Musings and Amusings

I have often amused myself by musing upon the GFC (Great Financial Crisis). Musing on how events would have unfolded if there was less testosterone driving our financial markets. I am not particularly original, many pundits have elaborated on this theme.

An article on the money making activities in Sicily caught my eye. It appears that the Mafia charges a 10% levy on all businesses. Not surprisingly a group called Addiopizzo (goodbye pizzo – a reference to the levy)has formed. The group of around 300 businesses in and around Palermo, have until recently remained anonymous however women, who make up around 60% of the group are among the most vocal and courageous members. Despite threats ranging from kidnapping to property damage and death, the women are rapidly becoming a thorn in the Mafias side.

Ah, if women ruled the world!