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BelgianMadCow

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16. The current protest started with sicilian farmers, that may explain

Reply to 1000words (Reply #10)

Sun Dec 15, 2013, 11:32 AM

Dec 2013

but obviously, it has spread beyond Sicily and encompasses much more than farmers now. The MSM silence here is simply deafening. Compare & contrast to Ukraine coverage...

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Italy hit by wave of Pitchfork protests as austerity unites disparate groups [View all] BelgianMadCow Dec 2013 OP

Love it. People all over the world have got to say, "Enough!" marmar Dec 2013 #1

Somebody should manufacture plastic or foam pitchforks... CJCRANE Dec 2013 #2

I think real ones would send a stronger message. GliderGuider Dec 2013 #4

They're doing just fine the old-fashioned way starroute Dec 2013 #5

This flag or banner is unfamiliar to me..... Capt.Rocky300 Dec 2013 #8

I believe it is a Sicilian flag 1000words Dec 2013 #10

And so it is, thanks. Lots of info on Wiki about it. Capt.Rocky300 Dec 2013 #12

The current protest started with sicilian farmers, that may explain BelgianMadCow Dec 2013 #16

Wonderful young faces. Hope! mountain grammy Dec 2013 #3

"clashed with police" That would NOT work here. Our Psycho Jack-Booted Cops would ... BlueJazz Dec 2013 #6

There's nothing like economic strife to focus a populous 1000words Dec 2013 #7

doubt the tea party will ever learn PatrynXX Dec 2013 #9

The silence of the American media on Italy and Iceland is on purpose. Fred Sanders Dec 2013 #11

+ 10 brazillion Myrina Dec 2013 #13

k&r idwiyo Dec 2013 #14

, blkmusclmachine Dec 2013 #15