I will reciprocate your trust in a tangible manner - Louis Grech
Muscat says Grech will make a 'formidable' deputy Prime Minister
Labour MEP Louis Grech was this evening elected PL deputy leader for Parliamentary Affairs after obtaining more than 97 per cent of the votes cast in today's election.
Addressing a news conference shortly after his election, Mr Grech thanked delegates for their confidence which he promised to reciprocate in a tangible manner. He also announced he will be contesting the next election.
A total 749 of the 789 PL delegates cast their to elect a new deputy leader. Mr Grech was the sole contender but he needed to obtain 50 per cent plus one of the votes cast to be elected.
Giving the result, PL deputy leader for party affairs Toni Abela said that 743 of the votes cast were valid. A total 724 voters voted for Mr Grech while 16 voted against. There were three abstentions.
Mr Grech said he believed he could contribute to the concept of change that the country needed.
Labour, he said, would like to upgrade the country’s values to ensure meritocracy, accountability and transparency.
There should also be a reform in the thought process. “We should not be so judgemental,” he said.
Mr Grech said that a balance had to be found between having a competitive economy and safeguarding social and environmental rights. One had to invest in research and technology while taking care of the vulnerable.
The business community, he said, had to be given the necessary tools to create wealth and there also had to be more respect for the people, who should be given more powers and value added.
Should Labour be elected to government, Mr Grech said, the party had to make sure that it implemented what it promised.
“We will not promise miracles and we have to implement what we promise. We also have to have the courage to tell the people should we face problems... We want to have an honest relationship with the people.”
Politicians, he said, should learn they had to gain the people’s respect.
“This cannot be bought.”
Party leader Joseph Muscat thanked delegates for their vote and insisted that Anglu Farrugia remained relevant for the party.
Mr Grech’s appointment, he said, was major value added for the party and the country.
The country had acquired the services of a person who would make a formidable deputy Prime Minister and with him, the Labour movement would be able to bring about the necessary change.
Labour, Dr Muscat said, wanted next March 10 to be a normal day where the whole nation and not half of it would be a winner.
Mr Grech election followed the surprise resignation of Dr Farrugia who was forced to step down after he said that a magistrate was politically motivated when she acquitted a man of corrupt practices.
The election was coordinated by the party's electoral commission.
Sources said that Dr Farrugia did not turn up to vote.
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Maria Farrugia
Jan 20th, 14:06
Yes he is.
Joseph Camilleri
Dec 28th 2012, 15:14
This election is going to be fun fun fun, I feel sorry for the low iq people who are going to lap up all the fancy rhetoric of dear zatat if he has any to give out.
Giorgio Schembri
Dec 28th 2012, 12:14
I prefer to continue with the Festive mood........
R Psaila
Dec 28th 2012, 12:00
Meta naqra l-biki tal-kukkudrilli li certu nies jesprimu ruhhom bih nibqa skantat kif dawn in-nies ma jisthux.
Hafna qed jithassru lil Dr Anglu Farrugia, meta sa xahar ilu kienu jghajjruh b'kull haga possibli. Farizej??
L-istess nies kienu jghidu illi l-PL b' Anglu huwa partit tal-80s, u issa se jiggennu.
Sahansitra qed iqabblu l-eta` tad-deputies. L-eta` tal-leaders m'hiex valida?? Ma tisthux
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 13:13
Vera li l-Partit Laburista tilef ruhu f'dan it-tajjir kollu!!
Kif jghid il-Malti: Irid issa jghatti xturu!
U l-gherf il-bniedem bl-Ingliz: "The pot calls d kettle black."
Id-daqqa li tghajtu lil Dr Anglu Farrugia tfisser hafna!
Aqraw kliem ommu is-Sinjura Catherine Farrugia fuq FACEBOOK u tkunu tafu f'hiex xi whud minnkom inziltu!
Misthija ta' Partit bla wicc u kuxjenza!
Alf A Falzon
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 16:41
Errata Corrige
Ir-raba' linja: il-kelma "tghajtu" trid tinkiteb "tajtu" fil-Perfett, minghajr l-"gh".
L-ilsien taghna l-MALTIN jisthoqqlu kull stima, ghalhekk hemm bzonn il-korrezzjoni anke jekk sahansitra tkun awto-korrezzjoni!
Hekk ghandhom jaghmlu r-rapprezentanti tal-POPLU fil-Parlament sabiex fih ikunu jistghu "jikbru l-fjuri" (b'apologija sinciera lill-Prof Friggieri).
