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“Now, be careful,” Bestiano Massara said. “Nostalgia is the root of fascism, don’t forget. The idea that things were once better than they are now is preposterous. Our parents starved and watched their children die unbaptized. Our grandparents were reaped by their masters like zucchini, lived in thrall, and worked for no pay. Things get better every generation. Our current unhappiness springs from the fact
— Dec 10, 2025 04:32PM
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Gabby Lupola
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… that we are learning to ask better questions.”
… “But, Bestianeddu,” Mela said, “you cannot pretend there isn’t more violence now. It has gone beyond our control.”
“We know of more violence now,” the communist corrected. “That does not mean it wasn’t always there, the strong taking advantage of the weak… There is no need to romanticize the past…”
— Dec 10, 2025 04:35PM
… “But, Bestianeddu,” Mela said, “you cannot pretend there isn’t more violence now. It has gone beyond our control.”
“We know of more violence now,” the communist corrected. “That does not mean it wasn’t always there, the strong taking advantage of the weak… There is no need to romanticize the past…”
Gabby Lupola
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whew, i am so glad i resumed reading. i luvvv gossip/mi piace chicchiere! i am so glad the central character has some drama in her personal life, i needed that depth. her description of her husband sandro tugs at my heartstrings, the way nino from l’amica geniale and my own ex-lover gian paolo do, sigh. i am so glad her and cicca are besties now, it’s getting interesting now!
— Dec 05, 2025 02:28PM
