Hi Virginia, I don't think Moldova or Moldovans are looking for pity these days. The country has just seen off one of the most massive non-kinetic attacks on a democracy in history. I detect a sense of pride and exhaustion when I talk to people. In this speech particularly I would say that the message is both a warning to others and a rallying cry to band together before it is too late.
Moreover, I think that the speech is most interesting because it is not coming from a place of a Cassandra but from someone who is now quite respected by those around the table, not only due to experience, but for the experience of winning.
Hi Virginia, I don't think Moldova or Moldovans are looking for pity these days. The country has just seen off one of the most massive non-kinetic attacks on a democracy in history. I detect a sense of pride and exhaustion when I talk to people. In this speech particularly I would say that the message is both a warning to others and a rallying cry to band together before it is too late.
Moreover, I think that the speech is most interesting because it is not coming from a place of a Cassandra but from someone who is now quite respected by those around the table, not only due to experience, but for the experience of winning.
As are you! I just wanted to add some context for the moment. Thanks for writing!