Cross your fingers for 2010 – and act!

2009 turned out to be bad year for the buffone – independently of whether you like him or not!

His wife is divorcing him, one of his laywers has been convicted of taking a bribe from him, one of his many self-serving laws aiming at granting him immunity was overruled by the Italian constitutional court, a No Berlusconi day was launched not only in Italy but across the globe, he was hospitalised and suffered injuries after a heavy souvenir of the Milan cathedral was thrown in his face, his second in charge Fini was caught bad-mouthing him, he was humiliated publicly by Michelle Obama, made a fool of himself at EU summits, his approval ratings fell 10% (although still above 40% unfortunately), he lauded the last European Dictator saying ‘his people loved him’, etc.

However, he is still the Italian Prime minister and not yet on proper trial.

So, the pressure on him and his followers should increase not decrease in 2010. For the time being the constant reminding of who he is, what he stands for, his conflict of interest, his continuous efforts to demolish the Italian democracy – should not only continue but be enhanced.

And, he will fall. But he might not fall the way I would have expected a year ago where I thought he’d be losing to the opposition in various elections. However, now I think it is more likely that he will be dethroned by his own. As his popularity shrinks and even some his former allies reluctantly admit his failings, I find it more likely that the dissatisfaction within his own ranks decreases only to eventually dethrone him.

This is would also be the best way. As his governance, style, interest of conflict, etc has nothing to do with left or right he should implode from within not loose by being beaten by the left. A victory by the left would only polarize further Italian politics – what is more important is bring a bit of trustworthiness and honesty into Italian politics (and that would happen by an implosion). Yes, you can call me a dreamer!

I think more and more a realising that by supporting the Buffone now they risk being ridiculed at best, and made scape goats at best in the future. Should you be a Buffone supporter then the time is getting ripe for taking a new stand!

So, pressure up, buffone down, and happy new year!

You can read more about the buffone’s 2009 here:

http://www.economist.com/world/europe/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15105747