Gonzi is already breaking promises - Joseph Muscat
The Labour Party, led by a new leader, will open a new political season and put an end to the usual politics where politicians did not deliver what they promise, aspiring party leader Joseph Muscat said.
"We are the new face of a new Malta," the MEP stressed, adding that the selection of a new Labour leader was not merely a choice between candidates but also a choice between visions.
He envisaged turning Malta into the best EU country, as he addressed supporters at Ta' Qali last night.
Dr Muscat said that Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi was already breaking promises made during the Nationalist Party's electoral campaign.
Dr Gonzi had promised that appointments to government boards would be made following a public call for applications but the government was already appointing several people with Nationalist connections without any form of consultation, let alone calls for applications, he said.
The Labour leadership candidate added that Dr Gonzi was also saying he would not necessarily make changes in income tax, as promised during the campaign, due to considerations that he already knew about.
"Dr Gonzi is more of the same. We are tired of the usual politics where politicians promise a lot but do not deliver.
We are the new wave that will put an end to this game and open a new season for politics," he said.
He cautioned that, no matter who was elected Labour leader, the PN was bound to shoot him down.
"The people know that the Nationalist Party will not change. The people are now expecting the Labour Party to be a positive party for everyone," he said.
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A Daley
May 12th 2008, 13:35
The Labour leadership candidate added that Dr Gonzi was also saying he would not necessarily make changes in income tax, as promised during the campaign, due to considerations that he already knew about. Dr Gonzi is more of the same. We are tired of the usual politics where politicians promise a lot but do not deliver, says Dr. Muscat.
Excellent start for this young, intelligent, energetic and spot-on contender, for the Leadership.
The country is desperate for people like Dr. Muscat. We are now plunging into yet another recession fabricated by this incompetent administration that hides the truth about it’s failures in the economy. Wait for the next budget when it uncovers, (yet again), the structural problems in our economy, with excuses and more excuses as to why the aims would not be met.
PN problem has always been the same:- They promise a lot, they deliver very little, and when things go wrong, there is always a plausible excuse for their failures!
Joe Vella
May 12th 2008, 00:47
@ anna bone
please when you talk about Malt being democratic dictarorship, do not confuse your self. Malta is indeed DEMOCRATIC. MLP is not, but certainly its' leadership is DICTARIOLSHIP.
Joseph Muscat get a life, if you continue like this before you even started, the Maltese electorate wii g;uide to one. The one to oblivion that is.
anna bone
May 11th 2008, 21:43
Dear mr. Agius you are living in Florida it is better you talk about Obama M caim and Hillary and we take care about our politicians why you talk about Malta when you live in a nice country(sic) you mind your business there and we do it here in our democratic dictatorship MALTA
fred sultana
May 11th 2008, 17:34
a different kind of politics would be for the new opposition to talk about promises the gov hasn't broken. that would be something!
Michael J Agius
May 11th 2008, 16:19
Mr. Muscat!
Like old Labour, you are already making a lot of promisses and accusing Politicians that they did not deliver. I assume that you are including Labour's short 22 months stint in office.
It is obvious that you sound very optimistic about being elected as the new leader without giving your opponents the slightest chance of winning.
As you expect to put an end to the game of Politics, I suspect that you are starting with the famous Glass House in Hamrun.
To make impact on the Maltese voters you need to refrain from the negative attitude and not falling into the trap of your predecessors . You need to make sure to stay away from the path of Dom Mintoff and your idol Dr. Alfred Sant who humiliated many prominent pliticians from both sides of the devide.
Perhaps a bit of advice for you is to evaluate the situation that transpired during 1998. Was it just Dom Mintoff that caused Labours downfall? Yes, he played a big role in the famous downfall of the Labour Government. However, other prominent Labout stalwards as George Abela and Lino Spiteri did their part in the demise of Labour as well.
You are already throwing darts at the PN and Prime Minister Laurence Gonzi, which is a very good indication that you are following the foot steps of your ex-leader and his cohorts approach that failed them throughout the past 21 years.
The turmoil that existed then continues on now. As time is getting close for your party to elect a new leader (which your are already assuming victory) the same problems still exist. You have five nominations and each and every one of you is going a separate way. It is hardle for any one to envisiion as New Labour.
Turmoil still exist in the MLP ranks and till the time comes for all of you get together and settle your differences your Party will still remain a brides maid occupying the famous role as the OPPOSITION which seems that all of you are contented with.
In closing, the people knows that with the PN in office, Malta will continue to flourish as they did in the last 10 years. The people also realize that Labour will continue their negative ways as they intend to stay in the "Oppostion Seat" as back benchers.
Michael J Agius, Florida