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Think Different wrote:

LinuxOnly wrote:one film i recommend you watch about Berlusconi's Italy is "Videocracy".
it's a look into the overly sexualized media of italy (ala greece, bulgaria, portugal, etc). might protect your and your children's sanity a little

We watched the movie on Netflix. It made us both wanna puke. We both can't stand Berlusconi, and trash he piles on the Italian culture. He and his generation of idiots have debased and cheapened the Italian culture to the point where everyone is on the take or angling to get their "big break". We knew this was common, but thought it was more isolated to certain segments of society and classes of people. Didn't realize it was so bad. I hope I can keep my sanity there, because I am more of a quiet, contemplative type, who prefers small towns or villages, and to hike in the wilderness with my dog. I'd probably fit in better in Norway.