I think I've understood what you're saying. And I agree. Consider this: the actual premier is Berlusconi, you know better than me what kind of man he is (think about the recent "suntanned Obama") and how important soccer is for him
I never felt italian, I've always thought that italians are good at eating and flirting and constantly licking international asses EXCEPT someone.
I'm not saying Italy's the worst country in the world, but I think that its citizens are not so interested in changing their mentality.