The sentence reveals a curious conception of the meaning of the State: in theory, it is the undersecretary who works for the citizens, not the lecturer. But Sgarbi, immeasurable President of the Republic of His Own Affairs, has never considered public positions as services to be rendered, instead as honours to be accumulated. Sgarbi
It is not surprising when he wishes death to the interviewer of Report and justifies himself by saying that everyone does it, although no one has ever publicly wished death to someone else in front of the cameras while gesturing to lower the fly of his pants. It is not surprising even when he resigns attacking his minister (who for joy will have devoured the entire Strega shortlist in an afternoon).
It would not even surprise us if tomorrow he withdrew his resignation and made peace with Sangiuliano. It will only surprise us the day he manages to make peace with that oppressive ego which is the secret and limit of his fortune. Subscribers to Corriere also have access to “PrimaOra,” the newsletter that allows them to start their day off right.