45 AM
If only she didn't run for a party that is full of ridiculous communists. <_<
I thought you said she was smart...
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 03, 2015, 07:26:25 AM
Post by: Liep on June 03, 2015, 07:26:25 AM
So Russia is apparently very interested in one of our "PM" candidates, John Erik Wagner because he's posing naked on his election poster. In real life he's just a fringe politician without chance of being elected that thrives on whatever little media attention he gets every 4 years.
It's probably NSFW for the Americans, so: http://www.bt.dk/sites/default/files-dk/node-images/71/9/9071625-fgafdgagagagagagagagag.jpg
It's probably NSFW for the Americans, so: http://www.bt.dk/sites/default/files-dk/node-images/71/9/9071625-fgafdgagagagagagagagag.jpg
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 03, 2015, 07:26:46 AM
Post by: Liep on June 03, 2015, 07:26:46 AM
Quote from: Valmy on June 03, 2015, 07:25:24 AMQuote from: Liep on June 03, 2015, 05:47:45 AM
If only she didn't run for a party that is full of ridiculous communists. <_<
I thought you said she was smart...
I might be blinded by something.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 04, 2015, 03:25:00 AM
Post by: Liep on June 04, 2015, 03:25:00 AM
The best thing about this election is Adam & Noah, two comedians ridiculing Danes in general and the parties in specific.
http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Politik/Valg2015/Video/2015/06/04/081144.htm
http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Politik/Valg2015/Video/2015/06/04/081144.htm
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: bogh on June 04, 2015, 03:44:08 AM
Post by: bogh on June 04, 2015, 03:44:08 AM
I was in Denmark (first time in 18 months) when the election was announced. The immediate explosion of election posters everywhere is really quite spectacular and pretty stupid.
Predictions:
The current government will, against all odds, stay in power. As the Conservatives desperately try to kill themselves off and Lars Løkke fumbles, Helle Thorning is doing better every day. Alternativet making a good showing is pivotal to this, but that looks very likely. I do predict them disintegrating by next election, though, as they hit the brick wall of day to day politics and compromise.
Predictions:
The current government will, against all odds, stay in power. As the Conservatives desperately try to kill themselves off and Lars Løkke fumbles, Helle Thorning is doing better every day. Alternativet making a good showing is pivotal to this, but that looks very likely. I do predict them disintegrating by next election, though, as they hit the brick wall of day to day politics and compromise.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 04, 2015, 05:38:43 AM
Post by: Liep on June 04, 2015, 05:38:43 AM
Quote from: bogh on June 04, 2015, 03:44:08 AM
I was in Denmark (first time in 18 months) when the election was announced. The immediate explosion of election posters everywhere is really quite spectacular and pretty stupid.
Predictions:
The current government will, against all odds, stay in power. As the Conservatives desperately try to kill themselves off and Lars Løkke fumbles, Helle Thorning is doing better every day. Alternativet making a good showing is pivotal to this, but that looks very likely. I do predict them disintegrating by next election, though, as they hit the brick wall of day to day politics and compromise.
bogh! Didn't even know you left Denmark. Where have you settled?
A solid prediction, I can't believe how incompetent the Conservative election machine is. "Stop Skattefar", really? :D
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Vricklund on June 04, 2015, 12:27:50 PM
Post by: Vricklund on June 04, 2015, 12:27:50 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 04, 2015, 05:38:43 AMThere's nothing like a Danish election thread to get the old-timers out of hiding. Nice to see you both still alive and kicking. :)
bogh! Didn't even know you left Denmark. Where have you settled?