Alf A Falzon
j brincat
Dec 28th 2012, 10:55
@
Joe Micallef
"If it was an age issue, the PL has a lot of catching up to do after wasting 4 years"
What do you say about the last four years under Toppled GonziPN?
How many things did he say he would do before the last election but are still pending?
How many laws (bills) remain pending gathering dust because he was afraid to put them to the vote!
Look who's talking!
jb
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 28th 2012, 11:11
Your urge to cut and paste obviously took over your effort to understand what I wrote!
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 28th 2012, 10:10
I welcome Mr. Grech to the political scene with the hope that he can do what George Abela could have done since 4 years ago.
Politics is neither old nor new, it is either with values or without.
If it was an age issue, the PL has a lot of catching up to do after wasting 4 years. The real problem with PL is its value-less political dinosaurs that inhibit its echelons. They are not an alternative
W. Cassar
Dec 28th 2012, 10:37
I have to agree with you Joe. Its all about getting the right people in the right positions may PL continue on this road.
Do they have much catching up to do? Depends... when you look at what the PN is offering maybe not as much as one thinks, I think floaters are fed up of the same and want a change.
So Louis Grech makes it an even easier choice now. Lets face it Anglu was out of his depth.
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 28th 2012, 11:09
W. Cassar two things
1.I believe you are mistaking floaters for opportunists (Muscat’s ilk). Real floaters want proposals to evaluate, something the PL has not presented. Anglu’s Xarabank performance is evidence of that
2.Louis Grech does not represent a change but a hope for change. It’s temporal in nature and it does not happen from one day to another or just before an election
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 28th 2012, 13:26
JM, why is it now that Louis Grech is HOPE for change? Isnt that Muscat's role? And what is change? The dinosaurs? If Muscat is true to what he says he'd have kicked them out. No! This is political expediency and nothing more. It is sickening to have two parties taking us for a ride since the 1950s. Malta cannot change because those never change and we accept them openly.
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 28th 2012, 14:58
Sciculna I hope Grech is hope for change irrespectively of Muscat's flagrant and opportunistic political expediency. It will be interesting to learn who is using who in the near future. You are right when you say that Muscat should have brought change, but he obviously was not up to it as he is not up to much really other than cynical opportunism and low class pseudo journalism.
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 28th 2012, 17:03
JM, I agree with you. I do doubt, though, whether Grech is true to what he is being depicted. I have a nagging feeling that Malta is in a grip of a political duopoly. Both sides have too much to lose to see us united. Divide and rule is easier. I stand amazed that people in general remain competitive. Altruism comes in only when we donate to the poor. To me altruism is a daily practice.
George Cutajar
Dec 28th 2012, 09:55
Why is JM making all these unnecessary jibes at Anglu ? Was Anglu not 'formidable' enough for JM? Was Anglu a real thorn in JM's side and hence the big farce to have him ousted? Why was the election shrouded in lack of transparency ? If for JM and his party the Anglu Farrugia case is closed for the majority of us we need clear answers as to the real reasons for such a butchery.
Eddy Privitera
Dec 28th 2012, 10:20
George Cutajar: You should be the last person to write about Dr. Ang Farrugia. Have you forgotten what you have written about him to ridicule him ? The sole reason you are writing today is due to your displeasure at knowing that you can no longer write ridiculous comments about Dr.Farrugia. Louis Grech is a much more difficult target for you and GonziPn !
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 28th 2012, 10:52
@Eddy Privitera
I did not like Anglu Farrugia, however that does not mean that I agree with how lejber and Joseph Muscat have used him and thrown him away!
George Cutajar
Dec 28th 2012, 10:57
@ EDDY - I have never written to RIDICULE Anglu with whom I have the pleasure to have been best of friends since 1983 and will always remain. I might not agree with him on everything political and wrote to crticise him on many an occasion including the Xarabank debate but rest assured that Anglu and myself have great respect for each other. He is a true labourite and for that I respect him.
George Azzopardi
Dec 28th 2012, 12:33
Alla jbierek x'taharqek qalbek issa ..
George Cutajar Dec 18th, 11:38
Just as the political parties reached a truce to hold back during the Christmas period so they should reach a permanent truce and refrain from making comments on the way justice is dispensed. Undermining and attributing bad faith to court judgements, civil or criminal, is one of the best ways to revert to the seventies and eight
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 28th 2012, 09:52
@ Pat: I agree wholeheartedly. By your argument, you seem to disagree with the fact that the old ex-Ministers are still shoring up present Labour leadership. Despite Grech being elected to give semblance of a new face, the old ones are still there. In contrast, with 1 or 2 exceptions, the old PN guard are not running. Why does MLP need the oldies? Does this not contradict the image of 'new labour'
John L Galea
Dec 28th 2012, 10:14
@A. Scicluna: " the old PN guard are not running".....are you serious? We have been stuck with the same face for 25 years!! Moreover, with having the new with the old is a very good thing. Most of those who you label as old have a clean and successful past. Furthermore they are maltese citizens too. As long as a person have a clean track record and is up to the job is welcome to contest.
