Ex President's rage

The ex Romanian President Ion Iliescu, an executive president of the PSD (Social-Democrat Party), wants a reply to President Basescu's statements, which Iliescu takes for unconstitutional.
The head of state's words have split the PSD in two sides and enraged Iliescu. The latter is angry that the Romanian President put him on the 'bad guys' list, whereas the PSD group in Cluj was placed on the 'good guys' one. Iliescu insisted yesterday that central party leaders should reply by criticizing Basescu's attitude. PSD sources claim that Iliescu is accusing the head of state of interference in the Social-Democrats' domestic life. But the ex Romanian President's rage hasn't had the estimated effect, as yesterday all party heads claimed it was impossible to reach a decision on it because the PSD president Mircea Geoana was abroad. The Cluj group commented that Basescu's statements were harmless and they shouldn't be taken too seriously.
Party sources explain: "For about a fortnight now Iliescu has been furious that no one is doing a thing and that the party is proving no solidarity with him. First there was the prosecutors who questioned him (in the coal miners' attacks case) and now there is the Basescu issue. He is very angry and he is asking that central leaders should take action, but they are keeping silent". Sources also add that Iliescu phoned several party leaders to ask them for response to Basescu: "He didn't necessary ask for solidarity, but at least for a press release, some response".
The PSD sources also mention that in next week's meeting Ion Iliescu is likely to demand the PSD for radical attitude at Traian Basescu's repeated interfering comments. (...)

Mihai Toader & Roxana Andronic
Ziua Vineri 06 Iulie 2007 http://www.ziua.net/english