“Rotation is an indication of very serious tensions within the opposition. This is nothing unusual in a democracy, but I remember what happened in Israel in recent years. Constant tensions, inability to build a coalition, changing prime ministers, which was supposed to resolve the tensions and instability of the power system, which exposed Israel to the criminal attack of Hamas and pushed Israel into a spiral of retaliation – unfortunately also with elements of criminality – emphasized the advisor to the President, a sociologist, in the program “Woronicza 17”, Prof. Andrzej Zybertowicz.
The end of Poland’s stable development?
Opposition politicians who took part in the program argued that the rotating position of the chairman of the Sejm is nothing bad, that every grouping should have its representative at different levels of power and that the rotation of this position is a confirmation of maturity of democracy and being ‘good practice’.
Prof. Andrzej Zybertowicz pointed out that the issue of rotation shows that there are tensions among the opposition, which is not a bad thing, but also means that the period of stable development of the country may end in Poland.
Compared to the EU, the Polish government has stood out in recent years for its stability. Poland experienced sustainable economic growth, we had good security indicators and the governance of our country was quite consistent. I see this dispute over rotation as a sign that the country’s period of stable development may be over
– said Prof. Zybertowicz.
The sociologist added that tensions in Western democracies are normal, but he would see it as a warning sign.
I would see here a warning sign for voters for whom Poland’s security, stable economic development conditions and internal security were important; this could end if, as in Israel, the government has to deal with internal tensions and not with Poland’s problems. This is a warning sign to voters whether we chose October 15 correctly
– said the adviser to the president.
Damaging damage to Poland’s image
The sociologist emphasized that Law and Justice won the elections in absolute terms, but he hopes that if PiS joins the opposition, it will not become a total opposition.
Because total opposition, as carried out by PO, would be fatal for Poland. The opposition cannot destroy democracy like the total opposition of PO, for which reporting on their country in international forums has become a way to obtain missing resources.
– pointed out Prof. Zybertowicz.
The most dangerous thing was the tarnishing of Poland’s international image. The level of foreign investment in Poland grew continuously. Businessmen who look at figures and tables and do not listen to propaganda were constantly entering Poland with new projects and employing thousands of Poles. In reality, Poland’s image was preserved. From the point of view of the propaganda game, the opposition has ruined Poland’s image, making it difficult for us to win the KPO.
– he assessed.
Reducing trust in uniformed officers
Prof. Zybertowicz also pointed out that it is problematic for opposition politicians to reduce trust in the uniformed services.
If the current opposition team forms a government, if it cannot deal with that, it could be a bone in the throat, as there are no signs of the hybrid attack on the Poland-Belarus border easing up. We can expect an increase in various forms of hybrid activity. Then a Polish soldier, border guard or police officer must feel that the citizens are behind him. He should not feel that politicians are questioning his role at the border. In the most tragic situation, when he had to shoot, he must feel that he is risking his life for those who support him in the country and believe in him. It may turn out that the attack on the Polish uniform will be a bone in your throat
– emphasized Prof. Andrzej Zybertowicz.
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Source: wPolityce