The televised debate between the political leaders was useful in so far as it allowed the people to have an overall view on their positions. It can, however, be said that the discussion did not help clear up the political uncertainty that is documented in the polls. As per usual in such political debates, we had a series of parallel monologues, where each political leader repeated their same, basic positions, in an effort to rally their electoral audience.
We heard the same opinions on the bailouts and the responsibilities of the political parties in managing them, without any self-criticism, but we were not that enlightened when it came to the major issue, of what will happen the day after the elections. Yesterday’s discussion did not make the people any wise on how the country may escape this vicious cycle or how and under what circumstances a national negotiation and reconstruction plan may be formed.
The disagreements, different choices and passing on the responsibilities are welcome, but the main question that the people and society will be called upon to answer on the 20th of September, as to which government and with what alliances it will govern the country was not answered. Even though there were a few opportunities for a discussion, dye to the tight framework they agreed upon, they did not take advantage of them and decided to carry on with their monologues.
The country, society and the economy however need the meaningful debate, the conflict of opinions and positions on the major issues that affect us and do not allow us to hope in a better future. This needs to be clear to our political leaders, who rather than being one step ahead to lead the developments, they are always playing catch-up.
TO VIMA
