Here's a story about him for a laugh...
By Melina Demetriou
ACCORDING to some political analysts and most cynical punters, most candidates seeking election to the Parliament on Sunday have pretty much identical policies, calling for things such as better education, a crackdown on crime and action on drugs.
But one independent candidate from Paphos does stand out, with a set of ideas that would certainly break new ground in the House of Representatives.
It would be an understatement to say that 43-year-old Costas Kyriacou Outopos, a Paphian farmer, has high political aspirations:
"I want to rule the planet and implement Plato's Republic. I would start from Cyprus of course. If I become a deputy, then I might stand as a candidate in the Presidential elections in 2002. My idea is to build a communist society where all would have equal opportunities and live with dignity.
"Everyone will have a place to live, food, clothes and a job. People would work in turns. There would be no cars, no nations and no borders. This way the Cyprus Problem would be solved too," Outopos pointed out.
Wasn't he just a Trotskyist, like so many others on the ultra-left-wing fringe?
"No, my idea comes from some other planets," Outopos replied.
But some might be tempted by one of his policies:
"People are polygamous and they should be able to enjoy free love. It is very oppressive and boring to live your life with one person only. Could you have the same food for lunch everyday?" he asks the voters.
But Outopos believes it should be women pulling the strings.
"I am in favour of matriarchy. Women should have many different lovers and choose who is the best to have children with, depending on looks and brains."
Outopos appeared optimistic that he would be elected to Parliament, saying that many Paphian voters supported him.
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