John L Galea
Dec 28th 2012, 10:17
@AS: There are so many new faces and many of them coming from a nationlist past and now they have joined the PL as they see themselves more compatible with the PL's way of doing things. So the choice is vast. if you don't like the old faces don't vote for them, you have a very wide choice of new valid faces to vote for. Please don't come with this same crap that they brainwash with on PN's media.
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 28th 2012, 10:39
JLG, I remember all the people you claim are clean as being anything but fresh or successful. Austin Gatt & others aren't running for the election lest you forget whereas AST, Karmenu Vella, Joe Debono Grech and others are still there. As to those crossing over, there aren't many. Those who did, have simply traded in political ideologies to stay in politics. You also miss my entire point as usual
Sandro Pace
Dec 28th 2012, 09:49
I am sure that Dr. Anglu Farrugia had his highs in political debates, but for some reason he may have recently lost some form. He was a bit unprepared in the debate, and a big Party cannot afford to project such uncertainty 3 months before an election. One has to admire JM's courage in facing a Party veteran, but ultimately and importantly, the end may justify the means.
Saviour Aquilina
Dec 28th 2012, 09:43
So with Anglu Farrugia he will not be 'Formidable' deputy Prime Minister, Joseph?????
pat muscat
Dec 28th 2012, 09:38
Louis value adds to the whole political class. Unless Maltese politicians upgrade their old fashioned politics, Malta will be left behind.
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 10:09
Old fashioned politics have been upgraded indeed within the so-called PL!
To be more precise the politics of double dealings suit better a faceless PL!!
Wanting to please God & the devil at the same time!
Back stabbing, bulldozing, playing the petty dictator have become more fashionable it seems with those who are today running the PL with its white shroud as banner!
That's what we call "VISION"!
aaf
Giov DeMartino
Dec 28th 2012, 17:10
But YOU do not add value Pat. Was it a barefaced lie you wrote about Simon or was it an error?
Nenu Cassar
Dec 28th 2012, 09:35
Many from the PL have criticised PM Gonzi for standing alone for the leadership some months back. Now we have just had a PL deputy leader annointed by the leader even before the election, turning up with him to vote, and foisting him on the party whatever others think or aspire.
j brincat
Dec 28th 2012, 09:55
There's a difference in case you've not noticed!
Toppled GonziPN did not resign his post and contested by himself and with himself!
More important still this was NOT a Leadership's race!
jb
j brincat
Dec 28th 2012, 09:25
@Joseph Aquilina
"Don't you see that you are being delusional? I mean Simon and Louis have not even debated once and already you say that Louis is better then Simon! Why?"
Easy no?
Because we have already seen Simon on telly.
Dodging direct questions and beating about the bush whilst cranking his neck so that the camera catches his face at all times!
jb
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 28th 2012, 10:50
So now again Anglu Farrugia did a great performance on TV? As I said, Joseph Muscat and those who back him within the lejber party could have selected anyone and Lejber diehards would have declared that anyone as their beloved hero! That is what is so hypocritical and delusional about the comments
Michael Magri
Dec 28th 2012, 09:19
CONGRATULATIONS MR LOUIS GRECH and a VERY WELL DONE to the 97.4% of the PL Delegates.
With this very strong vote, you all showed and approved how right was Dr Muscat in taking such a hard decision in the appropriate moment in time, being a few weeks before a general election. Ofcourse, this is something that GonziPN & Co were strongly wishing NOT to happen! LOL :)
THANK YOU DR MUSCAT.
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 09:44
"Strong vote" my foot!
Tell that to the Party district representatives in MOSTA, H'ATTARD & BALZAN & the answer lies there!
The PL is now on the horns of a dilemma because the end result is that many FLOATING VOTERS are at odds whether to back any longer a Party that bulldozes its own members let alone the ordinary man in the street!
How right is Mrs Catherine Farrugia in her assessment!
Alf A Falzon
Richard Caruana
Dec 28th 2012, 10:29
Over 100 delegates did not bother to collect their vote; 40 of those who collected it did not turn up to vote.
