Berlusconi Uses Vulgarity During Speech

[Judi Lynn]

Berlusconi Uses Vulgarity During Speech
By ALESSANDRA RIZZO, Associated Press Writer

Tuesday, April 4, 2006

(04-04) 16:17 PDT ROME, Italy (AP) --

Premier Silvio Berlusconi used an Italian obscenity to describe those planning to vote for his opponent, drawing criticism on Tuesday from opposition parties who called the leader "vulgar and coarse."

Speaking to an association of Italian retailers, Berlusconi said he was certain he would win re-election on April 9-10.

"I have too much respect for the intelligence of Italians to believe that there are so many 'coglioni' around to vote against their best interest," he said.

The word "coglioni" is a vulgar equivalent for "idiot" or "cretin." It is common in colloquial Italian but virtually unheard of in political speeches or business settings.
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