A mature, formerly imperial society,

Knows that that the MOST important thing about a sex scandal is its sheer entertainment value.

Berlusconi Sleeping (With Hookers) In Putin's Bed

And there are audio recordings and photographs, Putin is not ever the first prominent european politician of another country brought into Berlusconi's randy sex exploits, in fact, his involvement is much less substantial than the previous naughty pol.

As entertaining as Ensign & Sanford are, ol' Silvio's is much more enriching and life affirming.