Salvu Felice Pace, Għasri
Talking the talk without however walking the walk
I find it objectionable that a writer like Robert Henry Bugeja (Make Way For A New Political Class, June 29) does not tell readers that he is a Labour Party candidate for the next election. To pose as an objective contributor is nothing short of deceit.
If Mr Bugeja is truly objective he couldn’t but help notice that some of “the many dinosaurs that roam our political arena” are found in the PL. He makes it clear that if real change is wanted, then there has to be a new political class. Does Mr Bugeja consider Labour’s present politicians who served as ministers or MPs in the socialist regimes between 1971 and and 1987 as part of the new political class? He doesn’t say.
One of these former ministers claimed to be unaware when he was minister that if you imported goods from abroad you were supposed to declare them. He has been entrusted by progressive and modern Joseph Muscat to write the Labour manifesto for the next election.
One of Labour’s deputy leaders was a police officer when freedom of association was suppressed during Dom Mintoff’s ruling years. Others were quite happy to sit “on their cumfy parliamentary seats” between 1981 and 1987 while an institutionally corrupt government, aided and abetted by the police, trampled over human rights, allowed violence to became a political tool, framed innocent citizens with crimes they didn’t commit… Need I carry on?
Mr Bugeja has a knack of wrapping up his messages in lovely sounding words when he writes in this paper but shows his true colours when he writes in l-orizzont.
Maybe Mr Bugeja will break the deafening silence ftom Labour’s side about the injustices still being perpetrated today by the continuous use by the party of properties belonging to families and to the state as political clubs. Does it need a new political class to put this injustice to an end? An election of a Labour government will definitely perpetuate such injustice.
But Labour, like Mr Bugeja, seems quite happy to talk the talk without, however, walking the walk. All froth but very little substance.
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Mr Victor Laiviera
Jul 4th 2011, 22:13
When will the PN end the injustice of occupying large gov owned premises on Paola Square as a PN Club?
Mr Salvu Felice Pace
Jul 4th 2011, 22:11
Albert,
You seem to have missed my point regarding Mr Bugeja' candidacy. He announced it elsewhere and even in a forum online here. Why not do as other Labour candidates do when they have articles published in The Times?
You failed to deal with the factual points I made about the type of politicians he has joined by being a PL candidate. You also failed to mention the point about Labour's injustices regarding private and state properties.
Me a moron? Well it's a free country. Call me what you want.
Pat Hobson
I have never hidden my political allegiance in my long long years of column writing. To put you right: I am Principal of the Skola Politika Fortunato Mizzi in Gozo. We organise courses about politics and its many aspects. Our courses are open to all as some of our different political perspective can testify. But I'm not a candidate of the PN. I do believe that party candidates should come clean about their candidacy.
Albert Spiteri
Jul 4th 2011, 15:24
My impression is that a person becomes a candidate in anything when that person has made official his candidacy. Not telling of his intention to candidate in the next general elections, at this point in time, is nothing but prudence and good sense! Why should he say it or why should he NOT say it!? What is it you find objectionable about doing either one or the other? If he does declare at this stage he'll run the risk of being labeled partisan. If he does not it simply he's not wearing any political hat! HE'S TRYING TO BE OBJECTIVE! AND HE WAS OBJECTIVE IN HIS ARTICLE, VERY OBJECTIVE!!
I find Robert Henry Bugeja (Make Way For A New Political Class, June 29) not only very objective but also very a creative and provocative piece. Though I do not agree with a lot in it, I still find it extremely fair and interesting writing.
The man has all the right to ask, referring to our extended cabinet members, whether: ".... these guys really giving their best for us, our families and our country?"! Of course YOU DO AGREE THAT HE HAS THE RIGHT TO ASK THAT. He has all the right Mr. Felice Pace. Otherwise you'll be a moron!!
You will also agree that he also has the duty, more so since, as you said, he may be a prospective candidate in our next general elections!! Even more so when a couple of lines above he was 100% correct to state that: "Of course, we cannot ignore that there are still some good quality left in this House but now the archaic ones are threatening the image of the few good men and women left in our highest institution." He was wise enough, refreshing for his age, not to hint or point a finger towards any individuals or to either side of the House! You of course agree that he had the right to say that and you agree that no finger-pointing was done there! Otherwise you'll be a moron Mr. SALV!!
What's wrong or partisan or hypocritical in: "In our country’s history both parties had their good and bad patches. One side speaks of Dom Mintoff as a hero while the other side thinks of him as a tyrant. The same is done with Eddie Fenech Adami and the Labourites. Despite this entire black and white picture, Malta has many times managed to provide the right man for the right job during that critical political time frame." What on earth is wrong in that Salvu Felice Pace? Who on this blessed island does not agree with that - certainly not you of course!! OTHERWISE YOU'LL DEFINITELY BE A BLOODY MORON!!
What's partisan or opportunistic OR BAD FORM in: "So let us move ahead as one nation not one party. The time has come for the birth of a new political class of men and women who truly believe in the abilities of the Maltese families, the future of their children and the well-being of this small but beautiful country." That conclusion in ROBERT HENRY BUGEJA'S excellent contribution points no fingers, offers no partisan philosophy and exposes a vision of excellence in mind of a young person, extremely intelligent, fair and provokingly analytical. YOU MR. SALV AGREE WITH THAT BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT A MORON AT ALL!!
I do believe that article is somewhat intriguing and mind-challenging, but that may be due to several generation gaps distance between ROBERT HENRY BUGEJA and me! But I admire his courage to come out so strong. I like to think that this young man would put pen to paper when the time comes and does candidate for LP in the next our general elections. YOUNG, BRIGHT CANDIDATES LIKE ROBERT HENRY BUGEJA ARE A CREDIT TO ANY PARTY AND NOT SO EASY TO COME BY!
Thank you Mr. Salvu Felice Pace for pushing me into going back to 29th June Times and read that piece by ROBERT HENRY BUGEJA - I had missed it the first time. You made me conscious of this young talent that hopefully may come out in the fight on the PL side. After all it was only the PL that after 1971 had the guts, the brains and the will to successfully steer Malta out of the middle ages into the 20th century, in the process making Malta one of the richest republics in Europe, with the best welfare, educational and health schemes in the world. Too bad the EFA smoke screen of the early 80's razzled and dazzled an unprepared population into fell for the "mars, pepsodent and blue-jacket Gestapo" mentality. Now 30 years of EFA and GonziPN corruption is institutionalized, mediocrity is a virtue, incompetence a way of life and Malta is again a European colony and property! BUT OF COURSE YOU ARE NO MORON!!
Mr Carmelo Micallef
Jul 4th 2011, 18:05
No
Mr Pat Hobson
Jul 4th 2011, 13:12
And pray, Mr. Pace tell us what your position is in the PN, especially in School for politics?
Mr Victor Laiviera
Jul 4th 2011, 22:25
School For Politics? If Mr Felice Pace is involved, it will be more of an Institute of Indoctrination.