You live and die in Parliament
At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, public opinion was already an important political factor in Catalonia. Although at that time there was no mass media like today, people organized into factions or parties expressed their views enthusiastically. This practice, known as ‘visques i moris’, consisted of meeting under the balcony of an institution and praising or condemning certain political figures. The pundits read the enthusiasm of the crowd as we now read the demographic polls.
Evolution of the media
With the evolution of the media and political language, the practice of ‘live and die’ has been disappearing. Nowadays, we rarely hear such cheers, except on occasions like supporting a football team or a national cause. However, the use of this expression in the Parliament of Catalonia by the political leader Sílvia Orriols has attracted attention.
The speech of Sílvia Orriols
In her speech to Parliament, Sílvia Orriols expressed her disaffection towards this institution. With an unfavorable attitude and energetic tone of voice, he stated that the only thing they care about is their own interest. He also criticized Muslim women for their traditional dress and stigmatized all immigrants as criminals. Finally, he concluded his speech with a ‘Long live Ripoll and Long live Catalonia’. This statement, coming from a political leader with national prominence, is worthy of analysis.
Interpretation of ‘live and die’
The ‘lives and dies’ in the Parliament of Catalonia by Sílvia Orriols could be interpreted in several ways. Since the time of the 19th and early 20th centuries, this practice has changed and lost popularity. However, the fact that a political leader uses this expression in Parliament can be seen as a symbolic gesture for her base of support. Analysts could study this situation in more detail to better understand its meaning.
conclusion
In summary, the ‘lives and dies’ in the Parliament of Catalonia have evolved over time. Although this practice has fallen out of favor, examples of such expressions can still be found in today’s political discourse. The use of this expression by Sílvia Orriols has generated interest and has been the subject of analysis. It must be remembered that this interpretation is subjective and may vary according to the point of view of each person.
