Good because the current VVD/CDA Republican-like government that the Dutch have voted in, is absolutely not working out. We will all be broke and in deep trouble if this short sighted approach to the serious issues facing us continues.
We must think further and in a sustainable manner about our future.

By Bill | January 27, 2012 1:49 PM

Yes, let’s add the Netherlands to the long list of successful countries that are being run by Socialism.
Countries like Cuba, North Korea and closer to home, Greece, Spain to name a few.

After more then a century of Socialist successes, we can hardly wait.

By Kees2 | January 30, 2012 5:12 PM

A brown-nosing guv, with too much emphasis on foreign politics, and far too little at home will be their downfall, the sooner the better, basis-school politics do not work, anywhere!!

Socialist rise = a different approach to the same problems, just a prolongation of politics that are outdated...

Cooperation between guv & public is the key.

By The visitor | January 30, 2012 6:37 PM

Kees2: point taken but I still think a more socialistic approach is much more sustainable than a coalition which includes the PVV. don't you?

By Bill | January 31, 2012 2:14 PM

Its not socialism that got us in this mess. The verdict is in on the deregulation of capitalism that has been the rage all over the world for the past 30 years. Almost everywhere it has been tried, it has caused massive discrepancies in wealth distribution. The top 20% of the income earners everywhere on Earth have benefited, and the bottom 80% have lost out. Every system of government has tried and failed, what's wrong with cooperatives, it would make for a more prosperous society, and promote fairness too. But, the fat cats would hate it! http://social.un.org/coopsyear/

By Highlander | January 31, 2012 4:53 PM

thanks highlander - for setting the record straight!

By Bill | February 2, 2012 9:27 AM