The Western White House in Crawford, Texas was recently visited by Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy. Signore Silvio, the best export from that country since foccachio, has the distinction of being the most despised European in Europe. Previous holders of the title usually spring from the British Isles; most recently, Lady Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. Given the fact that Mrs. Thatcher is merely a woman and Mr. Blair merely a poodle and that the rest of Europe looks down its collective nose at all non-continentals, it is a mighty achievement indeed. After long being deluged by his enemies...