Do you know what the pinnacle of hypocrisy is? When a crowd at the National cheers the author of these words: “Right now, the initiative, responsibility, and flexibility of the Soviet Union and other socialist countries deserve the most pride. With them they present the world a variety of peace proposals and the way to solve problems in Soviet society, a way that other countries of the socialist camp also adopt. Among the successes of our republic I value most the relatively high standard of living in our society and the fact that we have managed to balance our payments with the West.” “In my personal life I live according to the principles of socialist morality and generally applicable ethical norms.” “Both of my parents are members of the KSČ and actively participate in party work.” “During primary school I was a member of the Pioneers, holding no office. In high school I joined the SSM, where I also took part in political education in the Lenin circle.” “None of my relatives, friends, or acquaintances engaged in negative political activity, committed anti‑state or anti‑societal acts, or broke the law.”

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