...my, Italian, other half has clarified the magistrates versus politicians thing, I am, almost, pleased to say.Apparently, the non-political magistrates are, in reality, political. This means that there are those who like Mr B who go after Mr Prodi's cronies, and then there are those who think … [Read more...]
Never a Dull Moment
January 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Slow of the mark as usual - I did not hear or see the news until latish today. Shame, because the headline today was a real corker. The, er, Minister of Justice, one Clemente Mastella resigned, albeit momentarily, today. Apparently the, er, Justice Minister, and, wait for it, his wife, are under … [Read more...]
Prodi’s pretty picture
December 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
In what could possibly be considered as one Italian equivalent to the UK Queen's Christmas Day speech, Romano Prodi, Italy's current hanging on by a thread prime minister, appeared to demonstrate that he is possibly a wee bit out of touch with life here in the Living Museum. He painted a rosy … [Read more...]
Italy’s politicians are sensitive
October 8, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Poor chaps, these Italian politicians, they are oh so sensitive.They get all worked up and emotional as soon as someone dares to criticise them. They use words such as 'threats', and 'lynching'. Then they start throwing writs around in an attempt to silence those who have had the temerity to … [Read more...]
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