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Verdonk is 'Proud of the Netherlands' 17-10-2007 Former Liberal (VVD) integration minister Rita Verdonk has launched a new political movement with the name Trots op Nederland (proud of the Netherlands). Verdonk, who left the VVD this week, said the movement would focus on social problems such as traffic jams, care of the elderly, education and immigration.
17-10-2007
Former Liberal (VVD) integration minister Rita Verdonk has launched a new political movement with the name Trots op Nederland (proud of the Netherlands).
Verdonk, who left the VVD this week, said the movement would focus on social problems such as traffic jams, care of the elderly, education and immigration.
Now I need to update the Dutch political spectrum. Again.
,,Op dit moment de Franse president Sarkozy. Die tomeloze energie, die inzet. Terwijl dit kabinet honderd dagen luistert, bouwt hij in die tijd een land op. De manier waarop hij schaakt, daar heb ik veel van geleerd."
"Currently, the French president Sarkozy. His unbridled energy, his dedication. This government listens [to its population] for hundred days, while he builds up a country in the same amount of time. The way how he plays chess [politically], I've learned a lot from him."
Says it all, really.
Now we know who aspires to be the Dutch Berlusconi. Does Verdonk have lots of big media connections? We have met the enemy, and it is us — Pogo
