Italian pundit Federico Punzi (not at all a leftist) explains why we should not expect any sort of radical reform of the Italian political, economic and social system, no matter who wins, and why I was right to stay away of the ballots. As of this writing, it looks like Berlusconi is leading 47% to 37%.
April 15, 2008 at 12:54 pm |
I just read the article. “Italy is still waiting for a Thatcher, a Reagan, or at least a Blair.” Indeed, bummer that nothing´s going to change for you guys!
April 16, 2008 at 2:54 am |
I heard Mark Steyn on the radio today, and he mentioned that Berlusconi had won, but what really got my attention was, for the first time in a very long time, there will be no communists seated in Parliament.
I don’t doubt Steyn, but is that true? If so, to me, that is the biggest news I’ve heard about your elections.
April 16, 2008 at 1:45 pm |
Yes, that’s the biggest news, and some close relative of mine is sad for this. Can’t imagine how bad my discussion with this person has been..
April 16, 2008 at 7:55 pm |
No…I couldn’t imagine having such a discussion with a close relative.
Between us, I am elated to know that, even if for only one election cycle, the communist have no access to that type of power.