Jörg Haider, was he Maverick Austrian Politician?

Dismissed as an eccentric, maverick or mercurial person, Jörg Haider who shaped the Austrian political scene for almost three decades until his tragic end in a motor accident in 2008 remains an enigma even today. What was he really?

Born in 1950 and after donning the mantle of right winger in politics he was elected as the leader of the Austrian Freedom Party (German: Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs - FPÖ). Under his stewardship from 1986 the FPÖ grew in strength and in the 1999 election it won 27% vote and was included in the National Government formed subsequently. Haider would have been the Federal Chancellor if not for the diplomatic isolation Austria faced over the inclusion of far-right party in general and Haider in particular. Hence he ceded the leadership to a deputy in 2000. Due to differences with the leadership of the party Haider formed milder version of populist rightist party in 2005 and named it as Alliance of the Future of Austria (German: Bündnis Zukunft Österreich -BZÖ). He had a major breakthrough when the September 2008 election gave BZÖ 21 seats in the Parliament. On 11 October 2008 Haider died in a mysterious car accident.

When I did a cosmic analysis of body, mind and spirit of Jörg Haider I found that he was never a maverick but a cool and calculated person. He possessed a deep conscious mind that did phenomenal calculations and he had high degree of contextual leadership. Here are few facts in support of my conclusion:

1.         He used the art of populism to the maximum. His Nazi sympathy was just a ploy to attract attention. His praise of “Orderly employment of Nazi Germany” and description of Nazi concentration camp as punishment centre for criminals brought barrage of criticism but he was tapping on the feelings of the ordinary people who are sympathetic towards Nazis.

2.         As a committed mono culturist he also chided that the social order of Islam is opposed to western values such as human rights and democracy and Muslim religious doctrine is incompatible with Austrian society. This tabbed the harmonious chords in the Austrian psyche which was alarmed by the growing Muslim population in Austria. Moreover he dismissed the notion that Slovenes language must be given equal status In Carinthia province where he was governor. He went to the extent of black-painting Slovenes language in street name boards.

3.         He was a brilliant tactician and debater. Whenever he made xenophobic announcements resulting is strident objections he would express regret but would never recant. As his fortunes were rising he switched to rather milder form of rightist policies to capitalize on the mood changes of the people. His formation of BZÖ was one such brilliant move. Another one was his statement of assurance to Austrian Jews after his electoral victory that there is need not worry, no one need to pack their suitcases and no one has to leave their home.

4.         He also used nuance in differentiating the Jews with the Zionists. While he as an Austrian respected Jewish culture and their achievement he also abhorred the carnage of Lebanese and other Arabs carried out by the Zionists. To register his feelings he travelled to both Baghdad and Tripoli and met with the Arab leaders there.

5.         He was adept in creating waves of enthusiasm and support. He was very popular in his native Carinthia and the rest of Austria. On his death the then Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer said, ”He is someone who had shaped the nation’s political landscape for decades”. This is sufficient proof that the wave of enthusiasm he created for liberal rightist policies are going to impact Austria for many more years to come.

Muthu Ashraff

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Matteo Salvini, Master in Managing Contrast

Every politician does rope walking between two opposing goals. But few do this in style. Matteo Salvini of Italy is one such politician who excel in managing contrast. The fortune of his party in Italy, Lega Nord has catapulted from a measly 4% vote bank in 2013 when he took over to a whopping 16% within a couple of years. How did he do that?

The rise of Matteo Salvini has silenced many of his critics. When he took over the reins of Lega Nord (English equivalent Northern League) it was just a minor party active in the Northern Italy campaigning for secession from Italy. It elicited meagre electoral success. So when the critics said that he is officiating the last journey of Lega Nord, none disputed it. But within two years the party has arisen from the ashes to be a contender for power at national level.

When I did a cosmic analysis of body, mind and spirit of Matteo Salvini, I found that his secret of success is anchored on his conscious mind where he uses a combination of analytical thinking and situational leadership to manage two mutually opposing ends in a unique style of contrast management. Here are six pieces of evidence to prove my thesis:

1.         Originally a left winger Salvini has embraced far-right policies going with the current trend in Europe. Having elected as Member of European Parliament from North-west Italy he quickly formed a union with like-minded politicians such as Geert Wilders of Netherlands and Marine Le Pen of France. The combined strength of them is translated into 38 Members in European Parliament. This grouping is named as “Europe of Nations & Freedom”.

