Tag: elections

WHO SPEAKS FOR US NOW?

“When it came to discussing the war in Iraq staff found it so difficult to find any member of the public prepared to speak in favour that they ended up planting people in the (Question Time) audience.” Is the war in Libya or Afghanistan any different? 

Young European voters flocking to far-right – Guardian

The liberal Bill Gates-sponsored media outlet laments that youthful citizens are increasingly backing right-wing populists who prioritize their needs. THE THINKING MAN’S NEWS DESK European voters under age 35 are increasingly supporting far-right political candidates because conservative populists seem to offer more solutions to the quality-of-life issues that concern them […]

Far-right parties make a comeback in Greece as ultra-conservatives sweep back to power

A little-known political party endorsed by a jailed former politician won seats in Greece’s next parliament in an election, signalling a political comeback for the far right of Greece – and Europe. The Spartans party was backed by Ilias Kasidiaris is serving 13 years in prison for membership of a party the leftist government deemed illegal and criminal organisation as a former leading member of Golden Dawn – a political party of ultra-right conservative origins.