The Czech Republic does not deserve its politicians

In a surprise move the Czech Social Democrats have rejected the planned dissolution of parliament on constitutional grounds, thus precluding early elections. The transition cabinet under unaffiliated Prime Minister Jan Fischer must continue to govern, and that's a good thing, writes the daily Die Presse: "People never tire of saying that each country has the politicians it deserves. But no. The Czechs truly do not deserve politicians like the ones they now have. ... It's the politicians in Prague who have failed, and who are now looking like fools. The result: there will be no elections in the Czech Republic in October, nor in November, but as originally planned only in June of next year. However it may well be the best option for a government made up of sober-minded experts and civil servants to handle the country's affairs for a longer period of time. The parties might even learn something, and their leaders may gradually come to their senses."

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