Comic Beppe Grillo the outsider that has Italy’s political system “terrified”

Friday, February 22nd 2013 - 01:58 UTC

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Comic Beppe Grillo, a political newcomer is sending shockwaves to the Italian political system ahead of national elections. Touring the country in a camper van and attracting tens of thousands to his rallies, Grillo has channeled the rage and frustration that Italians feel at the rampant waste and corruption of their political leaders. Read full article

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Boovis
The Italians will listen to anyone that shouts loudly enough and tells them that all problems are someone else's fault. Even if the appointment of Monti was undemocratic, bizarrely it was probably a much better option than anyone the italians themselves would have voted for, especially the southerners. While the educated north consider their candidates with a little judgement, the uneducated south will always go for the populist moron option.
Feb 22nd, 2013 - 06:47 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Shed-time
Cost of government in italy = approx 93% of GDP, where every third person is an MP of some variety.
Feb 22nd, 2013 - 08:04 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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rylang23
“Grillo is a danger to democracy...” and “We discovered that 80% are members of the extreme left.” - Coming from that criminal and Fascist Berlusconi, I just had to laugh out loud. It almost sounded like it came from The Onion (US satire magazine).
Feb 22nd, 2013 - 09:52 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Rufus
Now I think that this is one area that everyone can agree on. No matter how corrupt and incompetent the politicians in your country or any other country seem at least none of them are trying to have their trial dates for malfeasance in public office and soliciting sex from a minor changed so they don't interfere with their election campaign.
Feb 22nd, 2013 - 10:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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CaptainSilver
Seems to be the fashion for Latin countries, having a comedian as a leader! Only thing is, some of these 'figures of fun' aren't particularly funny...
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