Word: berlusconis
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...Even when big names top the party lists, they are sometimes figureheads who have no intention of serving out their terms. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, for example, is unlikely to take up his seat if, expected, he is elected - even if Brussels might be a sanctuary of sorts from his major woman problems of late. (Read: "Berlusconi and the Girl: No Spice, Thank...
Distorted Reflection Beppe Severgnini is right that in order to get rid of Berlusconi, the media-mogul Prime Minister, Italians must first learn to shed the Berlusconi inside them [An Italian Mirror, May 11]. So, what are we waiting for? Marco Guizzardi, BOLOGNA, ITALY...
Basta Mr. Berlusconi: grow up or go away! Italians deserve an adult leader who does not embarrass us with testosterone-driven behavior. I completely disagree with Severgnini that Berlusconi "embodies his country's attributes perfectly." The world can rest assured: Italians are better than Mr. B. in more ways than I can count. Federico Demi, PISA, ITALY...
There are millions of Italians, including members of his own coalition, who are ashamed of Berlusconi's antics and are deeply concerned at his self-interested manipulations of the political and judicial systems. Berlusconi has become a dangerous model, yet to see him as the whole nation's "autobiography" is inaccurate and offensive. Maria Grazia Forza, ROME...
...enjoyed the colorful profile of Berlusconi, and would agree that he has introduced a new style into Italian politics: he is quick-minded, creative, often unpredictable, impudent and tenacious. But I would point out that, pushy though he is, he knows how to make things happen - an uncommon virtue among politicians. Sergio Orsolini, INVERIGO, ITALY