At one time - for the sake of formality!- I had to visit Riga on employment specialist, removes the psychological barrier of communicating in Latvian.Classes lasted three days, three hours, took place in Russian and in fact consisted of a monologue of specialist broadcasting everything little by little.I was struck by some phrases that sound persistently and consistently.One of them is related to a successful career in the financial or against the people, have become common: "He stood up" (not is risen).By the way, this kind of phrases adjacent and no less disgusting in my opinion, a euphemism for "it's your problem» (That's your problem), which means in fact "I do not care" and hides a complete indifference to man.It's funny that all these "mantras" are taken usually from American films.But as opposed to Americanism sounded in the classroom and the next impromptu.He kasalcya authorities, which stated as follows: "They do not have to explain anything."The implication was that the authorities did not explain to the electorate on the obligation of their decisions.Except, as I understand it, the pre-election promises, which are not taken into account.This was followed by clarifications on the Indian caste system, which was presented as an example of the stratification of society.Direct analogy with Latvia was not carried out, but left an unpleasant aftertaste.
Bolivar can not carry double
I've always wondered how in reality ethnocratic local ruling elite.After all, linguistic segregation - is only one of the components (like now like to talk!) On the way of the division of society.In fact, the young and middle-aged people can learn the language and have learned.So what's the deal?Why obstacles to access to power for the second largest community of Latvia still exist?Refer to the language, to the occupation, the loyalty to the state, at the "core" of the Constitution, which can not be changed, and then - oh, horror!- The Kremlin.In the end, it seems that the reason can always be found, even though the fantasy is already running out, but the main thing - keep out and everything.
But first ethnic segregation, albeit implicit, began in the early 90s with a deindustrialization of the Latvian economy.In the industrial sector we worked mainly "Russian-speaking".There were also Latvians, but the Russian was still more as business documentation was in Russian.Now it is seen as Russification, forgetting that the Russian served as the lingua franca.And there was nothing strange for such a multinational country like the Soviet Union.
Comparative Example.In the period of independence, one of the local firms, with whom I worked, received a letter from Georgia in the Georgian language.Employees of the company for a long time he spit, wondering where to find a translator, and then picked up and responded to the Latvian.What are they written, I do not know.I think nothing good.But this case is unlikely to have gone better.Most Georgians have not been contacted.
So, the beginning of de-industrialization of someone perceived as a time of unlimited possibilities for yourself, someone "rose", someone hopelessly down, someone from time to time still trying to stay afloat.
Before perestroika, I worked as a translator at VEFe and remember the construction of a new power plant.We translated it for documentation and patents.True, went there for dinner is quite rare, because our body is far away and we did not have time to go back for a lunch break.But I remember that there were fed wonderful.I especially like it because there's almost always been my favorite olives.
I must say that the organization of the power supply system at the plant was different from anything I've seen since I, as a translator, had to happen, and at other enterprises.Women working on VEFe could purchase products, practically leaving from the plant.Go shopping after work was not necessary.Of course, in the territory were very old shop, and so-called "harmful production", but reconstruction conducted Lenёvym Oleg Antonov, director of the association, was more than successful.
Then, in the 90s, the plant destroyed.I have not worked there, but I told colleagues that the railing to staircases to the "meat" tore off and taken to the garden.Indeed, the time of unlimited possibilities.Laid-off workers and specialists rushed in all directions.Other successful businesses suffered the same fate.So it was cut a layer of industrial workers, scientific and technical intelligentsia.First there was the Social Darwinian selection.For those who can tear off the railing and those who can not.On the national identity had not yet spoken so loudly.When
complain that Latvia passive population, not fighting for their rights, I think: who here can really come and that a request?What are the levers of pressure on the government?The proletariat not.Drivers of "Rigas Satiksme '(urban transport) get a very decent salary, why would they bastovovat?Physicians need to be paid "European."Revelation of one of the doctors, to which I went, I was the only persuaded.Teachers will soon be no one to teach them not to strike.Yes, and we strike some kind of puppet.If, for example, in France on strike SNCF (railway), it stops the whole industry of the country.And we have no industry.Traders and businessmen is by nature a strike are not adapted.Unions serve mainly government officials.This I know firsthand.Retired quietly trying to survive.Atomized population gives loans, paying for children's education, barely pulls on itself accounts for an apartment and utilities.It remains dissatisfied youth.But once she had "pobastovala" smashing shops with alcohol in the Old Town (think it was someone arranged a provocation), and now, as a rule, makes the legs.He goes abroad.So who go on strike?
