People greater than the party - Franco Debono

kenneth spiteri

Dec 30th 2009, 12:47

well said Ernest Vella.....

Ernest Vella

Dec 30th 2009, 09:32

Ma nistax nifhem li wiehed li tela' mkaxkar jaghtuh Ministeru u iehor li rebbah elezzjoni ma qiesuhx. Jekk il-partit mhux ser jitghallem, tkaxkira li qatt ma nstemghet bhala ha jiehu...u jirringrazzja l'Alla Dr.Gonzi li l-PL ma ghazielx lill-Dr.George Abela bhala l-leader tal-partit ghax lanqas it-30% il-PN ma kien jaqbez...u dan bil-fatti.

Iftah ghajnejk qabel ma jkun tard wisq. Franco Debono tak opportunita - il-verita hi li hemm bzonn re-shuffle - u mhux paroli biss. Malta qeghda fejn qeghda htija tal-partiti politici li jahsbu li huma aqwa mill-poplu...li fl-ahhar tal-gurnata huwa biss SOVRAN

Joe Borg 'Zuzu'

Dec 29th 2009, 22:49

@ Dennis Zammit:
Regarding counting hall episode, are you refering to the fact, that the personal assistant of a minister, was actualy a counting agent on the table of the district contested by that particular minister? Is that a conflict of interest or not, when there are 12 other tables counting 12 other districts?.
@ Mario C Ellul: Team spirit should start from the ministers & parlament secretaries, who should treat backbenchers as part of there team.
Dr Debono, you are our hope, especially to southerners.

kenneth spiteri

Dec 29th 2009, 10:15

@ Mr. Zammit , Dr. Debono does not fear anyone in his district, first he has beaten on let’s say equal terms the likes of Louis Galea, Ninu Zammit, Helen D’Amato etc… and without his stronghold Ghaxaq that was mixed up as perfectly you have said.

But to conclude the most that astonished me in this country is that finally we have a courage MP that has openly speaks out because he believe in giving a service not like Dr Bonello Dupuis said recently when he mentioned carrier so all MP say it are you in politics for carrier or to serve?

Some of us want Parrots MP’s; sorry I want Spartans not Parrots. THANKS.

kenneth spiteri

Dec 29th 2009, 10:14

All I have to say to this nonsense is

First I congratulate Dr Debono for his courage; this crazy little island dominated by the few needs an urgent change.

Secondly some bloggers here talked about party vision and values please explain with concrete facts because I’m lost here, we talk a lot but we forget about them due course (especially values) a good example the exaggerated high tariffs of water and electricity, we are paying for totally mismanagement, one question to GONZI, were are the values the PN preached every time the elections are at our door steps, that strange enough I always voted for.

Having said that I feel we need more politicians like Dr Debono and whatever Dr Bonello Dupuis say I feel that we elect MP’s to represent our voice, after all party ticket or not without people vote there is no MP’s elected so please stop this nonsense once and for all, after all Gonzi himself before the election said you decide with your vote whom to elect (to then be ministers) we trust him but he betrayed us because what we voted for is not represented in our Cabinet of Ministers.

C. Cilia

Dec 29th 2009, 09:00

When one realises what sort of politician George Bonello Depuis was through his recent reasoning IOne would then realise why Dom Mintoffs administration had to act the way it did. One has to remember that Dom Mintoff was coming from years in opposition to a government dominated by people thinking the way Dr. Dupuis still wants us to think today.
So when one refers to the Labour administration of the 70's and 80's one has to keep in mind the political muddle of those times.
As for the rest I really wish we had so many more members of parliament the like of Dr. Debono.

Mario C. Ellul

Dec 29th 2009, 07:47

A very important factor is being overlooked, political parties do not exist in a vacuum. They are made up of people, the same people who vote the candidates into parliament because they, at least, should hold the same collective principles and vision. The people and the party/ies are one and the same and cannot exist without each other. It is a rare occasion and not the rule where votes cross party lines, which proves that people vote for the party with a preference for a particular candidate and not for a candidate with a preference for a particular party.
The people of my age did ‘get a life’ but only after passing through hell and high water to remove from office an administration that was, to say the least, abusing the system. The ‘life’ we achieved we passed on to this new generation of representatives who must always keep in mind what the people went through so that they could speak and act the way they do.

