It seems that KOLOTOUMBA has evolved into a full-fledged political term. During the recent mandate-vote discussions in the Greek Parliament, KOLOTOUMBA was mentioned several times by top state politicians originating from the entire range of parties.
On February 11, during the deliberations of the EUROGROUP (EG), journalists from all over the world, were anxiously awaiting a single tweet from one of the participants. Rumor had it that the Ministers of Finance of the EU could not agree on an written agreement endorsed by all EG members. Apparently, the Greek representatives would not allow for the term “extension” to enter the agreement because it would consist a – you guessed it – KOLOTOUMBA (SYRIZA has rejected any extensions of the current reform aid/funding package and prefers a “bridging agreement”).
A little before midnight, the Greek Minister of State Nikos Pappas, considered by many as the right-hand (or rather the left-hand) adviser of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and allegedly in constant communication with the Greek EG representatives, tweeted the following;
“I laugh at those who dream of KOLOTOUMBAs. Just wait.“
More on the EUROGROUP of 11 February 2015: http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_12/02/2015_547181
Note for newcomers: KOLOTOUMBA is actually the unofficial Greek word for a back-flip or somersault performed by acrobats and gymnastics athletes. In Greek political jargon it describes any change of a position on a specific policy, especially when it is a full 180- degree reverse.
For instance:
- Position : Party Z will vote against legalizing recreational use of drugs
- Outcome: Party Z votes for legalizing recreational use of drugs
Ergo KOLOTOUMBA
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