Good news for Italy

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

After stringing it out as long as he possibly could - the massively corrupt Silvio Berlusconi has finally conceded the election.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4963882.stm

[Jenn! 918]

It's about time!

Grazie a Dio!

[noemij 0]

Finally....I hope that he goes straight to jail...

[almaty 19]

Finally....I hope that he goes straight to jail...

that chopf##k

[kc456 0]

Good riddance!

[Carola 0]

Hey that's great!... I really care so much about Italy... I am 50% Italian and so proud of it.

[I'm Gone 60]

After stringing it out as long as he possibly could - the massively corrupt Silvio Berlusconi has finally conceded the election.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4963882.stm

OK so what does that do for me here in the USA?

[Carola 0]

After stringing it out as long as he possibly could - the massively corrupt Silvio Berlusconi has finally conceded the election.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4963882.stm

OK so what does that do for me here in the USA?

I don't understand your question!??? Fishdude is just sharing a very good news for people who cares.

[noemij 0]

After stringing it out as long as he possibly could - the massively corrupt Silvio Berlusconi has finally conceded the election.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4963882.stm

OK so what does that do for me here in the USA?

It doesn't affect you, but it sure does have the potential to affect my in-laws and friends in Italy...not to mention that it lessens the uncertainty present in the Italian economy

[almaty 19]

After stringing it out as long as he possibly could - the massively corrupt Silvio Berlusconi has finally conceded the election.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4963882.stm

OK so what does that do for me here in the USA?

I don't understand your question!??? Fishdude is just sharing a very good news for people who cares.

MD, is just pulling your leg..

[ace13 0]

For anyone who doesn't know about Italian politics, IT IS A DISASTER.

Honestly, I think he's the best leader Italy has had in many years, even though that doesn't say much. Italy is not the US, UK or Australia and politics don't function the same way-- The institution is not as fully democratic from the start with lingering effects of fascism and communism, but he's not the one threatening Italian democracy or justice. It's the attempts at coup d'etat via the judiciary, and the hysterical propaganda associated with that.

I wouldn't be running out into the street singing ALLELUIA because you have no idea what comes next. Nothing is quick in Italy--an Italy that needs LOTs of changes.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

For anyone who doesn't know about Italian politics, IT IS A DISASTER.

Honestly, I think he's the best leader Italy has had in many years, even though that doesn't say much. Italy is not the US, UK or Australia and politics don't function the same way-- The institution is not as fully democratic from the start with lingering effects of fascism and communism, but he's not the one threatening Italian democracy or justice. It's the attempts at coup d'etat via the judiciary, and the hysterical propaganda associated with that.

I wouldn't be running out into the street singing ALLELUIA because you have no idea what comes next. Nothing is quick in Italy--an Italy that needs LOTs of changes.

Perhaps - but surely you can't deny that Berlusconi is hideously corrupt?

BTW - its good for the US (or bad, depending on your POV) because Berlusconi, along with Tony Blair are Bush's last 'allies' in the EU.

[ace13 0]

For anyone who doesn't know about Italian politics, IT IS A DISASTER.

Honestly, I think he's the best leader Italy has had in many years, even though that doesn't say much. Italy is not the US, UK or Australia and politics don't function the same way-- The institution is not as fully democratic from the start with lingering effects of fascism and communism, but he's not the one threatening Italian democracy or justice. It's the attempts at coup d'etat via the judiciary, and the hysterical propaganda associated with that.

I wouldn't be running out into the street singing ALLELUIA because you have no idea what comes next. Nothing is quick in Italy--an Italy that needs LOTs of changes.

Perhaps - but surely you can't deny that Berlusconi is hideously corrupt?

BTW - its good for the US (or bad, depending on your POV) because Berlusconi, along with Tony Blair are Bush's last 'allies' in the EU.

What Euro politician isn't? Chirac keeps trying to get reelected so that he won;t go to trial because he is protected if he is President. GMAB

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I've heard stories of corruption at Mediaset that I almost couldn't believe -- ordinary employees being implicating in money-laundering schemes, adiscovering mysterious swiss bank accounts in their name that they didn't know existed.....

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

For anyone who doesn't know about Italian politics, IT IS A DISASTER.

Honestly, I think he's the best leader Italy has had in many years, even though that doesn't say much. Italy is not the US, UK or Australia and politics don't function the same way-- The institution is not as fully democratic from the start with lingering effects of fascism and communism, but he's not the one threatening Italian democracy or justice. It's the attempts at coup d'etat via the judiciary, and the hysterical propaganda associated with that.

I wouldn't be running out into the street singing ALLELUIA because you have no idea what comes next. Nothing is quick in Italy--an Italy that needs LOTs of changes.

Perhaps - but surely you can't deny that Berlusconi is hideously corrupt?

BTW - its good for the US (or bad, depending on your POV) because Berlusconi, along with Tony Blair are Bush's last 'allies' in the EU.

What Euro politician isn't? Chirac keeps trying to get reelected so that he won;t go to trial because he is protected if he is President. GMAB

Now you're gettin it