Final Word from Monday, October 15, 2012
Why did the Right suffer such a debacle in the regional elections?
Kateřina Perknerová of Deník explained it succinctly today:
Czechs have had enough not only of the belt-tightening that
they must endure while unbridled theft continues at the highest
levels, but also of the growing arrogance of those in power. It's
ironic that Petr Nečas could potentially pay the highest price,
because he is at least helping to do something about the
corruption. Where he falls way short, though, is in his support of
the arrogance of Miroslav Kalousek, who seems to want to raise
taxes as a way to allow the stealing to continue at the usual rate.
If he found the fortitude, Nečas could now use the poor election
results as a reason to back away from Kalousek's tax increases
and to compromise with the ODS rebels. To save his own skin,
Nečas might need to portray Kalousek as the source of all evil.
Voters wouldn't need much convincing.[Czech Republic Senate early elections]
Glossary of difficult words
debacle - a sudden and shameful failure;
succinct - briefly and clearly expressed;
unbridled - uncontrolled; unrestrained;
fortitude - courage in pain or adversity; strength of character.