Has anyone noticed some disgruntlement and protest within the PL or are they so ecstatic with yesterday's result that no one has noticed the long faces during the announcement of the 'result'? I've never seen people celebrating and looking so miserable!
Michael Magri
Dec 28th 2012, 17:14
A. Falzon & R Caruana.. Trying as hard as you can, to spin this result and its TRUE outcome with the hope of twisting and blurring the truth would stick on floaters etc., come next general elections, be assured that it would not get you anywhere. Not everybody is that `cuc` you know..!!
Mr Albert Dimech
Dec 28th 2012, 09:12
Reading the comments by some desperate PN apologists who realize that with this move, the big bubble Simon has been burst now. The PN tried to get out the 'new' kid in town to outshine the worn out GonziPN and now that strategy is history. It also shows that labour has a strong leader who can make hard decisions when it is necessary and does not defend what cannot be defended.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 28th 2012, 09:20
Don't you see that you are being delusional? I mean Simon and Louis have not even debated once and already you say that Louis is better then Simon! Why? The truth is that Joseph could have told you he wanted a donkey as deputy leader and you would have said our donkey has longer ears then those of Simon! The name and who is not important for you as long as he is lejber selected by Joseph!
Mr Albert Dimech
Dec 28th 2012, 10:11
You have convinced me that what I wrote is right. Now the PN are appreciating AF when they use to call him a dinosaur, very consistent indeed. Louis a donkey, LOL what a joke. I remind you that we was declared Malta's BEST MEP, him not Simon or David Casa (how about that for a donkey), you really made me laugh, thanks.
L Zammit
Dec 28th 2012, 10:44
You must have forgotten to mention Joseph Cuschieri LOL
Pablo Mallia
Dec 28th 2012, 09:09
PN --- Simon Busutill, 43 years old, New and Fresh. Forward looking.
PL --- Louis Grech, 65 years old, Back to the future.
PN --- Average age of candidates -> 53 years
PL ---Average age of candidates -> 69 years.
DO YOU WANT AN AGEING PARTY TO GOVERN YOU IN FUTURE?
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF, DO NOT GO BACK TO THE FUTURE!
Mr Albert Dimech
Dec 28th 2012, 10:01
Can you please illuminate us who you calculated the average age of the PL candidates, do you have the whole list? It doesn't seem so, your numbers are undoubtedly wrong. In any case, if we follow your flawed reasoning than we should just choose JM simply because he is much younger than Gonzi? Seriously?
Eddy Privitera
Dec 28th 2012, 10:15
Pablo Mallia: Just tell us from where you have invented this fable about the "average age" ??? What we now know is that the PL has a young leader and a mature deputy-leader with bags of experience and results which are the envy of GonziPN !
joseph gellel
Dec 28th 2012, 08:35
iktar ma jadi iz zmien iktar il pl ikollu il poplu warah. dan li jaghmel partit li kapaci immexi malta ghal futur ahjar. well done pl zgur li il vote ta familja tiej se tmur ghal partit tal pl. joseph muscat kapaci izomm il pl maqud mux bhal gonzipn li hu maqsum fit tlieta.
mario camilleri king
Dec 28th 2012, 09:25
Biex tara kemm hu maghqud il-PL,ftakar x'qal Anglu Farrugia ftit jiem ilu......................ma ghandiex fiducja aktar fil-mexxej.
Mr ALBERT LEONE GANADO
Dec 28th 2012, 08:30
It was most reassuring hearing the acceptance speech by Louis Grech. The PL now has a line up which truly defines it as a progressive national movement. The PL can now go confidently to the starting line on January 7th with a team geared and hopefully headed for victory. Reminds me a bit how Obama made the necessary tweaks after the first debate debacle to turn the tide into a winning march.
Nenu Cassar
Dec 28th 2012, 09:29
Mr Grech's acceptance speech will return back to haunt him, if the PL wins the election next March. Labour is out of touch as none of their leaders ever mentions the general situation outside Malta. For them we are living in a bubble protected by their own assumptions and promises. In a few months they will experience a reality shock.
Eddy Privitera
Dec 28th 2012, 10:09
Nenu Cassar: Tahseb li Louis Grech ma jafx x'inhi s-sitwazzjoni barra minn Malta , meta ilu jahdem fil-qalba tal-ewropa 8 snin ?? Zgur li jaf ferm aktar minn Lawrence Gonzi.
Sam Torp
Dec 28th 2012, 08:28
CONGRATS TO Mr. Grech!!!
