I you like go to New-york

I think Italy is a crazy country, full of pollution and peopl are always rude with visitors from other countries!

I have travelled extensively and I think Italy is the most beautiful country I have visited. I found the people pleasant, especially when you try to speak a little Italian. There are problems but these are more than compensated for by the highlights such as Venice, Rome, Dolomites, Lakes, Tuscany etc. However, it is the overall feel of the place that makes it special.

blair never got us in a credit crunch

I don't agree with the policies of either but at least Blair is charismatic! Although neither caused the credit crunch, their policies over the last few years make it almost impossible to manoeuvre out of it.