@35 & @37: It’s 170 000 euros in official documents, so 1 million markkaa; Hesari seems to have made a big mistake in that article understating the offence:

http://www.finlex.fi/fi/viranomaiset/foka/2002/20021723

This kind of stuff tends to happen to Kokoomus politicians. Remember Jyri’s older brother, Kari Häkämies, and his sentence for assault and grievous bodily injury among others. And he had been both Interior Minister and – of course – Justice Minister…

I love the hand gesture in that pic. It’s very telling about him

That sounds like “bitch bitch bitch” to me.

So what is it? 17 or 170k?
Anyways, she did something wrong, resigned because of that and now she’s back in the same job. That’s a clear sign of what kind of people we’re dealing with in this new government. Also S-L Anttila is not to be trusted!

http://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/artikkeli/Apulaisoikeuskansleri+Lind%C3%A9nin+saama+huomautus+ei+est%C3%A4+ministeriytt%C3%A4/1135226638347

Anyway, I could never in my wildest nightmares have thought of such a hideous line-up as Kanerva and Väyrynen. Gonna be an interesting term…

He’s really experienced politician and a minister. He has just become a clown of the nation, mostly because of the media. People tend to taunt him even when they know NOTHING about his accomplishments. Every little mistake is remembered ofcourse. He’s become a joke without real reason.

I guess someone is going to list them now again.

Speaking of health (heh, pardon my lame segue to a self-serving question)….

I’m looking for laser dentistry. So far, I’ve only found one facility in Helsinki (laseri.fi) and it’s busy until October. I found several in tiny little Estonia though.

Anyone know of any laser dentists near Helsinki?

People’s actions in office that are either not in the best interests of the country (many of Paavo’s tricks from the past, including the famed Vladimirov incident) or that betray the trust of the voters by lapses of honesty (Lindén, Juhantalo, et al) are to my mind far greater sins than some youthful follies a la Vapaavuori. There but for the grace of God go quite many teenagers. Even YOU.

…and I don’t even LIKE Vapaavuori.

Kanerva’s selection is easier to understand. Assuming Salolainen and Niinistö are unwilling, the Coalition doesn’t have many politicians with foreign policy experience. Kanerva has served on the Foreign Affairs Committee for a long time, has at least some international experience from the world of sports, and is willing to take the job.

http://www.iltasanomat.fi/keskustelu/lukijanviesti.asp?id=3044677

Do they sound like they are laughing?

That’s a bit like comparing blind-deaf-mute quadriplegia to being in a coma, Helsinkian. I guess being blind, deaf, and without the use of your mouth, arms and legs would seem marginally better. However, there are a few WHOLE individuals – one must assume – in both those parties. And frankly, they are there to SERVE – that’s what public service is all about, and they could just as easily have chosen a Bulevardi legal practice instead – and not to faff around worrying about picking up the kids from their private kindergarten. Get a nanny, you’re earning enough!

And I know you are jesting… nobody who plays the “Paula” card could be serious. But there are good jokes, and bad, stale ones we’ve all heard before. Kanerva and Väyrynen don’t make anyone laugh anymore.