Joe Borg 'Zuzu'

Dec 29th 2009, 00:27

I praise Hon Debono for his courage,to call a spade,a spade.
About Du Pius,probably he doesn't know where the hell the south is,let alone came. I think with his comments,he hammered one of his very last few nails,in his coffin.
And I'm a nationalist,anzi le,I'm anti labour.
41 months more,my first preference would be Dr Debono.

Dennis Zammit

Dec 28th 2009, 21:15

Who is Hon. Franco Debono trying to fool?

Franco Debono is frightened by the possibility that Louis Galea makes a come back to Parliament. After all, Franco Debono was just lucky that the electoral districts had been mixed up to cut in two Louis Galea's votes and thus not making it to Parliament after all the years of positive, constructive service to the People Nation and the Party.

The fright was also visible in the counting hall when counting staff where requested to be changed due to any past links with Dr Galea. So can we believe today's excuses? Surely everyone can come to his own decision.

Dr Bonello du Puis has a long outstanding experience in politics and surely everyone would like to have him as his tutor as a politician, notary and friend.

Politics is a serious matter and babyish or bullyish resorts to problems is not the solution to any matter.

Denis Catania

Dec 28th 2009, 21:15

@kenneth spiteri: Well said.

kenneth spiteri

Dec 28th 2009, 20:52

@Mario c ellul yes party backing like tonio fenech, in other country something like that he would have resigned, but there is the party backing........ and by the way i'm nationalist ....

Denis Catania

Dec 28th 2009, 19:56

The big question is. Is Franco Debono a Maltese politicians ? Most Maltese politicians never work for the people but instead for the party. This is almost unheard of in Malta, where a politician works for the people instead of the party. For that I commend Franco Debono. Let's all wish that more politicians from all political parties are like Franco Debono. Franco Debono god bless you and the Maltese Islands.

Mary Ann Borg

Dec 28th 2009, 18:54

" Dr Debono said he understood the importance of teamwork" Oh yeah, and don't we all believe him. So Mr Debono calls his immature departure from Parliament as teamwork? What next? Yesterday my son spoke of a goaler here in Malta who after conceding a second goal was so upset at his own players that he took off his goalie gloves and ran to the bench asking to be substituted. Even this goaler had more decency than Mr Debono because at least he asked for his place to be taken by somebody who was more prepared to play with his team-mates. Not so MrDebono. Additionally, he is absolutely not serving neither his people who elected him and much less the party he says is his natural home. MrDebono is invited to speak to his constituents who voted for him and most will tell him point blank that they voted for him because they beleived in him, and that they are ashamed and angry they were duped into voting for him instead of Louis Galea. Mr Debono has entered the political suicide alley - it's his choice now whether he will just 'die' or even bring the governemnent down with him.

Mario C. Ellul

Dec 28th 2009, 18:49

But the fact remains that if he did not form part of a party he wouldn't have been elected. Recent political history is pro enough. On the other hand, one either joins a party and adheres to its rules and obligations or one does not. I must repeat, let see his potential without party backing.

Gerard Cassar

Dec 28th 2009, 17:15

Dr. Debono is more than right regarding how the South is looked at by the Government. Let us recall just one incident concerning Sliema. During the MLP government an oil-rig found its place at the Sliema ferries. It raised the acrimony of the Sliema residents who even went so far as to declare that the oil-rig was placed there to vex the people living in Sliema. Notary George Bonello Dupuis was perhaps of that mentality. A lot of letters to the Times of Malta had seen the light at that time calling for the removal of that eyesore. So one can understand the feelings of Dr. Debono where the South is the destiny of all that produces harm to the population.

Clive Gerada

Dec 28th 2009, 16:59

@Mario C.Ellul, alas if he had not the support of a political party, he would not be in parliament, because conservative people tend to vote just for the party. I believe mr.Debono has potential and I look forward to see more politicians acting like him!, conservative people who tend to vote just for the party... need to get a life!!!

Mario C. Ellul

Dec 28th 2009, 16:37

So next time try to get yourself elected by the people without the support of a party.

c. camilleri

Dec 28th 2009, 16:34

Franco you are getting a lot of praise from the labour side as can be judged from below. These just forgot that it had to be Joseph to disband their Discipline and Vigilance Board which was set up to deal with persons like you. One labour MP was severely discipline and fined Lm5000 for just behaving like you. You are just playing into your political opponents' hands. Carry on and continue to be funny. Those praising your actions do not wish you any good but are using you for their party's gain. All your actions suggest one thing. That you are not yet matured to play the political game. Try other pasture. An article in an other English Sunday paper just gave a true picture of you.

