Taking into account the definition of "τζάμπα μάγκας" at slang.gr (ie.
τζάμπα μάγκας=ανίκανος άντρας) and the symbolism inherent in the term "ξένοιαστος καβαλάρης" (or easy rider), I think Stournaras was taking a shot at their supposed laxness and ineptitude and implying that they take the easy way out.
Hi, cougr.
Stournaras is definitely calling the opposition lazy, as well as accusing them of lacking initiative; and an armchair critic also has it "easy" (it's a cush and lazy life, as "armchair" suggests), but the term also incorporates "critic" , which Ι think is important, as it's quite relevant here.
Ξένοιαστος καβαλάρης υπάρχει ως όρος (because of the successful Easy Rider movie), αλλά άμα υπήρχε το αντίστοιχου του "armchair critic", στα Ελληνικά, νομιζω θα το προτιμούσε.
The reason I think "critic" (of armchair critic) is an important additional element and relevant here....
I think Stournaras was sick of the constant
criticism and the negative campaign waged by the opposition and his response was (along the lines of) .. it's easy to be the opposition where you're just sitting comfortably and lazily on your backsides (in your armchairs, let's say) and playing the clever critic, by saying "no" to everything. how hard is that? No, no, no - big deal!
Can't you, as the opposition, think of (i.e. are you too lazy to think of) something constructive? Are you capable of coming up with any plans or strategies of your own?
In other words he's putting the thought in the public's mind - what's going to happen if the opposition was to come to power (one day) and has to come up with plans and make real decisions, as all they seem capable of is being the opposition and playing the
critic by saying "no"... that's why I think armchair
critic is what he was getting at, or trying to get it. "Critic" is an important element here (on top of the "easy-lazy" component).
For Stournaras' version of "τσάμπα μάγκας", I suggest "armchair critic".