Since Danish is pretty much unintelligible even to you Danes yourselves I tried to get some news of the election in a languange that I somewhat master but it's prooving difficult. Swedish media has nothing on the matter. All we'll get is a 3 sec news flash on the public service news, right after the 15 min segment on train delays.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 04, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
Post by: Liep on June 04, 2015, 12:54:14 PM
You're not missing much. :(
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Vricklund on June 04, 2015, 01:18:46 PM
Post by: Vricklund on June 04, 2015, 01:18:46 PM
Still, it would be nice to keep up the appearance of knowing what's happening on the other side of the sound. :P
You haven't thought about entering politics yourself? You're still young. Ish. :)
You haven't thought about entering politics yourself? You're still young. Ish. :)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: bogh on June 05, 2015, 05:20:23 AM
Post by: bogh on June 05, 2015, 05:20:23 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 04, 2015, 05:38:43 AMQuote from: bogh on June 04, 2015, 03:44:08 AM
I was in Denmark (first time in 18 months) when the election was announced. The immediate explosion of election posters everywhere is really quite spectacular and pretty stupid.
Predictions:
The current government will, against all odds, stay in power. As the Conservatives desperately try to kill themselves off and Lars Løkke fumbles, Helle Thorning is doing better every day. Alternativet making a good showing is pivotal to this, but that looks very likely. I do predict them disintegrating by next election, though, as they hit the brick wall of day to day politics and compromise.
bogh! Didn't even know you left Denmark. Where have you settled?
A solid prediction, I can't believe how incompetent the Conservative election machine is. "Stop Skattefar", really? :D
I am living in New Zealand these days...
I actually saw the news special with the conservative leader - just plain embarrassing. Good riddance.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 05, 2015, 05:24:10 AM
Post by: Liep on June 05, 2015, 05:24:10 AM
Nice, I went there last year, amazing place.
Yes, Søren Pape doesn't seem to have any business leading a party, but the Conservatives don't really have any talent to take his place, maybe except for Nikita Klæstrup. ;)
Yes, Søren Pape doesn't seem to have any business leading a party, but the Conservatives don't really have any talent to take his place, maybe except for Nikita Klæstrup. ;)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: The Minsky Moment on June 05, 2015, 11:47:19 AM
Post by: The Minsky Moment on June 05, 2015, 11:47:19 AM
Pass.
I prefer donuts.
I prefer donuts.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Drakken on June 05, 2015, 05:05:44 PM
Post by: Drakken on June 05, 2015, 05:05:44 PM
I'd vote for Sidse Babett Knudsen all day and all night. :perv:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 08, 2015, 06:24:48 AM
Post by: Liep on June 08, 2015, 06:24:48 AM
Race to Marienborg
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG-AY8VWcAAiZ96.png:large)
Blue is the right wing, red is left. Bottom axis: "Election announced, 15 days left, 10, 5, election"
If the Social Democrats pull this off it'll be the biggest comeback in history as the right wing has lead the polls from almost day 1 of last election:
(https://i.liep.dk/dkpol/blokkene.png)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG-AY8VWcAAiZ96.png:large)
Blue is the right wing, red is left. Bottom axis: "Election announced, 15 days left, 10, 5, election"
If the Social Democrats pull this off it'll be the biggest comeback in history as the right wing has lead the polls from almost day 1 of last election:
(https://i.liep.dk/dkpol/blokkene.png)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Valmy on June 08, 2015, 07:12:24 AM
Post by: Valmy on June 08, 2015, 07:12:24 AM
Really the biggest comeback in history is to win from 5 points down? Danish elections sure are exciting.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 08, 2015, 07:16:34 AM
Post by: Liep on June 08, 2015, 07:16:34 AM
Quote from: Valmy on June 08, 2015, 07:12:24 AM
Really the biggest comeback in history is to win from 5 points down? Danish elections sure are exciting.
