floyd,
That’s probably because of something called ‘manners.’
Support Wilders? Where did I say that I support Wilders? If the question was a general one (as in you=the Dutch): dissatisfaction often takes on extreme forms.
Dan: old and new europe? french fries = freedom fries. no wine from france. Etc. These days, who was it, Thompson I believe who expressed surprise that the french ‘had it in them’ to elect sarkozy, etc.
Lastly: I’m a Dutch conservative. I’m happy with the recent developments, generally at least. The idea that Europe has had it with socialism or laborism – I wish I could agree with that statement, but I don’t think you’re 100% right in that regard either. They’re upset about certain policies of the left. Once the economy starts rolling again, however, I’m afraid we’ll soon hear the old voices calling for the same old distribution of wealth as before.
