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Originally Posted by Shawnski
I think you and GirlySports are mixing up leaders and parties with decades old tendencies.
Do you think Canada is an extreme right wing country just because Harper is leading it right now?
When I look at Greece and its average retirement age of about 53, and the extremely high percentage of government employees per capita, I don't see a right wing country... not in the least.
Now, back to beer and Irish music.
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No, but I would say we have elected a right-wing government. You also have to remember that political spectrums vary from country to country. Having studied Berlusconi's policies and knowing his own history, I definitely say he ran a right-wing government. Also, Italy is still a very conservative country outside of the major urban centres.
I'll admit to not knowing as much about Greece as I do Italy, but I would still say they elected a right-wing government compared to what is considered left in Greece.
I already agreed that "extreme" was a tad hyperbolic, but I think my original point still stands. Using examples of two of the most non-socialist governments in Europe as proof that socialism has failed is going full ######.
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