Why are Italians so approving of Berlusconi And his wife?

I don't argue that all Italians approve of Berlusconi's publicly flirting with younger women. I find it interesting, however, that his image as a politician is not affected negatively whenever his wife will publish a rebuke of him in the press. What does that say about Italian culture I wonder. Do Italians excuse his behavior because he is a prime minister or because he is a married man? Do Italian men share secret pride when He flirts or when She criticizes him?

His wife is mentioned in the British media as Veronica Lario not as Mrs. Berlusconi, is that deliberate? How about the Italian press? Why do you think she feels compelled to criticize him publicly if the public seems ok with his behavior? If she is so upset at him, why doesn't she divorce him? That would be a strong statement to make about finding her husband's behavior deeply offending. The public letter rebuke seems a business-as-usual response. Is it?

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