The Proverbial Hill

The Proverbial Hill is a satirical weekly newspaper publishing on Wednesdays. While having a somewhat leftist bias, the paper is known for being critical of anything and anyone, regardless of their orientation.

Tidbits

Brazilian prostitutes set to protest in favor the football world cup, as they seek to benefit the most

The people's man; more pampered than a poodle

President Gert Henneman, as he once said, is "committed to helping the common man". If we overlook the fact that he alienated women in his statement while claiming to support gender equality, we'll see that he really hasn't done much to support his claim. In order to help the average Brunanter, he has had to be driven around in expensive Audis, be housed in 5-star hotels and dine where reservations are by-appointment only. In his quest to help the average you, he has been toasted by Vladimir Putin, has dined with the rich and famous and has dressed more expensively than whole communities he has visited.

Rise of the fascists and other extreme politicians

Generally extreme parties must become more moderate to further their votes, but it seems as if Brunanters are doing the opposite. Looking back to the recent elections, the Socialists took a turn to the left and were able to get a massive amount of votes. Compared to a 7,9 percent vote in 2009, this is worrying as we may see an increase of support for radicals. It may not yet be a trend, but if it is, what would we do with a fascist president and radical Muslims controlling congress? If far-left socialists can win many votes, these two groups should have no problem doing so.

The scope of Lovian politics

The tiny nation is extremely divided in its politics and it takes very little to start a political fistfight. Recently the left and the right got into a fight regarding a few published words on a party manifest, with near-instant accusations by the rightist CNP against the newly-founded United Left. The two sides had come to a verbal fistfight until some words were eventually changed, and the issue was promptly dropped. So by the time that both sides finally finish their argument, they are left in no mood to actually advance on the real issues. So there goes Lovian politics, a tirade of words for the most minimal of issues.