Trieste’s local nationalistic “camorra” hides behind a patriotism that, in truth, is ruthless nationalism: in exchange for its loyalty, it enjoys many benefits.

Trieste’s local nationalistic “camorra” hides behind a patriotism that, in truth, is ruthless nationalism: in exchange for its loyalty, it enjoys many benefits.
…Randaccio died an agonizing death […] D’Annunzio […] managed to turn his friend’s meaningless end into a gruesomely patriotic and romantic tale.
Ultra-deviated nationalists with Fascist and Mafia undertones celebrate their unholy marriage in Trieste, the city so “dear” to Italy.
Waste taxes are increasing here in Trieste; the “sad” news is courtesy of the municipal administration. So does waste disposal. And pollution.