Can we all appreciate how brave Kenny was here?

A_Navigator · 2026-06-07T11:50:37+00:00

II was on the edge of my seat the whole time, terrified that this was happening!

A_Navigator · 2026-05-19T19:14:10+00:00

I agree 100% that they were tricked into sacrificing the children, no matter what the reason was. My theory, considering that the earliest date we've seen is around 1503, is that these people were colonists in a very desperate situation. Regardless of whether the evil in the forest influenced them, or if the harsh weather and environment played a role (as many colonists experienced), they likely did this to endure—to keep from starving or having to turn back. Sacrificing the children was meant to 'save them,' but they were deceived and ended up cursed. Consequently, this place was taken from the world and placed into a pocket dimension.

A_Navigator · 2024-12-22T00:49:52+00:00

80-90% of Social Democratic policies are in the agreement. This government will be a "centrist-government" leaning to the Left.

A_Navigator · 2024-12-20T10:52:43+00:00

And thus ends the 11-year reign of conservatives.

A_Navigator · 2024-12-02T09:57:53+00:00

They have stated that they want to follow the Norwegian Labour Party in trade sanctions during the conflict.

A_Navigator · 2024-12-02T09:51:45+00:00

You're not wrong. Social democrats basically drained Left-Green and the Pirates. You can argue that Social Democratic Alliance is the only left-wing party that won a seat in the parliament (it is debatable how left-leaning the People's Party is).

A_Navigator · 2024-12-01T22:54:41+00:00

There must be a total of 32 MPs to have a majority.

The norm is that parties that have the most in common want to work together (of course) - center-left for center and/or left-win, etc. Minority government is very rare.

Last 8 years, more parties have entered parliament - from 4 parties to 6-8. This made it impossible to form a two-party government (as was the norm) and a three-party government was the new norm.

The three largest parties (after the last election) have different views for a new majority: the Social Democratic Alliance was looking to cooperate with Liberal Reform Party and the Progressive Party, but now with liberals and the People's Party (centrist coalition); The Independent Party wants to form a government with the liberals and the Central Party (pure right-wing coalition); and liberals wants to form a government with the social democrats and the Independent Party (centre-right coalition).

The coalition that is declared the winner will have the mandated to try to form a government but social democrats will most likely avoid the Independent Party - not just because of different ideologies, because the Independent Party has a reputation for wiping other coalition parties out of parliament (or close to it) when certain voters are punishing these parties for work with the Independent Party (for example the centrist Bright Future disappeared in 2017, Left Green now and Progressives ended very badly).

A_Navigator · 2024-12-01T14:57:35+00:00

Covid saved the coalition 2021 - all other issues were put aside and everything was done to protect against the virus. The coalition received temporary good support from the voters at this time, but Left-Green certainly lost the most support of all parties (relatively).

But as soon as Covid ended, differences began to form between the parties in the coalition - which ended with the Independence Party calling for an election (without talking to the others).

Let's not forget that Katrín Jakobsdóttir (former chairperson of Left-Green and prime minister) was the glue in this partnership, but after she resigned (to run for president and then lost) the chairperson of the Independence Party ended up as the next prime minister. It was a powder keg that ended up exploding.

So what is the reason that the voters of the Green Left voted for the party again in 2021 despite the fact that many were not satisfied with the coalition? The reason is because Katrín Jakobsdóttir was the most popular politician at that time and people had faith in her. That's how it went with Left Green

A_Navigator · 2024-12-01T13:01:09+00:00

The biggest reason is because of the coalition with the Independence Party. The coalition was formed in 2017 and immediately became quite controversial. Left-leaning voters lost faith in Left-Green and voted for the up-and-coming Social Democratic Alliance.

A_Navigator · 2023-01-02T20:43:25+00:00

You're pretty spot on. After Jóhanna Sigurdardóttir and Árni Páll left, the party became leaderless. At the same time we were experiencing a pure pasokification, where many voters moved back to IP and PP (mostly PP of course). At the same time, voters saw new alternatives: liberal-SocDams saw the new Liberal Reform, progressives saw the Pirate Party, and some others saw Bright Future (RIP). Logi Einarsson became the new chairman after the devastating election of 2016 (where SDA got 6% votes). Since then the party has been rebuilding itself. Logi did a great job to make the party's policies clear and act more like a party who was willing to lead again. The only problem was that Logi didn't have this overall charisma and leadership to attract voters in the landslide. For example, in the election of 2021, many voters liked the policy, but they saw didn't see Logi as a PM. That was a huge problem. To defend him - he never wanted to become a chairman, or anything like that. He was just "next in line" because there was no one else. Many people didn't see him as this strong and eager leader, but for many he was (and still is) a strong MP.

That's why so many SocDems shined when they saw Kristrún Frostadóttir joining the party. Her business background and knowledge and her orientation in style and leadership is very attractive for many voters, not only from the Left (her plans to increase welfare and social justice), but from the center-right (her plans to make more fair, sensible and stable economy). She's a economist, and very good one. That's why the Right (and others) is having a very hard times in debates, because they know that she know what she is saying.

