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Old 02-07-2016, 08:35 AM
 
Location: Kingdom of pain, Southern Europe
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Because I often see Brits complaining about how boring their politicians and politics are, I though I'd open this thread to ask...

In your opinion, which country has the most interesting politics? And which one has the most charismatic politicians?
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Old 02-07-2016, 08:39 AM
 
Location: Finland
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Old 02-07-2016, 08:40 AM
 
Location: Kingdom of pain, Southern Europe
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I just knew a Korea joke would happen sooner than later
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Old 02-07-2016, 08:42 AM
 
Location: SE UK
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Because I often see Brits complaining about how boring their politicians and politics are, I though I'd open this thread to ask...

In your opinion, which country has the most interesting politics? And which one has the most charismatic politicians?
You do? Do you have any examples we can comment on?
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Old 02-07-2016, 09:11 AM
 
Location: Finland
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I just knew a Korea joke would happen sooner than later
Ok, Sweden then.

Ugabuga rape capital öäöäöäöäöä Eurabia dsjgdfjlsa Muslim majority hugubugu suicide of Sweden dslkgdfkj developing nation bläöfödsäöfsdkös sieghail ugabuga spineless politicians äöäöäöäöääääää.
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Old 02-07-2016, 09:23 AM
 
Location: Beautiful British Columbia 🇨🇦
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The US at the moment. You have left-wing crazies like me shouting "BERNIE SANDERS! FREE HEALTHCARE! FREE EDUCATION! POVERTY! GREEDY CORPORATIONS! FAKE POLITICIANS! CORRUPT SYSTEM! THE OTHER 99%! MASS INCARCERATION! STOP WAR! BIGOTRY! CLIMATE CHANGE!"

Then on the other side of the spectrum you have Donald Trump and Ted Cruz... Leading the GOP.

Basically the far-left and far-right are in the spotlight, and it's pretty entertaining. I hope It ends up being Sanders vs Trump. That would be fun to watch.
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Old 02-07-2016, 03:08 PM
 
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Czech Republic. As an outsider, it's hard for me to figure out. They seem to have the most short-lived governments, constant new ones, yet life goes on as usual for everyday citizens.

The U.S. is not far behind, though. It's barely a year before they elect a new president, and I honestly couldn't even venture a guess as to how that's going to turn out.

Most charismatic politicians? Tough one. I guess I'd go with the U.S., because it's rare for a politician to become President, or gain a high profile in another position (Senate majority leader, House speaker, etc.) unless they have a healthy dose of charisma while they're campaigning. Other countries tend to want leaders who represent stability, experience, etc... not low charisma politicians, but let's say ones with "moderate" charisma. U.S. politicians strike me as being "barnburner" campaigners, then their glow fades after a couple of years in office.
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Old 02-07-2016, 03:25 PM
 
Location: London, UK
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I think the UK panorama has gotten quite interesting in recent years.

1. Scottish referendum for independence.
2. Resignation of 3 of the 4 leaders from the main political parties in the last elections.
3. Devo and Devo max for the home nations including a boost in the argument for England i.e. English only votes for English laws.
4. The rise/fall of the right wing UKIP - UK Independence Party (rise in numbers but disappointing parliamentary seats).
5. The rise of left wing SNP - Scottish National Party.
6. The in/out referendum on Europe.
7. Debating in parliament on weather to ban Trump.
8. The troubles & peace process of Northern Ireland between Catholic Nationalists and Protestant Unionists.
9. The looney London mayor, Borris Johnson.

It's all pretty interesting to me...
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Old 02-07-2016, 03:28 PM
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The US at the moment. You have left-wing crazies like me shouting "BERNIE SANDERS! FREE HEALTHCARE! FREE EDUCATION! POVERTY! GREEDY CORPORATIONS! FAKE POLITICIANS! CORRUPT SYSTEM! THE OTHER 99%! MASS INCARCERATION! STOP WAR! BIGOTRY! CLIMATE CHANGE!"

Then on the other side of the spectrum you have Donald Trump and Ted Cruz... Leading the GOP.

Basically the far-left and far-right are in the spotlight, and it's pretty entertaining. I hope It ends up being Sanders vs Trump. That would be fun to watch.
I can only hope with Sanders winning then I can enjoy watching my radicalized retardican(Republican) relatives complain for another four years.
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Old 02-07-2016, 03:31 PM
 
Location: Taipei
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Taiwanese political scene is a total freak show.
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