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Title: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 02:44:51 PM
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgraphics8.nytimes.com%2Fimages%2F2009%2F12%2F13%2Fworld%2F14berlusconi_inline%2Fpopup.jpg&hash=bda1e74edab6546a85738fdcf620d8adbea8cc64)

Awww.  :D
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 02:46:21 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8410967.stm

QuoteItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been hit in the face and knocked to the ground after a political rally in Milan.

Video footage shows Mr Berlusconi with blood on his lips as he was whisked away from the scene in a car.

The BBC's Maxine Mawhinney and Duncan Kennedy explain events surrounding the incident.

Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Neil on December 13, 2009, 02:51:19 PM
These leftists are dangerous.  The next time that they hold an anti-Berlusconi hate-rally, the army should be called in to disperse the rabble.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 03:00:49 PM
Apparently the attacker used a statue of Milan's dome to hit him. Not cool.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Jaron on December 13, 2009, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 03:00:49 PM
Apparently the attacker used a statue of Milan's dome to hit him. Not cool.

Because it could damage the statue.. or ... ?
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 03:23:10 PM
Quote from: Jaron on December 13, 2009, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 03:00:49 PM
Apparently the attacker used a statue of Milan's dome to hit him. Not cool.

Because it could damage the statue.. or ... ?
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaf.eduprojects.net%2Fmaerchen%2Fmedia%2FMarina%2FMailand%2FDuomo.jpg&hash=fd64445eeb8828092bb4bfda38f64d88204e14af)

I cannot find the table for puncture damage.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:01:31 PM
While I dislike Berlusconi, violence is not an appropriate means in political discourse.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Crazy_Ivan80 on December 13, 2009, 04:04:27 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:01:31 PM
While I dislike Berlusconi, violence is not an appropriate means in political discourse.

don't the occassionaly fight in the Italian parliament?
so it seems even the Italian politicos disagree.
still, it's not done.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:01:31 PM
While I dislike Berlusconi, violence is not an appropriate means in political discourse.
Does anyone actually disagree to that?
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: sbr on December 13, 2009, 04:08:03 PM
Quote from: Crazy_Ivan80 on December 13, 2009, 04:04:27 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:01:31 PM
While I dislike Berlusconi, violence is not an appropriate means in political discourse.

don't the occassionaly fight in the Italian parliament?
so it seems even the Italian politicos disagree.
still, it's not done.

Politicians beating each other up is OK; normal civilians beating up politicians is not.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PMDoes anyone actually disagree to that?
I would assume so. The guy who hit him for one.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:13:50 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PMDoes anyone actually disagree to that?
I would assume so. The guy who hit him for one.
Has already been dubbed as mentally instable. Like always when a political figure is attacked.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 04:14:46 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PM
Does anyone actually disagree to that?
The smiley in your OP introduced a note of ambiguity.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:15:51 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 04:14:46 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PM
Does anyone actually disagree to that?
The smiley in your OP introduced a note of ambiguity.
No, Schadenfreude.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 04:17:52 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:15:51 PM
No, Schadenfreude.
Which is ambiguous in relation to the morality of the perpetrator.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:22:18 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 04:17:52 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:15:51 PM
No, Schadenfreude.
Which is ambiguous in relation to the morality of the perpetrator.
Is the perpetrator's morality the first thing you think about when someone you strongly dislike gets his face bloodied? Schadenfreude is something more id-driven than super-ego regulated.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 04:26:02 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:22:18 PM
Is the perpetrator's morality the first thing you think about when someone you strongly dislike gets his face bloodied? Schadenfreude is something more id-driven than super-ego regulated.
It's the first thing I think of, I'm more of an ego uber alles kind of guy. :P

Note I said ambiguity, not that you were clearly in favor of smacking Berlusconni in the gob.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:42:22 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 04:26:02 PM
It's the first thing I think of, I'm more of an ego uber alles kind of guy. :P
Aww.  :hug:

Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 04:26:02 PM
Note I said ambiguity, not that you were clearly in favor of smacking Berlusconni in the gob.
Noted. Guess I'm in EUOT mode. Western civilization is about to end there over this issue.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: The Larch on December 13, 2009, 04:54:54 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:13:50 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PMDoes anyone actually disagree to that?
I would assume so. The guy who hit him for one.
Has already been dubbed as mentally instable. Like always when a political figure is attacked.

