But a Pirate Party win would offer a vivid illustration of how far Europeans are willing to go in their rejection of the political mainstream, adding to a string of insurgent triumphs emanating from both the far left and far right.

To Jónsdóttir and other Pirate true believers — who define their party as neither left nor right, but a radical movement that combines the best of both — the election here could also be the start of the reboot that Western democracy so desperately needs.

“People want real changes and they understand that we have to change the systems, we have to modernize how we make laws,” said Jónsdóttir, whose jet-black hair and matching nail polish cut a distinctive profile in a country where politics has long been dominated by paunchy blond men.

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I am amused.

Where is the Viking party?  Someone needs to protect their founding.  

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Is that like their Libertarian party?

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I wanna be a pirate!  Sign me up.

(not a butt pirate like some of you homos but a cool one)

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I am amused.

Where is the Viking party?  Someone needs to protect their founding.