Lou Bondi apologises to Franco Debono

R Bartolo

Nov 24th 2011, 17:03

Very well said. Title of the article is totally misleading.

charles tabone

Nov 23rd 2011, 17:08

So he did some soul searching and admits a guilty conscience.

Henry Mifsud

Nov 23rd 2011, 17:03

With all due respect, Lou Bondi did not publicly apologise to Nationalist MP Franco Debono. In fact reading through what he wrote, it is anything but a direct apology. But let us assume that the intention was for him to be seen to be apologising, he definitely chose the wrong medium to do it. Franco Debono did not mince words when he criticised Bondi and he was very specific in stating that the culprit behind many ailments was his programme Bondi+. So logically one would have expected Bondi to apologise, if he really meant it, on TV, which is really and truly a public medium. Besides, I do not consider his blog as belonging to the public domain. This especially he has long decided (because he is also its moderator) nor to print any comments I write in response to his one-sided views. How's that for pluralism?

David Gatt

Nov 23rd 2011, 10:17

Isnt it obvious? Gonzi wants to keep Franco Debono quiet, hence he pulled on Lou's ear to leave him alone and make peace with him. And Lou had to swallow his pride and say yes.

I Micallef

Nov 23rd 2011, 09:58

GONZI + .(Nice one Josef) u have a sense of humour ill give you that much !! Pity you have no plan

Mr Ambrose Zahra

Nov 23rd 2011, 09:56

Who really cares?

The problem with this country is that everyone, especially those in the public eye, are so touchy.

Brian Gatt

Nov 23rd 2011, 08:47

He should apologise during his program not on his Blog...his criticisms occured during Bondi + then he should apologise on Bondi +

E. Azzopardi

Nov 23rd 2011, 08:35

Now that elections are coming, it would be a very good idea if we, especially those in the media and politicians, are extremely careful before opening our mouths, in case we offend somebody and then one has to apologize. Better not to offend anybody in the first place. I am not referring to this specific case, but I can see it coming. After all, the vast majority are Christians, or aren't we?

Simon Scerri

Nov 23rd 2011, 08:31

Bir-RAGUN GONZI +(plus), bil-fatti tal-progress u stabilita fil-pajjiz u tmexxija bil-Ghaqal, u naha l'ohra MUSCAT-(minus).

John Scerri

Nov 23rd 2011, 07:37

'Sorry'.. Seems To Be The Hardest Word' !

Lawrence Fenech

Nov 23rd 2011, 05:30

I cannot resist a grin when Joseph refers to Bondi as an intelligent person in Bondi+.

Joe Grech

Nov 23rd 2011, 01:00

MP Franco Debono is so right to criicise the state of our public broadcasting. People are swamped with PN and PL propaganda.
Ir's a veritable rat race....with radio and tv commentators outdoing everybody else to show fidelity to the party which they want to befriend.
It's such a shame that we do not have any real unbiased reportage.
How can anybody even think of criticising the P.B.S. when their bread and butter springs eternally from that source?

R. Gauci

Nov 23rd 2011, 00:08

Illejla sirna nafu li Bondi m'ghandux hajja twila mal-PBS, floku se nibdew naraw lill-PM jmexxi programm gdid bl-isem ta` GONZI+

A Cachia

Nov 22nd 2011, 23:48

Qalbu Gungliena ser jgiblu lil Sur Franco Debono

Marco Farrugia

Nov 22nd 2011, 23:47

what apology?
"I m sorry if you re offended" is only an apology for the offense taken, and not for the words said.
An apology as reported by the Times would be somewhere on the lines of "I m sorry for my irresponsibile actions". Similar words were not said.

p.s. IMHO Lou Bondi need not apologize about anything. He s doing a great job!

DAVID D. PACE

Nov 22nd 2011, 23:04

Post lou dak fuq NET TV u mhux fuq l-istazzjon nazzjonali....u issa darbtejn fil-gimgha!!! pajjiz tal-Mickey Mouse.

j brincat

Nov 22nd 2011, 22:57

Why this sudden change of heart, Mr Bondi?


