A text criticizes the poor condition of flood barriers in Slovakia. The author argues that the dilapidated state of these barriers mirrors the overall condition of the state. This decline is attributed to the negative impact of numerous political populists. The text suggests a direct link between political mismanagement and physical infrastructure decay. It implies that governance failures have led to a systemic breakdown. Ultimately, the author uses infrastructure as a metaphor for political failure. This reflection serves as a warning about the current state of the nation.