Posted on 03/30/2010 5:36:38 AM PDT by decimon
The coalition of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has made strong gains from the centre-left in regional polls.
Mr Berlusconi's alliance won six of the 13 regions where voting took place, final results show. It previously controlled only two.
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The Northern League, a federalist party that opposes immigration, took two regions for the first time.
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"The people want federalism, and we will give it to them quickly," said League leader Umberto Bossi, pledging to secure more powers for Italy's wealthy northern regions.
"The left no longer exists in the north," he said.
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(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
*ping*
This is a good sign. The Italians are being tougher on the Islamic invasion of Europe. They need to start having Italian bambinos fast.
I just wanted to read that again.
“They need to start having Italian bambinos fast....”
the problem is the Western Welfare states tax the bejeezus out of their citizens...so they wind up importing workers...
I just wanted to read that again.
Seems optimistic but interesting.
The left was sure Silvio was weakened. This must be a stunner.
Uh oh, Berlusconi best watch his back. Our maoist is likely to launch an attack against him.
The Western press HATES Silvio, and predicted an election debacle for his party this go ‘round. Yes, they lie about everyone everywhere.
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