how will the arrest of the top mafia boss in southern italy affect the future of Italy + how will the recent election results affect the country and its economy
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this is hard... i am Italian i was born in Parma. people say that Prodi won. there have been stolen votes and i think Berlusconi should win. OK, what has Prodi done for Italy... nothing! he just steels. Berlusconi has done so much for Italy. he brought TV to Italy and has done so many things for the people. he also did the best law anyone could have done for workers. if Prodi wins, he will take that law away, not because its bad but just because Berlusconi made it. another unbelievable thing is that the communists got so many votes, why do they do this to Italy? i saw TV in this program about the elections and the candidates on Prodi's side were fighting ALREADY! that is insane! they are not gonna last one year in the government. they say that many Italians that left will go back to Italy if Prodi wins... i DONT think so!\n\nabout the mafia guy in southern Italy... i dont know
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The Italian mafia is still going strong, although it's seen as an old, tired joke by the larger "organized crime" world. I wouldn't laugh at them though, heh heh.\n\n"Italian mafia" is really a redundancy though, they're the Mafia. Everyone other group that that name is applied to just gets labeled that for convenience.\n\nEasiest way to tell someone's bullshitting you about being in the mafia? He tells you he is. ;)
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1]Succession: Umberto I, 1878, assassinated 1900; Victor Emmanuel III, 1900, abdicated 1946, died 1947; Humbert II, 1946, ruled a month. In 1921 Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) formed the Fascist party; he became prime minister Oct. 31, 1922. He entered World War II as an ally of Hitler. He was deposed July 25, 1943.\n\n[2]Victor Emmanuel III, ascended the throne. Meanwhile, prompted by the examples of France and Britain and by the desire to distract attention from economic and social problems at home, the government had launched a colonial program. In early 1885 an Italian expedition occupied a portion of East Africa. These territories were consolidated in 1890 into the colony of Eritrea. In that year Italy established a protectorate over the Somali coast south of British Somaliland\n  The Italians, however, suffered a serious defeat at Adwa (Adowa) in 1896 and had to recognize Ethiopia’s independence. Elsewhere, Italian troops moved into Libya in 1911 and, at the end of the Italo-Turkish war, Italy’s possession of the Libyan coast was confirmed.
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bad effects: costs money, organized crime involvement, spreads desease, etc.\ngood effects: Guess!
500321
I am not Italian but I lived there for 9 years so I hope this is ok.\nGood old Benito took Italy forwards in a way that no other person can . He introduced pensions ,built universities , hospitals , monuments ,put all the mafia in prison started building the underground (tube). I could go on and on.The big mistake he made was joining forces with Hitler which I can understand as Germany had the strongest army by far,in an attempt to get some "reward" for Italy which was still backwards compared to England etc. The Italian army was (and still is) a joke so they didn't stand a chance.Mussolini was let down by his own people .and is viewed as a criminal today by most because Italy lost.  VIVA IL DUCE!
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As long as this is a capitalist country. controlled mainly by big business, we will be seen as opportunist's.But the Democrats do a much better job of disguising this.and wont more for the people , So Yes things will improve.with the Republicans not having so much power.I pray for my country. God Bless The United States Of America. May we be a beacon of light for freedom and justice in the world.and please. no more killing of innocents.
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I think there are going to be some major problems when the Bulgarians and Romanians hit town because their way of life is so different to ours and,their definition of crime is not even close to our own.\nThe Bulgarians and Romanians just do not give a damn about other peoples human rights and see everyone as a target,as there are strong gang influences which they will bring to our streets,I have been to both countries and was very shocked at what went on.\nI predict that there will be problems never seen before in this country and are dreading it when they enter our country.
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i'll tell u what will happen in the REAL WORLD, if a state tries to go independant the FBI will assassinate the leader(s) of the movement and the media will be forced to cover up with a stupid story, and everyone else with anything else in mind will be put in jail or guantanamo or the like!\n\nthis is the USA today my friend
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I can see everyone is still arguing on here RO35. Lol\n\n@ Lava Man I will have you know there was no cheating done by the Italian team. My father knows people in very high places in Italy and Sicily and easily found out that there was none of that crap pulled. Sorry to have to tell you, but its the truth. How does he know?? He has connections with the Italian government. With that said I couldnt tell you about Portugal though.
