Eurointelligence: Grillo and the return of history as a farce This must be one of the best modern examples of Karl Marx’ famous observation in his Brumaire essay that historic events occur twice – as a tragedy and as a farce. After the bad local election results, Beppe Grillo is now conducting an old-fashioned purge of his Movimento 5 Stelle, triggered by criticism of his leadership style by an M5S senator – as we had reported. Grillo has now taken his battle against Adele Gambero to the next level, by forcing an online plebiscite with the motion to expel her from the party. The move is supported by a narrow majority of the M5S MPs – which as the FT suggests could indicate that the party might split over this. La Repubblica talked about mobbing in a front page editorial, recalling the prediction of a commentator who had observed a few months ago that the real test of any new party is how it will deal with dissent. That question has now been comprehensive answered.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:38:40 +0000
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