Czech public radio is in trouble. They invited security expert Martin Koller on the air and he did not repeat the usual platitudes about the madman Putin wanting to destroy the world for incomprehensible reasons. Instead of that version, which belongs more in the Pink Panther movies, he did a real analysis. He talked about long-term US interference, the threat to Russia and the possibilities for development.
There was dismay on Czech radio. You may ask why they invite guests and ask them questions if they only take the answers they want to hear. They could have said that without the guests. However, that’s what the mainstream genre is all about – repeating the same thing over and over again in different words.
However, that’s what the mainstream genre is all about – repeating the same thing over and over again in different words.
After the programme aired, Czech Radio publicly apologised. It said that the invitation of Martin Koller was a mistake resulting from insufficient preparation.
What is the problem? Did Martin Koller say something that is not true? Then instead of apologizing, they should explain how it really is. And they should explain it so carefully and thoroughly that no listener will believe Martin Koller. They have a multi-billion Czech crowns budget to do it. Or is it the other way around and Martin Koller has revealed some secret? That would mean he’s right and they’re lying.
After all, posh people only go to high-class restaurants and only listen to correct opinions expressed in noble words.
Actually, the problem is aesthetic. The finer points of the better people were offended by having to listen to something like this. After all, posh people only go to high-class restaurants and only listen to correct opinions expressed in noble words. If anything else is said, it’s as if someone farted or spoke vulgarly about genitals in the presence of a lady. Also note that this is called “offensive speech”. It’s not about truth or falsity, it’s about sublimity. We can’t be surprised then that they can’t understand what’s going on, and that even if they really wanted to defeat Russia, they’re going about it very ineptly. But who cares – as long as it sounds quite noble and noble.
