Italy- taking austerity seriously then!!!

[Wattie]

Dunno if you saw this but the Italian government recently bought 19 Maserati supercars despite austerity cuts!!

Good to see they're taking it seriously........or are they just trying to stimulate the economy???

Another astonishing stat from Italy. The state pays an estimated €2 billion a year on 30,000 chauffeur-driven Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and Audis with tinted windows for their politicians.

Bella bella, Wattie

Think those politicians might be on roller skates after all this is finished!!

 

[Parisien]

Yup.....despotism 'r' us...democracy with an extremely small d........................sorry to say........................


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[hodroyd]

Austerity for some, but not for all, the Italian way!!!! Good to see the exchange rate is now at £/E 1.28, keep going I say.

 

[Bell]

God Bless the Italians.

There are lots of things they do well. And others.........

The paradox that is Italy. Bit like their cars.

Do I still want to return back to an Italian saddle one day?

Is the Pope Italian?...hold on......

Si!

 

[Mr.Cambio]

Pope is German, or?

 

[Bell]

Okay. I admit. Very poor attempt at humour.

Still. Pretty disappointing government officials didn't go with some Alfas given the state of fiscal affairs.

They're good enough for the Carabinieri so surely, the Defence Ministry could use them. Even if the 159 is long in the tooth.
http://interactivefundamentals.journalism.cuny.edu/files/2008/12/carabinieri1.jpg

 

[Mr.Cambio]

Oh no!!You houmour is fine, i was just too serious!! If an Alfa, they'd get 4c's!

 

[hodroyd]

I just can't seem to imagine an MC12 with Police lights on it and the way the Italians drive, how long would it last???

 

[Parisien]

...ok....hows about a Lambo.....oldish this now.....

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/italian-lamborghini-police-car-crash.shtml


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[hodroyd]

YES i REMEMBER THAT ONE, EXACTLY WHAT I MEAN!!!!

 

[midlifecrisis]

That's in the Lambo museum in Sant'agata, well it was last year when I was there...

 

[Bell]

Who would have thought a Police livery could look so good.

Bella Pasta.

 

[Parisien]

And thats about it.........looks and no substance............I beleive at one stage one of the police forces in Italy went on strike for extra time to put on their elaborate uniforms............


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[Emtee]

That'll be this one then?

 

[rotorheadcase]

As an Italian friend of mine points out... Italians are happy to be king for a day and poor forever!

Neil

 

[Parisien]

As an Italian friend of mine points out... Italians are happy to be king for a day and poor forever!

Neil

....part of their probelm is they now can't afford 30000 kings,..................re the post about chauffeurs and all the trappings....such nonsense


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[BennyD]

Dunno if you saw this but the Italian government recently bought 19 Maserati supercars despite austerity cuts!!

Good to see they're taking it seriously........or are they just trying to stimulate the economy???

Another astonishing stat from Italy. The state pays an estimated €2 billion a year on 30,000 chauffeur-driven Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and Audis with tinted windows for their politicians.

Bella bella, Wattie

Think those politicians might be on roller skates after all this is finished!!

Apparently, politicians are allowed to buy their cars for a nominal €1 when they leave office. One of the perks of having their nose in the trough.

 

[Parisien]

..............................lots of 'em over here too Ian......................and in France....and in Ireland.......the list is quite long....


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[Dan!]

That'll be this one then?

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That's a bit of a mess, a little concerning that the other car has ended up on top!