Thread of Griping and Such Things

[DL]

France is almost certain to go socialist next year and Ireland has swung strongly to the left. Germany is swinging left as well these days.

[DL]

I don't care whether people swing to the "traditional left" or the "non-traditional left" - the point is that in Germany - the "right" is extremely unpopular.

[DL]

The left also made major gains in Ireland and all polls suggest that the Labour Party would sweep back into power if an election were held now in the UK.