Social groups

[quirk]

As posters may or may not know there are several social groups available on the forum which people of a similar persuasion can gather together to talk amongst themselves.

The current groups are:

Muslims

Palestinian Solidarity group

Leftists

Irish supporters of Palestine

Irish Republicans

Christians

Partij voor de Dieren


The groups can be found here:

http://worldagenda.net/forum/group.php

and if you like none of the above you can always set up your own.

[bay]

thanks for the reminder quirk!

[Lightweaver]

I didn't realize there were different groups here. I wouldn't fit into any of the current ones and won't start my own since I march to a different drummer and would just be there by myself anyway. :p

[Roland]

Partij voor de Dieren.

A short description in english of the Party for the Animals.

We are a Dutch political party whose highest priority is animal welfare and the respectful treatment of animals. In the Netherlands, we are represented in the House of Representatives, the Senate and the Provincial States. That is unique: never before has a political party devoted to animal welfare been elected to a national parliament anywhere else in the world.

The Party for the Animals is the fastest growing political party in the Netherlands. We act as a ‘pacemaker’ in the parliament; in other words, we encourage the other political parties to move faster when it comes to animal welfare.

Ever since the establishment of the Party for the Animals, there has been a great deal of interest in the party abroad. That is why we have created this international website, which provides a lot of useful information. Each week Marianne Thieme, the leader of the Party for the Animals, will write a new worldlog about her experiences in politics. This worldlog will not only be available in English, but also in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese. Turkish and Russian.

The Party for the Animals believes that animals should be given the rights that they deserve. Animal interests should no longer continually be subordinated to economic interests. Not just in the Netherlands, but also beyond. We would therefore like to join forces with kindred spirits in other countries. The more animal welfare parties that are set up across the globe, the better

[quirk]

Very interesting Roland. Welcome to the forum. Are you a member of this party?

[Roland]

No i am not a member as it does not suit my work at present. I hopefully will take a more active role in the protection of animal rights in the Netherlands.

What is your opinion of there Policies?

[quirk]

No i am not a member as it does not suit my work at present. I hopefully will take a more active role in the protection of animal rights in the Netherlands.

What is your opinion of there Policies?

I will have a quick read then give an opinion but while I see such issues as nobel I think there are more pressing things to be dealt with in the world.

[Roland]

Ok Quirk but this quote although not intended to be supportive of our position is very apt.

What's the point on testing cosmetics on rabbits? They're already cute.")

Rich Hall

[Lightweaver]

The Party for the Animals believes that animals should be given the rights that they deserve. Animal interests should no longer continually be subordinated to economic interests. Not just in the Netherlands, but also beyond. We would therefore like to join forces with kindred spirits in other countries. The more animal welfare parties that are set up across the globe, the better

Although I agree with Quirk that there are more pressing issues, I like the idea behind the party and believe those are laudable goals. :) I wish the party the best.

[Shadow]

Like the concept behind this party's primary ?? agenda.


the question that arises of course is: Is this to the exclusion of the two legged animal (species)??? (the one that thinks he is "smarter" than the four legged ones?? )

[Lightweaver]

I wasn't aware of any hidden agenda but that is a very good question, Shadow.