GonziPN in meltdown - Muscat
Labour leader Joseph Muscat said this evening that GonziPN was in meltdown and as predicted, Parliament this evening witnessed another government implosion.
Speaking at a press conference after a motion calling for the resignation of Richard Cachia Carauana was approved with the backing of Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando, Dr Muscat noted that Dr Gonzi had said in his speech in parliament that he viewed this motion as saying that he himself had betrayed his duties. With the motion having been approved, Dr Gonzi now had to act on the basis of his declaration.
Speaking at a press conference, Dr Muscat said Dr Gonzi's speech in Parliament showed how he was in denial. Instead of trying to save his majority, he had launched an attack on the Labour Party.
What Parliament had seen was another implosion of the government.
GonziPN had failed once twice, three times and was no longer sustainable.
This was evidence of how the prime minister had failed. This was not about any individual MP. As what happened in the past few months showed, this was an issue involving different persons where the common denominator was the prime minister.
Today Parliament even heard a declaration that some 10 MPs were ready to vote with the Opposition motion.
This was a meltdown of GozniPN, a meltdown which was affecting government stability and democratic governability at a time of recession when Malta needed a government with the moral and democratic authority to take decisions.
Parliament had not believed the prime minister this evening
The prime minister now had to act on the basis of his own declaration that he viewed this motion as saying that he had betrayed his duties, Dr Muscat said.
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E. Mifsud
Dec 11th 2012, 00:24
Skont Muscat "GonziPN was in meltdown" u dan se jkun ghamel 9 snin Prim Ministru. Mela xi jsejjahlu l-gvern taghhom ta' bejn l-1996 - 1998, li kien dam biss 22 xahar. Ara tassew incredibbli!
carlos ellul
Jun 19th 2012, 10:22
Am I the one who is sick of this situation? We voted a government to govern, and all we hear is about RCC, CMB and la bella compania. Its evident that the only feasible option is for Dr Gonzi to call it a day and allow us to decide. In that way, the PN will have the chance to get rid of those element they feel fit to get rid off while the country will end up being governed by a party whose focus is actually to lead the nation.
I wonder why the Gonzipn is afraid of calling an early election. If they did so well while in government then surely the majority of people will stand beside them.
W Cassar
Jun 19th 2012, 11:26
My thoughts exactly.
fred sammut
Jul 19th 2012, 12:42
to put some icing on the the cake, EFA has returned, I don t now if I m ask a stupid question but does Dr EFA have steped down ever??
Ian Bugeja
Jun 19th 2012, 09:22
This is democracy - everybody has the right to his own view and his own argument
Joseph Aquilina
Jun 19th 2012, 09:11
Joseph and it's supporters have nothing to be happy about. We have seen how Joseph Muscat attacked anyone who had some form of fight (being small or big) with MP from the government benches. PL does not care about all the good that RCC has done. All they care about is the political advantage they will get. This shows us that Joseph Muscat has managed to make PL a tool of injustice while this is STILL IN THE OPPOSITION. One can only imagine what PL in government would do!!
A Dimech
Jun 19th 2012, 09:42
Well Joseph -
As I said in previous comments - don't forget what PN did to Dr Sant's government;
People know - they remember history too well.
and I disagree with you. Young Joseph brings a lot of hopes to this country - many nationalists agree too. Time for a change. The old guard had enough and is crumbling anyway.
M. Bezzina
Jun 19th 2012, 10:11
I would love to give him a try if he fails i will vote PN no problem...that is my system!!
Alfred Vassallo
Jun 19th 2012, 08:05
Gonzipn is imploding from inside. Look at them they are getting exactly the same medicine which they dished out way back in the 1998.
fred sammut
Jul 19th 2012, 12:45
ghalhekk il Malti jghidlek li id-dinja rota!! illum int bl inkwiet imma ghad nerga jien.
hemm minn affacja l-inkwiet sejjah elezjoni u tilef u hemm minn jibqa jmerri is sewwa maghruf.
ezempju zghir id divorzju.... Gonzi pn ivvota kontra l maggoramza tal poplu Malti
U l 500 ewro zieda fil gimgha kulhadd kien kontra imma. . . .
Frederick Borg Callus
Jun 19th 2012, 07:48
@ Manuel Camilleri:
If Dr. Sant knew any better he should have won the past 3 general elections. As for Gonzi, its time to resign and be consigned to be part of Malta's past, just as Dr. Sant is, with all the due respect.
Now its time for Joseph Muscat to lead this country towards a brave future!!
Rose Grima
Jun 19th 2012, 09:27
And that's when Malta will go to the dogs, when Joseph Muscat and his cronies, heaven forbid will govern this country
fred sammut
Jul 19th 2012, 13:17
Hi Rose, just to re mind you that the PL gave the right to woman to vote......
How patetic you are alfred sant was wrong, now joesph is wrong too
Gonzi is wrong as 3 MP are saying so!!
Can you pls illuminate me you do you think is ok to run this country??
Joseph Micallef
Jun 19th 2012, 04:10
In a true democracy a government that repeatedly loses motions in parliament will RESIGN, Dr Gonzi is acting against all principles of democracy.
Paul Giordimaina
Jun 19th 2012, 09:51
You still have to wait Mr Micallef
HENRY FENECH AZZOPARDI
Jun 19th 2012, 01:08
Dr. Gonzi said many times that an election will be held when it is in the best interest for the Country. The Government has won two votes of confidence and any other vote is by no means a treat for the Government to resign.
JPO JM and FD had ample opportunities to bring forward an early election but for their own reason they did not give the PL the privilege of winning a vote of no confidence.
It is now business as usual and the PN will guide us to the end of this electorate mandate, while the PL will keep trying to distabilise the Country.
In the meantime the electorate would have more time to judge the benefits achieved in these five years of PN ruling.
Pat Hobson
Jun 19th 2012, 08:48
"Dr. Gonzi said many times that an election will be held when it is in the best interest for the Country."
You mean in the interest of the party. We all know from the media that the surveys are showing that the PN is lagging behind by 12%. The power of incumbency is already in motion to lessen the gap.
fred sammut
Jul 19th 2012, 12:50
if you say so......
Does the Goverment has the Guts to ask for a vote, but a secret vote!!
I m sure there will be more than 3votes against...... at least 7 votes against !!& I m 100% sure
A. Mifsud
Jun 19th 2012, 01:08
I hope there will not be another vote of confidence! At this stage I see no other way for the PM, other than to call an election. The PN has to renew from within, perhaps to re emerge stronger.
It's time for JM to show us what he's made of. People's expectations are sky high. They want to put to proof the saying that "actions speak louder than words"
A. Sultana
Jun 19th 2012, 00:16
This is a dangerous game Dr. Muscat is playing which in the eventuality of winning an election will come back to haunt him. Today's outcome has truly proved that there is a need of an election, however, I'm forseeing very tough days for the PL if they either win or lose the election. In case they had to take the throne, they will have to be what this government was not, succeed where this government has failed and keep all promises without exception no matter what the glabal situation is. The next 3 years will be very interesting indeed.
Joseph E Briffa
Jun 18th 2012, 23:42
Never has there been a motion of this kind in the House.. People who haven't noticed this betray their ignorance of how things should be done. A successful man will always make enemies. Envy makes one act in the most despicable manner and brings out the worst in him. Somebody consumed by hate will go to any length to satisfy his basic instincts.
Thomas Mifsud
Jun 18th 2012, 23:27
He should be our new energetic Prime Minister. No more space for old politics, old parties like GonziPN. Looking forward for a new start, with a new serious government.
Claudio Cilia
Jun 18th 2012, 23:16
PLEASE politics is there to solve our country's problems and give us a better living standard AND YET our politicians prefer playing Tom and Jerry with each other... GIVE US A BREAK... Muscat we know you'r so eager to be PM , wait till you time comes, I'm sure it will! but please ....... (same applies to PN eh)
Matthew Scerri
Jun 18th 2012, 23:00
What a sad loss for Malta. If only our beloved country had 3 or 4 other RCCs.Thanks for such a sterling career. Your service will not be forgotten.
Oliver Grech
Jun 18th 2012, 22:52
Joe, continue wasting our countries time. It was clear that tal- labour knew and took the opportunity for a change. I cry at the thought to having you as a PM. God forbid
Saviour Aquilina
Jun 18th 2012, 22:48
Dr Muscat is playing with fire, he did`t know what there is in the box.
A Dimech
Jun 18th 2012, 22:52
the box was full of surprises!!!
D. Xerri
Jun 19th 2012, 06:46
Knowing PN - One ALWAYS knows what there is in the box - In 1971 they left a country in total disaster - 1996 Another total disaster again in finances - What would you expect now ? ...... Just another Total Disaster - God Only Knows !
Lill Min Tafu Tistaqsix Ghalih !
Whats Important is that GonziPN stays in Power at all Costs - The Mask keeps coming down and the truth keeps emerging !
lilly vella
Jun 18th 2012, 22:25
lawrence ghandu jkun jaf min huma l 10 deputati nazzjonalisti li xtaqu jivvuitaw favur il mozzjoni
M Farrugia
Jun 19th 2012, 00:52
dak il-kummenti intqal fl-parlament bil-privilleg. JPO ma nahsibx li se jirrepeti l-ismijiet barra mill-parlament. Jekk ma jaghmilx hekk ikun ghal darba ohra jitfa dell ikrah fuqu ghax ikun tkellem bil-privilleg parlamentari. JPO ghidilna min huma dawn l-ghaxra.
Paul Giordimaina
Jun 19th 2012, 09:57
Tell us mr Xerri why after those disasters you are saying the PN won four elections Waiting for your answer.
Fenech MD
Jun 18th 2012, 22:24
Quote: Dr Muscat noted that Dr Gonzi had said in his speech in parliament that he viewed this motion as saying that he himself had betrayed his duties
Ommi kienet tghid: Il-kliem zejjed l-anqas ghall-avukati m'hu tajjeb! U Dr Gonzi irid tal-inqas jerfa' r-responsabbilta tal-kliem (zejjed) li qal. Inkella verament ikun qed iwaqqa' ghar-redikolu l-Parlament.
Ma setax sab post ahjar fejn jibni l-parlament il-gdid: fil-pjazza fejn qabel kien isir il-Karnival; issa l-buzullotti se jibdew isiru fil-Parlament...
j brincat
Jun 18th 2012, 22:21
"Today Parliament even heard a declaration that some 10 MPs were ready to vote with the Opposition motion"
Meltdown like in a nuclear reactor!
(jb)
John Zammit
Jun 18th 2012, 22:20
The only way out for DrGonzi is to resign and make way for some one with fresh Ideas Its useless to stay on as it was proved to-day he have no majority.
M Farrugia
Jun 19th 2012, 00:55
someone with fresh ideas ghal min qed tirreferi ghal tal-labour li dahlu dawk tal-old labour kollha.
j brincat
Jun 18th 2012, 22:19
There is only one honourable way out form GonziPN - early elections!
The dice has by now been cast!
(jb)
Kurt Galea Pace
Jun 18th 2012, 23:21
J Brincat. If you decide to write in English, at least LEARN to write it properly. It's "the Dye has now been cast"..... not dice!!!!
J Pisani
Jun 18th 2012, 22:15
U hallina Dr. Muscat !!! Kilba ghal poter !! Tithaqx iz-zejjed ghax it-tigrija sal barkun u ma tmurx tiehu xi qata kbira meta jigi il waqt !!! They critised the PM for his genuine smile some time back and what about JM's smirky smile for these last years !! Give us the genuine LG any time !!!!
Manuel Camilleri
Jun 18th 2012, 22:14
yeah, you were quick to say that Dr. Muscat. You managed to get JPO on board this time round. You found another pulcinell who does not believe in what he preaches and who takes every opportunity to be in the lime-light. As soon as he noticed that Franco stole the centre stage, JPO jumps in with one of his tantrums so that he can make the headlines once again. What a buffoon! Why don't you tell us Dr. Muscat why Dr. Sant is falling out with you?
M Farrugia
Jun 19th 2012, 00:58
jekk il-labour party jirbah l-elezzjoni jigi jghidilna li f'cert key positions halla halla lin-nazzjonalisti mhux bhal ma dejjem ghamel il-P>N> xi haga li nisimawa spiss. wisq probabbli jkun qed jirreferi ghal dawk li qdew, jew qed jaqduh f'dawn iz-zmienjiet tant difficli ghal pajjizi,li qed jigu injorati mill-Labour prty u certa individwi opportunisti fil-P>N>
Alfred Falzon
Jun 18th 2012, 22:13
In 1998 an Hon member who is now a leading Minister said that the govt of Hon Alfred Sant was like a govt falling to pieces. Following what has been going on in our parliament for these last few months I can only conclude that "what goes around comes around".
R. Stivala
Jun 19th 2012, 07:15
Well Said :)
A Dimech
Jun 18th 2012, 22:13
Muscat is 100% correct.
Gonzi needs to be a man now. no hiding - keep your word, if you are worthy or a PM!
Rita Smith
Jun 19th 2012, 00:15
Who is hiding? The opposition will now go hiding I think
Rita smith
R. Stivala
Jun 19th 2012, 14:04
I don't think so Rita.... if PM will not call an election immediatley than he should really find somewhere to hide !!!!
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