Erin Ciantar

Dec 28th 2009, 14:16

Finally a politician who has understood that he is serving the country and its people not his party. Maybe in future more young politicians will start doing politics like this and we can look forward to a new way of doing things in Malta. Well done Franco Debono.

Joanne Micallef

Dec 28th 2009, 13:38

Dont mind the zombies and the acient mummies Mr Debono, you are the much needed breath of fresh air in Malta's politcal scene.

J Demicoli

Dec 28th 2009, 13:19

Keep on the good works Dr Debono. The south and especially Birzebbugia and M’Xlokk has been longing for someone to voice their concerns for a very long time. We are fed up with the usual well wishers who switch to ex-cathedra mode once the election is over. Why is it that the old man from Sliema thinks it appropriate that residents at the South must stay put and gallantly take it upon them to save the nation. Heavy Industry,Gas, Freeport, Powerstation, Enemalta re/ fuel, Airport, Windfarm/s, fish farms, you name it we have it. Couple these with the lack of development, illegal migrants, etc and you have what is the most depressed areas and people of the nation. Dr Bonello du-Puis is very good in finance, and surely he would not think that the Lira (Euro) of the South is not equivalent to that of the North were he so proudly lives. Dr Bonello du-Puis, is that the only letter that your wrote the then prime minister or a re those the only encounters you had? Aren’t you the one who was later appointed for the posh job of Malta’s High Commissioner for the UK?

Charles Zammit

Dec 28th 2009, 12:42

I wonder if Dr Bonello Dupuis in all his time in the Nationalist Government or in fact in his political career would be able to find his way to Birzebbuga , as I am sure his visits to this area were rather scarce to say the least . With respect to Dr Dupius I suggest he sits back and enjoy the fruits of his " Career " and maybe the fruits of his service to hs Sliema constituents . One thing in favour of Dr Franco Debono he is openly and rightly stating that the people he represents come first . I am sure this is a breadth of fresh air in politics and far more agreeable than the arrogance shown over the years by the majority of politicians . Yes Dr Debono you are right the people are Sovereign and the Constitution supreme . I am sure people in your constituency appreciate that you put your duty to their welfare before even yours as for your political career being over I very much doubt it . I suggest your fight to get something done for us forgotten inhabitants , it's a breadth of fresh air and most welcome

Joe Azzopardi

Dec 28th 2009, 12:40

The opinions expressed my Bonello Dupui are the product of what one hopes is a surprised way of seeing and doing politics, apart from being an insult to the Maltese voter who people like him still expect to be empty headed party militants rather then discerning adults. I agree totally with Franco Debono when he states that “ parliamentarians were not party delegates but representatives of the people”.

Alfred Fenech

Dec 28th 2009, 12:09

I was always under the impression we live in a democratic country but when one reads Dr Bonello Dupuis's comments one gets the idea that if you are a member of a political party no matter what you think, you must follow the party's directives. This is not the democracy that I have been accustomed to. As a member of Parlament, Dr Debono should be given a fair chance to defend the people whom he represents. If the pary is against this ideology then I dare say it's good by democracy. We are heading back to the 70's and 80's style of ruling.

Malcolm Farrugia

Dec 28th 2009, 11:38

Well done Mr Debono, you are a true politician. That is what politics is all about, a service towards the nation(people). Don't let yourself be put down by comments from retired politicians who certainly are partisan lackeys. If only there where enough politicians of your stout the quality of life experienced in Malta will be far different than that we experience nowaday!
Well done and I wish you a happy festive season to you and all your family.

Chris Baldacchino

Dec 28th 2009, 11:05

A very big well done to Dr. Debono. He represents the true spirit of democracy and should, as such, be lauded. I also sympathise with him as the South (particularly B'Bugia, Zejtun, Zabbar, Kalkara and M'Xlokk) is in a state of mess that it has never been into since recorded history.

It is no wonder that our party is in such a mess at the moment if people like Dr. Bonello Dupuis have had it their own way for over 2 decades. I am afraid that with comments like those from Dr. Bonello Dupuis (a dinosaur in the computer age), it will take a lot of time for PN to regain the trust of the electorate - even of those who placed their hopes in PN in the last elections.