And Norway's people speak...

[misscam]

And they doth sayeth "bitch, please. We like socialism. And two men kissing. Give us."

That's right, there has been an election.

And the results rather point to a new government. The so-called "red-green alliance" of the Labour, Socialist Left and Centre Party repsectively will have majority in Parliament and if managing to agree between them, be able to rule for four years. No more Bondevik and the Christian People's Party - they had a dreadful, dreadful election.

This will be our new prime minister

The irony of it all is that Norway's probably never had it better than right now and still we desired a change. I suppose a lot of us believe we could do even better.

This also means there's now a majority for making gay and heterosexual marriage legally completely equal and adoption rights for gays. Clearly, we're all depraved and perverted and baaaaad. And still we're the best country in the world to live in.

... Maybe there's a link there.

In the news:
Red-green alliance forges ahead
Sami election tight as well
Tax row dominates Norwegian election
Tight election in oil-rich Norway
Saving the animals of New Orleans
BBC Viewpoint: After so many years of Social Darwinism, Hurricane Katrina could reawaken the
American people's appetite for compassion in government
EU also urges more oil output (we're putting out as much oil as we can already, thank you very much)
Tail ends of two hurricanes to hit Norway
Pictures from Bjørnøya

Comments

[b2wm.livejournal.com]

I am an American, but I can change if I have to... I guess. (You know the jokes will be pouring in.)

On that note, go Norway!

(Please forgive the multiple posts. See the first sentence.)

[misscam.livejournal.com]

There'll be jokes?

(You're firgiven. Because I am also distracted by shiny things.)

[alswaiter.livejournal.com]

Dang! You beat me to it! Must keep Norway together with the Handyman's secret weapon: Duct tape!

And Red Green's Canadian, you know that, eh?

"Keep your stick on the ice."

[chunkylimes.livejournal.com]

I hate Social Darwinists. They should be forced into their own little hellhole with the libertarians, where they can screw up the country and no one will care.

In other news, Norway has yet again proved that it has first point-and-laugh rights. w00tage.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

I find it slightly ironic that a lot of people who adopt large chuncks of Scoial Darwinistic thinking would like Dawrin kicked out of education and other fun places.

[hadria.livejournal.com]

Do we win? Same-sex marriage is legal here, hoozah.

Ah, Norway, that backwards, conservative haven.

:ducks the smacking of the trout:

I still owe you a layout.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

It's been legal here over a decade, smartypants.

It just hasn't actually legally been called marriage. It's called "partnership", and gives the same legal rights apart from the adoption issue.

Nice try, but no trout.

And yes, you do. But I am a patient soul, as I must be, coming from the best country in the world to live in, that outpost of filthy communismlovely socialism know as glorious Norway.

[melliyna.livejournal.com]

That's it - I'm definitely moving to Europe. Sorry Australia - I may love you but I swear that if Howard and his Nazguls (i.e. Tony "I'm so moral I make jokes about a person who tried to kill himself" Abbott) remain in power I shall have to leave. For the sake of my sanity.

Norway sounds wonderful (said because it is true and I being an Australian can't talk and also to avoid trout slapping)

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Tony Abbott did what now?

And shouldn't Howard retire soon? Not that Peter Costello is too much better.

[vulgarweed.livejournal.com]

Yaaaaaaaaayyyy, Norway! I'm so happy for you guys.

At least somewhere in the world things are looking better. *sigh*

[misscam.livejournal.com]

There is hope yet.

Although in Norway, the difference is not that big between any of the major parties.

[siraj.livejournal.com]

"And they doth sayeth "bitch, please. We like socialism. And two men kissing. Give us." "

I love you for that quote! mwehehe...

[misscam.livejournal.com]

;)

[sinneahtes.livejournal.com]

*pats Norway* Ooh, there's a Norwegian flag on the Wikipedia main page!

One of these days, I'm going to learn how to pronounce that blasted little ø character. It's mocking me.

[greyladybast.livejournal.com]

Norway has a pretty flag. Also, that the slashed-o, which I can't even type on this keyboard, mocks me, as well.

[elvenpiratelady.livejournal.com]

Clearly, we're all depraved and perverted and baaaaad. And still we're the best country in the world to live in.

... Maybe there's a link there.

So I'm going to have to work on Australia's levels of perversion and general baaadness. And then maybe we'll get nice politicians.

New PM looks really young compared to the Shrub and Bonsai. (But of course, ANYONE is going to look young compared to the Shrub and Bonsai, so I guess it doesn't make that much difference...)

[misscam.livejournal.com]

He's... around 45, I think. So not too old yet.

I'm sure Norway will be happy to help in the perversion department.

[the-s-guy.livejournal.com]

Rar. Points to Norway. I wonder if I could move there?

...of course, there's the whole 'not speaking Norwegian' thing to deal with first.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

This is why one takes language lessons.

[maureenlycaon.livejournal.com]

Congratulations -- I know you needed a new one. ;-)

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Not as much needed as preferred. It wasn't that hellish or anything.

[sliven.livejournal.com]

Oh, sounds good for Norway. I guess. Am not much into Norwegian politics, but still. ^_^!

[misscam.livejournal.com]

It pleases me, anyway.

Kickass icon.

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

Well, I'd rather it be like Haakon Lie said in an interview, that Stoltenberg had left the Prime Minister post to someone else. He just seems sleazy to me. Used-car seller sleazy.

I've no real opposition to the news, except for the Sleazy git. I'd probably have voted SV hadn't they decided to run on a joint ticket with Stoltenberg.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

I'm not a great fan of him myself, but I know him a little privately and he ain't too gitty. I can live with him.

Which is why I did vote SV even if they ran joint ticket with him.

[falena]

Oh, so the "Stupid Mountain" won. Sorry, couldn't help it, that's how I pictured Stoltenberg before clicking on that link!;P

Well, this looks good for Norway, and, as they say down here "There's always room for improvement"...

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Proud Mountain, thank you very much :P

Yep, there always is. And if we don't think there is, we'll probably suddenly wake up and see things have gtaken a more shitty turn. You have to work a certain maintance on these things too.

[evilstorm.livejournal.com]

Norway, WIN. Sigh.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

*hums 'We Are the Champions...'*

Norway = Best Country EVER!

[munchkin62.livejournal.com]

{This also means there's now a majority for making gay and heterosexual marriage legally completely equal and adoption rights for gays. Clearly, we're all depraved and perverted and baaaaad. And still we're the best country in the world to live in.}


I love you so much! If only the country I live in (america) had the same majority... Human rights for all humans, WHo-du-thunk-it?

Your country is the BEST THERE IS! I want to go!

Re: Norway = Best Country EVER!

[misscam.livejournal.com]

It's a shocking, radical concept, innit?

With that attitude, I'm sure we'd love to have you. How's yor attitude on moose?

[erhothwen.livejournal.com]

Yay for countries moving forward! *gives America a pointed look and whispers to her, "Hey, you just took a step backwards. The other way!"*

*still has (desperate and waniing and pitiful) faith in her country*

Well, California did say, "AND LET THERE BE LOVE BETWEEN SAME GENDERS!"

[misscam.livejournal.com]

But didn't the Governator say he'd veto that, the git?

[pennhothwen.livejournal.com]

...Maybe I'll be moving sooner than I thought. Yay Norway!

[saraswathi-rani.livejournal.com]

I'm probably extremely late with all of this, but...

Cam, did you see the OFUM thread in GAFF? Some loser's trying to ban your original OFUM.