Riots in Albania

[human strike]

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70K59520110121

I'll admit, I know almost nothing about Albanian politics, so I'll let someone else explain what's happening there.

[William Howe]

Same. Albania's a bit isolated from the major European political affairs, so no clue what's happening either.

[The Vegan Marxist]

Since 1992, they've been on a path of free-market reforms, modernization, you name it. Now, whether or not this is a legit revolution or not is another question. From what I know, despite their free-market credentials, they're an independent nation. So I'm hoping the revolution is legit, but there's also possibility of it being a color revolution. Which one is unknown.

[gorillafuck]

Since 1992, they've been on a path of free-market reforms, modernization, you name it. Now, whether or not this is a legit revolution or not is another question. From what I know, despite their free-market credentials, they're an independent nation. So I'm hoping the revolution is legit, but there's also possibility of it being a color revolution. Which one is unknown.
Huh?:confused:

[Gustav HK]

Since 1992, they've been on a path of free-market reforms, modernization, you name it. Now, whether or not this is a legit revolution or not is another question. From what I know, despite their free-market credentials, they're an independent nation. So I'm hoping the revolution is legit, but there's also possibility of it being a color revolution. Which one is unknown.


It do not think it will result in a revolution, they might force the government to hold elections, but they will probably not vote for the PKSH or the PPSH(r) en masse.

But it is a good thing to see, that the Albanians haven´t lost the will to fight.

[Nolan]

The Socialist Party the article talks about is a social democratic party.

[Red Commissar]

Huh?:confused:

What are you confused about? The bit about "color revolutions" or something else?

Anyways, this story is a continuing development over the disputes on the 2009 parliamentary elections earlier in 2010- the following in April and May of 2010:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8655575.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8655695.stm

People are angry with the direction of the current government and what they feel is political manipulation by the ruling party. More over the economic issues and free-market shock treatments.

Unfortunately the social democrats have taken a leading role in this movement, and what would they do when they get in power in regards to the economy? Wouldn't surprise me if they replicate what PASOK did in Greece after beating New Democracy in those nation's elections before imposing austerity.

[4 Leaf Clover]

basicly, social-democrats think 2009 election were set-up , so their supporters protest , ask for new elections , and prime-minister Berisha to resign

[Sitting Bull]

I think we will see alot of pro liberal elements, backed by US propoganda and network sites, America hoping to get its claws in, or its eagles talons, so to speak.

[Gustav HK]

I think we will see alot of pro liberal elements, backed by US propoganda and network sites, America hoping to get its claws in, or its eagles talons, so to speak.

But isn´t Sali Berisha already one of the most pro-American persons in the world? I wouldn´t be suprised if he was a CIA-agent (and a loyal one, unlike Noregia).

[Stranger Than Paradise]

Since 1992, they've been on a path of free-market reforms, modernization, you name it. Now, whether or not this is a legit revolution or not is another question. From what I know, despite their free-market credentials, they're an independent nation. So I'm hoping the revolution is legit, but there's also possibility of it being a color revolution. Which one is unknown.

I don't think there's anything to suggest this is a revolution yet.

[The Vegan Marxist]

But isn´t Sali Berisha already one of the most pro-American persons in the world? I wouldn´t be suprised if he was a CIA-agent (and a loyal one, unlike Noregia).

So was Saddam Hussein at one time. Doesn't really mean conditions can't change.

[Nolan]

basicly, social-democrats think 2009 election were set-up , so their supporters protest , ask for new elections , and prime-minister Berisha to resign

Why is this only happening now if it was over the 09 elections?

[bailey_187]

Since 1992, they've been on a path of free-market reforms, modernization, you name it. Now, whether or not this is a legit revolution or not is another question. From what I know, despite their free-market credentials, they're an independent nation. So I'm hoping the revolution is legit, but there's also possibility of it being a color revolution. Which one is unknown.

lolwut

so Albania is some sort of "anti-imperialist" state and the riots may be orchestrated by the evil western imperialists?

[Rusty Shackleford]

Why is this only happening now if it was over the 09 elections?
because its part of George Soros's plot.

There are 2 socialist parties in Albania. One that is a Social Democratic by name. And another, which is the successor of PPSH, is the Socialist Party by name.

The successor party and the SD party are both members of the Socialist International which is chaired by Papondreu(sp?) the "socialist(PASOK)" president of Greece. The same International that includes the National Democratic Party of Egypt and the former RCD of Tunisia. Historically, the SI was headed by Willy Brandt of the fucking SPD of West Germany.

This should tell you as much about the "socialist" parties in Albania.

Conditions may change for them though. T'would be nice if the successor party returned to Marxism-Leninism.

[Iraultzaile Ezkerreko]

T'would be nice if the successor party returned to Marxism-Leninism.

T'would be nice if the successor party returned to Marxism at all...

[Delenda Carthago]

Many anarchist comrades in Athens are Albanians... Lets hope they ll go over there and spread the good word!:tt2: