Beppe Grillo for non-Italians - a New York Times analysis
In my Italian blog I often talk about Beppe Grillo, who is is well known among the Italian speakers. Beppe Grillo and what he represents are such a huge topic that I find it difficult to summarise it in a few words for those who have no knowledge of these phenomena.
Luckily the NYTimes wrote an interesting piece about the current Italian socio-political situation called: In a Funk, Italy Sings an Aria of Disappointment, which is nothing new to me and to many other Italian bloggers but it's a very good starting point for everyone else.
While Italian media cover up the truth and his views, foreign newspapers and broadcasters provide an intelligent and accurate overview. That is why he exists and it's one of the reasons he has the 8th most linked blog in the World, as well as by far the most read in Italy.
Have a phun reading.
Comments
In a Phunk
So, Federico, is the article really accurate?
One of my first thoughts after reading it was comparing your countries situation to an old and outdated type of industry trying to hold on, but progress is forcing them to close. It reminds me of the 1910's in the US when automobiles were starting to take off and the old horse drawn businesses were no longer needed and either found a way to work with the new technology or die a slow death.
Also, thinking of some of the other old systems that were so much a part of life (before my time), but no longer exist - the lamp lighter with his flame to light the street lights or the delivery of telegrams or numerous hat shops as every man wore a hat, even to ball games.
Times move on and as much as I like some of the old things ( I wear a Fedora with my suite and tie to work everyday), we need to keep up with the times and it looks like Italy needs to do that as well. I guess it's up to the younger generation Federico, and with you being a very strong part of it I know you will help get things back on track.
I wish you luck and with one last thought - I would have to somewhat disagree with the NY Times article... There is always Hope! Hope is what gets us through the toughest times and we always seem to prevail!
Keep up the fight Federico!
Italy had a great moment in
Italy had a great moment in history a few decades ago, we had the best scientists, excellent entrepreneurs, the best artists and among the best poets and writer.
Now we are slowly degrading: corruption, economical failures, our culture is at stake... only the Web can save us.
Yes, the article is sadly accurate.
Revolution
In times like this, you need to look back in history and be careful and optimistic as to what could happen. About 230 years ago we had a little revolution here in the states and to our benefit things seemed to have worked out well. Another revolution in history was one that happened in 1917 in Russia and that one didn't turn out quite the same.
I don't live in Italy, so I can't really say how bad things are, but if we can learn anything from history is that when things get really bad, things are due for a change and how that change happens and the ultimate outcome of that change could be very profound. One needs to be aware that the next ruling party might not be any better than the departing one.
Another example is how bad things became in Germany in the early 1930's and who eventually stepped up and took control for a better future, or so he claimed. Take a careful look and be skeptical of those that seem to have all of the answers to the problems.
I sincerely hope everything works out and if the Web can do it's part, then more power to it!
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