I have to admit that I know very little about the Italian elections. As a European, that is not to my credit. As we get closer and closer into just not economic but also political union here, we need to know more about each other.
Of course, we should be more aware about them because Rome was the pillar upon which Western European civilisation was built. If Italian democracy today is very different from that when the Roman legions marched into our countries, distributing their language, culture and laws, then it has its roots in a past that is a common heritage for us all here and, I would suggest, for you in America.
So when Gilagamesh published his diary today about the outcome of the election in that country, he did us all a favour.
It is a most comprehensive and thorough explanation of the structure and outcome of a vehemently fought election between their right and left wing parties.
I don't pretend that it doesn't take a little work and patience to assimilate the framework that Gilgamesh offers in order that we can understand the way in which power is distributed in Italy. If you read it, however, you will be among the best informed people in the United States on the politics of that country. And more knowledgeable than most Europeans.
Not bad for a relatively brief article of the type that the conventional media no longer bothers publishing.
If there is a small amount of work in getting to grips with the information, which would have George Bush demanding that it should be précised on a half piece of single sided paper before deciding if he should go to war with a country, then it is not without underlying drama.
Read it and celebrate the success of the left wing in that country. Learn just how serious a setback this is to Bush's next best chum to Tony Blair, Silvio Berlusconi.
As Gilgamesh writes:
The center-right has won only in Lombardy and Veneto. To give you some idea of what this means: losing one of those two would be comparable to George W. Bush losing Texas.
I'm predicting anticipated elections or a vote-of-no-confidence by the end of the year.
Gilgamesh published a diary this morning that, as so often, disappeared very quickly down the place that all of us who write here fear and dread most for our hard work:
Fortunately, through this note now, if you recommend it, others can be given a chance to know that the diary is up for reading.
Grab a cup of coffee, make yourself comfortable, and become an instant pundit. These self-improvement courses are provided free by Markos for you to astound your friends and workmates.
It is available to read here on Boomantribune.
Read it and enjoy. Tony Blair should read it too. It has some clear warning signs for his May 5th election and beyond for both him and his party.
Thank you, Gilgamesh. Great work.