Panagiotis Koumoundouros
The End of Political Loyalty
When history is put on the operating table of state power, the first thing to be amputated is memory....
In Aspropyrgos, profit is measured in burnt flesh
What the «mainstream journalists» will be quick to label an «unfortunate incident» in Aspropyrgos is, in reality, a crystal-clear, exemplary...
The Meat Grinder Policy and the Bakalogatos Syndrome
That famous scene from «Bakalogatos»—I’m sure you remember it—where the legendary Zikos yells, «Are you arguing with me?» and when the...
The New Qualifications Framework for Prime Ministers
Can you imagine if Machiavelli were living in Greece today? He would never have written *The Prince*. He would have committed suicide by swallowing ink...
So, keep an eye on the kids…
Another school year has come to an end. What it takes with it, what it leaves behind. Let's agree on this so that we don't...
Adonis, the Windmills, and the «Extreme Center»
Let's get serious for a moment, even though the domestic political scene lends itself not to political analysis but to an urgent introduction to...
Digital Greece: A Land of Wonders! How to Eat Argos Lettuce in Sparta
We live in a blessed country. A country where the science of political economy is no longer studied in the works of...
How to Die Ideologically Pure!
Once upon a time, people believed in God; then they came to believe in science; and in between, some romantics—like yours truly—believed in...
The Resurrection of Nostalgia
The political psychology of the modern voter is often characterized by a metaphysical, almost romantic relationship with the specter of the past....
The Chronicle of an Institutional Incest
The Holy Lady and Her Destiny of SubmissionIn this ill-fated corner of the Balkans, which we euphemistically call ’the cradle...«.
The mantra, the camera, and the chaos of hypocrisy
I. The Inner Theology of MartyrdomLet’s begin with an assumption that would make any «family man» shudder. The first...
Left-wing petty bourgeoisie a historical monstrosity. From visions to careers
Let's be clear so there are no misunderstandings: «Politics requires a long-term war of position. This means the gradual conquest of...