Political Debate, Romanian Style



[CRISIS SOLUTIONS IN THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN...FROM DOCTRINES TO "PIGS WITH LIPSTICK"!]

Man, former bodybuilder turned Senator (M): You...the leaders of the (?)PDR...this is who you are...you should never again be in Parliament or anywhere.

Woman, the Senator's political rival (W): Mr. Marinescu stole our bidet and we're the thieves.

M: You have a bidet-face like you wouldn't believe, Madame. You are such a petty person.

(W tips glass.)

Moderator: Please...

(M throws water in W's face.)

Moderator: Ohh...No, no, no...Please...we ask you nicely...

M: Excuse me...It happened; I apologize.

Moderator: This can't be...

M: I want to tell you that as much uncouthness as there is in politics, and as many people who [unintelligible] from the budget...

Anchor: I can't believe something like this happened.