The opposition sees… elections, but all they care about is booking hotels, going for swims, and drinking espresso in their Bermuda shorts.
The “Red Cat” decided yesterday to pick up the phone and do a report, even though this is usually something younger cats would do.
But “Gen Z” in journalism is busy on social media and, in general, isn’t into weekend work; it prefers long weekends to be happy.
However, there are representatives of other, earlier generations with these characteristics as well.
“Where is Alexis?,” asked our Cat, a former minister of SYRIZA who has passed through the gates of the Hellenic Police’s “paradise.” “In Cyprus,” he replied. “But that was three days ago,” insisted the Cat, while his interlocutor tried to change the subject.
“The president is eyeing elections,” the former minister tried to wriggle out of the trap, realizing what our Cat was setting for him. He’s thinking, if I mention the polls, he’ll take the bait and follow the line of reasoning. The ploy didn’t work. “And is that why he’s taking a vacation?” the Cat dropped the bomb.
And was President Alexis the only one? We’ve learned that one of the main topics of discussion on Amalias Avenue, where the Tsipras Institute is headquartered, is summer vacation time off. Let the shifts get their time off too! Let’s not leave the videographers behind with no one to film.
Similarly, they’re arranging their vacations at Harilaou Trikoupi Street as well. The relevant “circular” is already circulating among the various departments of the central offices, while in Parliament everyone is looking to see the summer session schedule and when proceedings will be suspended.
Logically, a normal political observer would be led by this information to conclude that they, too, are anticipating elections and are on the lookout for evidence. Alas!
They want to book hotels and plan their social media posts.
Because, you see, modern technology lets you appear as if you’re present, while your mind and body are traveling to other states.
Capitalism is on the rise
The only one who seems to effectively combine business and pleasure is Stefanos Kasselakis. He’s put together his team, and they travel all over Greece together.
They make their rounds, meet people, take their dips, and enjoy a drink. Especially the shot in the car with the shorts and the beer between his legs was excellent.
Fun and work, in the style of Yanis Varoufakis, who attends conferences around the world and is seen dancing with other participants. You know, for the defeat of the global capitalist system. The capitalists really have nowhere to hide.
Those, of course, who have escaped Zoe Konstantopoulou, who traditionally enjoys swimming in Northern Euboea.
Since we’ve mentioned “Gen Z” and the characteristics it shares with a segment of our political class (ed.: mainly the opposition), Gatos recalled a “story”:
There was once a professor who agreed with his students that they would all receive the same grade, based on the average of their written exams.
In the first semester, some students scored 8s and 9s, while others scored 3s and 4s. But the average was 7, and everyone was satisfied. The first group decided to study more, and the second group decided to go on vacation.
In the second semester, some students scored 9s and 10s, while others scored 0s and 1s. Yet again, however, everyone passed, because the average was a 6. Then everyone went on vacation, and in the next semester, everyone scored a zero, and no one passed.
Conclusion? Populism and a one-size-fits-all approach don’t lead to anything good. Many announcements aren’t what they seem, and this isn’t a joke.
Don’t take us seriously!
Theoni Koufonikolakou made it clear in a television interview: “Alexis Tsipras talked about a 500-euro raise for doctors and teachers, but we’ll see!”
And so that no one has any doubt about the seriousness of what is being said by officials of ELAS officials, he added: “Citizens must exercise critical thinking during the election campaign.”
In other words: don’t believe us, don’t take us seriously, because after the elections we’ll tell you the classic line: ‘We wanted to, but it’s the fault of the previous government, which left us with empty coffers.’ Old-school party politics, new edition.
Born in 1996
The headline refers to the deputy press spokesperson for the Hellenic Police, Giorgos Balatsoukas, who posted a text on his Facebook account that would be more fitting for someone born in 1966 or, at the very least, 1976. In other words, someone in their 50s taking stock of their life.
The young politician describes his journey to recognition and success, beginning with the moment he met Alexis Tsipras. A truly peculiar notion of social progress…
The fact that he even managed to give a lifestyle interview is something this column will leave uncommented. All these years the “Red Cat” has been on the fringes, and not a single TV star has come along to ask him about his life!
Old friendships, new adventures
Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Alexis Tsipras continue to live together. As reported in “Eleftheria tis Kalamatas,” one of the most reputable local newspapers in our country, among the “300 plus 1” signatures in support of the Hellenic Police is that of Andreas Karampinis.
He is a well-known professor of medicine from Messinia and… a relative of the former President of the Republic. We’re talking about a staunchly right-wing figure whose name has been mentioned from time to time as a potential candidate for parliament or mayor.
