Hal

I ordered it this morning and it should arrive in about twenty days along with the Nick Drake CD. We'll let you know :) For now, thanks for the heads up.

and hello michelino :)

ha ha ha Nick ... I would come tonight too, I’m not even that far away, there are direct Ryanair flights from Alghero that aren’t very expensive. But I’ll leave the girls to you :) I’m already all set. Say hello to my fellow countrywoman :)

hi nick :)

Also because values are not something that you "use and throw away." Values form the spirit of people, they are the references in the constitution of laws, they are the landmarks of cultures. Freedom, which is a value, is defended in many ways and against many attacks. It is not necessary for Italian soil to be invaded to sing "Bella Ciao." And today, there are reasons for me to sing it. 2. I didn't want to talk about right and left, or Berlusconi; you are the one who brings up the topic (in my opinion as a dialectical trick, but it is what it is...). But anyway. Metalworkers and Co. .. what to say ... there are so many problems plaguing this country, the one you mentioned is one of the most important. Last night I saw a nice piece on the workers in Melfi. Impressive. They live a terrifying life. Certainly, their problems didn't arise today. I don't believe that the CENTER-left has magic wands, nor that it has performed miraculous governmental actions to solve the problems of this country. And do you believe that the center-right is capable of doing that? So far, after a few years, it has tackled other issues that are, let's say, just less... widespread. Are you happy with the results? I’m glad for you, although I doubt that there is a growing consensus towards this center-right. If that’s the case, it’s certainly not the fault of the hated communists. But let's leave it be... I’ll stop here because I don’t think it’s useful to continue. Regards.

As for the contents of your reply, it’s hard to pass judgment. Let’s try anyway. 1. Bella Ciao is a spontaneous song of simple men... etc. Perhaps you should read the text more carefully, particularly the final phrase "morto per la libertà." Your judgment on the text seems to me reductive. It diminishes the content, value, meaning, and relevance of the text. That song expresses the value of freedom in a broad sense. A value to defend at the cost of life. To think it can be reduced solely to the historical context in which it was born is, for me, a mistake and does not honor the essence of the text. (cont)

I believe it is pointless to reply to Fallen (as you can see, I am addressing you!). Because I don't see much room for dialogue. Your response, in fact, annoys me even more than your first comment. More for the tone than the content. It is indeed steeped in contempt ("dirty red" is one example). It certainly isn't the best way to seek dialogue. Perhaps because you aren't interested. If that's the case, then stay where you are, Fallen. Even if I don't agree with you, Fallen, I believe that this doesn't give me the right to call you pathetic or (implicitly but not so subtly) an idiot or naive, as you do towards me, among other things without directly addressing me. This way of behaving is also an expression of a different culture and values (I’ll open a parenthesis to vainly... as you can see, different values exist). (... continues)

I'll have a coffee.. it's better.

Sure! Please send the text you'd like me to translate.

And to celebrate, I'm popping open a bottle of zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzibibbo :D