There are some who argue Berlusconi was the original model for a lot of the right-wing populist pricks in politics at the moment, including Trump. Political outsider, conflicts of interest, corruption, populism, demagoguery, crass behaviour. He was actually quite moderate right wing in policies, although his time probably had a lot to do with the further right who stampeded through the gates after him.Not that much of an uplift when the guy is that much of a monstrous shit head. This is the first I've ever heard of Silvio, and I already don't like him.
Which means Berlusconi can get fucked 5xs as hard.There are some who argue Berlusconi was the original model for a lot of the right-wing populist pricks in politics at the moment, including Trump. Political outsider, conflicts of interest, corruption, populism, demagoguery, crass behaviour. He was actually quite moderate right wing in policies, although his time probably had a lot to do with the further right who stampeded through the gates after him.
Good riddance. Honestly, if the world had learned its lesson from Berlusconi, it could have avoided Trump. Seeing how they're basically the same person.Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-ridden former Italian prime minister, dies aged 86
Health of flamboyant media tycoon who led three Italian governments had deteriorated in recent yearswww.theguardian.com
Off to getting bunga bunga'd in hell
The GOP's entire political message really is just 'cooties' and 'the monster under the bed'. It'd be funny if the nazi's didn't also follow this exact line of thought.*Sigh*
I'd note that the Catholic church has a similar policy. It's meant to make sure that perpetrators feel safe to come forward with their crimes as they feel protected in the confessional box. Which might happen. And then the priests can try and convince them to see the police.*Sigh*
The hyenas are turning on each other and I'm here for it.No biggie, what with Carlson having America's biggest network backing him. Oh wait.Fox sends Tucker Carlson cease-and-desist letter, Axios reports
Fox News has sent a "cease-and-desist" letter to Tucker Carlson over a competing Twitter series from the channel's former star host that drew a combined 169 million views for its first two episodes, Axios reported on Monday.www.reuters.com
Every accusation, a confession.*Sigh*
I seem to recall our illustrious government was trying to get in some legislation to make the Church subject to the same mandatory reporting guidelines as teachers and social workers etc in cases of child sexual abuse. Where did we end up landing on that?I'd note that the Catholic church has a similar policy. It's meant to make sure that perpetrators feel safe to come forward with their crimes as they feel protected in the confessional box. Which might happen. And then the priests can try and convince them to see the police.
This is the point where this all falls apart. No, priests aren't going to do that. They are going to hide it
Don't tease.First the Unabomber, now Berlusconi. Tragedy comes in threes.
To speak plainly, if Donald Trump were to just keel over dead it would be an unmitigated disaster at this point.First the Unabomber, now Berlusconi. Tragedy comes in threes.
I'm making a list of potential tragic losses. It's getting really long!To speak plainly, if Donald Trump were to just keel over dead it would be an unmitigated disaster at this point.
Churches enjoy their privileges. Given how many voting adherents they have, governments are often not willing to tackle those privileges.I seem to recall our illustrious government was trying to get in some legislation to make the Church subject to the same mandatory reporting guidelines as teachers and social workers etc in cases of child sexual abuse. Where did we end up landing on that?
Uh, about that. I just checked and it turns out we totally did that. Punishment ranges from fines to imprisonment depending on the state or territory.Churches enjoy their privileges. Given how many voting adherents they have, governments are often not willing to tackle those privileges.
Just remember: A law is only as strong as a government's willingness to enforce it.Uh, about that. I just checked and it turns out we totally did that. Punishment ranges from fines to imprisonment depending on the state or territory.