(SATIRE) A lie repeated a hundred times is Neresni.ca
Translated from Slovenian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- A satirical article criticizes political corruption and the price of parliamentary votes in Slovenia.
- It uses a fictional scenario involving a proposed bribe of 9,999,999 Chinese yuan for lawmakers.
- The piece highlights the perceived hypocrisy of labeling party switching as either
This satirical piece from Slovenia's Delo newspaper mocks the political landscape, particularly focusing on alleged corruption and the fluctuating value of parliamentary votes. The article, titled "(SATIRE) A lie repeated a hundred times is Neresni.ca," uses a fictional scenario to critique political maneuvering.
Catch the thief! Catch the thief!
A fictional lawmaker, "Kokod," is quoted as exclaiming, "Catch the thief! Catch the thief!" while describing an attempted theft of lawmakers. She claims they were offered 9,999,999 Chinese yuan, but the "heroes loyal to the grave" refused. The article sarcastically praises their steadfastness and dedication to "pure Neresni.ca and domo.vini" (likely referring to a fictional political entity or ideology).
The author points out the common tactic of pointing fingers in one direction while ignoring issues in another. The central question becomes the actual price of a 51st vote, implying that parliamentary support is for sale. The article suggests that the lawmaker inadvertently revealed the current market prices for votes on the "stock exchange."
They were offered 9,999,999 Chinese yuan, but the heroes loyal to the grave did not give in. Look what steadfastness and dedication to pure Neresni.ca and domo.vini mean!
To explain the perceived corruption, a "part-time professor Janez Ivan" is quoted: "If they switch from left to right, it's a voice of reason, but from right to left, it's called corruption." This statement underscores the article's cynical view of political allegiances and the selective application of moral judgments based on party affiliation.
If they switch from left to right, it's a voice of reason, but from right to left, it's called corruption.
Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.