They say that revenge is served cold and that elegance, knowing how to be and real power (the one that emanates from one, independently of others and without anyone having to give it to you or stealing it from you later) implies a certain silence. . Not always, of course. But knowing when to shut up and speak is an art. Also know what exactly to say to stop killing (ignoring) with silence. And this is what he did yesterday in Zaragoza Irene Montero knowing that he was going to have in front of him the woman who in 2022 assured that Podemos “only knows how to kneel to thrive.” So yesterday, the minister meditated and studied conscientiously what words she would dedicate to Marta Fernandezpresident of the Cortes of Aragon: “How are you, President? I’m glad we’re meeting at a European event to defend the right to abortion.”. Pam! The first, in the front. Because being biting, ironic and sarcastic (as well as intelligence) gives you composure and sophistication in an instant.
Neither of the two made the attempt to shake hands (the origin of the gesture comes from the Romans who made sure by holding the forearm that the interlocutor was not armed, did not hide a dagger up his sleeve); probably because Neither of them wanted to greet each other personally.. In fact, Vox even kept her hands hidden behind her back. Perhaps because this way she felt less tempted to finally let herself be carried away by social norms and extend her hand or because many mistaken people take that position believing that it is respectful when at a reception they are servants (hands must always be visible and the arms are left to rest relaxed next to the body). And although the president of the Cortes responded with “welcome to this house”, the battle had already been won by Montero. And not because of the dialectical duel, but because of the forms… Just as the minister thought about her words, she also decided to use a smile at all times. A rare gesture in Montero, especially at the beginning of her political career where we always saw her with a frown, permanently angry or scolding us for everything. But this time her smile came out most naturally, one of those that cannot be faked because it was not only drawn on her mouth but also in her eyes). Faced with the tense jaw of the far-right (of contained rage), Montero’s smile (I am above your hatred) was lethal.
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The minister continued greeting and shaking hands with the other authorities without any problem. Behind her was the Secretary of State for Equality, Angela Rodriguez (better known as “Pam”) who did choose to extend her hand to greet the president of the Cortes. And here Fernández, chained by her hatred, He did not understand his mission, nor what diplomacy means nor the trap he was falling into.. Because in an institutional act, she neither represents only herself nor her party. At that time she represents the Cortes of Aragon and by protocol she is obliged to shake hands and be courteous. She could have been absent from such a liturgy – in recent years in Catalonia many authorities have declined to participate in numerous receptions for the king, something that Vox has always condemned – but if you attend, you comply. Plus someone who belongs to a party that boasts of being more legalistic than anyone else and that, at the first opportunity, allows itself to lecture others (especially the purple ones) about “institutional decorum.”
By the way, Irene Montero left no stone unturned yesterday in Zaragoza. He was wearing green. In it it is not from Vox, but the color that defends the right to abortion.