Justice as Needed: How Governor Posavec Became Like All the Others from a Moderate and Modern Face of Politics

The article opens with a provocative question about Croatian patriotism and national identity, referencing President Zoran Milanović's perceived ambiguity regarding the year 1991. The author, Ivan Hrstić, positions himself as a flawed but striving patriot and believer, contrasting this with individuals who openly express pride in lacking these qualities.

Hrstić defines a "hulja" (scoundrel or blasphemer) as someone who insults, slanders, desecrates, or mocks. He observes that many today seem openly proud of being such individuals, seemingly rejecting all things patriotic. This sets a critical tone towards a segment of public discourse he perceives as disrespectful and unpatriotic.

The piece then directly addresses the perceived vagueness surrounding the significance of 1991 for certain Croatian figures, including Milanović. The author implies that this ambiguity is a sign of a weak or compromised national commitment, questioning how many Croatians, like Milanović, find this pivotal year unclear. The article suggests a disconnect between these political figures and a more traditional or fervent sense of national belonging.

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Ja sam vjerojatno loš domoljub. I loš vjernik. Izdam Isusa i domovinu triput prije no što pijetao zakukurikne. No, ipak sam i domoljub i vjernik. Bar se trudim biti bolji.