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muriel_volestrangler

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Wed Aug 31, 2016, 09:42 AM Aug 2016

Mussolini's Buried Message to Trump: "I did it all first"

Mussolini message to future revealed under Rome obelisk

A text hidden underneath an obelisk in Rome throws new light on Benito Mussolini's fascist regime and how it wished to be seen by future generations.

Written in Latin on parchment, the text is buried along with gold coins at the base of the Mussolini Obelisk in the Foro Italico sports complex in Rome.

It is a eulogistic account of the rise of fascism and Mussolini's feats.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37230455

What's in it?

The first is a general history of the achievements of fascism and the rise of Mussolini. It describes Italy as on the brink of disaster following World War One only to be rescued by Mussolini, "regenerating the country through his superhuman insight and resoluteness", said Dr Lamers.

"The text presents Mussolini as a kind of new Roman emperor, but also, by using biblical language, as the saviour of the Italian people."


I have the world's best memory. I say My doctor says my physical strength and stamina are extraordinary. I alone can fix the country. Make Italy America Great Again. Ask the Two Corinthians.

The second section concerns the Fascist Youth Organisation (the obelisk was being constructed at its headquarters) and youth programmes.

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The third part deals with the construction of the Foro Italico - then known as the Foro Mussolini - and the erection of the obelisk.

I build the best buildings. I make sure they have my name on them. And they are only the biggest erections, if you know what I mean. It's got nothing to do with the size of my hands, so stop saying that.

Accompanying the text is a medal literally lionising Mussolini - depicting him wearing a lionskin over his head.
Well, it's a skinned something ...
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Mussolini's Buried Message to Trump: "I did it all first" (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler Aug 2016 OP
His supporters don't even know who Mussolini is. onecaliberal Aug 2016 #1
Exactly madokie Aug 2016 #2
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