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.)

[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.

[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.

[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.

[chunkylimes.livejournal.com]

Indeed. They're like that with a lot of things, aren't they? "Politiczing a disaster" comes to mind.

I bet when the 50's come back into style some crazy president will invade Soviet Norwegistan.

[hadria.livejournal.com]

Oh we've had that for a while too (it was more like people getting married and no one really caring to protest), but now it's legal by law and defined as marriage. SCORE ONE FOR CANADA MINUS ONE FOR NORWAY

Take that, you filthy fjords!

trout, please, ma'am?

[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)

[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]

Poor little thing, you're just upset over Canada's loss of status to NOrway and are lashing out in envy. Aunty Cam understands. Aunty Cam will forgive after she has drenched you in lutefisk and handcuffed you to Bush

[misscam.livejournal.com]

We shall drive them back in a hail of trout and lutefisk.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Tony Abbott did what now?

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

[misscam.livejournal.com]

There is hope yet.

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

[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."

[b2wm.livejournal.com]

Yep, but the "man" part didn't apply to me.

Love that show.

[melliyna.livejournal.com]

Yes he did. He made jokes about a person who tried to commit suicide and then refused to apologise, saying "I never said I was the world's most sensitive person" And he's the minister responsible for ferking mental health *sigh*

But it's nice to know there's somewhere in the world where people are progressive and aren't running around trying to discriminate against gays

[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...

[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.

[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...)

[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.

[maureenlycaon.livejournal.com]

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

[sliven.livejournal.com]

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

[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.

[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"...