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this guy its hilarious!
PRISTINA -- Stray dogs will be trained and used as public transportation in the winter. Urinals will be installed in the entranceway to every public building. Downtown Pristina will host a Formula 1 auto race.
These are just a few of the eyebrow-raising promises being put forth by the Strong Party, a political newcomer contesting Kosovo's local and municipal elections to be held on November 3. The party -- perhaps better translated as "the Strong Man Party" -- is making headlines with a richly humorous and steadfastly tongue-in-cheek campaign for mayor and city council in the capital, Pristina.
And its irreverent approach seems to have gained enough traction among Pristina's young, weary, and cynical electorate to enable it to pick up at least a few seats and to pave the way for participation in the next national elections.
First Priority: Renovate The Office
Strong Party Chairman and mayoral candidate Visar Arifaj -- who actually uses the title "Legendary President" and who is fond of wearing a coat and tie with shorts -- told RFE/RL with disarming honesty what his priorities in office will be.
One of the Strong Party's projects: to place a urinal in every building entrance in Pristina
One of the Strong Party's projects: to place a urinal in every building entrance in Pristina
"Like any other mayor, my priority will be to renovate my office," he says. "Of course, I will throw away everything that is in the office now, starting with the chair, the other furniture, the computers, the cars. Yes -- this will be my first task as soon as I become mayor."
There are no reliable preelection polls in Kosovo, though the Strong Party's support has been estimated at between 4 and 7 percent. The party was formed and registered in June, and already more than 61,000 people have "liked" its Facebook page. Additionally, Arifaj's personal Facebook page has garnered 28,000 "likes."
The satirical party's latest video, a rousing musical number called "We Will Be Millionaires," has been viewed on YouTube nearly 40,000 times in just a few days.
The party's platform, called the Lorem Ipsum, a publishing term meaning "filler text used to present a font or design without the distraction of meaningful content," playfully turns Kosovo's abiding problems on their heads.
Regarding the country's notorious 40 percent unemployment rate, for instance, the Strong Party says the real problem is that 60 percent of the people still have to work. In an interview posted on Facebook, Arifaj says he is disturbed by the stereotype that Montenegrins are lazy, saying "People in Kosovo are lazy too and should be appreciated for that." The party has set the goal of achieving a 100 percent unemployment rate.
Separate 'Sports Teams'
Asked about the tensions between the country's ethnic Albanians and ethnic Serbs, the 26-year-old Arifaj responds that "the best way toward cooperation is separation" -- since it is nonsense to talk of cooperation within a single group of people. The party intends to promote cooperation by "separating" Kosovar Albanians and Serbs not only in terms of ethnicity, but also along the lines of the neighborhoods they live in, their favorite sports teams, and what kinds of food they like.
Always eloquent and witty, Arifaj summed up the essence of his campaign with a promise he seems certain to keep.
"I promise that I will always make promises," he says. "Promises that are beautiful and enjoyable so that citizens can feel relieved that someone is thinking about solutions for this country. This does not mean that these promises will be kept. But they are enough to comfort the people. How these promises are realized is a very minor issue."
