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In reply to the discussion: European Parliament Elections thread jamboree [View all]OnDoutside
(19,945 posts)16. Agree with you on that. Our problem in the West is down to a lack
Of leadership and no one of stature looking to step up. If that leadership doesn't appear in the US in Jan 2021, I am fearful of the future.
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As an ideal, I agree, but the problem is single issue parties take away support from
OnDoutside
May 2019
#7
Apparently the populists failed in Denmark and the Netherlands, so that's good.
OnDoutside
May 2019
#9
I'm just hoping we can keep hanging on until a Democratic President in 2021. There are a few
OnDoutside
May 2019
#13
I believe history will look favourably on Merkel's record. Were that other leaders were as resolute,
OnDoutside
May 2019
#30
Howard would be an excellent VP, though I would LOVE to see Buttigieg square up to Pence in a VP
OnDoutside
May 2019
#36
I've known Howard for almost 20 years now, and he has more energy than the energizer bunny
DFW
May 2019
#38
It's not as bad as it could have been. The Centre will do a deal with the Greens and/or Liberals.
OnDoutside
May 2019
#23
It's looking like the Far Right/Fascist/Populist haven't made any gains. They'll still be around the
OnDoutside
May 2019
#22
Very glad to hear this. I'm sure they'll try to disrupt as much as they can, but hopefully this
suffragette
May 2019
#26
Yes, it buys us a little time to get a Democratic President, to start leading again.
OnDoutside
May 2019
#31
I'm pretty sure some EU countries do, but all the ones I know, have paper ballots. After what
OnDoutside
May 2019
#24
We had a major scandal here in Ireland (what's new ?), where the Fianna Fail
OnDoutside
May 2019
#37