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[fabilius]

Hi,

I feel silly about writing an introduction post. I joined hoping for some debate, hopefully the kind that changes something in the way one thinks.

Anyway, I read some of the intro threads and saw that people usually said where they were from, what they studied or did for a living and then their political ideology.

Well, I come from Iceland, I am an independent artist and I have no clear ideology.

I used to be a social democrat, but recently I´ve become convinced that there must be alternatives to capitalism. I am sceptical about state controlled economics but I lean towards anarchistic models of cooperation. Anyway, I´ve not read as many theories as I´d like. Let´s just say my area of expertise is in the impractical arena of arts.

This is I hope an adequate introduction. Let´s go to a communist party:lol:

[Kamerat]

Welcome to RevLeft fabilius
The introduction is more then adequate.:thumbup1:
There are some socialist/communist who want the workers to own the means of production localy not just anarchists.

[revolution inaction]

Hi welcome :)



Well, I come from Iceland, I am an independent artist and I have no clear ideology.

there seems to be some interesting stuff happening in Iceland recently, what do you think of what is going on?




I used to be a social democrat, but recently I´ve become convinced that there must be alternatives to capitalism. I am sceptical about state controlled economics but I lean towards anarchistic models of cooperation.


Thats good to know :)

[fabilius]

there seems to be some interesting stuff happening in Iceland recently, what do you think of what is going on?



Well, it´s a wakeup call to a lot of people. A lot less people vote conservative, a lot more vote for left wing parties, and some of those on the left have become more radical.

On the whole it´s a logical consequence of the financial crisis, I expect it to be very similar to events in Ireland.

But, it´s no social revolution. I´d expect a center-left government after elections in April, Iceland will try to imitate Sweden instead of USA for the next decades, and will struggle to pay off a huuuuuge debt.

Maybe there will be more radical changes if the country suffers more. I don´t know what IMF plans, but it´s certainly nothing nice. If anyone wants to know more I´m willing to answer posts.

[Greenman]

Welcome to the boards.
I have some questions that i have been keen to ask someone on the ground in Iceland.
How has the Left Green Party minister's caving in to the whalers gone down with people in Iceland?
What do you think is the likely outcome of the election?
What is the current state of opinion on the EU and Icelandic membership?

[fabilius]

Welcome to the boards.
I have some questions that i have been keen to ask someone on the ground in Iceland.
How has the Left Green Party minister's caving in to the whalers gone down with people in Iceland?
What do you think is the likely outcome of the election?
What is the current state of opinion on the EU and Icelandic membership?

Well most people in Iceland don´t really care much about the whaling issue. But one province where it is culturally important cares a lot, and you can´t really win elections without winning everywhere.
Some find amusing, some like me find it annoying. It won´t change anything though electorally.

The most likely outcome of the election is a left-green/socialdemocratic alliance, coalation. Basically social-democrats with greens.

Most people don´t want to join EU, but at the same time want to apply to see what the deal would look like. If Iceland gets to keep control of fishing it´ll join if not, it won´t is the most likely outcome. Iceland will definitely apply if the left socialdemocrats get into power.

[Killfacer]

Wassup