Stories and News

Stories and News No. 321 I make two assumptions. First, I think it's pretty useless to waste time pointing out the sly activities by the editorial staff of Il Giornale and most of Silvio Berlusconi’s subjects - including his 'rescue pant' Giuliano Ferrara - to persuade the various fools who listen to them that the object of contention is Prime Minister’s morality , rather than his criminal record . Second, I have already had occasion to remark several times on this blog how much Il Giornale is exemplary in a school of journalism, of course negatively. In other words, do the opposite of these gentlemen and you're on your way to learn what to inform people means. Some may object: why do you still dwell on the Berlusconi family newspaper? You know, I have always been a lover of horror and the extreme personalities intrigue me. I'm curious about their twisted psyche and how far they are willing to push the limits of the permissible. I am talking about characters like...

Stories and News No. 309 After this post, do not tell me that I am not unbiased. When it comes to even recognize the merits of those who I usually disapprove of, I do not hesitate. Though reluctantly, I must admit my sincere admiration for the article published today by Il Giornale , Berlusconi’s newspaper. The title is evocative: " Private loves of Boccassini ". The clever article is pretty much focused on a brilliant scoop on the prosecutor Ilda Boccassini , part of the court of Milan, between the accusers in the recent investigations on Italy Prime Minister. In the work, we read about a murky past . In fact, that's incredible, in 1982 - twenty-nine years ago – Mrs Boccassini was seen in love attitudes with a communist journalist ! So the contradictions of the magistrate are obviously highlighted, since she is guilty today to rummage in the private life of Berlusconi. She shows a double morality , in fact. This is journalism , I must admit. But my opinion counts for ...

Stories and News No. 243 I read just now that the editor of Il Giornale , Alessandro Sallusti, and his deputy Nicola Porro are under investigation by Naples prosecutors about alleged threats to the president of Confindustria (the Italian employers' federation) Emma Marcegaglia . Apparently, she would have deserved this treatment because of some of her recent criticism on Silvio Berlusconi government (not forgetting that Italian Premier’s family owns the investigated newspaper). Of course, everything depends on what you mean by family . In general, when you dare to criticize the family , the family replies. What do you expect? Hugs and kisses? But that is another story, let’s return to the actual post. I also learned that the investigation conducted by prosecutors Vincenzo Piscitelli and Henry John Woodcock, has led them to order a search in the offices of the newspaper, in particular looking for evidence of a dossier on Marcegaglia by Sallusti and Porro. I cannot believe it. Come...

Stories and News No. 211 Yesterday in Rome we had yet another demonstration of what kind of country we have become. The Committee 3e32 , L'Aquila coordination network, had organized a manifestation in July 7, 2010, to bring to the streets the following demands: We first ask for the suspension of all taxes and charges, the freezing of loans and a series measures to support employment and the economy. I also read on the site of the promoters that there was great participation, by local and national organizations. Associations, political parties, committees, companies, municipalities and institutions like the University of L'Aquila and the Archbishopric. Like most of you know, the procession was stopped by the police. Consequently we saw another clash between officers and protesters, with three persons wounded. The news was obviously on the front pages of all media. As always, every newspaper tends to give a personal version of the facts. The absolute objectivity does not exist, ...