politics
April 6, 2026
TEACH CHILDREN TO INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, AND THEY..."
Sociologist for Alo on the shock in Utisak Nedelje: They want to lead the country without their names and surnames being known
TL;DR
- Sociologist Bojan Panaotović finds it "curious" that representatives of a political force do not present themselves by name and surname.
- He argues that even children are taught to introduce themselves, and this is a fundamental aspect of civilized interaction.
- Panaotović questions the legitimacy of individuals wanting to lead a country without revealing their identities.
- He states that comparative practice shows no country where plenums decide, propose, and send guests to shows without names.
- Even in single-party systems, like Yugoslav communism, candidates were presented with their full names and biographies.
- Panaotović criticizes what he calls the "hypocrisy" of certain groups in their public reactions to tragic events, pointing to selective mourning for victims.
- He provides examples of protests that were quickly halted when it was revealed that individuals involved in the tragedies were associated with the 'blockaders' or their political allies.
- Panaotović concludes that these actions demonstrate a politics that does not function on principles of morality, honor, or logical reasoning, but rather on political expediency.
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