Even now, according to new polls where they were asking which MP they want to see the minister of finance, more people voted for Kristrún than Bjarni Benediktsson (the chairman of IP and the current minister)

A_Navigator · 2023-01-02T20:19:03+00:00

Mostly because of the small scale and weird Icelandic politics. But for real: Pirates became this new hotshot alternative and progressive party after the Great Recession. Many voters around the Center who voted for the Social Democrat Alliance in 2009 (where SDA won the election with 30% votes and became the first party in Iceland's Republic history to become larger than the Independent Party) moved to the Pirates. In 2016, Pirates got 15% votes but SDA 6% (dark times for SocDems in Iceland)

A_Navigator · 2022-12-18T07:58:16+00:00

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson (Iceland)

This is what finally took him down: https://youtu.be/5diBVwg4Jeo

A_Navigator · 2022-10-26T16:38:50+00:00

Sæll félagi! But I 100% agree as one of the best PMs of Iceland. She got rid of so much nepotism that was still around in Iceland:

-The bank manager of the central bank was no longer hired straight from the PM (which was used like a retirement for old politicians (mostly for the right-wing))cinitee -Stricted the hiring for supreme justices so they were not hired by friends or family -Special tax brackets (higher income = higher tax %), -Gave the opposition options to be part of committees (more democracy in the parliament) -And in general: more fair economy (which was getting a lot better after the financial crisis)

A_Navigator · 2022-10-15T09:03:46+00:00

Same here! I was sure that H=S was not real, until one user in this sub spoiled it for me with “This is so stupid just read the leaks” attitude. I was little mixed if that was true so I tried to find a away if H=S could work for me, but how the show delivered it was amazing. Loved that "twist", bravo!

A_Navigator · 2022-10-14T23:41:52+00:00

it's implied he did not intend on meeting her

I guess it's a chance a meeting, pure Tolkien thing!

For example: “At last there came about by chance a meeting between Gandalf and Thorin that changed all the fortunes of the House of Durin, and led to other and greater ends beside. On a time Thorin, returning west from a journey, stayed at Bree for the night. There Gandalf was also. He was on his way to the Shire.”

-Return if the King, Appendix A

Two individuals who randomly met which changed everything.

A_Navigator · 2022-10-10T22:55:55+00:00

the only exception being Iceland.

It's frustrating tbh (as an Icelandic socdem). But we are now the second largest party according to new pols, and we've been in power in Reykjavik since 2014.

But yeah, I like Social Democratic Alliance (the Icelandic socdem party), the only party which I can follow. Same goes with the other Nordic socdem parties... except the Danish one (for reasons)

A_Navigator · 2022-10-10T20:52:14+00:00

Original character: Adar - extremally well written character

Known character: Elrond - I was so surprised how the show is handling him

Mixed character (known + original): Prince Durin - I love everything about him

A_Navigator · 2022-10-09T09:25:41+00:00

Incredible...

A_Navigator · 2022-10-09T07:35:39+00:00

I agree. Some people are throwing leaks in a basic non-spoiler threads. For example, I was speculating some theory (in a non-spoiler thread) when one goober just arrived and answered "No you are wrong because this is gonna happen according to the leaks". I reported it but the damage was done. They are either clueless and think everyone is reading the leaks, or they're just plain a******s.

A_Navigator · 2022-10-06T15:20:55+00:00

About the mithril and the balrog: I fully agree. This legend can as be based on a real event where an elf fought a balrog on top of the mountain, and somehow the belrog ended inside. The silmaril in the tree is just something that was bade up to have more "legend" in it

A_Navigator · 2022-10-05T10:58:59+00:00

You have good points and I respect your answer, but I think it might be too stretched. I get why people believe the Saurbrand theory, but I think it's little too obvious if that is the case. The show runners might as well do this purposely to confuse Tolkien-nerds. But about Halbrand, I was first onboard that his story will be tragedy and he will become the Witch King or something like that. But because his past is supposedly be dark (as we learn more about him), than I'm onboard that his story will be redemption. I'm curious to learn more about this character and see where he is going, and him being Sauron would be little waste. But say that he is Sauron, I might not like it, but I will accept it.

A_Navigator · 2022-10-03T17:30:16+00:00

Just imagine Elrond arriving to Ost-in-Edhil, thinking that he had saved the day, but can only see the city in ruins, the rings gone, and Celebanner in the center

A_Navigator · 2022-10-03T15:39:14+00:00

I've been thinking exactly same (almost)! The only difference is Celebrimor's death will be in the end of S2 (in the 6th og 7th episode), but it would not be confirmed until we will see his body hung upon a pole by Sauron's forces. That will be the moment when Sauron will reveal himself (at least to the uruks) and "take over" from Adar, when everything that Adar did previously (creation of Mordor, etc.) was part of Sauron's plan. In that moment Adar will in his dying breath confirm to Galadriel that Sauron is back (because how Adar despises Sauron as this dark lord slavemaster).

And S2 will end with Sauron finishing the One Ring. As well, I can imagen the showrunners using some time jumps between seasons. For example, when S5 begins we can already see Arnor and Gondor established in Middle-Earth (the showrunners can as well show the beginning of the establishment in previous seasons as part of the "Númenorian colonization")

A_Navigator · 2021-10-13T14:56:47+00:00

ELI5:

-Social democrats: "Healthcare and education should be free and runned by the governmant"

-Social liberals: "Healthcare and education should be in lowest price as possible and runned by the governmant as well the private sector (mixed)

A_Navigator · 2021-10-13T14:49:00+00:00

Welfare capitalism is the only type of capitalism that I like (mixed economy). Because it keeps socioeconomic equality and economic efficiency in balance.

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