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[–] iswallow ago
The cartoon was made before the elections. And again, no he didn't lose, he gained in seats, so he gained in power. He just didn't become the biggest party. The biggest party is the right-wing VVD, who have lost seats.
[–] the_magic_man ago
You might want to tell ben garrison. He thought he might win.
"I drew this cartoon earlier this week in the anticipation that Geert Wilders might win the Dutch election."
If you are in opposition after an election, you have lost the election. Gaining seats is not winning an election
[–] iswallow ago
Winning seats is winning seats. If you win seats, you gain power and are considered to be amongst the winners of the election. The VVD is considered to be one of the losers of the election, because they have lost seats and power. VVD is however the biggest party so they can start forming a coalition. Wilders would only rule if he would have an absolute majority, which has never happened. It was clear even before the elections that Wilders would not rule, even if he became the biggest.