G8, L'Aquila. people show huge banner on the hill. "Yes We Camp"

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(the pic relates to protests in Rome, before the parliament house. still can't find a pic of the hill banner)

the initiative is meant to remind the G8 leaders and our premier that 25000 people are still under the tents in L'Aquila, three months after the earthquake.

though it is a parody of obama' slogan, it has really nothing to do with the US and in general with countries that offered much help.
it is meant to protest against the government. moving the G8 works from sardinia to l'aquila might have been a strategic choice for the premier's self-promotion marketing plan, but it's worth nothing if real action does not follow.

people noticed how quick the G8 facilities and luxuries were set ready - while they still live in uncertain conditions under the tents.

and it is well known how berlusconi coming to l'aquila does not show anymore among the people, due to their rage.
he only appears in official buildings, in front of the cameras.
his speciality.

here for the news:

"The summit, which was to open with a working lunch on Wednesday, was taking place amid protests from L'Aquila's homeless, who distributed leaflets to the international media reading "Yes, We Camp!" - a parody of Obama's election campaign slogan "Yes, We Can!"

Organizers planned to draw the leaders' attention to the fact that thousands of local residents are still living in tents, more than three months after the earthquake devastated their homes.

"Yes, We Camp! is our cry, a cry that denounces the total inadequacy of the way in which the post-earthquake emergency has been dealt with," read the leaflets, with protesters pointing their fingers at the allegedly unkept promises of a speedy reconstruction from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi." (earthnews)

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/276629,new-tremors-shake-g8-summit-venue-amid-yes-we-camp-protests.html


ciao DUers.

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1. here's the pic of the hill banners, visible from the G8 building. and the NYT criticism

as to the works, obama said there's a strong leadership of Italy (what can he say?), while the NYT criticizes both organization and berlusconi.

"But inexcusably lax planning by the host government, Italy, and the political weakness of many of the leaders attending, leave little room for optimism. If this session is going to justify the time and effort, President Obama will have to lead the way. It is time for him to turn the diplomatic credit he has been earning over the past six months into diplomatic capital."

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/opinion/08wed1.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

michelle obama was very successful, apparently. brilliant and elegant, said our president napolitano's wife.

the mood of the people there is restless, if not angry.

ciao DUers.