UPDATED: MLP mudslinging instead of showing vision - Gonzi

Anthony Mizzi

Mar 4th 2008, 18:37

Dr. Sant's impeccable record free from any whiffs of corruption makes him more than worthy of being Prime Minister.

It appears that some just wear blinkers during Nationalist administration or just have it too good.

Joe Martinelli

Mar 4th 2008, 16:31

Joyce, without any prejudice to the world's oldest profession, a Maltese saying comes to mind: 'Il-q...a milli jkollha ttik'.

Do you expect any better from a party whose mud supply is greater than Mount Mghatab?

Shirley Attard

Mar 4th 2008, 16:00

There's a difference between mud-slinging and the unearthing of documentary evidence kept hidden from the voters. Like records of discussions which took place during cabinet meetings discussing how to finance the health sector, MEPA approvals of discoteques to be built on protected areas... For me mud-slinging is when one just invents things up without having anything to back them up. Like when Dr Fenech Adami accused Dr Sant of unjustly withholding his son from attending university, and later during the libel case it was evident that this had been invented because Dr Sant didn't even form part of the panel and Dr Fenech Adami lost the libel case. Mud-slinging is one thing. Uncovering rotten dirt is another...

Joseph Briffa

Mar 4th 2008, 14:17

Re the document on health services prepared by Health experts: surely this was meant for internal, not for public, consumption. So isn't it strange, putting it mildly, that three years later this document found its way into the hands of the opposition on the eve of the elections? And how come the opposition made this confidential paper public and quoted excerpts of it. Surely this 'sensational revelation' was only meant to cast doubts in voters' minds about whether health services will remain 'free'. But when all the Maltese know for a fact that despite what the opposition is saying NO fees were introduced by the PN during the past legislature, the opposition's assertions are defintely NOT credible. On the other hand, the PN has more than a leg to stand on, and their excellent performance in the health sphere together with no charging of fees guarantees free health services in the coming PN's legislature. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about labour who did in fact introduce health fees during their 22 months in office, which fees were later abolished by the PN in 1998. This begs the question: if PN wanted to charge health services fees, why did they abolish the fees introduced by labour? I think this says it all and should put voters' minds at rest that PN in government will NOT introduce such fees.

Joyce Borg

Mar 4th 2008, 12:32

As Dr. Gonzi has said repeatedly, the decision in this election has to be made based on the credibility of the leaders of the 2 parties. Dr. Sant wants us to believe that his party will not tolerate any corruption and so we should vote labour.. how can people vote for a man
1. who made a mess of the country's economy between 96 and 98 and increased our water and electricity bills so much that they were higher than they are now
2. was against Malta's entry into the European union
3. said that partnership won the referendum
4. was against Malta adopting the euro
5. is trying to win this election, not on his party's merit but by accusing PN of being corrupt
Even if there is some truth in Dr. Sant's accusations, is he worthy of being the Prime minister of Malta?

David Magri

Mar 4th 2008, 12:30

To C Pace....

Could you kindly explain what you find humorous with the fact that the Maltese citizens (I guess that includes you too) have had to cope with the introduction of numerous taxes in numerous areas. We have become so immune to these that it seems as though they have become an everyday coincidence. You here people talk in the streets "have you heard about the tax on this and on that etc.. ". And yet as we all know complaining leads us nowhere. The PN have been in power for 20yrs and whatever they did they still got the re-elected.

You say that you are sceptic about the MLP proposals as they will be a burden on our finances. What about the tax cuts that the PN plan to introduce? The AD have come out with a detailed explanation as to how the country will be badly effected economy wise with such tax cuts. Kindly note that the EU funds which the PN go on about are there to be used for specific projects within a certain time limit and must be substaniated by the government expenditure. When you hear that a certain project is financed by the EU, we fail to mention that the rest of the funds where input from the government. Where are these funds coming from?

I'm not saying that the PN have done wrong in spending money on the development of the country, but according to your statement under MLP governance funds will be lacking and under the PN governance funds have been flourishing!

Funds will only remain flourishing if the projects cost as much as is initially proposed and developers only get what they are owned with no special benefits on the side! (Yes this is the corruption that the MLP is trying to put in the open).

So before you accuse the MLP of lacking financial balancing look at the PN proposals. Tax cuts are not financed by the EU, only projects are (which as I explained must be further financed by the government). Form all I have heard throughout this campaign, the PN have never mentioned from where these funds will be coming.

