Posted on 02/12/2006 9:09:29 PM PST by presidio9
First it was Napoleon. Now it is Jesus Christ.
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Belusconi has compared himself to both, prompting the open scorn of his political opponents and even the quietly raised eyebrows of his coalition partners.
"I am the Jesus Christ of politics," Italian media quoted him as saying at a dinner with supporters on Saturday night. "I am a patient victim, I put up with everyone, I sacrifice myself for everyone."
Giuseppe Giulietti, a leftist parliamentarian, joked that he was sure that "God the Father and the rest of Jesus' family did not take this very well".
Marco Rizzo, a communist parliamentarian, called it a "grotesque comparison".
Pierferdinando Casini, a sometimes uneasy Berlusconi ally and outgoing speaker of parliament, distanced himself.
"I live on Earth. I don't want to mix foolish things with serious things," the Ansa news agency quoted him as saying when asked about Berlusconi's Christ comments.
On Friday, Berlusconi compared himself to Napoleon, saying only the French emperor had done more for his country.
Berlusconi will be competing against centre-left opposition leader Romano Prodi in the April 9-10 general elections.
No way.
That idiot Kayne West is depicted as Jesus Christ. In fact, he said that he belongs in the Holy Bible, so it must happen soon!
What a world we live in, where morons would compare themselves to God's only Son for their personal promotion.
Silvio, we're boys and all, but...don't make me come over there with a hammer and nails and make you prove it.
He's been saying odd things lately. There was that bit about not having sex until something or other happened. Likely he's had a ministroke or something. Too bad, he used to be a sensible person and an ally.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1577345/posts
Similar but not identical article about this.
Strange, I thought the PM of Italy was Silvio Berlusconi.
Belusconi is crazier than a sh** house rat.
He is all dental work and no substance.
He will end up putting the Commnists in power in Italy because he can't keep his stupid trap shut.
The man is a joke. Trouble is he's playing the joke on himself and the Turin Olympics are not going to save him.
'Marco Rizzo, a communist parliamentarian, called it a "grotesque comparison". '
This quote is just rich. A person that doesnt want religion offended By a Jesus put down. You cant make this stuff up!
I'm sorry I have to disagree with you. Burlisconi is a media wonk and a weak leader. He won't survive the next election.
He bends likea a willow in the wind.
Wow.....what does His *Infallible Holiness have to say?
Worlds gone mad I tell ya !
Has Berlusconi been taking lessons from Bill Clinton?
Get out the hammer and nails, anyone seen any 6 x 6 posts around?
since you apparantly speak some italian, you very well know that this is a common figure of speech among italians. it is used to dramatize ones victimhood.
He was an ally. But he is corrupt to the core. Has allways been.
must be a nut case.
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