They've been about 10 points down until days before the election was announced though! But yes. Very exciting. :weep:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Duque de Bragança on June 08, 2015, 07:45:29 AM
Post by: Duque de Bragança on June 08, 2015, 07:45:29 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 08, 2015, 06:24:48 AM
Race to Marienborg
I thought it involved the Teutonic Knights and Poland for a second. :blush:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 08, 2015, 07:48:41 AM
Post by: Liep on June 08, 2015, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Duque de Bragança on June 08, 2015, 07:45:29 AMQuote from: Liep on June 08, 2015, 06:24:48 AM
Race to Marienborg
I thought it involved the Teutonic Knights and Poland for a second. :blush:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgeorgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov%2Fnews%2Freleases%2F2005%2F07%2Fimages%2F20050706-3_w9w6486-515h.jpg&hash=02bb48b33781083f5f1a15e8f5240ef95d8b999c)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 09, 2015, 09:05:31 AM
Post by: Liep on June 09, 2015, 09:05:31 AM
:o
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHDH14VUIAA_Ez8.png:large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHDH14VUIAA_Ez8.png:large)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: garbon on June 09, 2015, 12:51:36 PM
Post by: garbon on June 09, 2015, 12:51:36 PM
:o?
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 09, 2015, 12:54:59 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 09, 2015, 12:54:59 PM
Quote from: garbon on June 09, 2015, 12:51:36 PM
:o?
It's only 10 dage tilbage and the raes is a dead heat.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: The Minsky Moment on June 09, 2015, 01:00:39 PM
Post by: The Minsky Moment on June 09, 2015, 01:00:39 PM
Only if you accept the metode og data. Notice there are malingerers in the epinion.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 09, 2015, 01:08:49 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 09, 2015, 01:08:49 PM
They claim to have given meds to 95% of their liggers. That's good enough for me.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 09, 2015, 01:21:34 PM
Post by: Liep on June 09, 2015, 01:21:34 PM
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on June 09, 2015, 01:00:39 PM
Only if you accept the metode og data. Notice there are malingerers in the epinion.
Silly! Epinion is a proper noun, just look at the capital e! So obviously it's Epinion's måling. Danish is not that hard.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 09, 2015, 01:23:31 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 09, 2015, 01:23:31 PM
You retard Joan.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Ed Anger on June 09, 2015, 06:42:03 PM
Post by: Ed Anger on June 09, 2015, 06:42:03 PM
I laughed.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 10, 2015, 07:01:08 AM
Post by: Liep on June 10, 2015, 07:01:08 AM
:o
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHINYSkWMAAYHbr.png:large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHINYSkWMAAYHbr.png:large)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: The Brain on June 10, 2015, 07:07:22 AM
Post by: The Brain on June 10, 2015, 07:07:22 AM
:o
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 14, 2015, 07:04:12 AM
Post by: Liep on June 14, 2015, 07:04:12 AM
A cartoon that basically covers the extremely xenophobic election campaign from both major parties. :(
"Take that, Thorning!" "Shut up, Lars!"
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHcbaPDWoAA7580.jpg)
"Take that, Thorning!" "Shut up, Lars!"
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHcbaPDWoAA7580.jpg)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Martinus on June 14, 2015, 07:52:27 AM
Post by: Martinus on June 14, 2015, 07:52:27 AM
The anxiety of waiting for valgdag is killing me.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 14, 2015, 08:13:20 AM
Post by: Liep on June 14, 2015, 08:13:20 AM
Quote from: Martinus on June 14, 2015, 07:52:27 AM
The anxiety of waiting for valgdag is killing me.
Yes, who will go to Valhalla on valgdag? I for one can't wait to see.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 15, 2015, 05:51:30 AM
Post by: Liep on June 15, 2015, 05:51:30 AM
Speaking of valgdag. The right pulled the immigration card as it has been dubbed here and is now winning. Basically it's calling all muslims dirty criminals and something about Denmark being swarmed by a horde of them and or Africans, whichever the voter finds more scary. The left pulled a frantic, slightly milder, immigration card too but only managed to soil themselves.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHhOoGGWEAEPZ0r.png:large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHhOoGGWEAEPZ0r.png:large)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Syt on June 15, 2015, 06:40:39 AM
Post by: Syt on June 15, 2015, 06:40:39 AM
Is there still talk of closing the borders again?
In Germany, Saxony and Bavaria are pushing for doing so, because controls around the G7 summit brought in 100+ wanted criminals (though by that logic you would want police check points everywhere and not just on borders).
