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The Norwegian Elections may not be the most interesting topic in the world but this year will be more so than all others. The sentiment is changing and people are more open about how they really feel about controversial issues. The smaller parties, living on th fringers, are witnessing increased interest and rise in membership, indicating that something could be awry.
Introduction (0:00 – 1:10)
Mainstream Media view of the Political Parties - Socialist vs. Nationalist leanings. But don’t let this chart fool you. Things in Norway are not what they seem.
System Overview (1:11 – 2:02)
* Parliamentary system like the UK or Canada,
* Over 10 political parties,
* Coalitions and factions.
The Establishment Front Runners: Jonas Gahr Støre (Labor Party) and Erna Solberg (Conservative Party). Notice that traditional American party colors are reversed in Norway: Red – Labor Party (Democrats) and Blue – Conservative (Republicans). The leading socialist (Støre) will not separate himself from his family's business empire if elected.
Party Funding (2:03 – 4:30)
* Norwegian political parties receive most of their money from the government (taxpayers).
* Other sources include donations and business operations.
* Much cheaper than in the USA to buy a politician.
* 700M NOK is $87 million – in total funding – government funding, donations, and business activity.
* 472M NOK is $60 million – government funding and subsidies or 67%
* Since 2005 up almost 55% - more than incomes or inflation.
Only the hippies (Green Party) manage money well. More on Norwegian Political Party Funding
The Issues (4:31 – 8:10)
* Norwegian Fish for Brains Deal
Bjørn Brende (Høyre) – Norway’s Foreign Minister selling the nation’s soul.
* Two Varieties of Communist in Norway
Norway has a full-fledged Communist Party (NKP) good for 600 votes. They got triggered when I told them that their flag looks like the Pepsi Logo, advertising “Communist Cola.” I also heard there is a Chinese Communist Party as well but I didn’t meet them.
* Election Violence Incidents
* Alliansen’s Hans Jørgen Johansen got assaulted.
* Democrats in Norway had their shed torn down after I recorded the podcast.
Unknown assailants came shortly after midnight on August 20th, tearing down the “Democrats in Norway” display.
Observations
* Healthy - nation first views arising. More so than in 2013.
* Split opinions – Factions forming within parties (Voters within parties most against FRP, Høyre, Center).
* Differentiate between skilled immigrants and refugees
* Social Dumping Awareness (SDA).
* Anti-EU and Anti- Schengen Sentiment Rising.
* Mostly pro-NATO. They now realize that they are delinquent on paying their dues (1.5% vs. the obligatory 2%).
* Most parties clueless on the underlying economy.
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The Norwegian Elections may not be the most interesting topic in the world but this year will be more so than all others. The sentiment is changing and people are more open about how they really feel about controversial issues. The smaller parties, living on th fringers, are witnessing increased interest and rise in membership, indicating that something could be awry.
Introduction (0:00 – 1:10)
Mainstream Media view of the Political Parties - Socialist vs. Nationalist leanings. But don’t let this chart fool you. Things in Norway are not what they seem.
System Overview (1:11 – 2:02)
* Parliamentary system like the UK or Canada,
* Over 10 political parties,
* Coalitions and factions.
The Establishment Front Runners: Jonas Gahr Støre (Labor Party) and Erna Solberg (Conservative Party). Notice that traditional American party colors are reversed in Norway: Red – Labor Party (Democrats) and Blue – Conservative (Republicans). The leading socialist (Støre) will not separate himself from his family's business empire if elected.
Party Funding (2:03 – 4:30)
* Norwegian political parties receive most of their money from the government (taxpayers).
* Other sources include donations and business operations.
* Much cheaper than in the USA to buy a politician.
* 700M NOK is $87 million – in total funding – government funding, donations, and business activity.
* 472M NOK is $60 million – government funding and subsidies or 67%
* Since 2005 up almost 55% - more than incomes or inflation.
Only the hippies (Green Party) manage money well. More on Norwegian Political Party Funding
The Issues (4:31 – 8:10)
* Norwegian Fish for Brains Deal
Bjørn Brende (Høyre) – Norway’s Foreign Minister selling the nation’s soul.
* Two Varieties of Communist in Norway
Norway has a full-fledged Communist Party (NKP) good for 600 votes. They got triggered when I told them that their flag looks like the Pepsi Logo, advertising “Communist Cola.” I also heard there is a Chinese Communist Party as well but I didn’t meet them.
* Election Violence Incidents
* Alliansen’s Hans Jørgen Johansen got assaulted.
* Democrats in Norway had their shed torn down after I recorded the podcast.
Unknown assailants came shortly after midnight on August 20th, tearing down the “Democrats in Norway” display.
Observations
* Healthy - nation first views arising. More so than in 2013.
* Split opinions – Factions forming within parties (Voters within parties most against FRP, Høyre, Center).
* Differentiate between skilled immigrants and refugees
* Social Dumping Awareness (SDA).
* Anti-EU and Anti- Schengen Sentiment Rising.
* Mostly pro-NATO. They now realize that they are delinquent on paying their dues (1.5% vs. the obligatory 2%).
* Most parties clueless on the underlying economy.