Joe Spiteri Gauci
Dec 28th 2012, 08:19
UUUUU leee
Il-vera morna l-bahar
Michael Borg
Dec 28th 2012, 08:18
Lejber Efficiency at its best!!! to sort less than 800 papers a simple yes or no we need 7 Counters And 8 inspectors !!!
twanny borg
Dec 28th 2012, 08:05
nawgura lil louis grech li jkun ta' gid lil pajjiz kif ukoll biex il-pl johrog mill-medjokrita' ta' kritika u argumenti banali li jaghmel b'attakki u tfieh ta' tajn u dubji f'kollox.
fred sammut
Dec 28th 2012, 07:40
As a fair comment...... PL moved up by 2 notches !!!
1 - most important..... if dr.farrugia did a mistake , he had to leave. so 10 pionts to Joesph Muscat
2 - Louis is fresh in Politics , Great CV
so in my opinion PL gained !!
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 08:32
@ Fred Sammut
The PL under Muscat has become a divisive Party with many resignations being registered in various Party district Committees, most noteworthy being Mosta, H'Attard & Balzan!
Others are expected to resign in protest against such barefaced discrimination & crudity!
The PL faceless Party's popularity has gone down to just a little above 2% according to the latest survey!
Alf A Falzon
twanny borg
Dec 28th 2012, 08:34
@fred sammut - l-aktar importanti huwa li dan ghandu jiftah ghajnejn in-nies kif juzawk u jarmuk. l-izbal ghamlu min baghat lil franco debono minflok angelo farrugia. ir-raguni li gab muscat ghalxiex talbu jirrezenja hija banali u ma titwemmen minn hadd.
S S. Warren
Dec 28th 2012, 09:15
Dear Mr. Sammut,
On which statistics are your results from??
I had a feeling that this was just all planned out. The way Dr. Farrguia left and how quickly Mr. Grech appeared in the scene.
Labour will gain when they stop doing silly things such as sending Dr.Debono to Xarabank. IMO the person who sent Dr. Debono should resign (who ever he is)
John L Galea
Dec 28th 2012, 10:25
@AFalzon: You and your shattered party are the least to point fingers on internal rifts and so on. Your party is shattered from top o bottom. The oligarchy versus those who are children of a lesser God. If there are some people who disagree with AF resignation it's their problem. The guy was not up to the job. A party should be run as a business and you cannot risk to fail.
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 13:23
@ John L Galea
Nobody is impressed by your attack below d belt!
Now we have got used to Party diehards' bullying tactics!
I for one treat you as such for in your crude outburst you hit d wrong nail!
I happen to BELONG TO NO PARTY!!
So your sweeping statement exposes to what extent you r wont to be intolerant towards those Maltese who are still undecided as for whom to vote!
Alf A Falzon
carlos ellul
Dec 28th 2012, 07:38
I cant understand the pn apologists. What unity are you talking about? We had a year of non governance where 3 mps has rebelled against the party. A former pn leader candidate had to resign from eu commissioner and the deputy leader is now playing hide and seek with an mp who was labelled irrelevant by the pm. Ara vera l ispizjar milli ikollu itik
H. Psaila
Dec 28th 2012, 09:09
What unity are you talking about in Labour. Only 749 out of 789 cast their vote and 16 voted against. Is that what you call unity?????
Mr Albert Dimech
Dec 28th 2012, 10:18
Only 749 out of 789? Is that not a massive approval? 36 out of the 40 who did not turn up informed the party they could not make it, this is missing in the report. I personally know 2 of them that are abroad.
C Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 07:38
Ghalkemm iddispjacini ghal Dr Anglu Farrugia ghax m ghadux deputy leader (but still relevant to the labour party), I wish to congratulate lil Louis Grech for his new post. Congratulations.
Andre Grech
Dec 28th 2012, 07:30
Finally the PL supporters below are all admitting that before today they had nothing and needed to copy the PN to finally have a decent team. Finally they are admitting that when they were clapping they were doing this without knowing why.
Jason Zammit
Dec 28th 2012, 06:33
Ara veru farsa l Mlp ..... I used to race alone when I was a little child so I win for sure .......
M Grima
Dec 28th 2012, 08:41
Gonzi jista jtellaq wahdu u hadd iehor le?
G Tonna
Dec 28th 2012, 05:29
Louis Grech's short election address touched aspects of our social and economic life which are so successfully handled by Nationalist governments. But shouldn't the labour party have it's aims and thoughts expressed in a party manifesto for all to discern especially when it is promising a change?
Why should I change a winning horse when the only alternative's experience is reminiscent of Mintoff?