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I hope... forza Gianluigi! ITALIA! ITALIA! ITALIA! ITALIA! ITALIA! ITALIA! ITALIA! ITALIA! ITALIA! FORZA AZZURRIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!
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I pointed this out in another post.\n\nIt's a possibility and not only in the US (I live in Italy) and not always with the hostility of the whole population!\nMuslims for example have planned to gain power by outnumbering the original rulers of the countries they settle in.\nIf that makes you laugh in the the case of US, in places like Italy, Netherlands, Germany and France the problem is very very serious. Not only they are becoming A LOT, but they also refuse to integrate, while claiming for rights they would never give us if they lived in theirs.\nEven worse, in cases like Italy, part of the political arena is welcoming them, in order to gain votes. All Italian left parties are welcoming all immigrates to come in, providing them with economical support, free houses, free health, free education and all. \nWe'll soon feel the effects of this invasion, especially from muslims, who are the most aggressive ones (as they do in every country where they go).
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The mob is not nearly as efficient as Holllywood makes them out to be. With each successive generation the quality of gangsterism has declined considerably - to the point where they're now mostly ignorant thugs. It's also expensive to go after people. The fact is the mob gets very few informers these days. Gravano, Hill, etc., they're hiding in plain sight.
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As i understand, under the new rules, they are going to be detained and put on hold until they get a warn and a ticket back to the Home Country. Ofcourse the FBI should track down the source of invasion and check if that was an organized crime. And then do something .. organized crimes, human trafficking?\n\nThe State Police and FBI provide this information only to a subject of records check.\n\nYou can try to address a Private Investigator. I do not really know where do they fetch the information from because there are States where you dont have to obtain a license to become one.
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It will be interesting to see how Germany would handle 'jurisdiction' in this regard. If they follow through, they will also have to expose many inner workings of their own government in the trial (the German Intelligence community contributed greatly to the pre-invasion data collection). Additionally, the fragile Grand Coalition being held by the Merkel led CDU/ CSU would struggle with a drop in support from the US, and we would probably see a return of the SPD to government plurality, which would be disastrous for a now recovering German economy.
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As a NYC resident, Giuliani was a very effective mayor.  Just look at the dramatic drop in crime since his administration took office.  NYC is one of the safest cities in the nation.  His leadership during 9/11 was extraordinary.  As a person who was standing in front of the World Trade Center when the attack took place--I know how orderly NYC was and how effective the local government was under Rudy.  (The federal response, as with the Katrina fiasco, was weak--but it wasn't as bad as the response in Louisiana partly because of local leadership--and our US Senators advocating so strongly).  Rudy was also very effective in getting rid of the mob.  I don't believe that he would be a bad president in the least.
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well let's see..\n\nfirst danger is "GETTIN INVOLVED WITH AN ITALIAN"\n\n2nd: UGLY LAST NAMES..more like gay.."de rossi..totti <(which in my language means girls *****) toni, pearl.err i mean pirlo. and of course buffoon..err i mean buffon\n\n3rd:MAFIA THREATS- (just look at this pik isn't it clearly signed?) http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/photos/index.html?aid=407437&d=1 zizou should not have left..isn't that a red check..(remember the red shirst of garibaldi?)\n\n4th-ARROGANCE OVERLOAD: well let's review history again shall we? remember wen mussolini became arrogant and attacked >>>Greece<<< and other baltic nations just to get ripped up and the germans had to save them? and remember once more...they(italy) attaacked france..wen it was WEAKENED!!\n\nwen u look at history u see u're answers..sorry hope i didn't bore you! :)
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FORZA AZZURRI!!! Hopefully Lippi gives Inzaghi and Del Piero a chance to be in the field for 90 minutes ... they would have scored 2 goals more. Both of them are starving for goals!\n\nI keep my fingers crossed for Italy - but unfortunately they get very nervous and distracted when the going gets rough (especially penalties - remember World Cup USA '94, Baggio and Baresi?), as shown during the second half of the match. If it wasn't for the Ghanese goalkeeper, and the field players lacking of precise shots, Italy would have lost for sure.\n\n I guess, now that they've won the first match they really are a potential candidate for the final, as they were really demoralized by the Juventus-scandal and had a lot of pressure on them...\n\nI'd love to see them win - but still there's France and Brazil and maybe also the Czechs, Germans and Dutch...\n\nFORZA ITALIA 4ever!!!