tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post5953758636218613749..comments2024-03-11T17:08:07.679+01:00Comments on Sicily Scene: SHAME UPON SHAMEWelshcakes Limoncellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-5860440634439541562013-07-17T14:22:05.640+02:002013-07-17T14:22:05.640+02:00Race, James, is something that we cannot change an...Race, James, is something that we cannot change and no one should be targeted for it. Whether Gillard and Abbott are appalling or not is a matter of opinion and nothing to do with it. They should be challenged on their politica and not on their sex or race. Cécile Duflot has the right to wear what she likes. <br />Hi, Jenny, It's partly the system because Italy is largely about who, rather than what, you know. Also people will vote for the candidate they feel "safe" with - even Berlusconi!Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-427306126262928142013-07-17T10:32:15.244+02:002013-07-17T10:32:15.244+02:00She comes out as dignified and impressive, he look...She comes out as dignified and impressive, he looks like a boor. Does this matter? I confess I am quite ignorant about Italian politics, generally, and it has always been a mystery to me how they can elect such bad politicians there. I presume it's something to do with the way their system is organised. Perhaps you could do a post about it sometime, Pat?Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-78079294856723228542013-07-17T00:42:17.708+02:002013-07-17T00:42:17.708+02:00Julia Gillard, Diane Abbott, Cecile Kyenge - they ...Julia Gillard, Diane Abbott, Cecile Kyenge - they all have to put up with crass male colleagues.<br /><br />The last one I know not of. The first two are known to be appalling.<br /><br />By the way, you forgot Cecile Duflot as a put upon lady. There was a big issue over her. :)James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-25752553964807742752013-07-17T00:39:38.323+02:002013-07-17T00:39:38.323+02:00W-e-e-e-l-l-l, perhaps, as a politician, she shoul...W-e-e-e-l-l-l, perhaps, as a politician, she should just develop a thicker skin [and there is no pun intended there - I mean become less offended].<br /><br />If I worried about all the horrible things said about me, I'd be a nervous wreck.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-48309801744010215362013-07-16T21:53:50.055+02:002013-07-16T21:53:50.055+02:00Yes, indeed, Lee - where are they? Hi, Rowena. It ...Yes, indeed, Lee - where are they? Hi, Rowena. It was outrageous, wasn't it? Couldn't agree more. Hi, WW. Yes, they do and what a sad comment that is on our times.Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-12960962507567414162013-07-16T20:12:54.958+02:002013-07-16T20:12:54.958+02:00Julia Gillard, Diane Abbott, Cecile Kyenge - they...Julia Gillard, Diane Abbott, Cecile Kyenge - they all have to put up with crass male colleagues. Whispering Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410656699815679312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-66276858911328086222013-07-16T14:59:13.263+02:002013-07-16T14:59:13.263+02:00I was aware of this mess but didn't really inv...I was aware of this mess but didn't really investigate all the details, and then my husband came home and told me all about it. You're the first blogger I know of to post about it though, and the orangutan remark just makes me see beyond red. Mr. Calderoli, lover of animals, you are a JACKASS!Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335673619430109527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26674022.post-33948526819077383262013-07-16T14:51:04.306+02:002013-07-16T14:51:04.306+02:00I'm ashamed of so many of our own politicians ...I'm ashamed of so many of our own politicians down here! I think they're all tarred with a similar brush...worldwide.<br /><br />Where are the leaders today? There doesn't seem to be any who deserve our respect...as far as I can tell, anyway.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.com