In Germany, Saxony and Bavaria are pushing for doing so, because controls around the G7 summit brought in 100+ wanted criminals (though by that logic you would want police check points everywhere and not just on borders).
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 15, 2015, 06:47:18 AM
Post by: Liep on June 15, 2015, 06:47:18 AM
Yes, DF wants to close the border, and they also want out of the EU. The rest of the right is divided on that so it might just end in nothing but a headache for the coming PM.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Syt on June 15, 2015, 06:57:41 AM
Post by: Syt on June 15, 2015, 06:57:41 AM
If they close the border, I hope that there will be strict limits on transporting alcohol across it again. :P
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 15, 2015, 07:02:20 AM
Post by: Liep on June 15, 2015, 07:02:20 AM
Quote from: Syt on June 15, 2015, 06:57:41 AM
If they close the border, I hope that there will be strict limits on transporting alcohol across it again. :P
It'll be the death of all your border shops and a certain loss for the right if they suggest that. Slesvig is the heart land of the right wing nutters.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 17, 2015, 02:45:28 AM
Post by: Liep on June 17, 2015, 02:45:28 AM
Close to valgdag. The effect of the 'immigration card' is dwindling and the right is in full panic mode promising border closings, fewer immigrants, less spend on foreign aid, more spend on elders, less spend on unemployment benefits, more spend on elders.
It looks like the Faroe Islands will be crucial in this election though, the right will get one seat from there, but the left might just lose its seat which will then go to the Republicans. If that happens and the Republicans hold the deciding seat it'll be a bidding war over who can give most to the Faroese. Predicted buzz phrase: "fishing quota".
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHrs6KZWwAE5GPg.png:large)
It looks like the Faroe Islands will be crucial in this election though, the right will get one seat from there, but the left might just lose its seat which will then go to the Republicans. If that happens and the Republicans hold the deciding seat it'll be a bidding war over who can give most to the Faroese. Predicted buzz phrase: "fishing quota".
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHrs6KZWwAE5GPg.png:large)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 17, 2015, 03:04:46 AM
Post by: Liep on June 17, 2015, 03:04:46 AM
Quote from: Vricklund on June 04, 2015, 01:18:46 PM
Still, it would be nice to keep up the appearance of knowing what's happening on the other side of the sound. :P
QuoteNär Stockholm kallar sig "The Capital of Scandinavia" vet alla att det egentligen bara finns en riktig storstad i norden, och den bebos av danskar.
I Danmark är korven röd, ölet skummande och människorna lite lyckligare.
Tills 2001, då alla blev rasister i stället.
Pretty spot on. :P
http://www.aftonbladet.se/ledare/ledarkronika/anderslindberg/article20978951.ab
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 17, 2015, 03:30:14 PM
Post by: Liep on June 17, 2015, 03:30:14 PM
Btw, Nikita Klæstrup have been conducting her own election campaign "Bikini Campaigning", but since none of you seem interested in Danish politics I won't share further from that.
The campaign for all other parties ended in a selfie for some reason. Valgdag tomorrow.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHupYJ7WEAAYp26.jpg)
Not exactly Oscar material though.
The campaign for all other parties ended in a selfie for some reason. Valgdag tomorrow.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHupYJ7WEAAYp26.jpg)
Not exactly Oscar material though.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Barrister on June 17, 2015, 03:32:12 PM
Post by: Barrister on June 17, 2015, 03:32:12 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 17, 2015, 03:30:14 PM
Btw, Nikita Klæstrup have been conducting her own election campaign "Bikini Campaigning", but since none of you seem interested in Danish politics I won't share further from that.
:mad:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Valmy on June 17, 2015, 03:32:33 PM
Post by: Valmy on June 17, 2015, 03:32:33 PM
I am very interested in Danish Politics. I am just waiting for more interesting and fascinating material.
Is the guy in the blue tie making fun of Merkel? That's interesting.
