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Old 09-20-2010, 12:41 PM   #5860
Jelena
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I think what happened in Sweden is the same that has been happening in many other parts of Europe these last years. People blaming immigration (foremost from countries outside Europe) for everything that's gone wrong. But there are also people who are dissatisfied with their situation and not feeling the established politicians/parties listen to them and then vote for a populistic party as a manifestation of distrust. (or how to put it)

This party: SD, got 20 seats out of 349 in the parliament and a 'tipping point position' I got that expression from tsa's link. I'm not sure if it describes what I want to say, but it sounds like it. The two political blocs are sitting on each side of a seesaw, tilting a bit towards the right wing and the SD has the power to walk in any direction, helping any side they please, as long as they get what they want.

OK, I won't get any more political than that.
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