Slovenia celebrates 35 years of independence today. Yay, us! Events were organised, flags were waved and speeches were held. But in a classic case of plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose, it was also a night for retribution, vindictiveness and exclusion. Because it’s our turn now. That is to say, their turn. Which is mostly why president Nataša Pirc Musar got booed through a part of her address to the nation during last evening’s main celebration.
This is also why prime minister Janez Janša trampled on long-established rule the PM and the Prez alternating in delivering these things, and insisted that they both address the nation. Because that’s just how he rolls. Rules for thee, but not for me. Naturally, the far right element has a lot to say about freedom of expression last night. You know, decorum is for pussies, because fuck your feelings. Needless to say they go apeshit if/when situation is reversed. But throughout all of this, members of Janša’s cabinet politely applauded. So, let’s go and meet some more on them. (And click here for part 1 of the series.)
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