Ah yes, its obvious. Taxes and more taxes as we have experienced in the past years on our island!

So go ahead and vote PN!

joe borg

Mar 4th 2008, 11:37

And you're not above mudslinging yourself, are you now Prime Minister? Classic case of the pot calling the kettle black. You make the issue crystal clear. We vote not for promises and fine words and cocksure smiles. We vote to clean up our country. Either say OK to the status quo and see it worsen. Or give it a serious rap on the knuckles. I don't know how anyone in this country can say there is no corruption in the government. The signs of it are everywhere, we have become immune to them. The bill for Mater Dei, the wardens, the towing system, MEPA, property development everywhere, look around you for crying out loud. Money talks in this country and money alone. The rest is all "bzar fl'ghajnejn". I have allegiance to PN, but a fool I am not, and it's insulting to even think that anything goes. Zero tolerance against corruption may be somewhat extreme, but show some of it yourself, towards your own Cabinet, PM and then you give me something to vote for.

John Schembri

Mar 4th 2008, 03:58

Alternattiva do not mind having Dr Alfred Sant as their Prime Minister?They say that they will form a coalition with ANY of the two main parties.If we do not vote for Gonzi we cannot get Harry we get Dr Alfred Sant as Prime Minister next Monday.

Michael Tabone

Mar 4th 2008, 00:39

Dear Mr Chris Agius, and to anyone else who has an open mind,

I also feel somewhat the same way, but I disagree with Not Voting. To me thats like taking for granted and forgetting that we live in a Democratic country. It is your duty to vote, for who you think should be the leaders of the country. I just mean to remind everyone to be thankful that we don't live in a country ruled by a dictator. Just a tip, all the parties seem to have their ups and downs, but if I were you, I'd choose the best of the 4 evils. For me that would be PN, since they've done a good job and I'd rather have them in power for another 5 years (less risk) then allow any of the other parties into power. Thats how I see it.

Vincent Peeple

Mar 3rd 2008, 22:15

"I would rather die than utter a falsity," declared George Washington. Can the same be said for GonziPN and his motivated team???

MICHAEL CATANIA

Mar 3rd 2008, 17:18

I have just looked at the photo of Gonzipn meeting on the granaries and lo and behold and all I could see are flags and banners of the EU and banners of gonzipn party. hardly a Maltese flag among them,And they have the cheek to call themselves nationalists. I guess thats about says it all

Charles.j.Schembri

Mar 3rd 2008, 16:05

Is that the record number of taxes Mr Schembri? You do not mention the lower income tax which the present administration implemented....well most probably you believe that Dr Sant will remove the 0% VAT on education...Daniel Formosa well i don't think you are a very old person, as you don't know your party history...please read as to who added all the taxes. and yes i believe Dr Sant will remove all the VAT on education...as for your Gonzi i don't trust him as far as i can throw a barge pole

Joseph Castillo

Mar 3rd 2008, 15:25

When any document is 'discussed' and then put aside there must be some sort of written documentation showing the reasons why it was put aside. If a document was discarded there should have been written documentation with signatures indicating clearly that it was discarded. Alternatively it should have been shred. As it is, there is reason to believe that it was put aside for future consideration.

As it is it gets harder everyday

James De Giorgio

Mar 3rd 2008, 15:25

Dear Claire Bonello, I didn't expect you to accuse me of conspiracy theories. I was stating a fact. Where's the theory? Where's the conspiracy?

For Andrew Sciberras' information, I was giving an adequate answer to Mark Grixti's post.

And replying to Andrew Sciberras' cynical comment, I believe that flowers, together with a clear PN vision for this country, as opposed to a Dr Sant who just backed out out of PBS when he found Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando there

clive demicoli

Mar 3rd 2008, 15:10

On green issues AD have a good agenda but it is a simple mere wish list. How can it be implemented? Does anyone think that AD are going to obtain over 16% in any single district. Only a PN vote guarantees that environment remains on the political agenda.

Alex Ellul

Mar 3rd 2008, 14:26

While the PN government was busy on Smart City, Maghtab, reigning in the deficit, tourism, education, MCAST, new schools, foreign investment, all of these successful endeavors, the MLP, in opposition did not even find the time to think, let alone develop, about a vision for the future. Ii did not even find the time to write a proper election manifesto. An they expect to be in government... Let me make an analogy: A driver who has taken us for a 4 year trip which was found to be good, although sometimes a bit bumpy, while the car requires an oil change and filter. Now the same driver is promising us another 5-year trip providing a clear brochure of what were are expected to see and experience. This compared to a driver who had taken us on a trip of 5 years but his car stalled before the first two years were up. Now this driver is promising us a trip based on a faulty brochure and muddled up data.

Kevin Bonello

Mar 3rd 2008, 13:08

What happened to the usual pre-election poll usually published by the Sunday Times on the last issue before the elections?

Claire Bonello

Mar 3rd 2008, 12:57

James De Giorgio says he received AD leaflets enclosed with that of the MLP. Well I received PN material enclosed in MLP leaflets - if you don't believe it ask voters in the 10th district. Does this mean that the PN and MLP have joined forces? Or that it's a postal snitch? Please drop the conspiracy theories - they're not exciting any more.

Keith Goodlip

Mar 3rd 2008, 12:49

Let us assume that the proposed fees for the healthcare system was just that, a PROPOSAL. Dr. Gonzi was asked twice about these fees. And he denied. Turns out that in both cases he did not speak the truth. How can anyone in his right mind take Dr. Gonzi's word as the truth. It would have been better if he told the electorate the truth from the beginning. As it is Dr. Gonzi's image is that of a liar who won't stop at anything to gain political advantage.

C.Pace

Mar 3rd 2008, 12:18

To Mark Spiteri,

Mark, you clearly seem to have forgotten what we went through during those ill-fated 22 months. Yes, of course Sant should be judged. He should have been judged by his own party after the '98 election too. A new leader would probably have seen the MLP in government five years later.

Do not forget that Sant's '96 campaign was all about the removal of VAT, but he made no mention of CET which ended up being a higher tax and more damaging to the country. Doesnt it worry you that this man almost certainly has similar surprises for us up his sleeve. In order to finance his surcharge, the Govt simply has to generate more revenues, and this points to more taxes.....

Andrew Sciberras

Mar 3rd 2008, 12:03

So, Mr James De Girogio, will you be offering a bunch of flowers picked off the roundabout to all the families who can’t make ends meet? That would surely bring a smile to their faces now wouldn’t it!

C.Pace

Mar 3rd 2008, 11:56

To David Magri......

Whilst I respect your right to vote as you wish, I find your reasonings humorous to say the least. "No concrete proposals and having the record of taxes introduced in the EU over the past years......"

Are you serious ? Have you really compared the proposals of the two parties and come up with this conclusion ? With all of the corruption claims dominating the MLP campaign, Sant has not given himself (or the electorate) any time to explain exactly what his proposals are. Yes, we have heard that everybody should try and be less efficient and work longer hours because they will be rewarded financially...we have also been told that the electricity surchage will be halved (but have not been told whether the surcharge will be doubled before it is halved....), and we have also heard over and over again how great a Reception class would be (without indicating how much it will cost the government to finance an additional academic year).

Talking about financing, we are told that all of the above projects would be financed through the budget. Through the budget ? Surely there must be additional revenues in the budget to finance these extra expenses ? Maybe David Magri can explain to us all how a government gets its revenues ?

It is clear that if extra expenditure is financed by the budget, this has to be countered by extra taxes.

Dont get me wrong, I think that the MLP have a good enough strategy to win the election, and they probably will. They have thrown mud in all directions and, inevitably, some has stuck. However, with no commitment on how exactly they intent to govern, we are all in for a bumpy ride

Daniel Formosa

Mar 3rd 2008, 11:41

Is that the record number of taxes Mr Schembri? You do not mention the lower income tax which the present administration implemented....well most probably you believe that Dr Sant will remove the 0% VAT on education...

James De Giorgio

Mar 3rd 2008, 10:54

I would like to remind Mark Grixti that the turf, trees, flowers and gardens on roundabouts have come around these past five years, under the Nationalist administration. How's that for urban environmental credentials?

When the PN started its consortium project (public private partnership) with the flower businesses, MLP mocked the programme saying it wouldnt last.

We have five years to, yet again, prove the MLP wrong.

James De Giorgio

Mar 3rd 2008, 10:50

What is interesting is that yesterday my district recieved AD electoral "vote for us" papers enclosed WITHIN the MLP electoral papers. If you don't believe it, proceed to ask the electorate in District 1, especially Hamrun - Santa Venera area.

Charles.j.Schembri

Mar 3rd 2008, 10:41

Daniel Formosa I was answering your question with a question....Are you living in MALTA...Could you tell me what new taxes were introduced?...just one for a starter...VAT 15% to 18%...oh that is not TAX right....now pull my other leg.........

