I believe Sergio Massa has asked the wrong question when he wondered: “Which Patricia Bullrich? The “Montoneros”one? The one who stood by Menem and Carrió? The one who insulted Macri? Which one?” Likewise, we could ask the same question in reference to him, who will run as Presidential Candidate for the ruling coalition in the October elections. Let’s bear in mind Massa became affiliated to the conservative UCeDé in 1989, and has ever since sold himself out to the best bidder, improving his chameleonic style as time went by. In Argentina we call that strategy “panquequismo”: “Neologism for the attitude of those who change their minds, on their side, from speech between opposing positions as it suits him. The reference to pancakeing is by the way of cooking it, since once cooked on one side it is thrown up with the same pancake so that it is turned in the air and falls on the other side.” Sergio Massa has undoubtedly got a Master’s Degree in “Panquequismo”. Pot calling the kettle black. Sigh …
buenos Aires Times July 15, 2023