Wu Jungang column
A woman must provoke the burden of family and state at the same time. How easy is it?Therefore, although Adon is only 42 years old, he has been the Prime Minister for five and a half years. After experiencing all kinds of crises, the physical and mental stress he has suffered is unimaginable.It should not be a false statement that I have not had enough energy to deal with state affairs now.The most rare thing is that she chose to retreat in a timely manner.For politicians, this is the most difficult thing to do.
On January 19th, as the Year of the Rabbit was about to come, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern suddenly announced his resignation, and the news shocked domestic and foreign.The reason for resigning is also interesting, but it is very common.She claims that "No Longer has enough in the tank" continues to lead the country, and February 7 will be her last day.
News reports that the news is shocking at home and abroad. First of all, it came suddenly. Secondly, in the minds of ordinary people, the female prime minister was still very good. Whether it was dealing with domestic issues or diplomatic issues, there were eyes and eyes.It is the first to be comparable to other female government leaders (even many male leaders, including former Australian Prime Minister Morrison).
Aden was only 37 years old when he served as Prime Minister in 2017. He was the third female Prime Minister in New Zealand history and the youngest prime minister since 1856.Her rewarding performance included a reaction after a terrorist attack in Creastech (formerly known as Christchurch).In March 2019, a Australian man broke into two Muslim churches and fired, causing 51 people to die and 40 people injured.In addition to condemning terrorism, Adene also called on all parties to unite to respond to threats and strengthen the control of firearms.
In diplomacy, Adene is much stronger in dealing with the relationship with China than Morrison, neighboring countries. The impression is that, compared to Australia, although New Zealand is a small country, it is even more diplomatic, but it is even more diplomatic.It has independence and autonomy, and the technique is more rounded.As a member of the Western camp, this is not easy.
Adon can also be said to be a maverick woman, without marriage, but has a long -term cohabiting male partner; after becoming a prime minister, she also gave birth to a daughter.When I went to the United Nations to attend the meeting once, she hugged her daughter.The daughter is going to school this year, so she said that she should be able to accompany her daughter to school.She also said to the male companion: "We can finally get married."
The reason for returning to Adene's tearful resignation, according to her own statement, nothing else is, just feel like he is unwilling.She said, "After all, we are also human. We do our best, how long can we do it, until it can't. For me, it's time." She admits that being the prime minister really makes her mentally, "If you have no sufficient energy(A FULL TANK), plus some unpredictable reserve forces, then you cannot continue to do this job. "
This is a very humane reason.However, people will always hold a few points for politicians, and it is not difficult to think of other "possible" reasons.For example: In a polls of the Labor Party led by Adon last month, the support rate was only 33%, which was 38%behind the opposition party party.; In the past year, the inflation rate has risen to the highest in nearly 30 years; in addition, there are rising crimes, which have damaged the reputation of the Adene government.
In a democratic country, it is impossible for any political leaders to get 100%praise from voters. Generally speaking, 60%of the support rate is very rare. Only in the Communist country can there be more than 90%of the so -called more than 90%or more.Unbelievable support.Therefore, although Adene has a good reputation internationally, she still has a half -destroying participation in China, and political opponents have a ruthless attack on her.Those who regret her resignation think that she is the "best prime minister" and cares about the people; but those who are happy to her step down believe that she has made the economy a mess, including the soaring grain prices.
The last point is actually the most hurting problem of all democratic countries.No matter what the people encounter, there are any dissatisfaction, and they will almost blame the government.Now the inflation problem in the world is a living example.In a highly globalized world, no one can hide.However, under the pressure of inflation, people generally blame the government to be incompetent, cannot control prices, or refuse to use the method they think is feasible to control prices.
The opposition will not let go of this best opportunity to criticize the ruling party.They will point out that the ruling party is unsatisfactory and cannot be considerate of the people's pain, regardless of the life and death of low -income groups.In the case of Singapore, the opposition will inevitably refer to the government: insisting on raising a percentage point of consumption tax; no daily demand -free consumption tax; no use of more reserve net investment returns to contribute to the emergency; Do not propose a bigger deficit budget and so on.
The situation in New Zealand is the same, so even Adene, who has a good reputation, will be scolded by some voters.According to reports, her anti -epidemic policy was also resisted by extreme anti -vaccine groups, and some extremists even said that she wanted her life, which pose a great threat to her personal safety.
Another factors that also seem to be very important were put forward by former New Zealand Prime Minister (1999 to 2008) Helen Elizabeth Clark.She said to Adene's announcement of resignation and expressed her personal views: "Those who have always been prime ministers have to bear great pressure, but in this era of social media, Adene's hatred and vicious attacks and abuses, as far as my experience is concernedIt has never been seen before Singapore. Our society should now reflect on whether to continue to tolerate this excessive polarization. This polarization of society has made politics more and more likely. " Out of control social media, as well as differentiated society, sounds familiar.Yes, this is almost the evil disease that is dyed in democratic society today.Politics has become more and more messy.Social media flooding is like a flood of social guns. Everyone can use language violence unscrupulously, hurting or killing without any consequences and blame.The Singapore government promptly introduced the prevention of fake information and network manipulation law (POFMA), which is indeed conducive to avoiding the local network ecology that is also in a situation of chaos and out of control.
Back to Adin, her personal behavior may be regarded by liberals as a model, but to conservatives, it is a rebellion.In fact, she was not only attacked by the conservative forces in China, but even the right -wing forces in the United States did not let her go.As soon as the news of her resignation came out, a show host of the US right cable TV Fox News Tucker Carlson took the opportunity to ridicule, saying that she was a woman with rabbit teeth and a puppet of China.It's awe -inspiring!
A woman must provoke the burden of family and state at the same time. How easy is it?Therefore, although Aden is only 42 years old, he has been the Prime Minister for five and a half years. After experiencing various crises, the physical and mental pressure he has suffered is unimaginable.It should not be a false statement that I have not had enough energy to deal with state affairs now.
The most rare is that Adene chose to retreat in a timely manner.For politicians, this is the most difficult thing to do, because obsession of power is the common sense, it is very difficult to take the initiative to retire.The position is not just the power. In addition to the virtual name, there are many practical chains.Those who sit in the high position rarely feel that the high place is cold; on the contrary, because they enjoy a lot of privileges or special treatment, they will gradually think that they are irreplaceable.
Speed retreat, only wise guys can do it, Adin can do it.At least, the former Prime Minister Trysa May and Elizabeth Tras are far from Britain.
The author is a former journalist, a former member of the Congress
