Author: Hon. Joe Volpe

CORRIERE CANADESE / L’illusione della “gravitas” nella politica Usa

TORONTO – Ahh, l’arte dell’insulto finale scagliato contro il tuo avversario nella ricerca di sostegno tra la “plebaglia”. Affinare questa “abilità” significa ottenere la ricompensa di vincere le elezioni. Qualsiasi altra cosa apparirebbe come una farsa collaterale che passa per programmi politici volti a migliorare la condizione umana – da non confondere con i “diritti umani”. Dopo lo sfoggio repubblicano del “noi siamo i migliori” alla Convention, il partito democratico sta mettendo in scena la sua versione del “no, lo siamo noi”… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

The illusion of “gravitas” in North American politics

TORONTO – Ahh, the art of the ultimate insult hurled against your opponent in the quest for support among the “great unwashed”. To hone that “skill” is to achieve the reward of winning the election. Anything else would appear as collateral sham passing for political programs aimed at improving the human condition – not to be confused with “human rights”. After the Republican display of “we are the greatest” at their Convention, the Democratic party is putting on its version of “no, we are”. 

Happy 51st wedding anniversary to MF and George

TORONTO – Some people just exude a cherubic-like disposition and disposition to life: it always gets better. Lucky guy that George Flumian – he found and married Marie-Antoinette. There they were on August 16, 2024, celebrating their 51st anniversary at La Madonna della Resurrezione, a quaint suburban Catholic Church serving the once vigorous Italian community in Nepean, Ottawa – officially recognized with the status of “parish” in April of 1984.