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    The next Greens in government

    Working on the assumption that the German Greens may be out of power in the next few weeks, where is the next country where Greens have a realistic chance of getting into government? Could it be [gulp] Ireland? Does the fate of the Green movement rest of our shoulders?

    Also, any other country where Greens are in government at the moment?

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    Sorry AFD but,

    The FG/GP/LAB coalition will not gain enough seats to form a Government, end of.

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    Quote Originally Posted by iceman
    Sorry AFD but,

    The FG/GP/LAB coalition will not gain enough seats to form a Government, end of.
    OK, I really dont want to get into another poll discussion, all Im going to say is the opposition have the wind in their sails, the election is 18 months away and anything can happen in politics.

    Now, back on topic.........

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    That's 18 months for people to realise that Eamon Ryan was right when he said "we're ************************ed" the other night.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew-formerly'Danny'
    Quote Originally Posted by iceman
    Sorry AFD but,

    The FG/GP/LAB coalition will not gain enough seats to form a Government, end of.
    OK, I really dont want to get into another poll discussion, all Im going to say is the opposition have the wind in their sails, the election is 18 months away and anything can happen in politics.

    Now, back on topic.........
    I was on topic, i answered your question. If you do not want to hear the truth then d'ont post treas asking.

    Ok, is this better, the Greens will be in power come next election?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew-formerly'Danny'
    Quote Originally Posted by iceman
    Sorry AFD but,

    The FG/GP/LAB coalition will not gain enough seats to form a Government, end of.
    OK, I really dont want to get into another poll discussion, all Im going to say is the opposition have the wind in their sails, the election is 18 months away and anything can happen in politics.

    Now, back on topic.........
    Another poll discussion? You asked if the Greens will be in power in Ireland. How can you not talk about polls and still be on topic. What's your question so?

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    Where is there a chance that the Greens will get into government, or where are they in government?

    When I say 'stay on topic', Im trying to keep the thread away from BarryW talking about FGs poll improvements and a general discussion on the next Irish election.

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    I assume Andrew's main question is 'where is the next country where Greens have a realistic chance of getting into government'?
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    Will the Greens insist that as the price of their inclusion in Government, press their potential partners to implement a quota system for Immigrants?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Catalpa
    Will the Greens insist that as the price of their inclusion in Government, press their potential partners to implement a quota system for Immigrants?
    Do you even know what the Greens' immigration policy is?
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