The guy seems to be a legit mental patient, though. In his 40s, no previous records, no known associations with any political group, in treatment for 10 years.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Neil on December 13, 2009, 05:08:35 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:42:22 PM
Noted. Guess I'm in EUOT mode. Western civilization is about to end there over this issue.
EUOT is full of weak-minded people.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: syk on December 13, 2009, 05:13:46 PM
Quote from: Neil on December 13, 2009, 05:08:35 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:42:22 PM
Noted. Guess I'm in EUOT mode. Western civilization is about to end there over this issue.
EUOT is full of weak-minded people.
And boy do they take themselves serious.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Josquius on December 14, 2009, 05:18:45 AM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 03:23:10 PM
Quote from: Jaron on December 13, 2009, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 03:00:49 PM
Apparently the attacker used a statue of Milan's dome to hit him. Not cool.

Because it could damage the statue.. or ... ?
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaf.eduprcts.net%2Fmaerchen%2Fmedia%2FMarina%2FMailand%2FDuomo.jpg&hash=2ed8c33d3c144680d6b10dd82dae9cc4c6adad01)

I cannot find the table for puncture damage.
Someone is compensating.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: BVN on December 14, 2009, 05:50:46 AM
I hope the damage isn't permanent. It would be a serious blow to his amorous adventures with 18 year old models.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Alatriste on December 14, 2009, 06:11:46 AM
Quote from: BVN on December 14, 2009, 05:50:46 AM
I hope the damage isn't permanent. It would be a serious blow to his amorous adventures with 18 year old models.

On the contrary, nothing conquers like a manly scar won serving the Motherland.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Mr.Penguin on December 14, 2009, 07:06:44 AM
He is going to be called scarface from now on... :D
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Martinus on December 14, 2009, 07:07:58 AM
Quote from: Mr.Penguin on December 14, 2009, 07:06:44 AM
He is going to be called scarface from now on... :D

Will Berlusconi: return more powerful than ever before?
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: DisturbedPervert on December 14, 2009, 07:12:30 AM
Quote from: BVN on December 14, 2009, 05:50:46 AM
I hope the damage isn't permanent. It would be a serious blow to his amorous adventures with 18 year old models.

I don't think they're with him for his looks   :lol:
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Strix on December 14, 2009, 07:21:46 AM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:01:31 PM
While I dislike Berlusconi, violence is not an appropriate means in political discourse.
Does anyone actually disagree to that?

It would make politicians think twice about ignoring the electorate but it still isn't acceptable. I just wish they'd bring back dueling among politicians. It would cull away a lot of the liberals.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Alatriste on December 14, 2009, 08:45:33 AM
Quote from: Strix on December 14, 2009, 07:21:46 AM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:01:31 PM
While I dislike Berlusconi, violence is not an appropriate means in political discourse.
Does anyone actually disagree to that?

It would make politicians think twice about ignoring the electorate but it still isn't acceptable. I just wish they'd bring back dueling among politicians. It would cull away a lot of the liberals.

History doesn't agree...
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Razgovory on December 14, 2009, 09:00:45 AM
Quote from: Strix on December 14, 2009, 07:21:46 AM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:01:31 PM
While I dislike Berlusconi, violence is not an appropriate means in political discourse.
Does anyone actually disagree to that?

It would make politicians think twice about ignoring the electorate but it still isn't acceptable. I just wish they'd bring back dueling among politicians. It would cull away a lot of the liberals.

Probably not.  History shows that conservatives are inherently cowardly.  Case in point.  When Preston Brooks assualted Charles Sumner he was called a coward by a Rep from New York.  The New Yorker gladly accepted but the South Carolinian quickly and dishonorably backtracked because Mr. Burlingame, the old Knickerbocker, was a crack shot and would have killed the Southerner.
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Jaron on December 14, 2009, 09:44:36 AM
Then fall, Silvio :(
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Solmyr on December 14, 2009, 03:09:25 PM
He should have taken some dodging lessons from Bush...
Title: Re: Berlusconi lost a few teef
Post by: Sheilbh on December 14, 2009, 11:56:15 PM
Quote from: syk on December 13, 2009, 04:06:09 PM
Quote from: Zanza on December 13, 2009, 04:01:31 PM
While I dislike Berlusconi, violence is not an appropriate means in political discourse.
Does anyone actually disagree to that?
Sometimes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XTiI1e-wVc