I hate to ask stupid questions, but if the President, a bunch of senior ministers, a lot of elder statesmen, the head of the banking system, and the head of every branch of Poland’s military were all killed in one plane crash, who exactly is in charge there now? Think for a minute if the President, several cabinet secretaries (including the Secretary of State and her former President husband), a few top Congressmen/Senators, all the top generals/admirals, the head of the FOMC, USDA, and [choose a dozen other random officials] all died at once. Here in the states I know that the Vice President would be immediately inaugurated — assuming he is not among the dead. But I haven’t the foggiest clue what Poland’s succession plan is, and even the best plan would be sorely taxed by such a massive scale of loss.
Thoughts of peace for Poland.
In Closing: how to be fair about employee salaries; on credit checks for prospective employees; and welcome to the plutocracy.
The president’s twin brother, the Prime Minister
As has been pointed out on another blog (which I can’t seem to find, having already read the post in my reader), there was a well-defined succession plan which has been executed – peacefully and quickly. Poland should win major praise for gracefully handling what is, by any measure, a significant national tragedy.
Polish constitution has very good rules which allow the continuity of state powers. Everything is under controll. Thank you for your solacement.
The Shortwoman’s readership seems to be worldwide!