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«That class superiority is what has made him think that he was above any norm»
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made his colorful and quirky character his political asset. Such an eccentric character would not have been successful in Spain, but a part of British society assumed that behavior typical of a buffoon as a positive value. This does not mean that he is a fool or that he lacks preparation. It’s the opposite. He has turned his gestures, the disheveled way of dressing, the wild hair and the jokes into his hallmark to get closer to the most popular electorate. I must admit that I do not empathize with that way of acting. Great Britain is a great nation capable of having sublime figures, but also quirky individuals like the Downing Street jester. In such an elitist society, Johnson was not out of place, contrary to what is thought in Spain, until in the end he was consumed in the bonfire of his vanity. He is a product of the upper classes, educated at Eton and Oxford, who makes gestures to seem like one of the others when he is very clear about his social position. That infinite arrogance, typical of the British aristocracy and upper bourgeoisie, explains the mistakes he has made.
That class superiority is what has made him think that he was above any norm as happened to Prince Andrew. There is an elite that is still imbued with the imperial spirit. Britain experienced a slow decline in the 20th century. Its leaders were convinced during both world wars that the Empire would endure, but its role in Allied conferences made it clear that it was no longer a great power, but an appendage of the United States. Since then it has had successes, but great mistakes as has been proven in its relationship with the European project after the conclusion of the war. Johnson has capriciously squandered his political capital by becoming a buffoon and acting like a petty despot. He has lacked political height and has become someone grotesque. The pitiful image walking her dog, in an outfit that couldn’t be more coarse and vulgar. It’s an excellent epilogue for a man who had it all, but chose to become a caricature of a prime minister.
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