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Italy’s far-right government submits plan to decriminalise abuse of office
(www.theguardian.com)
Always a good sign!
You okay there Italy?
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No we really miss doing the fascism thing. Cann we do it again for an little while?
No 🥲
Like all 'conservatives' it is the corruption that is the point.
Italian fascist every century: “Nice country you gots here, it would be a shame if anything happened to it”
That's "Nice-a country you gots-a heeere, a-shame if anything a-happened tooo it."
It’s me, Fario. (Fascist Mario)
Marion’t
Conservatism is the foundation of fascism.
I see no issues with the people in power taking away the tools needed to prevent them from abusing power. That doesn't sound like an abuse of power in and of itself whatsoever. Who knew that conservatives are so sneaky?
Oh the law and order fascists again.
Musso-man is peeking up from his tomb in interest 👀
ahhh shit
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Italian senators are to debate plans by the far-right government to decriminalise abuse of office, a decision that has sparked tension with the EU and raised fears over the potential for mafia infiltration in the public sector.
According to Carlo Nordio, the justice minister, the crime is too vague and discourages local politicians and civil servants from signing off on projects due to fears they will end up under investigation, thus causing “economic damage that affects citizens”.
“Very often, the causes that trigger the opening of an investigation against a public official for the crime of office abuse in Italy are of a political nature, and this happens especially in small towns,” he said.
At that point, the opposition party in the city could report to the authorities that the mayor wanted to favour his acquaintance by awarding the sewer construction to his company.
Last November, a court convicted and sentenced more than 200 people of crimes including criminal association, extortion and bribery in what was described as Italy’s largest mafia trial in three decades.
Investigators provided extensive evidence of the ruthless and oppressive tactics employed by the ’Ndrangheta in Calabria to control the local community, including violent attacks, extortion and corruption in public contracts.
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We should answer all of these right wing swings with a left sucker punch to their faces. It would seem it is time for unity, whether it be in chains or standing together.
Atsa matta you no letting a-me abusi my positione?