Daniel Formosa

Mar 3rd 2008, 10:36

Dear Mr Grixti I am sure that you agree me with me if I say that in the past five years Malta has improved its environment and we are on the right direction..i mean Maghtab has been closed and even electricity is being generated from it, NGO's have been given a new nature park to embellish, a proper waste management strategy, bring-in sites and civic amenity sites have been installed...these are all projected which have been implemented by the current administration and many more are yet to come...therefore if there is a true green party I sincerely believe that this is that nationalist party...I Invite you to look at the electoral manifesto and to get your facts right...it is the only party committing 300 million euro to the environment and the only party with concrete proposals...

Saviour Abdilla

Mar 3rd 2008, 10:35

Dear MARK GRIXTI.... what about the environmental credentials? All I invite you to do is INFORM YOURSELF. Have a look through the electoral manifestos easily accessible from all parties' websites. The PN acknowledges the environment deserves greater attention and has made concrete proposals in this regard. All the MLP offer are vague ideas without substance, in a vain attempt to illude the electorate into voting for them on green issues. Do not even get me started on the excuse of a green agenda the AD have published in their manifesto. I pity anyone who had high hopes AD would come out as the saviours of the environment. Please, compare the manifestos.

Chris Aguis

Mar 3rd 2008, 10:26

Why do both parties keep fooling everyone?

PN supporters, come on, you know that there has been some fiddling around.. admit it and that is it. don't try to appear clean. MLP you are the guys that should not really speak. did you foget when under your glorious days you had to pay the minister to get a tv?? anyhow, why did the team of contractors (families and business partners of mlp canidates) go to dubai???

I don't agree that everyone is corrupt, but there are some people FROM BOTH SIDES that do anything for money. I agree.

However we are faced with a pathetic situation in this country. Vote for PN means a good proposal for the country but again with same party for another 5 years. Vote for MLP will bring a change. some proposals are good.

Unfortunately, but true Labour has not been a very good alternative and candidates proposed have been there ever since I can remember.

So i geuss I have only two choices left. Not Vote or choose the one with a better proposal. I choose the latter.

Daniel Formosa

Mar 3rd 2008, 10:18

Dear Mr Magri, are we living on the same island? Could you tell me what new taxes were introduced? On the contrary, taxes were lowered under this administration. Can you please have the courage and decency to list these new taxes or do you just blab on without knowing what you are saying....

Corinne Vella

Mar 3rd 2008, 10:03

Wendy Borg, you describe the opposition's job. Are you suggesting that this is what the MLP wants to do for the next five years? I though the MLP wanted to be in government. It would be useful to know what the MLP plans to do in government rather than in the opposition.

Daniel Formosa

Mar 3rd 2008, 09:47

Dear Mr Camilleri, are you telling me that the MLP took 3 years to present its vision full of misprints and computer mistakes? Did it take five years to write ideas which were already implemented by the current administration?

Mark Grixti

Mar 3rd 2008, 09:47

And what about the environment credentials? Malta lags behind badly from all EU states and now we are planting trees on the eve of the dry season not even knowing if these trees will survive anyway. Its had its time to prove itself but failed badly. How can anyone believe that in the next 5 years we are going to see an environmetal friendly NP when it had a good opportunity to prove itself in the last 5 and it did not?

Edward Cassar

Mar 3rd 2008, 09:39

The NGO Favur Ambjent Ahjar did not think the Mistra case is simple mud slinging. It has just issued a press release condemning the issue of the outline development permit by MEPA to build the large discotheque on Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando's land. It seems the PN's only reply to these claims of corruption, supported by documentation distributed to the press, are to accuse the MLP of mud-slinging and shed a tear or two just like JPO did yesterday.

Edward Cassar

Mar 3rd 2008, 09:25

The NGO Favur Ambjent Ahjar did not think the Mistra case is simple mud slinging. It has just issued a press release condemning the issue of the outline development permit by MEPA to build the large discotheque on Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando's land. It seems the PN's only reply to these claims of corruption, supported by documentation distributed to the press, are to accuse the MLP of mud-slinging and shed a tear or two just like JPO did yesterday.

Kurt Vella

Mar 3rd 2008, 09:13

Should Dr.Sant be elected PM what follows are his Cabinet's first decisions:

Cabinet Meeting 1: Reduction of surcharge.

