The center-right's 'no' to Subsonica and other embarrassing moments. Can you imagine Almirante taking on the New Trolls? | Corriere della Sera analysis of Turin's political controversy over band nomination

A proposal by the mayor of Turin to name the popular Italian band Subsonica as "ambassadors of the city" has ignited a political firestorm, with councilors from the center-right vehemently opposing the nomination. The controversy centers on the band's perceived political leanings and associations with social centers, which opponents argue make them unsuitable to represent the city.

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We cannot allow them to represent Turin in the world.

Councilors Liardo and Firrao led the charge against the nomination, arguing that Subsonica is not "super partes" (impartial). Firrao specifically stated that an ambassador must be impartial, and that some band members have engaged in political activity. Liardo claimed the band "shares the philosophy of Askatasuna," a group whose association with Subsonica he deemed problematic, and insisted they should not represent Turin to the world.

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the thought is enough

Despite the opposition, the band Subsonica themselves diffused the situation with a concise and dignified response: "the thought is enough." This statement has led to criticism of the city council for engaging in what some deem a "figure of mud" or embarrassing spectacle. The article suggests that political figures like Almirante would not have opposed a band like the New Trolls, highlighting a perceived shift in political discourse and a lack of substance in the current council's priorities.

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an ambassador must be super partes while among them there are those who have carried out political activity