A. Borg
Dec 28th 2012, 05:15
Jien u hafna bhali li s-soltu nivvutaw lil Anglu bhal ma qal sewwa Louis se nirriciprokaw ukoll dak li ghamlu lil Anglu dakinhar tal elezzjoni !
Edward Farrugia
Dec 28th 2012, 00:28
@ Eddie Privitera-il vera ghandek ragunnar dajjef meta inti tqabbel il-kass ta'AF ma dakk ta'FD u JPO. Dawn ta' l-ahhar irribellaw u allontanaw ruhhom mill-partit fil-waqt li AF kien imgieghel jirrezenja minn JM b'nuqqas kbir ta' irgulija minn nahha ta'dan li verament laghbu.JM hawn wera kemm ma ghandux principji denji ta'Kapp meta kien hu li pogga lil AF f'pozzissjoni embarrazzanti.Tal-mishija!
Mr G Naudi
Dec 28th 2012, 00:07
I just went through the article of of the 25th February 2013 when Lawrence Gonzi was not contested, and you see people who here under criticised and made fun of the PN for calling a one man race and getting 96.7% of the votes a joke, non democratic, and now they it is the reverse of the coin. What's good for the gander is not good for the geese it seems for the LP. O well that's life it seems!
Anthony Mizzi
Dec 28th 2012, 00:04
97 per cent of the votes cast - WOW!
P Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 22:59
Another positive result for a united team - PL. Louis Grech - Another good reason for a great result in the upcoming election.
Simon Busuttil, your honeymoon is over !!!
Role on March 9th.
Charles Cremona
Dec 27th 2012, 22:47
Bla, Bla, Bla, a united front was displayed by all for the cameras, Muscat has finally got rid of Dr Farrugia and installed the yes man he always wanted.
John Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 22:40
B xorti hazina l valur tal estetika huwa mportanti ghal maltin.... Jigifieri Louis huwa partí mill wicc Gdid tal pl ghal elezzjoni!!! Jiena ghadni rrid nisma politika u mhux kozmetika... U sa issa bl izbalji taghhom kollha l politika gejja biss mill pn. Il pl biss ossesjonat li jirbah l elezzjoni u hemm cans li jirnexxielu. Kull ma se jaghmel jikkopja l politika tal pn..!!! Bravi!!!
Vince Piscopo
Dec 27th 2012, 22:39
Proud to be part of this Labour movement which has now given a new dimension with a dynamic dep leader who can ably attract new voters which traditionally in the past had never identified themselves with PL. Louis Grech is not only an important asset for PL given his vast leadership experience but is more importantly a very important asset for the whole country. The choice is clear and easier.
H. Psaila
Dec 28th 2012, 09:12
So you mean that Anglu Farrugia was not a dynamic deputy leader is it? Come on spit it out and dont be shy to say so if you have the guts.
Mr Albert Dimech
Dec 28th 2012, 10:22
@ H Psaila.
No AF was not and everyone could see that, but it takes a strong leader to act and rectify. Now compare that to Gonzi in relation to Austin Gatt, David Agius (copy cat), Tonio Fenech and Dolores Cristina.
Joe Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 22:37
''Mr Grech said that a balance had to be found between having a competitive economy and safeguarding social and environmental rights.'' - How very well said!
Again the present dying administration failed conspicuously in this regard. There have been widespread and serious social and environmental blunders under GonziPN.
Victor Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 22:34
Muscat says Grech will make a 'formidable' deputy Prime Minister- This is a clear indication of Muscat double image.He is building a multifaceted party of no direction. `Formidable` means that Dr Farrugia was ousted not because of the magistrate issue, but because of Farrugia`s performance with Busuttil. Now we see after 9th March elections how formidable these new stars are from zero points.
John Cassar
Dec 27th 2012, 22:34
I never thought I would say so but I feel sorry for Anglu Farrugia. He definitely did not deserve the manner in which he was effectively ousted for what is perceived to be a better 'leadership facade' . It was ruthless Machiavellian reasoning that one could perhaps understand given the stakes.
But is Louis Grech the best alternative to Anglu??? I, for one , remain to be convinced.
C. Bartoli
Dec 27th 2012, 22:33
Dear Louis Grech, just after the last MEP election, on a TVM program, you had ridiculed Jason Micallef by contradicting his claim that the PL would reverse the utility charges. Are you still of the same opinion or are you still waiting what's inside the MLP manifesto which had to be pronounced as soon as PM sets the election date
Joe Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 22:28
''Meritocracy, accountability and transparency'' - that's precisely what GonziPN failed to deliver despite the smooth talking of the P.M. and Simon Busuttil!
