Posted on 12/04/2016 7:56:24 PM PST by Enlightened1
Europe was rocked again last night after the latest populist surge against Brussels.
The Italian prime minister was swept from power after calling a referendum on constitutional reforms, which became a vote on confidence in his government.
Matteo Renzi resigned shortly after exit polls indicated a clear defeat, saying: 'I accept all responsibility for this loss. I'll say it out loud.'
The result is a further landmark victory for populist movements, following Britain's vote for Brexit and Donald Trump's election win in the US.
Mr Renzi's opponent Beppe Grillo had urged voters to 'go with your gut not your brain' and had called for Italy to ditch the euro.
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They are calling it the ITALEXIT
GP TRUMP!!
The Fall of the Euro Alliance.
Eye Tie Bye Bye
The Italians, given the chance, have voted against globalism. They have rejected open borders, unrestricted migrations and the loss of cultural identity and sovereignty. The EU looked like a good economic idea, but the political control and conformity demanded by the globalists was unacceptable to the people.
Dagone.
(spits out tea)
Italegress?
For some reason, it seemed to be more noticeable in the Italian shows. Whether it was set design, blocking, camera angles, or lighting, my eyes were always drawn to it, probably as being out of place.
Quitaly?
Exitaly?
They call them the ‘Trumpistis.’ haha
I have followed the EU since serving in Germany 1969-70 and then writing a graduate paper comparing East to West Germany’s post WWII economies.
The early years were great for trade barrier reductions.
Of late they encourage muslim migrants with zero chance of being productive citizens, and Brussels is micromanaging too many aspects of life.
I believe the Schengen Agreement with wide open borders was the straw which broke the camels’ backs.
Time for a huge shakeup at least.
In Italy they dont say Donald. They just say El “Don”!
So, not QuItaly.
Those are good!
iExit
What’s confusing is that the referendum Renzi wanted would have streamlined the government and made it more responsive to the will of the people.
With their NO vote the people have forced out the PM but are left with the unwieldy bureaucracy he wanted to reform.
There is great wisdom in balance of power in spite of gridlock. It prevents legislation of propaganda, which pure democracies allow.
Borders, language and culture all being reclaimed
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