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Another interesting article about Polish politics from The Economist, an influential British magazine; the author states that Poland's problems - of complacency and introvertion - are those of a successful country, problems shared by the Western democracies. But they're still problems, aren't they?
I've been telling people for years that if they don't bother to go and vote, then they can't complain about the consequences if something unpleasant happens. (And that applies to other countries, not just Poland or England.) And I'm not the only one! :)
posted by Jim @ 8:27 am
2 Comments:
I absolutely agree with Jim that in democracy you must vote if you want to make a difference. Some of my friends say that they won’t go to the polling station because there is no one to vote for. Moreover they maintain that whoever gets elected it doesn’t change anything – Poland will sink in shambles anyway. This is because all politicians are either prats, cons or overt thugs. Well, I must admit that sometimes in some short moments of madness I used to think likewise but quickly discarded the thought as irrational. Restraining from voting would be rational if all the parties are the same – but it is impossible on common sense grounds. Let’s take a case of the nearest election in Poland. What make a difference? I’ll try to outline, in the very general terms, the main parties running to govern Poland just to show that they’re not the same and that you have a choice.
LPR: this is a strongly nationalistic party. Patriotism is a good thing, but in the age of global economy you have to be open and flexible to put your ideas through and gather people on your side. I haven’t heard of their ideas pertaining to economy, so probably they are weak on that point. Their leader Giertych doesn’t seem to make a good democratic Prime Minister but an excellent dictator. So if you want to be proud and poor Pole taken back to the 19 century vote for them.
Samoobrona: their leader is a shady, uncouth person who uses catchy phrases to gain popularity like “everybody who already governed is a thief” or “where is all the money?” and so on. Spare a thought how he keep his members in order. They must pay to stay in or sign bonds in case they want to leave. Obviously Leper doesn’t trust them and vice versa. Conclusion? That’s a bunch of brazen pompous tricksters capitalising on people who are too idle to think.
SLD: Looking back and taking a stock of their deeds is enough to rule them out. However, they want to pass the impression of being a party under transformation. They have a new leader (keeping the old hard core on a back seat, nevertheless), new programme and stuff. They’re a clever lot who always come up with something new when their old ideas turn to ash. If you like to be fooled again vote for them. Good points are that Poland will probably go ahead under their reign. Nonetheless, at a snail’s pace due to fraud and lack of good laws.
PO: Most people in Poland who want to belong to “intelligentsia” vote for them. They have a modern economic programme (15% level tax), educated people and a good leader. The trouble is a lot of their members were members of AWS – a movement which turned out to be a total failure in the past. But maybe they have learned something. If you believe it is possible, vote for them. However, stay alert for the details of their economic plans.
PiS: Their leader L. Kaczyński doesn’t seem to be able to yield and compromise. The good point is that he seem to be a honest person. Being the Minister of Justice and the President of Warsaw managed to leave such impression. Maybe honesty is the most important thing for Poland now. If you think so, vote for them.
As you see there is no perfect parties, perfect solutions. But it goes without saying that there are bad, good and better. And you can make a difference.
Greetings
THANKS! ;-) I'm totally not intereste din politics and I really hav eno idea about it all and recently been wondering how I can chang eit ;-) But (maybe I"m too stupid?) I couldn't understand much form all of thier politics-talking ;-) Though it's after voting now (I voted, but for sb from other party than described here) I still appretiate that sbn at last could explain briefly and clearly this whole politics. ;-) Maybe I'll get interested in it too ;-)
Pozdrowionka ;-)
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