Ministers and Directors: Unjustly Squandering the President's "Reserve"

The President of the Republic enjoys considerable support in the minds and hearts of Syrians. However, this "strategic reserve" of affection and patience is not immune to erosion. Today, it is being systematically depleted, not only by external adversaries but also by "sons of the house"—ministers, directors, and executive officials.

The Policy of Daily "Depletion"

The Syrian citizen, who has withstood the most severe crises, now finds himself facing a different kind of front: the front of impulsive decisions. When decisions are made to raise electricity or basic commodity prices without a genuine study of the social impact, or when administrative appointments surprise us with individuals whose only qualifications are narrow loyalty or nepotism, the message received by the public is one of contempt.

These officials, by failing to devise real solutions and resorting to the citizen's pocket as the sole means to cover the deficit, are unjustly squandering the President's "reserve." They place the leadership at the forefront of public blame, hiding behind the cloak of the state while, in reality, they are emptying the concept of the state of its service-oriented and ethical content.

Appointments: The Black Hole in the Body of Institutions

The danger of ill-considered appointments (both external and internal) is no less than the danger of price hikes.

An "incompetent" official is like a landmine within the institution; they not only fail to manage effectively but also kill hope in the hearts of truly competent individuals, creating a sense of alienation between citizens and their institutions. The "reputation" we are talking about is not preserved through slogans, but rather by placing the right person in the right position and by publicly holding accountable anyone who tampers with the people's livelihood.

Curbing the Unbridled

Protecting the president's "reputation" in the hearts of Syrians is not achieved through ready-made media justifications, but rather by curbing arbitrary decisions. Syrians today need an "administrative revolution" that will deal firmly with the inefficiency of ministers and the floundering of directors.

The Syrian people's patience is immense, but it is not a blank check for incompetent officials to tamper with the very foundations of life. Protecting this legacy begins with holding accountable everyone who signs a decision that burdens the people, and everyone who chooses a manager based on connections rather than competence.

Social media influencers who have appointed themselves the mouthpiece of the presidency

We must also mention another type of exploitation practiced by those who "invest" in this legacy—the small and large-scale profiteers of social media. These individuals have appointed themselves guardians of Syrian consciousness, claiming to be the "voice" of the presidency and the exclusive interpreter of every word or even gesture emanating from it. These online "whales" not only trivialize national issues but also contribute to widening the gap through exclusionary language and flimsy justifications for flawed decisions, making them an additional burden on the public's support instead of a true reflection of the street's pulse and suffering.

By Al-Hussein Al-Shishakli