Italy’s far-right prime minister has said she will not allow the country to become “Europe’s refugee camp”, after thousands of people seeking refuge landed on its shores, prompting France to tighten controls at its border with Italy.

Giorgia Meloni told the UN general assembly in New York that the huge numbers arriving in Lampedusa, a tiny Sicilian island that for years has been the first port of call for people crossing a perilous stretch of the Mediterranean Sea from north Africa, had placed Italy “under incredible pressure”.

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    I neither have nor had any intention of defending her.

    My only intention was to point out the effect the approach above - and now below - has one somene with absolutely no dog in this fight.

    While I am a sample of one, that’s an interesting data point for someone looking to advance their political view point - less so for someone looking to score internet points.

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      Dude, Lemmy is a shit hole for political discourse. It’s just an outrage echo chamber. The best we can do is call someone fascist, get our applause, and move on.

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        I really had hoped for something better on the fediverse, but I am noticing a move in that direction. At the same time, I’ve had some rather heartwarming interactions here. I’m still holding out hope…

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          I’m hoping as the user base grows the quality of the discourse will improve but I’m not holding my breath.