he s been one of the most important politicians in modern italy. a former glitzy, or sleazy, depending on who you ask, business and media tycoon, and owner of ac milan football club, he used fans go, italy chance to promise better things for his country. silvio berlusconi first burst onto football mad italy s political scene three decades ago, pledging a heady mix of straight talking, intentionally non politically correct proud nationalism. the berlusconi brand of modern populism, includingjumping into coalition with italy s post fascist far right shocked many, but also inspired other politicians in europe and beyond. comparisons are made with donald trump. admired by berlusconi, a huge fan of strong men politicians, like vladimir putin, with whom he had a close friendship. translation: this is a great loss, not only for italy but also not only for italy, but also for world politics. these ties to moscow worried
Although the series perpetuates the stereotype that politically ambitious women can’t be trusted in high office, it thoughtfully portrays the ubiquity of everyday sexism in political culture.
were pregnant, were no longer competent to decide whether or not they wish to have a child. it had to fall to male doctors to be the custodian of the potential male s welfare. when you see those men politicians say they wish women could have the power i wish they could have the power, too wouldn t that be much better that really is the same idea that they were putting forth in the mid 1800s. you could not trust women to make decisions about their own health or whether or not they wish to be mothers tell us about why it s important for us to look back at the other people who may not have gotten their books in their day. i think what s so important is that these people were every bit as fascinating as many of the men you have read about. i was astonished that this woman s story isn t told more.