life in this republic

smear campaigns

Czech politicians have made an artform of the smear campaign...pretty much anything goes and it is all legal. I find it hilarious. Here are some examples of billboards that are currently displayed EVERYWHERE...

These are of Jiří Paroubek, the leader of the ODS party in the Czech Parliament. He is generally disliked and last year was pelted with hundreds of eggs at a rally, hence the first billboard by the opposing party...

"We will tax your eggs, just like your paycheck, we will also tax your eggs. You pigs!!"

Nice photo of Paroubek in his panties.

"I will work for you" says Paroubek. But a dissenter disagrees with a spraypainted "Only for a week!"

"Europe or the Czech Republic, screw you all!

Yours, Jiří Paroubek"

There is a big fight in Parliament whether or not we should have a co-pay at the doctor.  

"I fight against paying at the vet!" and the goat thoughtfully says "Thanks, Jirko"

Insinuating that Paroubek has a huge drinking problem...

"I will abolish the hangover!"