(jb)

lilly vella

Nov 22nd 2011, 22:41

kemm irridu naraw minnhom dawn il gimiks!

mary mifsud

Nov 22nd 2011, 22:26

Lou Bondi endorsed Manuel Delia,who is the person responsable for the failed routes.When he presented a programm on PBS about public transport he should have declared these facts especially since he chose to attack Franco. Isn't that a conflict of interest on the presenter's part?

Michael Seychell

Nov 22nd 2011, 22:17

Franco Debono should - or rather must apolopgise to one and all when he stated that PBS is worse than it was in 1980s.

He should apologies also for calling Dr Carm Mifsud Bonnici to wake up - when he must have known that the Justice minister was passing through grave health problems.
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Michael Seychell
Tal-Pieta

Jimmy Magro

Nov 22nd 2011, 21:50

I have always been thought that an apology must be made in clear words and without if's, and on the same medium that was used to offend third parties.

The media network in Malta must be controlled as it is creating undue harm to many people. Everybody knows who this ring is and it is not fair that the institutions that are being used to serve this clique continue to offer them resources and space.

Sooner or later the rules of the game will change and justice will be made.

The citizens cannot be treated like shit.

Emma Azzopardi

Nov 22nd 2011, 21:41

Lou Bondi should never have presented a programme on PBS about public transform reform when he had endorsed Manuel Delia, the person responsible for the failed routes, or at least he should have declared his interest especially when he chose to put blame on other people. The audience had right to know the presenter's interests.

Steve Borg - Marsascala

Nov 22nd 2011, 21:41

Ghadna rridu nkunu nafu fejn waslet l-investigazzjoni li saret meta l-Onor. Franco Debono kien qed jindirizza l-parlament u t-trasmissjoni fuq ir-Radju tal-Parlament giet imwaqqfa' hesrem u minflok bdew idoqqu Baby Gogo ta' Pawlu Tanti, li hija kanzunetta maghrufa sew ghaz-zufjett. Segwu wahda din il-holqa:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPe6vLzmHK0&feature=share

mary mifsud

Nov 22nd 2011, 21:40

Lou Bondi endorsed Manuel Delia,who is the person responsable for the failed routes. When he presented a programm on PBS about public transport he should have declared these facts especially since he chose to attack Franco.Isn't that a conflict of interest on the presenter's part?

Tony Mangion

Nov 22nd 2011, 21:02

Pullicino Orlando Jeffrey iccalingjak ghal dibattitu sur Bondi - se taccetta jew tibza?

Mr Hans Borg

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:50

"In case someone, including Franco Debono MP, might have been offended by any programme, I equally have no difficulty to apologise." - Does that include John Dalli?

Zachary Stewart

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:42

It's time to cut PBS off. A modern state has no business being a broadcaster.

Ronald Galea

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:41

Franco Debono also stated that National TV today is WORSE than the 80's !!!

John Schembri

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:37

A qualified apology if I’m not mistaken.

J Busuttil

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:31

Can you read:

"In case someone, including Franco Debono MP, might have been offended by any programme, I equally have no difficulty to apologise."

He's not admitting anything.

Angus Black

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:24

Do I get this right?

Franco Debono, or any other public figure should never be criticized, not on PBS or anywhere else?

What, in their mind is 'fair criticism'?

I find this an intimidation of programme presenters and an attempt to shut them up and go back to the time when PBS was told whose name can be used on air and whose not.

If these people cannot stand the heat, they should get the heck out of the kitchen!

Mario Grima

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:23

Wow Mr. Bondi has been hit by the Christmas spirit, he is actually apologising!!! Well that's a rarity. While he was at it he could also have mentioned John Dalli, but then that would have taken it too far.

Ray Spiteri

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:21

Pantomime. Its time to shift to NETV. You are so biased. PBS is a national tv station.

A Dimech

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:16

Lou Bondi should not only apologise to Franco Debono.

He should apologise to the Maltese. He used PBS (which belongs to all Maltese) for reaching his aims - and that is wrong!!

He is now admitting it by apologising.

VV Bartolo

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:16

kif qatt ma hareg statement simili favur il-PL?!

R. Gauci

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:14

Apology No.1 ..... will there be others?

Frans Aguis

Nov 22nd 2011, 20:09

oh the classic "I'm sorry if you're offended".That not an apology