Violence erupts in Rome after Berlusconi wins vote

[Joanne98]

Source: Reuters

(Reuters) - Protesters set fire to cars, threw paint and smoke bombs at the Italian parliament and clashed with riot police on Tuesday in Rome's worst violence for years after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi survived a confidence vote.

Via del Corso, the main street stretching through the historic center, near Berlusconi's office and home to some of the capital's smartest shops, was a battle scene of smoke, teargas and bloodied faces.

Smoke rose from the Pincio Hill above the famed Spanish Steps as protesters set fire to private cars, overturned heavy trash bins and prevented fire crews from putting out the flames.

Initial reports said at least 20 people were injured, including several policemen. The protesters were mostly students but also included workers and immigrants.



Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BD41V20101214

[maddezmom]

1. BBC reporting 50 policeman injured so I'm sure the civilian injuries are much higher

[DumpDavisHogg]

2. This is what needs to happen in America

This is what should have happened in the U.S. of A. on November 3.

[Freddie Stubbs]

6. Take you talk of violence elsewhere, please

[John Kerry VonErich]

7. It's getting more and more sad

that I am seeing more and more posts either calling for or endorsing violence.

[U4ikLefty]

11. are you a pacifist?

[Freddie Stubbs]

14. Nope, but I prefer ballots over bullets

If we were to go down the road of using violence as a means of political change, how do you think that the other side would respond? Which side has the most guns?

[defendandprotect]

3. Are they also voting on computers?

[emcguffie]

4. I second that question.

What kind of voting machines do they use?

Could it be that elections are being routinely stolen around the world?

It is certainly possible, especially if they are using computers.

[drmeow]

10. A confidence vote

is not put to the people - it is a parliamentary vote.

[denem]

5. Bush v Gore. Where were the people? 2 million around SCOTUS?

Don't talk to me about revolutions.

[Kingofalldems]

8. Freepers just love Berlusconi

Even seem to have gay mancrushes on him.

[Ter]

9. How come the Left in Europe takes no crap...

...And the Left here is so passive and weak?

[Judi Lynn]

12. Riot breaks out on streets of Rome as scandal-hit Silvio Berlusconi survives as Italian premier by j

Riot breaks out on streets of Rome as scandal-hit Silvio Berlusconi survives as Italian premier by just THREE votes
By Nick Pisa
Last updated at 8:46 PM on 14th December 2010

Incredulity quickly turned to fury today after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi survived not one but two no-confidence votes in parliament.

The multi-millionaire premier has been dogged by sex scandals and fraud allegations during his highly controversial stint in office but somehow managed to hang on to his position.

Riots erupted on the streets of Rome as protesters failed to come to terms with the fact that Teflon-coated Berlusconi, 74, had scraped through by just three votes.

Inside the parliament chamber, ushers had to pull apart brawling MPs and members of the opposition claimed crucial votes had been 'bought' by his party'. An investigation has been already launched into the allegations.

More:
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-1338461/Riot-Rome-Silvio-Berlusconi-survives-Italian-premier-just-THREE-votes.html

[gmoney]

13. Does Joe Miller have an alibi?