Silvio Berlusconi hints at comeback as Italy tries to form new government

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from the Guardian UK:



As Italy's president, Giorgio Napolitano, began hurried consultations on the formation of a new government, Silvio Berlusconi sent a clear message that he intends to return to power.

The first politician summoned by the head of state arrived at the presidential palace at 9am sharp on the morning after Berlusconi was jeered and booed from office there by an exultant crowd of more than 1,000 people.

In a final humiliation, the 75-year-old billionaire, whose government has led Italy to the very brink of financial catastrophe, dodged out of the palace by a side door after submitting his resignation.

But in a message sent to a meeting of a party of neofascist diehards, La Destra, the TV magnate said: "I share your spirit and I hope to resume with you the path of government." ..........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/13/berlusconi-hints-return-italy-government

[DCBob]

1. I dont think he meant it that way..

I think those were just words of encouragement to his party loyalists and that he would stay involved in politics. I dont think there is any way he can make another come back after what has happened.

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2. You're projecting reason upon an unreasonable man

Megalomaniacs don't think that way. I believe Berlusconi sees this, at worst, a temporary setback for him. As for Italian politics, stranger things have happened that reasonable people never saw coming.

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3. Just how many facelifts will the Italian people have to endure?

caio bella!