The obvious attempt of the Prime Minister to create a divisive climate in Parliament as a diversionary tactic to avoid discussing the country’s problems may have been justified, but ultimately it was a blow to the government strategy. Mr. Tsipras’ much-used tactic of blaming all previous governments and the old political system was fully deconstructed by the hard and informed tactic of the opposition.
Mr. Tsipras repeated the same old arguments, about interventions in justice and under-the-table relations with business interests, among others, in an effort to absolve himself of his responsibilities. He chose to defend the unacceptable interventions of his ministers in justice, which undermine the separation of powers and the rule of law. He also tolerated the unacceptable, insulting and above all unfounded charges of his government partners, the president of the Independent Greeks, who appears to have undertaken the role of mudslinger.
Unfortunately for Mr. Tsipras, his interventions in justice and independent authorities, the bodies that can and must monitor authority, are systematic, regular and obvious. They aim to establish a shady and unhinged authority, controlling criticism and gagging any media that does not submit.
The discussion in Parliament, despite the many leaks in the previous days from pro-government media, ended up turning the tables for Mr. Tsipras, who found himself apologizing, about his government’s undemocratic practices and situation of the country under his lead.
PS: The references of the Prime Minister and main opposition leader to the headlines and criticism of To Vima and Ta Nea to support their arguments illustrates the independent thought and criticism of our newspapers and journalists.
TO VIMA
