...Și a fost 24 noiembrie 2024.
The article explores the concept of Romania's susceptibility to manipulation and the rise of mediocrity and populism.
The author uses strong imagery like "Țara noastră de infarct" (Our country of heartbreak) and "bezmetică" (dazed, confused) to express their concern about the state of the nation. They attribute this to the influence of social media platforms like TikTok, which facilitate the spread of misinformation and promote simplistic narratives.
The piece highlights two types of politicians they believe contribute to this problem:
* "idioții utili" (useful idiots): easily swayed and manipulated, blindly following extremist leaders.
* "ne-idioții" (not idiots at all): sophisticated individuals who cynically exploit nationalist and populist sentiment for personal gain.
The author laments the state of Romanian institutions, which they see as weak and ineffective in the face of this challenge. Ultimately, the article paints a bleak picture of a nation trapped in a cycle of debilitation, blaming both the people and their leaders for Romania's predicament.
The article explores the concept of Romania's susceptibility to manipulation and the rise of mediocrity and populism. The author uses strong imagery like "Țara noastră de infarct" (Our country of heartbreak) and "bezmetică" (dazed, confused) to express their concern about the state of the nation. They attribute this to the influence of social media platforms like TikTok, which facilitate the spread of misinformation and promote simplistic narratives. The piece highlights two types of politicians they believe contribute to this problem: * "idioții utili" (useful idiots): easily swayed and manipulated, blindly following extremist leaders. * "ne-idioții" (not idiots at all): sophisticated individuals who cynically exploit nationalist and populist sentiment for personal gain. The author laments the state of Romanian institutions, which they see as weak and ineffective in the face of this challenge. Ultimately, the article paints a bleak picture of a nation trapped in a cycle of debilitation, blaming both the people and their leaders for Romania's predicament.