Cabinet Meeting 2: No tax on overtime.

Cabinet Meeting 3: Ministers and PM asked them selves - Now what?

What is Labour proposing? What is its vision?

I read the Pjan ghal bidu gdid and the document on 'rigenerazzjoni ekonomika u socjali' and guess what? a complete BAHH.

Throughout this electoral campaign I read and heard what both leaders were saying. Any one in his senses can conclude how it was carried out.

While Dr.Sant and his party resorted to throwing mud and accusing everyone of corruption it didn't have the moral courage to go to the Police Commissioner for his accusations to be studied. Not making this move Dr.Sant proved to me that all he is doing is throwing mud with no proof but just hearsay.

On the other hand Dr.Gonzi made a fantastic campaign bringing courage to the people, explaining the PN proposals which are doable. Dr.Gonzi's track record is a proof of this. The Euro in our pockets is a proof of this.

Dr.Sant accuses Dr.Gonzi of being in government for a long time. Pardon? Dr.Gonzi has been PM and PN leader for 4 years while Dr.Sant has been MLP Leader 16 years!!!

David Magri

Mar 3rd 2008, 08:58

Did you all hear the last part of Gonzi's speech yesterday? Pathetic to say the least. Gonzi has reached such panic that he is now asking the people to be 'ambassadors of his party' by voting for PN!!

Open your mind Gonzi. You have lost many votes to the AD and also lost votes to the MLP. No concrete proposals and having the record of taxes introduced in the EU over the past years means just one thing - No vote for the PN!

Mark Spiteri

Mar 3rd 2008, 08:56

PN should be judged (quote) by there actions because ONLY the government can action what he says. MLP under Sant cannot be judged YET. How can you compare 2 parties when MLP was in POWER 20 years ago. Sant was not given a fair deal in his brief 22 months in government when he was ousted by a member of his own party (dom) and could not proof of how he can govern. This is coming from a very conservative FLOATER

G Farrugia

Mar 3rd 2008, 08:29

I have been following both parties in recent weeks – listening to their sermons to the converted; their press conferences; their media spin – but I can only take so much!
The choice is stark. On the one hand there is the stability Dr Gonzi who managed to rein in spending and control the spiralling deficit, culminating in our country’s entry into the Euro and now with a vision to balance the budget, reduce taxes and capitalise on our strengthening economy.
The other choice is Dr Sant. His proposal to halve the surcharge is environmentally irresponsible. Removing tax on overtime will have a positive effect but it is limited to a very small sector of our economy. The other major initiative of introducing a reception class is clearly flawed. There is a need to smoothen the transition from Primary to Secondary – not to delay entry into primary school.
Both parties have run slick campaigns but I cannot help but feel that the Labour Party’s proposals lack substance whilst the PN’s polices are too ambitious.
I feel the ship is headed in the right direction and any major changes at this stage would be counter-productive.

Mark Farrugia

Mar 3rd 2008, 08:28

I would like to answer the two comments sent by Kevin Camilleri and Kevin Chircop. What vision had been presented for the 'Pjan ghal Bidu Gdid' with various meetings made with different NGO's unions, commerercial organisations and others when the same NGO's etc had denied that this plan had been ever discussed with them. Such as the reception class which was never discussed with the teachers and the MUT. This 'Pjan ghal Bidu Gdid' was a campaign of mudslinging and if Sant had the courage he had all the opportunity, the authority to report all these abuses but he chooses not to. Isn't this politicall dishonesty? And what's the point promising some uncertain proposals and from time to time they change even in the same day. In the morning he says a something and in the afternoon the whole picture given in the morning has another version. More over after approving the misleading and dully proposals they begin to find misprints, or fault of the PC. Is this seriousness? About that Healthcare report although it was suggested but it was never discussed because Dr L. Gonzi always insisted that he wanted that Health care be free. Or this is another campaign of mudslinging because it was revealed a report that health care was going to be charged by the MLP? Last comment will be of course a campaign of 'Finanzi fis-Sod' although VAT was raised from 15% to 18% but the Income Tax was reduced and in the coming years it will continue to decrease. At least Dr. L. Gonzi never said that he will take away the VAT and load the Maltese people with 33 taxes.

Mario azzopardi

Mar 3rd 2008, 08:09

Dear Kevin Chircop,

let me explain a bit what political dishonesty is.