2.         A drop-out of University of Milan where he read history, Salvini has become master of publicity. He relishes his skills in presenting his bearded face with charming smile going along in free style to attract wide attention from young and the old. Talk shows, social media and glossy magazines carry his message to the youth and sundry. He also attends Milan Men’s wear fashion show and other public gatherings to attract attention.

3.         His campaign slogan for the European Parliamentary election of 2014 is “Basta Euro (Out of Euro)” but he is not Eurosceptic at all. He seeks New Europeanism based on the principles of federalism, freedom and people oriented economic policies. He wants to clip the wings of Brussels bureaucracy by giving powers to European Parliament. He says President of European Commission that oversees the affairs of EU must be elected by direct votes and that European Central Bank must be the lender of last resort.

4.         He stands for family values and opposes the notion of same-sex marriage. In contrast he also calls for legalization of brothels.

5.         He welcomes immigration from outside Italy and wants to open doors to people from Europe or elsewhere who nurture Judeo-Christian heritage but opposes Muslim immigrants who have better eligibility in terms of education and other criteria.

6.         He opposes sanctions against Russia and at the same time seeks to foster economic and political relationship with Eastern Europe despite the fact that such relationship could bring economic disasters to Italy. Two of the main pointers are: cheap labour from the East and the social overheads in training and equipping them to work in Italy.

Muthu Ashraff

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Marine Le Pen, French President in the making

“Nothing can stop us now” trumpeted Marine Le Pen as the news came in of her party National Front (French: Front Nationol or FN) garnering 28% of the votes cast in the Regional elections held in December 2015. Almost 6.8 million voters have endorsed FN as the party of their choice. This heralds a new era in French politics and for Marine a new role as the President in waiting. What is making her to scale the height? Read for answer:

When I did a cosmic analysis of her body, mind and spirit I found two salient features:  An active sub-conscious mind and as concomitant, presence of solar and lunar energy in equal measure  enabling her to access info and sentiments stored in sub-conscious mind and use it effectively.

Possessed with a strong and active sub-conscious mind, Marine perceives that the elites from the Republican group and Socialist group who were alternating in holding the office of French presidency are crumbling. Trained as a lawyer and having twin experience of representing illegal immigrants in French courts as well as accompanying her father and founder of FN in campaigns and meetings, Marine has developed a strong sense of proportion in that the FN is viscerally hates Immigrants. This juxtaposition has influenced her sub-conscious mind to see the opposite spectrums in clear light. Her mastery in retrieving info from sub-conscious mind and reflecting upon the issues she faces and then to make decision is the need of the hour for French presidency.

On the other hand, the equilibrium of solar - lunar energy in her results in the toughening of external and softening of internal dimensions. She has a steely voice hardened with traumas she underwent when the flat in Paris the family lived went down in flames due to a blast in 1972 and caring femininity arising from her mother running away with another person leaving her and sisters in 1984. Needless to say these two events made her sub-conscious mind working like a rover engine.

Here are few of her major achievements dictated by her sub-conscious mind and equilibrium of solar lunar energy:

1.         Her progression within the FN is tremendous. Joining in 1986 she has risen to be the leader of the party in 2011. In the last presidential election held in 2012 she received 18% of the votes cast elevating her and party FN to national status.

2.         She de-demonized the party from one that was considered as racial, anti-Semitic and neo-Nazi outfit to one that is nationally acceptable. Since 2010 her battle cry is that the FN is for the whole French people which made Jewish people to join the party ranks. She did not hesitate to expel her father and founder president of FN in 2015 for his anti-Semitic utterance.

3.         She has orchestrated her image as national leader through media briefings and television appearances and radio talk shows effectively. Prestigious television channels interview her on national level questions and her answers are appealing to the wider public.

Here are few pointers of her policy and goals:

1.         She believes in “Greater Europe” that includes Russia with whom she wants to re-set French relationship. She is willing to accommodate Turkey in EU on privileged partnership and Ukraine as an associate of EU.

2.         She endorses the views of French Noble Laurate, Economist Maurice Allais on abolishing Euro as single currency, Tone down globalization and protection against uncontrolled free trade are two of her wish lists.

3.         Her social-economic goals include the preservation of current social security programme with suitable modifications and controlling the avalanche of immigrants. She says the policy on immigrants must be based on “French citizenship shall be either inherited or merited”.

4.         Two of her political-military goals are: quitting NATO and not intervening in military expedition unless it poses existential threat to French security. Sounds familiar!

Are we going to see the second Charles De Gaulle in the form of Marine Le Pen”?

Muthu Ashraff

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