Hopefully the Maltese won't be fooled by the sudden pre-election favours falling from heaven! People are still being very negatively affected by this administration's inefficiency.
Julian Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 22:18
This is the land of make believe. The lone ranger is made out to have won a contest against other contenders! Electing a new deputy leader does not change the fact that the MLP have NO policies, NO vision and NO direction. The MLP are very capable at marketing and creating illusions but beneath the illusion is a vacuum and Louis Grech is just an (unfortunate) temporary smokescreen.
C. Bartoli
Dec 27th 2012, 22:11
@Eddy Privitera. Mrs. Catherine Farrugia the mother of Anglu Farrugia was not ashamed to inform every one about the lack of JM's integrity and accountability so why should I.
C. Bartoli
Dec 27th 2012, 21:56
only allowing 1 candidate shows how lejber does not trust those who vote. Between Alfred Sant & Lino Spiteri they picked Alfred Sant ... bad choice. Between Joseph Muscat & George Abela they picked Joseph Muscat ... VERY bad choice! So one has to understand why they decided to make it simple for them this time round!
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 21:54
On the surface the present set-up of the PL seems not too bad.
After what happened, if we were to scratch the surface, one would find intolerance & insensitivity!
Genuine Labourites, whose only fault is to think, are anathema to this faceless Party today!!
Dr Angelo Farrugia was right in expressing his distrust in the Leadership!
Opportunism & turncoats are NOT the right ingredients!
Alfred A Falzon
Mr. M. Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 21:45
Jiddispjaċini għal Dr. Farrugia. . . imma għall-ġid tal-PL, din il-bidla kienet inevitabbli.
Awguri sur Grech . . . nemmen li bik, bħalma ġara fl-UE, il-PL għandu fejn jimxi 'l quddiem!
Mr Marcel Dingli
Dec 27th 2012, 21:39
Thank you. You helped me help the salesians.
Malcolm Pace
Dec 27th 2012, 21:35
louise jidher bi car li ghandu il partit kollhu warajh waqt li haddiehor lanqas kien kapaci jikkonvinci il shabu li huma fil kabinett biex jivvutawlu u dan hareg min kliemu stess
partit laburista huwa bi car li hu team maghqud u jidher ukoll li lesti jidhlu ghat tigrija b kompatezza u konvinzjoni waqt li haddiehor diehel bi tfarrik u tkissir goll partit tieghu stess
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 22:29
Oh com'on when did lejber delegates vote against party line! It was made very clear to them HOW they must vote ... or better that they MUST vote ... because we cannot say that Joseph gave them any option!
Joseph Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 23:51
In january the PL ridiculed Lawrence Gonzi because no-one contested against him and now that no-one was allowed to contest against Louis Grech you say that he has the whole party behind him!
Trevor Lorenzo Mizzi
Dec 27th 2012, 21:29
What a surprise !
Louis Grech won this one.
Mario Sciberras
Dec 28th 2012, 02:06
yes he got on before the last
David Magro
Dec 28th 2012, 07:24
Yes Mr.Mizzi, and with an overwhelming majority. That`s how democracy works.
That`s what labour promise and stick to his promise unlike the Gonzipn whereas no one take on the responsibility. Louis Grech has a history of success and I wish him well in his new role.
Joe Pavia
Dec 28th 2012, 08:14
Amazing isnt it?
Neil Johnsen
Dec 27th 2012, 21:27
simon = bla bla bla
louise = fatti u rizultati konkreti
jista xi hadd jghdilna xkiseb diga simon ghall dal pajjiz ghax sissa hlief paroli ma smajnix . waqt li fuq in naha lohra ghandna deputy leader li bil fatti fil privat u anke flewropa kiseb rizultati straordinarji tant li partit nazzjonalista hallih fil kariga ghall diversi snin taht lamministrazjoni nazzjonalista
jm busuttil
Dec 27th 2012, 22:07
What about the hand shake money he took from our taxes when he left Air Malta, dak rizultat konkret.
HENRY FENECH AZZOPARDI
Dec 27th 2012, 22:12
Simon kiseb il fiducia ta MPs tal europa biex jivvottaw lil Dr. Borg fejn Louis ghalkemm ipprova ma rnexxilux jkikonvencihom. The first problem Grech will have to face is telling Muscat that it is impossible to promise lowering water and electricity tariffs.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 22:30
Are you serious! Simon worked hard to get us in the EU while your beloved dear leader was working against that goal! Is that FACT BIG ENOUGH!?
Mary Ann Borg
Dec 28th 2012, 00:44
Hekk hu. Rizultati stradordinarji bhal 16 il-miljun lira maltija telf waqt li kien chairman tal-Airmalta.
