I have been talking to many people lately, wishing individuals around the world, mostly Estonians, a Happy New Year.
Most of them are holding their heads in disbelief at what’s happening in Estonia. Some are genuinely saddened, while others laugh bitterly—it affects everyone differently.
Speaking of the economy and the flow of money, the Republic of Estonia, which is supposedly “so great at everything,” has essentially come to a complete standstill. Totally stagnant. Those currently in this “cauldron” don’t even realize the level of collapse they’re living in.
The reality is, most of the money bypasses Estonia entirely, and this trend is only growing. We’ve played ourselves into a corner and become a disgrace on the global stage. When the Republic of Estonia cancels foreign leaders and meddles in the internal affairs of other countries, what impression does that leave of us?
The word “Estonia” now resonates globally as if it’s the name of an isolated, developmentally stunted, angry little state barking at things it has no reason to bark at. Soon, no country will want to deal with such a “developing nation,” as our reputation and politics are entirely occupied—you know by whom.
And then we beat our chests and declare ourselves a “Republic.” From what angle, exactly?
Even Estonians living far away see that the Republic of Estonia will either completely collapse—because everything being done is extremely harmful to its people and the state—or it will end in war.
And the hole that will result… it will take generations to fill.
Why the Estonian people don’t understand this is beyond me. The end times are here when the national television broadcasts phallic imagery and mocks traditions.
“Ihahhahaha and hahahaha”—the party and celebration will come to an end, and the consequences will be dire.
Today, it’s clear: the Estonian people will push it to the very end. And soon, we’ll have to relive history repeating itself. So be it.
Stay strong!
/Indrek Pähnapuu, ERE/ Facebook