Is the guy in the blue tie making fun of Merkel? That's interesting.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 17, 2015, 03:33:43 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 17, 2015, 03:33:43 PM
I am deeply engrossed in Danish politics, and i think my knowledge of the Danish language proves it.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Duque de Bragança on June 17, 2015, 04:37:13 PM
Post by: Duque de Bragança on June 17, 2015, 04:37:13 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 15, 2015, 07:02:20 AMQuote from: Syt on June 15, 2015, 06:57:41 AM
If they close the border, I hope that there will be strict limits on transporting alcohol across it again. :P
It'll be the death of all your border shops and a certain loss for the right if they suggest that. Slesvig is the heart land of the right wing nutters.
Contemplating the cession Schleswig/Slesvig (what's left of it) again to Germany or what? :P
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 03:22:22 AM
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 03:22:22 AM
Okay, for effort you get this:
Probably NSFW though...
http://ekstrabladet.dk/incoming/article5610619.ece/IMAGE_ALTERNATES/p900/Nikita%20insta.jpg
In other news, I've done my democratic duty. :)
Probably NSFW though...
http://ekstrabladet.dk/incoming/article5610619.ece/IMAGE_ALTERNATES/p900/Nikita%20insta.jpg
In other news, I've done my democratic duty. :)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 04:13:14 AM
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 04:13:14 AM
The press battling for a photograph of the PM coming out of the voting booth is too funny. There was a frail old woman coming out just ahead and I've never seen anyone looking that confused. Poor thing. :(
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 08:05:18 AM
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 08:05:18 AM
Most media time for the Faroe Islands that I've ever seen. Fortunately it's a very picturesque place and most of the interviews from up there involves the camera panning away to a fishing boat, a coastline or a mountain.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 08:06:31 AM
Post by: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 08:06:31 AM
Does it make the islanders feel truly part of the Danish nation now that they might decide the composition of the government?
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Duque de Bragança on June 18, 2015, 08:23:16 AM
Post by: Duque de Bragança on June 18, 2015, 08:23:16 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 18, 2015, 08:05:18 AM
Most media time for the Faroe Islands that I've ever seen. Fortunately it's a very picturesque place and most of the interviews from up there involves the camera panning away to a fishing boat, a coastline or a mountain.
Only in Denmark. In the rest of Europe, they get media time when their football team beats Austria or Greece (twice).
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 08:49:34 AM
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 08:49:34 AM
Quote from: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 08:06:31 AM
Does it make the islanders feel truly part of the Danish nation now that they might decide the composition of the government?
Well, the deciding party might just be the independence party.. :P
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 08:51:37 AM
Post by: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 08:51:37 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 18, 2015, 08:49:34 AMQuote from: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 08:06:31 AM
Does it make the islanders feel truly part of the Danish nation now that they might decide the composition of the government?
Well, the deciding party might just be the independence party.. :P
:(
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 05:56:55 PM
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 05:56:55 PM
Well, it turned out that the north atlantic votes didn't count for shit as the xenophobic rightwing party won a landslide victory.
Opinion polls vs. election results for the Danish People's Party:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH0UdKAUYAAnrY5.png:large)
Opinion polls vs. election results for the Danish People's Party:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH0UdKAUYAAnrY5.png:large)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 05:58:37 PM
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 05:58:37 PM
90 right, 89 left.
So it was rather close still, but the UKIP of Denmark will be the deciding factor in a new government.
So it was rather close still, but the UKIP of Denmark will be the deciding factor in a new government.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 06:22:04 PM
Post by: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 06:22:04 PM
I like to think the bikini campaign was what gave the right the victory.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 06:28:39 PM
Post by: Liep on June 18, 2015, 06:28:39 PM
Quote from: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 06:22:04 PM
I like to think the bikini campaign was what gave the right the victory.
Her party suffered the lowest result in its history.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 06:32:39 PM
Post by: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 06:32:39 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 18, 2015, 06:28:39 PMQuote from: Valmy on June 18, 2015, 06:22:04 PM
I like to think the bikini campaign was what gave the right the victory.