http://www.rferl.org/content/kosovo-strong-party-/25154106.html
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also this one from metronieuws.nl (translated via google translate
A new satirical political party in Kosovo pokes fun at the political elite and does Sunday along with Mayor elections in capital Pristina. In the party of Partia e Forte (Strong Party) is all about promises and statistics. The party wants the divorce rate reduction by not allowing marriages. Serious diseases are illegal, so there will naturally be fewer diseases. Corruption should be legalized so that it is no longer a problem. "The statistics will show that it works," said Visar Arifaj (26), self-proclaimed "Legendary leader of the party. In the suit he is campaigning in the center of Pristina. He has a masterful mustache and let himself prefers to shoot from below. Arifaj bears a striking resemblance to Borat, the satirical typetje Sasha Baron Cohen. Arifaj As mayor, there will be a highway between two districts in Pristina, with a tunnel through the National Library. "That's what people need. Highways and parking." All the green in the city will disappear. "Not that much to do just that," he says. "The current mayor has done an excellent job. I appreciate that." Moreover Arifaj itself suffers from hay fever. "That also helps." In addition, the party urinals at the entrance of every public building, and invest 900 million euros in a Grand Prix course through the city. Kosovo has one of Europe's highest unemployment rates. Strong Party not find the problem so that forty percent of Kosovars is unemployed, but that sixty percent still have to work. In order to solve Arifaj wants to create as many 'non-work-jobs'. "People are hired, get salary but have nothing to do," he explains. "A win-win situation." When the number of likes that the Strong Party on Facebook received is converted into actual votes, then Arifaj be the new mayor of Pristina are. And that's just the first step. Arifaj is convinced that next year he Prime Minister of Kosovo. Then he will legalize marijuana first. "We have to make as many people as high, so they are quickly satisfied with their lives. Way we make everyone happy." The spot party goes on long-term absolute world domination. Arifaj continues in his role as 'legendary leader' with big promises that he-as befits a true Kosovar politician will-not able to fulfill. Behind the satire is a serious protest. Strong Party criticizes the current political climate in which corruption prevails and building highways is more important than health and education. The country only been independent since 2008, scrambles out of the devastating war of the late nineties, but has since been plagued by corrupt practices and political disagreement. The thirty party, mostly artists and activists, are all appointed vice-president of the party . They find that political leaders have messed with citizens. Long enough Now is the time for citizens to make them. Ridiculous "The question is not how serious we are, but how seriously should we take the other parties." They actively participate in the campaign and are invited for TV debates. Established politicians are beginning to worry slowly. The satirical views to beat, especially in the young generation that does not feel represented by the political elite. If the charismatic Visar Arifaj really kicks mayor of Pristina, he will take his responsibility. "I will of course be invisible, as it should be."
http://www.metronieuws.nl/nieuws/satirische-partij-in-kosovo/SrZmka!ZsP1HCrMDAJUg/
this guy its hilarious!
PRISTINA -- Stray dogs will be trained and used as public transportation in the winter. Urinals will be installed in the entranceway to every public building. Downtown Pristina will host a Formula 1 auto race.
These are just a few of the eyebrow-raising promises being put forth by the Strong Party, a political newcomer contesting Kosovo's local and municipal elections to be held on November 3. The party -- perhaps better translated as "the Strong Man Party" -- is making headlines with a richly humorous and steadfastly tongue-in-cheek campaign for mayor and city council in the capital, Pristina.
And its irreverent approach seems to have gained enough traction among Pristina's young, weary, and cynical electorate to enable it to pick up at least a few seats and to pave the way for participation in the next national elections.
First Priority: Renovate The Office
Strong Party Chairman and mayoral candidate Visar Arifaj -- who actually uses the title "Legendary President" and who is fond of wearing a coat and tie with shorts -- told RFE/RL with disarming honesty what his priorities in office will be.
One of the Strong Party's projects: to place a urinal in every building entrance in Pristina
One of the Strong Party's projects: to place a urinal in every building entrance in Pristina
"Like any other mayor, my priority will be to renovate my office," he says. "Of course, I will throw away everything that is in the office now, starting with the chair, the other furniture, the computers, the cars. Yes -- this will be my first task as soon as I become mayor."
There are no reliable preelection polls in Kosovo, though the Strong Party's support has been estimated at between 4 and 7 percent. The party was formed and registered in June, and already more than 61,000 people have "liked" its Facebook page. Additionally, Arifaj's personal Facebook page has garnered 28,000 "likes."
The satirical party's latest video, a rousing musical number called "We Will Be Millionaires," has been viewed on YouTube nearly 40,000 times in just a few days.
The party's platform, called the Lorem Ipsum, a publishing term meaning "filler text used to present a font or design without the distraction of meaningful content," playfully turns Kosovo's abiding problems on their heads.
