Tolontan Draws Parallels Between Romanian Campaign Tactics and MoldovaS Election, Posing a Stark Choice to Voters
Bucharest – Romanian journalist Cătălin Tolontan has weighed in on the upcoming elections in the Republic of Moldova, drawing a provocative analogy to recent political maneuvering witnessed during the Romanian election campaign. In a piece published on golazo.ro, Tolontan questions which type of leader Moldovan voters should trust, framing the decision as a choice between those who prioritize grand narratives and self-preservation versus those focused on community and tangible action.
Tolontan’s analysis stems from observing calin Georgescu, a Romanian political figure, ”vampire the image of some athletes” – specifically national heroes like Nadia Comăneci, Gheorghe Hagi, and ivan Patzaichin – during the Romanian campaign. He highlights Patzaichin, the Olympic canoeing champion, as a figure who embodied humility and a focus on local impact, contrasting this with Georgescu’s perceived self-serving rhetoric.
“Patzaichin, who really meant something for the country, did not use big words, did not refer to Romania, but to the people next to him, to communities and simple actions,” Tolontan wrote. He noted Patzaichin’s absence as a loss, emphasizing the contrast with Georgescu’s approach.
The article then pivots to a discussion of Russian President Vladimir Putin, referencing a recently reported conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding life extension and organ transplantation.A Hotnews.ro report detailed the exchange, where Putin suggested “people can even reach immortality.” Tolontan questions the ethical implications of a leader pursuing longevity while presiding over a conflict resulting in the deaths of young soldiers. He posits a connection between leadership and national life expectancy,noting Russia’s life expectancy is comparable to that of Haiti.
Tolontan directly links these observations to the Moldovan election, warning that handing power to leaders of Putin’s ilk would be detrimental. “Those who think about giving Moldova again in Russia’s hands to this kind of president and government will go without wanting,” he asserts.
Concluding with a pointed question, Tolontan asks voters to consider who they would choose for their “football team” - those who boast and seek power, like Georgescu and Plahotniuc, or those who prioritize trust and collective effort. He suggests that a leader’s inability to foster trust within a small team is indicative of their unsuitability for leading a country.
