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The text of Victor Ponta’s letter to EU Commission President Barroso, in which many lies and half-truths are told in broken, shitty English

Oh lord! Well as I mentioned before, Ponta was given “11 commandments” by Barroso last week and was required to return a written response two days ago (Monday). By mid-day (see here), Ponta had failed to do so. Apparently some time late on Monday, Ponta transmitted the following document written in shamefully ignorant English. There’s a PDF of this online but for your ease in … Continue reading The text of Victor Ponta’s letter to EU Commission President Barroso, in which many lies and half-truths are told in broken, shitty English

Unknown's avatarSam Cel Roman9 Comments
Преступление и Наказание, Politics

Why the coup in Romania is happening right now

As I’ve written about before, on the surface of things it seems a little strange that the USL is in such a rush to dominate the levers of power and effect this coup d’etat to steamroller their political opponents. A slower and more nuanced strategy would’ve avoided all of the condemnation (and now direct intervention) from the European Union and would’ve garnered more popular and … Continue reading Why the coup in Romania is happening right now

Unknown's avatarSam Cel Roman9 Comments
Politics

How to keep your Doctorate Degree when you’re a lying scumbag Prime Minister in 6 easy steps

Yesterday in a COMPLETELY SURPRISE move the CNE (National Ethics Council) ruled that Victor Ponta didn’t plagiarize his 2003 doctoral dissertation. Whew! That was a close one. But I know what you’re thinking. “Sam, I studied for years and years and worked incredibly hard to earn my academic degrees. Why do I need this guide?” Pay attention! One day you or someone you know might … Continue reading How to keep your Doctorate Degree when you’re a lying scumbag Prime Minister in 6 easy steps

Unknown's avatarSam Cel Roman7 Comments
Politics

Ponta Defying Barroso

Just last week, EU Commission President Barroso summoned Ponta to Brussels. In a rather sad and pathetic development, Ponta was given an explicit list (nicknamed the “11 Commandments”) of exactly what he had to do for Romania to continue being a democracy. Ponta later tried to spin it as only a list of “questions” Barroso had asked him about but Gandul has the original document … Continue reading Ponta Defying Barroso

Unknown's avatarSam Cel Roman5 Comments