I think it may be true to say that my feet have quite a lot in common with Italy's current bunch of politicos.For a start I have one left foot and one right one, but when I cross my legs the left foot becomes my right foot and vice versa; much in the same way as Italian politicians flick from … [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...]
Did you hear about ‘Vaffa’ day here in Italy?
September 12, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Beppe Grillo, the Italian comedian who was excommunicated from Italian TV many years ago after he made a few quips about the behaviour of certain politicians, and who runs one of the most popular blogs in the world, organised 'Vaffa' day. 'Vaffa' if you did not know, is short for 'vaffanculo', … [Read more...]
Thank you Mr Prodi
June 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yes, I feel that I have to thank Mr Prodi and his cronies. Why? Because kind Mr Prodi appears to have passed a new law which has reduced the cost of prescription medicines for children. Our little one is permanently on antibiotics which cost around 2 Euros a bottle. Yes, I know this is not … [Read more...]
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