1) A leader who says he knows of corruptoin but never acts to go to the police,

2) A leader who has told us that Partnership won (I am sure you were one of those waving your flag when partnership won - anyone knowing how to do 1 plus 1 knows who really won the referendum) although Alfred sant keeps insisting partnership won.

3) A leader who twists around things tpo gain political mileage. Like the report for health care fees which was nothing but a PROPOSAL. which was NOT accepted, otherwise it would have been implemented.

4) A leader who says HE has no regrets when he knows a lot of people are still hurt from the old labour.

5) A leader who wants all those euro sceptics to believe that he will re-open the EU accession treaty when in fact it cannoy be done.

6) A leader who said he will remove VAT (implying cash registers) and then he introduced a higher tax. (remeber CET - 29%)

7) A leader who managed to go against and break all ties with best assets of teh MLp like George abela and lino spiteri.

8) A leader who does not have the courage to do allegations face to face to the individual concerned.

9) A leader who has more than 20 libel cases in court.

10) A leader who "ibazwar l hemm u jbazwar l hawn".

I rest my case

Wendy Borg

Mar 3rd 2008, 08:09

The opposition are merely doing their job. i.e. letting us know what the government would rather keep under wraps.

A big thank you goes to MLP and AD for uncovering such abuses.

Joseph Arpa

Mar 3rd 2008, 08:00

No one can progress to the future without being effected by the past, and the past 20yrs has seen a PN government turn into what it crusaded against in the 1987 election. History repeats itself only this time it is the PN who we need to say goodbye to. This is GOODBYE until you become credible again!

Anthony Zahra

Mar 3rd 2008, 07:57

I wonder how certain people can actually believe that the "Pjan ghal bidu gdid" has been the result of a DEMOCRATIC consultation with everyone.

Two cases: 1) Dr SAnt had his consultation with MUT about reception class and after they told him it was not a good idea, he still kept on insisting it.

2) The experts keep telling him that it is not posible to do a golf course on maghtab, but he insists he wants to do it just the same.

So that is the way Dr Sant led has 5 year long consultation. He discusses, but then still does what he wants instead of what the experts say.

Welcome NEW Beginning of doing things the Alfred sant's way.

Victor Laiviera

Mar 3rd 2008, 07:56

The PN started off with the famous ""20 Points" in 1987. The number of pr-promises has increased steadily with evey election, reaching 353 this year.

What's the betting they'll reach the 1,000-promise milestone by the next election?

B Pule`

Mar 3rd 2008, 07:52

Mr.Chricop, you have the cheek to say that Maltese economy isn't "fis-sod" now? We got the best certificate possible to certify this: The adoption of the EURO! Apart from this, has any other political party ever spoken about SURPLUS?! NO! Is that not a sign that this Government was a success?? I think it was - obviously, it was not perfect. MLP's campaign was mediocre, basing itself on constant attacks on several PN MP's...is that what the MLP has to offer after 16 years in opposition??? Sant should be ashamed of himself, and so does every single individual who applauds him. Dr. Sant, removed all the nice things in politics - his politics are based on constant personal attacks on several PN personnel.


All I can say is that myself, being a 3rd year University student, can never trust Sant in government - my future will be in jeopardy. Today's generation won't boo you for nothing - trust me on this one! When we ask a question, we demand an answer. If we wanted to ask about corruption 2 weeks ago, we could have done so, but thanks to that University debate, Alfred Sant arrogance and persistance not to answer the journalists' question pursued.

Don't play silly games now - do it for me and for the new generation!

Charles Camilleri

Mar 2nd 2008, 23:15

The MLP had presented its vision for the past 3 years. Various meetings were made with different NGO's, unions, commercial organisations and other bodies to formulate the 'Pjan ghal Bidu Gdid'. It is too long to read in the last week but it is the result of a five year consultation process and a true vision for all the citezens of Malta and Gozo and not for the elite or 'tal-Qalba' . Nice speech again by Dr Gonzi but a repeat of last week and last fortnight's speech.

Kevin Chircop

Mar 2nd 2008, 22:53

What's the point of promising 353 proposals when Gonzipn knows he cannot deliver even half of them? Isn't this political dishonesty? By the way, how can I trust Gonzipn when at first there was a complete denial of even discussing the Healthcare costs and now Gonzipn is saying he can provide dozens of reports? Isn't this political dishonesty? Let's not forget that after a campaign of 'Finanzi fis-Sod', the VAT was raised from 15% to 18%? Isn't this political dishonesty? I will take Gonzipn's advice and judge on not what he says but what he doesn't say and do.