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Debono: Gonzi is ‘Malta’s Hitler’

Nationalist MP Franco Debono yesterday called Lawrence Gonzi “Malta’s Hitler”, justifying his outlandish claim by saying that the Prime Minister caused harm to him and the country.

Dr Debono later edited his blog post to remove the claim from the title, even though he reiterated the remarks in the comments board.

Asked by readers how he could make the comparison, Dr Debono said: “I have tasted his methods. Maybe you are lucky, since you support him he doesn’t unleash his dogs to exterminate you and all you have built in a lifetime.”

Asked to react to Dr Debono’s statement, a spokesman to the Prime Minister said: “The Prime Minister has already stated that all Members of Parliament must shoulder responsibility for their words and actions.

“The Prime Minister is proud of what we have achieved together as a nation during the past five years and will ultimately submit his track record to the general public,” the Prime Minister’s spokesman added.

According to case law, comparing someone to the Austrian-born German dictator Adolf Hitler, responsible for Nazism and the Holocaust, is libellous.

In 2003, the editor of PN newspaper In-Nazzjon was fined for publishing a cartoon depicting then Labour leader Alfred Sant as Hitler.

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Joe Tabone

Oct 13th 2012, 17:43

Don't worry Joe, he'll be out in a few weeks!

David J Cassar

Oct 13th 2012, 17:54

Prosit!

Alfred Grech

Oct 13th 2012, 16:02

Only ministers can be given a vote of no confidence. While Gonzi is not the best PM we ever had, to call him a Hitler is a gross mistake. Franco needs to bite his tongue.

Andy Farrugia

Oct 13th 2012, 18:55

Thus spake the oracle! hahaha!

Mark Anthony Fenech

Oct 13th 2012, 12:21

Good point although I think Hitler has a greater resonance than Caligula or Pol Pot for instance.

Matthew Grima

Oct 13th 2012, 12:31

Might have something to do with the Holocaust.

John Portelli

Oct 13th 2012, 13:56

that's a very good question Ray,good on ya mate.

David Buttigieg

Oct 13th 2012, 14:02

Who said it isn't?

Alfred Vassallo

Oct 13th 2012, 12:21

Precizament! Ghalhekk x'kultant huwa tajjeb li jaghdu mil l-istess ''grinding mill'' halli ikunu jafu x'tfisser!!
Il hasra hi li certu nies qatt ma jitaghlmu!

J Martinelli

Oct 13th 2012, 13:44

On a mission to destroy others for self advancement is no 'ability'.
It is a wicked form of narcissism often displayed by dictators such as Hitler and Gaddafi.
It is not a compliment, it is a disgusting condition which is hard to cure.
QED

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