I return from another wekend spent in western Norway. I can now say I have attended a wedding in the middle o'nowhere, Norway. Or possibly, it was slightly to the west of the middle of nowhere. Either way, the wedding was in Jaeren, which is straight up country. How country? The wedding reception was in a converted barn, and my tour of the thriving metropolis of Bryne included a tractor and a potato festival. However, both the bride and the groom were glowing, and the reception also included a musician preforming Sting songs translated into Norwegian. So good times all around.
Prior to my trip back to Oslo, we made another stop by my favorite beach, this time to engage in some political propaganda.
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Message: "Husk aa Stemme, men ikke stem FrP"
Translation: "Remember to vote, but don't vote for FrP!
Who are FrP? In English, they are known as the Progress Party, best known for spouting the sort of commentary one associates with the right wing at home. Part of the platform includes a particularly strong strain of anti-immigration positions, which walks the line (and occasionally merrily leapfrogs over it) between fear and outright racism. Unfortunately, they are also one of the largest parties in Norway, commanding roughly 25% of the vote, and are quite popular in southwestern Norway.
I'm hoping that the message is being taken to heart by at least some who pass by it. THe notion of progressive Norway taking a stp backward is not one I want to contemplate.
Peace!
Spreading political propaganda on the beach... Can there possibly be a better way to spend an afternoon?
ReplyDeleteAlso, it seems to be working, all the 3 exit polls that I've seen indicate that the current government gets to continue. And possibly a higher percentage of voters than in many a year, so it seems people took your message to heart!
SAIRAM. So, what were the final outcomes of the elections? SAIRAM.
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