I don't disagree with any of that.
There's also an element within Italy who operate outside the auspices of any political framework and yet they have a big say in who does what. The Mafia, IL Vaticano and the P2 mob are all in it for what they can get. The average DC voter with half a brain feels disenchanted and bitter. They pay their taxes but their children have no prospects.
Still, they did at least find Silvio guilty (female judge) so there's hope.
So what can we learn from them?
How to grow and drink wine, how to cook and eat, how to wear sunglasses and make decent films....and swear.
And that's it.