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A Martian in Rome

Sandro Pertini and Giorgio Napolitano. Spot the differences.
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There’s a Martian in Rome. His name is Giorgio Napolitano. He is a State President by profession. When he wakes up, he admonishes. When he admonishes, it’s often aimed at the judiciary. He asks for restraint. Respect for the rules. He never admonishes when judges are removed or attacked. Not a single sigh passed his lips for De Magistris, Forleo or Apicella. He does have a soft spot in his heart for the Prime Minister however. In two years’ time, together they will be 158 years old, quite a major walk in the park. Side by side, he and Berlusconi signed the Alfano Bill, which the Constitutional Court promptly rejected. He remained impassive, as can only be expected of a Great Republican Notary.

His CV includes an invitation to lower the tones on the issue of the Palazzo Grazioli whores during the G8, but also a vigorous call to refrain from washing Italy’s dirty laundry within the European Parliament. Absolutely unforgettable was that cup of coffee in the little piazza on the Island of Capri with Bassolino and Mastella’s wife. Also not to be underestimated is his valiant attempt to be first in line on the day of the fire at the Thyssen factory. A Martian who, in the days of his youth, was a member of the GUF, the “Gruppo Universitario Fascista” (University Fascist Group), but who, as a communist, many years later, showed support for the Soviet tanks in Hungary, uttering those immortal words: "The Soviet intervention not only contributed towards preventing Hungary from spiralling into chaos and counter-revolution, but also contributed to world peace ".
Having served as Parliamentary Deputy since 1953, he has been living on public money since before Sputnik and before Gagarin. Defender of the stability of a government run by a corruptor (Mills), whoremonger (D'Addario), frequenter of mafia members (according to the testimony of a plethora of penitent criminals), skilful purchaser of Mondadori (by bribing certain judges) and P2-ist (membership card number 1816). In his view, stability is a vital asset. The government can only be overthrown via the vote. But the vote is dependent on the information available to the citizens. The information, however, is firmly in the hands of Berlusconi. Well, what now? "Better to carry on regardless than to be pushing up daisies ", as Andreotti once said. In the history books of the future, he will be remembered as "The Napolitano of the Alfano Bill", a law that placed him and three other Italians above the law. This Martian’s latest admonition is stern, profound and almost as noble as his “great improver” look: "A government that has the numbers cannot just be swept aside ". And Oh-Boy, do they ever have the numbers!

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There's a translation error in the post that changes completely the tone of the post and make it somehow not clear in English.
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Also not to be underestimated is his valiant attempt to be first in line on the day of the fire at the Thyssen factory.
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Also not to be underestimated is his presence at the opening act of the Scala in Milan on the day of the fire at the Thyssen factory.

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Posted by: Francesco Iacono | November 30, 2009 11:58 AM

Gli italiani devono mettersi in testa che l'unico pertito che puo rivoluzionare le politica italiana e' Italia dei valori, pero' purtroppo nel nostro paese e specie nel sud c'e' tanta gente che non ha mai lavorato d ha sempre vissuto con sotterfugi vari, e schiavi delle varie mafie esistenti che non hanno mai potuto debellare per colpa dell'omerta e menefreghismo che dura da generazioni, per quel che riguarda il centro ROMA!
una delle citta' piu' corrotte al mondo, i parlamentari e i senatori in carica sono per il settantacinque per cento di troppo, li hanno piantato le radici e la stupida costituzione vieta agli elettori di sbarazzarsene per la reagione che si deve votare i partiti ed i partiti sono sempre gli stessi, Cambiano di nome
ma gli orchestranti sono sempre gli stessi per questa ragione si deve dare il voto ad un partito nascente il quale ha dimostrato grande volonta di risanare la politica, applicare leggi severe per quegli individui che il popolo ha dato fiducia e loro sono venuti a meno verso le responsabilita assunte sotto giuramento, le pene per infrazioni del genere dovrebbero essere per lo meno cinque volte maggiori a quella di un comure criminale
e senza possibilita' di appello poiche questa gentagliia coi soldi rubati al popolo possono sempre comprare una sentenza cosa che in Italia
e' cosa normale poche' il codice penale e' fatto per far trovare scappatoie per chi puo pagarle.
Per que che riguarda il Nord sia industriali, banchieri ed i grandi della finanza sono sempre stati tutelati da tutti i governi dal dopo guerra in poi ed il perche' e' immaginabile. I finanziamenti da parte del popolo per i sindacati, i partiti, i Giornali ed altre istituzioni va tassativamente abolito.
Di giornali che esisto e nessuno compra c'e' ne stanno a decine in Italia per la sola ragione che vengono finanziati dal governo con qualche milione annuale, altro furto lecito a scapito dei cittadini. Quo vadis Italia ?
Cordiali saluti,
Mario Salassa

Posted by: Mario Salassa | November 29, 2009 04:47 PM

What is not beyond belief is the fact that politicians in all countries can be crooks. But what is beyond belief is how this government has the numbers. In what other 'democratic' country could you have a situation of the parliament passing laws to protect ex post facto one individual of their number from legal prosecution for crimes. (Disguised of course with the pretense that the new law would benefit several or is it many others). In what other country could it be the Minister of Justice doing this aided by another member who also acts as personal lawyer for the one under suspicion. I ignore all the other automatons who immediately jump to the suspects defense. (How many jobs does this lawyer member have anyway?) In what other modern country could you have the prison death rate that exists in Italy prevailing without any sign of concern let alone preventative action. In what other modern country could you have a death rate of 1300 per year among workers which goes unremarked with apparently little concern or intent to improve their safety. And on and on it goes.

Posted by: John danziger | November 28, 2009 07:16 PM

Be carefull. Napolitano and his supporters are very dangerous and ever harmful towards any critical person.
I do not dare to add anything to your beautiful comments.
May I just say that these are the opponents (!) that validate Berlusconi and his gang?
As far as I remember this is the worst president we had, apart from Leone.Just think and compare to Ciampi, Scalfaro, Pertini.
I feel ashamed and dis-honored when I travel , to be represented by people like Berlusconi or Napolitano, but...they simply do not care and dont' understand the problem, it's because they ARE the problem

Posted by: MAURO MESSORI | November 28, 2009 05:54 PM

Ciao Beppe,

But what hope is there for the Italians then? Must they rise against the government, take to the hills as you say? Why are they so lethargic? Is it true that you get the government you deserve? If this is so, then the whoremongering tarhead (lovely name) is justified in being where he is.

I see no way out, only for everyone to get blogging and for you to do even more!

Posted by: Kay Cee | November 28, 2009 05:41 PM