[davidw]

> no politicians have the expertise or mandate with regards to technology, the internet

That's easily disproved. This guy is in parliament in Italy:

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_Quintarelli

He's quite clearly competent with regards to technology and the internet, as even a translated version of that page ought to show.

[junto]

Indeed. There are probably many more who are highly qualified in many different fields. Qualifications and expertise isn't what gets you the job as a politician. Votes do.

The original post was more jovial than serious.

[Nursie]

Is he one of the Grillini?

The five-star movement in Italy seems to have largely rallied via the internet, so I would imagine there should be a few relatively savvy individuals in there.

[davidw]

No, he isn't, he's part of Monti's group.