Regarding the country's notorious 40 percent unemployment rate, for instance, the Strong Party says the real problem is that 60 percent of the people still have to work. In an interview posted on Facebook, Arifaj says he is disturbed by the stereotype that Montenegrins are lazy, saying "People in Kosovo are lazy too and should be appreciated for that." The party has set the goal of achieving a 100 percent unemployment rate.
Separate 'Sports Teams'
Asked about the tensions between the country's ethnic Albanians and ethnic Serbs, the 26-year-old Arifaj responds that "the best way toward cooperation is separation" -- since it is nonsense to talk of cooperation within a single group of people. The party intends to promote cooperation by "separating" Kosovar Albanians and Serbs not only in terms of ethnicity, but also along the lines of the neighborhoods they live in, their favorite sports teams, and what kinds of food they like.
Always eloquent and witty, Arifaj summed up the essence of his campaign with a promise he seems certain to keep.
"I promise that I will always make promises," he says. "Promises that are beautiful and enjoyable so that citizens can feel relieved that someone is thinking about solutions for this country. This does not mean that these promises will be kept. But they are enough to comfort the people. How these promises are realized is a very minor issue."
http://www.rferl.org/content/kosovo-strong-party-/25154106.html
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also this one from metronieuws.nl (translated via google translate
A new satirical political party in Kosovo pokes fun at the political elite and does Sunday along with Mayor elections in capital Pristina. In the party of Partia e Forte (Strong Party) is all about promises and statistics. The party wants the divorce rate reduction by not allowing marriages. Serious diseases are illegal, so there will naturally be fewer diseases. Corruption should be legalized so that it is no longer a problem. "The statistics will show that it works," said Visar Arifaj (26), self-proclaimed "Legendary leader of the party. In the suit he is campaigning in the center of Pristina. He has a masterful mustache and let himself prefers to shoot from below. Arifaj bears a striking resemblance to Borat, the satirical typetje Sasha Baron Cohen. Arifaj As mayor, there will be a highway between two districts in Pristina, with a tunnel through the National Library. "That's what people need. Highways and parking." All the green in the city will disappear. "Not that much to do just that," he says. "The current mayor has done an excellent job. I appreciate that." Moreover Arifaj itself suffers from hay fever. "That also helps." In addition, the party urinals at the entrance of every public building, and invest 900 million euros in a Grand Prix course through the city. Kosovo has one of Europe's highest unemployment rates. Strong Party not find the problem so that forty percent of Kosovars is unemployed, but that sixty percent still have to work. In order to solve Arifaj wants to create as many 'non-work-jobs'. "People are hired, get salary but have nothing to do," he explains. "A win-win situation." When the number of likes that the Strong Party on Facebook received is converted into actual votes, then Arifaj be the new mayor of Pristina are. And that's just the first step. Arifaj is convinced that next year he Prime Minister of Kosovo. Then he will legalize marijuana first. "We have to make as many people as high, so they are quickly satisfied with their lives. Way we make everyone happy." The spot party goes on long-term absolute world domination. Arifaj continues in his role as 'legendary leader' with big promises that he-as befits a true Kosovar politician will-not able to fulfill. Behind the satire is a serious protest. Strong Party criticizes the current political climate in which corruption prevails and building highways is more important than health and education. The country only been independent since 2008, scrambles out of the devastating war of the late nineties, but has since been plagued by corrupt practices and political disagreement. The thirty party, mostly artists and activists, are all appointed vice-president of the party . They find that political leaders have messed with citizens. Long enough Now is the time for citizens to make them. Ridiculous "The question is not how serious we are, but how seriously should we take the other parties." They actively participate in the campaign and are invited for TV debates. Established politicians are beginning to worry slowly. The satirical views to beat, especially in the young generation that does not feel represented by the political elite. If the charismatic Visar Arifaj really kicks mayor of Pristina, he will take his responsibility. "I will of course be invisible, as it should be."
http://www.metronieuws.nl/nieuws/satirische-partij-in-kosovo/SrZmka!ZsP1HCrMDAJUg/