When de-industrialization 90 has been cut off stratum of society, potentially able to withstand the power and her own, native, limited.
Then came the institute of non-citizens.It was already clear ethnic segregation.Although non-citizens were Latvians.But as they say, chop wood, chips fly."Negros" (aliens) and knowledge of the language did not help.It was necessary to recognize the "correct" history of Latvia, or to sing, I sometimes joke, "dance" anthem, then the Department of Citizenship and Immigration could still think and decide.
Whether this state was the naturalization of non-citizens?I think not.Of course, there was a problem, but the main thing that a significant portion of the population was in the law devoid of any opportunity to influence the government.However, we must recognize that many people do not want to take citizenship.For different reasons.Causes of these more or less known.In short, there alien'y.A range of "elite" has narrowed again.Bolivar rode on.
About sacred cow
Killing cows in India is like killing a Brahmin, a member of the highest Hindu caste.About our sacred cow [Latvian], which is esoteric - not prescribed, and implied!- "The core of the Constitution," can tell not only the Laws of Manu, and Russian folk tales.Remember, the sea is an island on the ocean, on the island of oak stands under a tree trunk is buried in the chest - the hare, hare in - duck in a duck - egg in an egg - ... "the core of the Constitution."
Our "Brahmins" quickly realized that ethnocratic liberalism is very convenient.For Europe, we have the Liberals, why we do not support, that is, not to give money.But domestically we zaschischiaem your language, we - young, we have a little, we need to protect, we can only live here, so the money is not enough at all.And we want to live in dignity, not as in "próklyatom 'past, where, by the way, for the most part" brahmanchiki "and hatched receiving free education and taking the necessary time to the desired party positions.Election of taxis.The population drastically reduced.
As for Russian ... First, more educated and kept thinking Russian is not all gone, and that's always dangerous.Second, they feel too impunity.Those who came long ago or recently, can still be possible to "shame", but the fact that the Russian - the indigenous people of Latvia, those in power refuse to admit flatly.In one institution official I have long urged me: "Well, what are you Russian!".Russian - is Petrov, Ivanov and Sidorov.Who are then Gorbunovs, Loskutovs and others like them, I do not know.Oh yeah, Latgalians!But it's almost Latvians!In short, either Latvian or ... shish.Not for non-citizens, we have come up with to produce more non-Latvians.
I know many local Russian who received citizenship automatically, which in their time have written in the passport nationality "Russian" not to take the exam in the Latvian language.I myself well received in a certain period.Oh, this is another strong argument in favor of the nationalists.What you so stupid that you can not learn a language?We have always said that the Russian nor that they can not, their country can not manage, and hinder us.You see, one referendum, the second on the nose ... Money is only spent on trifles, and against the people of Latvia.Latvian people want to live with dignity and to speak Latvian.Who would not agree, and makes claims of power, not the people, but outcasts who do not understand either his or the public good.Who is not with us is against us.
Well, even if you are with us, we will still see how you yourself povedёsh.For we, the Brahmins, climbed here first.Places are all busy, gentlemen, have yet to stand in line, holding in his outstretched hands on the tray pot of loyalty and strictly observing the hierarchy: first the western Latvians, then the local, then all the rest, but the last place fixed unconditionally and to the end of a descendant Krivichy.
Indeed, the four castes.With the arrival of immigrants, will be the fifth - the untouchables.Do you think this will be immigrants?Certainly not!
And all this because of the sacred cow, embodies abundance, purity and holiness.For our face and in our own "Brahmins".
live with dignity, without working
Where in Latvia can receive a good salary, especially not steaming?No, I do not want to say that there is nothing at all to do is not necessary, work is work.Thought labor always underestimate the plebeians, the work on the audience, too, but there is a material reward was too good.That Saeme (I can not understand why the Russian word "Diet" is rejection?), And I'm talking about it, the two sit together and think.One is thinking about lunch, the other about the law.One - about the mistress, the other - about football.Thought labor and therefore suspicious, check that nothing is impossible.How are you has turned out, it is not clear.Understand the law or not, it's hard to say.Laws something different.Put me there, I would be confused.But no, many people do not get lost, and I would say, very satisfied.So happy that you do not want to leave.They say they have sat so long that the experience gained.In some ways, yes.Shuffle, briefcases, slogans, appeals ... backstage romp in the third-rate theater.On the role of Juliet just three contenders: in one beautiful eyes, the other figure there, and the third text by heart knows.But all they want.Tragedy?So what?We have a good director, will make a happy ending.The public will believe.And who today remembers about that Juliet?That will show something and eat.And who does not agree with our interpretation, that have quickly eroded false memories.How?- Yes, there is nothing easier.Anything subtract, somewhere is not empty, taxes and inspections strangled well-worn on the courts, dismissed, but you never know the ways to bring to a heart attack!We want to live not only with dignity, but also peace.Stir not necessary.And then we thought confused.
