tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362454344378752317.post5010177688919729466..comments2024-03-08T09:42:28.879+01:00Comments on Burnt by the Tuscan Sun: Not just the Egyptians have found their voiceIrreverent Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15104487411073849736noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362454344378752317.post-37488527305556162852011-02-15T21:32:54.437+01:002011-02-15T21:32:54.437+01:00I would, except then my blog would have to be enti...I would, except then my blog would have to be entitled, "Burnt by the Miami Sun, so I sued Coppertone & Won".<br /><br />I reference the idiot who fell into the fountain while texting, followed by the jerk who caught a ball at a Rod Stewart concert that broke his finger and the guy who sued McDonald's for the hot coffee in his lap. <br />Ridiculous.Irreverent Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104487411073849736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362454344378752317.post-59097129432700363092011-02-15T14:02:07.352+01:002011-02-15T14:02:07.352+01:00Eh Francesca:
Why don't you really tell us wha...Eh Francesca:<br />Why don't you really tell us what you feel about America's foreign policy.Dave514https://www.blogger.com/profile/08791965245809463319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362454344378752317.post-55059292892802890512011-02-15T11:17:16.139+01:002011-02-15T11:17:16.139+01:00p.s. Corruption in Italy (and around the world, U...p.s. Corruption in Italy (and around the world, U.S. included), is not a clichè. It's a way of life.Irreverent Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104487411073849736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362454344378752317.post-23458847513534921462011-02-15T11:16:31.201+01:002011-02-15T11:16:31.201+01:00First off, in English it's, 'out of the fi...First off, in English it's, 'out of the fireplace & into the fire' ... <br /><br />Secondly, People Power - people not under a 30 yr. dynastic rule - no matter what road they choose is still better than under despot dictators. I'm thinking Suharto's Indonesia, Zimbabwe, and everyone in between. And while it's true, a democracy elected Hitler, sorry - it was their choice.<br /><br />And finally,American foreign policy - sucks. Which is why we spend so much on defense.Irreverent Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104487411073849736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362454344378752317.post-25438720321558309652011-02-14T11:14:56.247+01:002011-02-14T11:14:56.247+01:00lets wait and see what will be going on in Egypt u...lets wait and see what will be going on in Egypt untill September........ in italy we say "dalla padella nella brace" this is what I feel this is what I fear. I wish foreigners who live here just because they can afford it would stop blatterning on about the local governament and its moral "scandals"............ and the clichè about corruption. Ever thought of the US's messy foreigno policy?? please stop writing aboviuous things just because there is time for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362454344378752317.post-2196356552567742442011-02-13T17:25:51.620+01:002011-02-13T17:25:51.620+01:00I totally agree that Italy needs to have its very ...I totally agree that Italy needs to have its very own Egyptian moment, the sooner the better!Sarettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467303139294282551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362454344378752317.post-14552263440125056602011-02-13T16:43:10.786+01:002011-02-13T16:43:10.786+01:00This is quite an interesting situation. My whole a...This is quite an interesting situation. My whole adult life, I have been led to believe that Italy is run by a very corrupt government. Please understand, that I have loved all of my visits to Italy and believe it is a beautiful country and I have enjoyed the wonderful people I have met individually! That aside, I have had little respect for its government. <br />As I understand it, this protest by women is about how the government and culture treat women. They feel there is unequal treatment of women in their society. They do not hold positions in leadership or careers. There is discrimination in the job market. There is a lack of day nurseries, family helpers and part-time jobs. I believe I have also read that the Italian women are often better educated than the men, yet they are not seriously considered for the legitimate job market.<br /> <br />It seems as if the playboy Prime Minister Berlusconi and his latest sex scandal has been the "last straw" for the women. I think he is also supposedly involved in a prostitution ring. He appears to put his own interests in front of those of the country. The women believe they have become nothing more than naked objects of sexual exchange---in life, in newspapers, on TV and in advertising. <br />The situation has passed the threshold of decency. These protests are meant to defend their dignity.<br /> <br />I support their efforts to reclaim the dignity of women and to get the respect and acknowledgment they deserve! <br /> <br />See, I have some pretty strong feelings on government and the rights of the people the government governs! And, I mean this for governments of all countries!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com