Aargh Me Matey's!!!

Posted At : July 17, 2009 10:19 PM | Posted By : Gary Gilbert
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This just in, oh how I love politics, the German political party Piratenpartei (yes folks that translates to "The Pirate Party") has just won the right to run in the next German elections.

Although they don't yet have the required signatures in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, im Saarland, Sachsen-Anhalt und Thüringen, it appears certain that the Pirates will be making a concerted attempt to get a seat in government.

The Pirate party is exactly what you think the modern day term means, though not only about software piracy. It means, among other things:

The right to determine the use of your personal data
The abolishment of patent law
Open Access to Government sponsored research and development.
and much more

It's a pity that they don't have an English version of their website, it would, I am sure, prove an interesting read for you.

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3 Comments to "Aargh Me Matey's!!!"- Add Yours

yes, as you describe them, they could become a transnational movement: a multilanguage site is a must.
salvatore

# Posted By salvatore fusto | 7/17/09 12:12 AM

http://www.pp-international.net/

# Posted By Thilo Hermann | 7/17/09 1:12 AM

It's a start, not perfect, but a start:
http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&...

cheers
Charlie

# Posted By Charlie S. | 7/18/09 7:28 PM

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