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social populism of differing levels, nationalism (...), and a dislike for criticism in the media

Sounds like Slovarkozy.

When locusts move on, they leave nothing behind

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jul 21st, 2008 at 08:20:53 AM EST
That's more apt than you think.

The latest scandal concerned the finance minister, who holidayed on, you guessed it, the yacht of a rich entrepreneur - which is bad enough, but he probably gave him insider info about central bank plans. The minister offered his resignation. He was publicly scolded, but kept by Fico.

*Traitor*, n.
A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.

by DoDo on Mon Jul 21st, 2008 at 12:13:06 PM EST
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