Montenegro and the USA: Freedom or Just Empty Words?
Ever noticed how politicians love to cozy up to foreign holidays? Well, Andrija Mandić, the Speaker of Montenegro’s Parliament, is no exception! Invited by the US Ambassador to Montenegro, Judy Rising Reinke, Mandić attended the 4th of July Independence Day celebration. And of course, he immediately took to social media to praise American values of freedom like he grew up with them.
Freedom as a mantra
Mandić claims Montenegro was built on the foundations of freedom, sharing these values with the United States. Great! But is that really true? He quoted President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom to worship God as you please, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Sounds nice, but are these values truly respected in Montenegro today?
Political background and hypocrisy?
Mandić is known as a fighter for freedom and democracy, but many wonder how genuine this fight is. Is attending the American celebration just a political move to show closeness to powerful allies? Or is it a real commitment to the values he preaches? In a country with high political tensions and media freedom often under attack, this rhetoric sounds like it’s from another world.
Why does this matter?
Because while we celebrate American freedoms, many Montenegrin citizens still struggle with corruption, restrictions on free speech, and political polarization. Is Mandić’s speech just empty phrases or a call for real change? Or is it another example of politicians using big words to cover up real problems?
Conclusion
Andrija Mandić took the chance to pose with the American ambassador and repeat familiar phrases about freedom. But true freedom isn’t just words and celebrations – it’s proven by actions. Montenegro has a long history, but is it really a land of freedom? Or just another political fairy tale?
Got thoughts? Think this is just another political show? Drop a comment and maybe together we’ll figure out what real freedom means in Montenegro!
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