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On 5 January 2024, the Oživení (Revival Society) invited us to a "breakfast with journalists" at the "Kavárna na Boršové" in Prague on the topic of the Whistleblowing Act. Moderated by chairwoman Šárka Zvěřina Trunkátová. The guests were Pavel Kodym (whistleblower, Office for Access to Transport Structure) and Jiří Kapras (Director of the MSp Conflict of Interest and Anti-Corruption Department - my entry from 26:45 min.). I took a PHOTOGALLERY and audio recordings (see names). About 6 journalists were present (CTK, probably also CRo, Seznam.cz and Transparency International). Basically no output. The public broadcaster CT was, of course, absent. The testimony of Pavel Kodyma was great and the whole country should listen to it! Below is an extract of the essentials from his speech.
Ten billion in subsidies, challenged by 3 billion that would last at the Authority's expense for 33 years. Czech Railways has increased its debt by 20 billion for the years 2020-2022. The misuse of subsidies is a distortion of the free market, illegal subsidies and not time-barred, according to the latest case law of the EU Court of Justice of December 2023. It also opens up the unauthorised subsidy of 12bn from 2008. 10 min after Minister Kupka learned of Pavel Kodyma's letter to the EU, he cancelled his appointment.
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One of the main topics of this year's European Parliament elections will certainly be the issue of migration. The fact that immigrants cannot be automatically lumped together is demonstrated by a study entitled MIGRATION AND THE SOCIAL NETWORK, which examines the economic impact of this phenomenon on public budgets in the Netherlands.
A team of experts led by Jan van de Beek, who holds a PhD in the economics of migration, analysed statistical data over 25 years, more precisely from 1995 to 2019. The study shows that public spending related to migration averaged €17 billion per year, or €400 billion over 25 years, which is roughly 10 trillion kronor (the Netherlands' GDP in 2021 will exceed $1,000 billion for the first time). The last time the country examined the problem was twenty years ago, because in 2003 such calculations were labelled racist.
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An unsurpassed children's hero who has educated children better than many education systems for generations. It is a shame that Czech children have lost him and are still losing him. Modern "heroes" are not even close to Mickey's heels. He is an undying example of a positive approach to life, relying primarily on oneself and one's abilities. JŠ
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The speeches of the Prime Minister and the President of the Czech Republic did not surprise or impress. They were more or less official, hypocritical, without emotion, spirit, sincerity, profane, unmotivating, unstirring at a time of an inevitable emerging economic and moral crisis. They will inevitably gather increasing pace and strength, which will challenge us all. It is not surprising that the topic of executions, corruption threatening the whole country, the Czech judiciary, the police, the all-pervasive clientelism, the scandals at the MFA in Moscow, in Morocco, the death of a diplomat in the UAE (the public media are still silent), or the failing education system were not mentioned. They don't keep their promises, they are informed, they don't act. They too are obedient servants called "deep state".
For comparison, you can watch the truly statesmanlike speeches of the Federal President of Germany, Frank Walter Steinmeier, and Prime Minister Olaf Scholz. Even without knowledge of German, you can see the difference in the "body language" and the completely different, positive effect on the audience. In this respect, we have a lot to learn, although only a strong, unmanipulated personality can deliver a real, impressive speech. Frank Walter Steinmeier: "We can only go forward together, let us believe in ourselves!" However, even top German politicians cannot afford to admit the crumbling foundations of the EU, where thousands of useless laws and regulations are destroying capable individuals, common sense and facilitating the path to the unjust enrichment of the all-powerful. Over 20 000 lobbyists in the EU says it all! This is precisely what Ivan Baťka describes in the article below. JŠ
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Ivan Bat'ka: Sparrow cannot fly with with Eagles!
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"If you break a legal norm, something happens to you; if you break a moral norm, something happens in you."
Theodor Geiger
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The last "Bata" warning and CALL TO THE WORLD against the impending economic collapse, chaos, disintegration of morals and common sense. Honest businessmen and citizens will surely add their approval.
Modern subsidy socialism is coming to an end, someone has to produce bread too! We cannot live forever on debt from printed money. Eventually everyone will figure it out, like the communists. We're finishing so we can start again. Our lives must be led and managed by the most capable minds, not by organizations, laws and regulations without personal responsibility. A lived moral order that does not need to feed and live off the work of others. JŠ
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