Her party suffered the lowest result in its history.
Hey every little bit in the great right wing coalition counts.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Crazy_Ivan80 on June 19, 2015, 01:59:05 AM
Post by: Crazy_Ivan80 on June 19, 2015, 01:59:05 AM
Hahah, another defeat for the pollsters. Clearly no lessons were learned after the British landslide last month.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 03:23:39 AM
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 03:23:39 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/19/world/anti-immigrant-party-gains-in-denmark-elections.html
New York Times gets it wrong. Danish People's Party effectively controlled immigration and welfare politics throughout the 00's so I wouldn't exactly say they had been on the margins.
If you're not willing to admit that to pollsters anonymously then it's probably not fantastic.
Immigration has been key and decisive since 2001. :weep:
QuoteIn an election that turned on economic uncertainty and fierce debates over immigration, Danish voters on Thursday ousted their center-left government in a clear swing to the right that unexpectedly elevated an anti-immigrant, anti-European Union party that had been on the margins of the country's politics.
New York Times gets it wrong. Danish People's Party effectively controlled immigration and welfare politics throughout the 00's so I wouldn't exactly say they had been on the margins.
QuotePeter Skaarup, a senior lawmaker with the party told The Local, a Danish news outlet. "I know we often fare better in these elections than the polls suggest since people often aren't willing to admit that they vote for the Danish People's Party, but it really does look fantastic so far."
If you're not willing to admit that to pollsters anonymously then it's probably not fantastic.
Quote"Immigration has been a very key and decisive issue in this campaign," Mr. Hansen said. Debate focused largely on the number of workers coming from places like Bulgaria and Romania, what sort of benefits they should receive, and whether Denmark should take in more of the migrants arriving at Europe's southern borders, he added.
Immigration has been key and decisive since 2001. :weep:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 03:24:18 AM
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 03:24:18 AM
Quote from: Crazy_Ivan80 on June 19, 2015, 01:59:05 AM
Hahah, another defeat for the pollsters. Clearly no lessons were learned after the British landslide last month.
The exit polls were wrong, too.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 03:27:12 AM
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 03:27:12 AM
At least we got to see a minister who had clearly already drunk away his sorrow. Understandable, but also embarrassing when he tried to manage his way through an interview. :lol:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mx.dk%2Fdyim%2F6fdfcd%2FM600%2C1000%2Fimages%2Fcontent%2F1%2F7%2F9%2F17977142%2F7%2Ftopelement.jpg&hash=f5aa5a704af0706525f223b67124d0b10a6aff89)
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mx.dk%2Fdyim%2F6fdfcd%2FM600%2C1000%2Fimages%2Fcontent%2F1%2F7%2F9%2F17977142%2F7%2Ftopelement.jpg&hash=f5aa5a704af0706525f223b67124d0b10a6aff89)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Crazy_Ivan80 on June 19, 2015, 03:48:26 AM
Post by: Crazy_Ivan80 on June 19, 2015, 03:48:26 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 19, 2015, 03:24:18 AMQuote from: Crazy_Ivan80 on June 19, 2015, 01:59:05 AM
Hahah, another defeat for the pollsters. Clearly no lessons were learned after the British landslide last month.
The exit polls were wrong, too.
probably because many people don't want to be pilloried (sp?) for voting on their party of choice, given the dominance of PC-thought in media
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 07:32:10 AM
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 07:32:10 AM
The voter turnout was only 84.6%, I blame the heavy rain.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: celedhring on June 19, 2015, 08:24:58 AM
Post by: celedhring on June 19, 2015, 08:24:58 AM
How did cute freckles girl fare? That's all that matters.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 08:29:49 AM
Post by: Liep on June 19, 2015, 08:29:49 AM
Quote from: celedhring on June 19, 2015, 08:24:58 AM
How did cute freckles girl fare? That's all that matters.
She had a very good election and easily secured her seat. Her party also had an overall increase in votes and seats.
