The Italian Connections: Why Italy Never Ruled the World

This article exposes the shocking truth about Italian electric fittings. There are three distinct periods in Italian history. First, there is the engineering, economic and military brilliance of the Romans. Next, the cultural and scientific genius of the Renaissance. And last, and certainly the least, we have the Great and Unfathomable Age of Mindless Incompetence and Pointless …

Patriotism and Bullshit

These days one is very frequently tempted into giving one’s opinion – generously, without solicitation and for free – to anyone who is unable to avoid hearing it. One of the most common deliveries of this nature concerns Italy and Italians, and usually starts with “Italy is a beautiful country; the food is great…” and so on. But …

Silvio and the 500,000 theives

It is useless to claim, for a person of depth, that one avoids politics because it leads nowhere. But, alas, it must be said. Because, after a brief period in the wilderness, Silvio Berlusconi is back. This recent victory, at the head of the Party of Liberty, prompted a question: how is it possible that …

Motherfakers

Dealing ruthlessly with nuisance fraudsters. Read article, or try our experimental click-blog If you’ve ever been bothered by a street peddler, then chances are you’ve bought something you didn’t want just so they’ll go away. What most hustlers count on, in fact, is your wish to get rid of them as quickly as possible. But if …