Party on Ibiza

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On the one hand I really want to get this stupid song out of my head, on the other hand I'm happy every time I'm reminded of what's currently happening :D Namely probably the biggest political crisis in Austria in decades and the downfall of the right-wing government. After a video surfaced that exposed plans of blatant corruption and more, (ex-)neo-nazi Vice Chancellor Strache and deputy leader of his party Gudenus had to go and new elections were announced, then the Minister of the Interior Kickl was kicked out, now there might be a motion of no confidence against Chancellor Kurz... (Brief already out-of-date summary via the better summary by selenak because I'm too lazy to look for articles.)

I was away with the choir this weekend, so I missed a lot of the excitement, though we did all read the news on our phones during breaks and postponed a rehearsal to watch the chancellor's speech (not worth it.) (I also missed Eurovision, but somehow that barely registered this year.)

There are more exciting developments every few hours, also absurd details and not-fun-at-all revelations and some chaos, and I'm not sure how optimistic I am about the September elections or positive long-term consequences, but right now I just enjoy that some of these right-wing assholes finally have to go. (Although apparently Strache is planning to stay involved in Viennese politics...)

Comments

[ichipinky]

with all that's happening in other country politics, this is kinda really awesome to hear

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Yeah, it's nice to go against the trend. This weekend my Twitter timeline was full of excited chatter about the coming downfall of Austria's right-wing party - and then every once in a while people being unhappy about the outcome of the Australian election :(

[beatrice_otter]

Yay! Woohoo! Always look on the bright side.

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Things are not as bad as they could have been and there's a chance they'll get better!

[dr_zook]

Aaah, felix Austria... :D

I listened to a comment that said something like: it isn't really surprising for anyone that Strache acted the way he did in that video. In fact, this boasting machismo disgustingness is a trait that was appreciated by the ones who voted for him and his party in the first place. So why is anyone surprised, really? And Kurz? He can stop playing the appalled and saddened, because he exactly knew who he was putting in charge when he opted for the FPÖ as a partner. I have zero sympathy for him and his show. Argh!

Anyway, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you guys!

[novembermond]

bumping in to say yeah I'm not satisfied until we're rid of Kurz also but it's good we at least got Kickl out he was the actual worst.

[dr_zook]

Amen!!

Let's see what tomorrow brings, eh?

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It's likely that Kurz will be back after the next election but in the meantime I'm enjoying him not being chancellor :D

[schneefink]

And now the chancellor is gone \o/
(For now.)

Yeah, I don't think most people were actually surprised by what they said/wanted to do, it was more the total lack of subtlety and caution that was shocking. If they're so careless and open about this information, it's either very normal and/or they have other secrets...

[novembermond]

right now I feel like one of those manga ladies who get fox ears when they laugh when I read the news. I hope it stays like that because it's a nice feeling.

[dr_zook]

bumping in to say: ICONLOVE!!! *drools*

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I've been grinning a lot today :)