EDIT: And she started wearing glasses. Does not take away any cute factor.
EDIT: From WWF Denmark's twitter:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHyw9TdUEAA5tRz.jpg)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: celedhring on June 19, 2015, 08:36:13 AM
Post by: celedhring on June 19, 2015, 08:36:13 AM
:swiss:
(I know it's Switzerland but close enough)
(I know it's Switzerland but close enough)
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 22, 2015, 06:21:11 AM
Post by: Liep on June 22, 2015, 06:21:11 AM
So the real losers of this election are the pollsters and political commentators (as judged by journalists who aren't, but want to be, political commentators).
Your guide to choosing your personal commentator on Danish politics:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmultimedia.pol.dk%2Farchive%2F00940%2FFlowchart_over_komm_940681z.jpg&hash=67548a4632253064454827206596ad7b51aebfad)
And that's not even all of them. :weep:
Your guide to choosing your personal commentator on Danish politics:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmultimedia.pol.dk%2Farchive%2F00940%2FFlowchart_over_komm_940681z.jpg&hash=67548a4632253064454827206596ad7b51aebfad)
And that's not even all of them. :weep:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: The Brain on June 22, 2015, 12:12:23 PM
Post by: The Brain on June 22, 2015, 12:12:23 PM
Hans Engell.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 04:24:52 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 04:24:52 PM
I'm not sure, so I'll just Ask Rostrup.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 22, 2015, 05:14:00 PM
Post by: Liep on June 22, 2015, 05:14:00 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 04:24:52 PM
I'm not sure, so I'll just Ask Rostrup.
A decent choice. A little dim, but that's sometimes nice in a commentator. You can always follow the conversation.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 05:28:11 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 05:28:11 PM
I doubt it.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 05:34:40 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 05:34:40 PM
And Ms. Frecklesdautir is one of the few women who looks less attractive with glasses on IMO.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: The Minsky Moment on June 22, 2015, 05:36:54 PM
Post by: The Minsky Moment on June 22, 2015, 05:36:54 PM
I'm wearing a blazer sø Marie Serup's my gal.
Yi - your guy is too lazy to put a line through his "o"
Yi - your guy is too lazy to put a line through his "o"
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 05:42:07 PM
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 22, 2015, 05:42:07 PM
Joan, we've got to stop meeting like this.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: The Larch on June 22, 2015, 05:42:36 PM
Post by: The Larch on June 22, 2015, 05:42:36 PM
I couldn't get past the third question in that diagram.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Octavian on June 23, 2015, 02:24:33 AM
Post by: Octavian on June 23, 2015, 02:24:33 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 22, 2015, 06:21:11 AM
So the real losers of this election are the pollsters and political commentators (as judged by journalists who aren't, but want to be, political commentators).
Your guide to choosing your personal commentator on Danish politics:
And that's not even all of them. :weep:
:lol:
The Hans Engell and Ralf Pittelkow flows are true.
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 28, 2015, 06:46:46 AM
Post by: Liep on June 28, 2015, 06:46:46 AM
Quote from: Octavian on June 23, 2015, 02:24:33 AM
The Hans Engell and Ralf Pittelkow flows are true.
It's a surprisingly good chart. I think my favourite is the one about Lars Trier Mogensen. :lol:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 28, 2015, 06:49:00 AM
Post by: Liep on June 28, 2015, 06:49:00 AM
So Denmark has a new government with the PM being #7. I'm trying to follow a feed about their intended politics that's live updated by a journalist.
Holy. Fucking. Shit. The spelling and grammar in this unedited feed is horrible. :weep:
Holy. Fucking. Shit. The spelling and grammar in this unedited feed is horrible. :weep:
Title: Re: Danish Election
Post by: Liep on June 28, 2015, 06:52:04 AM
Post by: Liep on June 28, 2015, 06:52:04 AM
Oh and the official investigation into the Danish involvement in the Iraq war is being cancelled. The newly elected PM was to be interrogated in a few months, I guess he wanted to skip that.