thoughts really confused.And not only those who speak, but also those who listen to speakers."The economic crisis in Latvia, according to the scenario developed V-shaped crisis - a sharp decline followed by a rapid recovery, and is the best way to overcome it," - said Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis.Latvian text does not even want to look.I'm afraid that will be gone charm.It is clear that the crisis has been overcome and investor confidence is restored.If you want to cry with happiness, do not rush.Personally you the confidence of investors is irrelevant.Because there are those who rank supposed to live with dignity.And to work, that's how it goes.
Another example of life.Translated, I somehow legal text from Latvian into French.The Frenchman had to pay three lats and how something centimes for the provision of additional information.The letter was drawn up in three or four pages of letters drobnenkimi.Officials managed to copy-paste this letter almost all legislation vbuhali not particularly care whether there are some relevant articles of the Civil Code or not.Shaken by the Frenchman had to ask me what he has done this.I had to calm down.Here is one example of "good" work of the state apparatus.Mental kopipast in action or "share everything I can."How it works: the weighty dossier, the more reliable blow to temechku.
So when I hear the words about what we have competent parliament and the government, I immediately recall the unforgettable Latvian: «Iekšā ir, bet ārā nenāk» (Something's inside there, but from the outside can not see!).
Of course, all of them - ordinary people, lovely, good or bad and evil, with their problems and tragedies, smart or stupid, but when they are together and when they consider themselves the elite (and they believe this is no doubt,just look at their faces, there's something you and the Queen of England seem native aunt!), the caste system works: "They are foolish, complacent, conceited, intolerant.In the heat of political controversy, they do not find it possible to hide his contempt for those who obstinately refuse to be educated - those who are "not cut well, 'jargon in the smug political infallibility.At the same time arrogant and uncertain, new elites, especially estate professionals look to the masses with a mixture of disdain and fear. "[K. Lash Rebellion elites and betrayal of democracy]
masses they often respond in kind.We in Latvia they are doing it is still in the kitchen.Sometimes, however, the strikers - mostly for the people of creative professions!- Give a free concert in front of the building where lies the Cabinet.Ministers silence heed choral singing, prozrevaya they hear the voice of the People, and quietly crying.After the concert, the costs enlightened.
Latvia joined the host of gods
So, we have these "Brahmins", what we have.
Title of the section of the article - is not my invention.I happened to see a translation from Latvian to Russian, where it was said, of course, about the present-day Latvia.In this phrase I just choked.I do not know whether it is the liberty of an interpreter or so was really written, but in the sense of all converged.Regaining independence, Latvia, void sumnyashesya in this assembly came and go to Mount Olympus gods, none of it is not going to.In any case, the place under the sun reclaimed.It remains to hold it.
And there will not prevent a new implicit segregation.We are talking about restricting access to education.Prospects in this area described the Russian historian, sociologist and publicist Andrei Fursov.According to him, the situation is almost everywhere will develop as follows:
- education becomes a hierarchical caste with a sharp restriction of access, first through the market, which supposedly enhances educational opportunities, then social designated;
- mass education will be fundamentally bad, unsystematic, patchwork, mosaic;
- real science, in particular the theory and forecasting will become a part of the upper caste occupation;"Below" remain harmless empirical étude irrational and folk-tinged science, especially touches of history, which is currently experiencing a crisis in the West and in the East;
- the masses will be offered (in fact already proposed!) Stupefying razvlekalovka in the "non-stop" to turn people into a crowd of morons who are unable to live without a shepherd allowed;
- policy finally wither away, it will take place show business;grimacing puppet show business to the real power and the real owners of fiber nothing will not have;ruling class, as in the novel St.Lema "Eden" can even become invisible to the demigods, who live in an isolated area and forbidden because of technological advances are invisible to the masses, and therefore inspire more fear.
The celestials you do not?