Mario Sciberras
Dec 28th 2012, 02:08
ilmiljun ewro gab biss li kien jghid bieh SANT
C Bonello
Dec 28th 2012, 07:32
I think you're living in LA LA land Neil. Read the times to see what Simon done and not l orizzont and then maybe you will be enlightened in what Simon did for our country in Europe.
How they say in Maltese... minn imaqdar irid jbieh.
And to reply to your second question, PN were always a party who let good people in their place like our great president.
Simon Scerri
Dec 28th 2012, 07:41
Int vera tghix f'malta u l'ewropa...taf li Simon Busuttil huwa MEP of the Year. l'ebda MEP malti Laburist ha dak l'unur!! qeghdin tibzaw min Simon!!!!
Mauro Piscopo
Dec 27th 2012, 21:21
team formidabli bi tmexxija formidabli u issa id differenza qed tidher bi car
partit labursita qadt ma wra sinjali ta tmexxija bsahhita daqsek u issa jidher bi serjeta li lesti biex imexxu dal pajjiz bserjeta u integrita .
dal pajjiz xeba bi tmexxija tal moffa u lest jilqa din li stil ta politka gdida
scott brown
Dec 27th 2012, 21:19
yes mr. grech please do reciprocate.
as a start i would appreciate a concise and credible reason why anglu farrugia was removed apart from dear joseph wanting you to take his place?
then you can tell one and all the HOW of all the proposals mlp is putting forward and why the mlp is assuming that the electorate is made up of imbeciles.
John L Galea
Dec 27th 2012, 21:57
@Scott: Anglu Farrugia was removed as he was not up to the job.
Your other question should be rephrased as it doesn't make sense. regarding all the proposals of the Pl for the forthcoming elections, they will be uncovered form the 7th of Jan onwards. Can you please tell us why the PL is assuming that the electorate is an imbecile?
Stephen Florian
Dec 27th 2012, 22:25
Spot on Mr.Brown. I would like to thank Dr. Muscat for this eye opener before going to the polls. Every nation gets the government it deserves. I sincerely hope that Dr. Farrugia's sacrifice will not have been in vain.
Donna Parnis
Dec 27th 2012, 23:33
No mr brown, its Gonzi who thinks the electorate is made up of imbeciles. and most of his supporters prove him right as they take in every lie he speaks, What are Gonzis proposals, we know one, that he will start taking the 500euro a week raise for himself and his ministers, as he yes HE has already stated that.
David Magro
Dec 28th 2012, 07:28
Scott, don`t you understand? Dr.Farrugia walk off the line by pronouncing a statement which undermined the justice in Malta. Dr.Muscat had the "guts" to remind him of his responsibility and asked him to stop down..unlike Dr.Gonzi who remained helpless in from of the atrocities that Austin Gatt did to public finance.Mr.Scott, be patience...after the 7th January you will learn!
*Joseph Brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 21:19
CONGRATULATIONS
C. Bartoli
Dec 27th 2012, 21:18
To all MLP supporters! For heavens sake, his name is LOUIS. He got elected as a deputy leader and he did not do a sex change operation.
Rachel Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 21:14
team maghqud ta vera
dehret bi car fl ewropa u issa qed tidher bi car fil politika lokali .
Matthew Tanti
Dec 27th 2012, 21:13
Il-PL kollhu konvint li Louis Grech konvincenti. Simon Busuttil l-anqas kien kapaci jikkonvinci lill-kabinett Nazzjonalista stess
James Dimech
Dec 27th 2012, 21:41
Ma tantx kellhom ghazla Matthew
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 22:32
How pathetic! In PN there was a real election between two capabale person! Lejber did not even trust that its voters could choose the best option between two .. so they gave one! and most probably since Joseph selectec Louis ... well we all know how bad Joseph's decision tend to result!
Joseph Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 23:59
Meta jkun hemm elezzjoni, kulhadd jirraprezenta xi haga differenti! Jekk 28% ivvutaw favur il-kabinett u 72% ivvutaw favur Simon, ma tistghux tghidu li Simon ma gibidx il- kabinett warajh u tikkritikawh ghalhekk! Li jmisskom tghidu huwa ghaliex Ikritikajtu lil Gonzi ghax ikkontwsta wahdu pero' fahhartu lil Louis ghax ikkontesta wahdu? Frjn hi l-konsistenza?
A. Sultana
Dec 27th 2012, 21:06
It was all setup for Mr. Farrugia to resign and appoint this post to Mr. Grech. It is worrying how PL is ready to dispose of its own people in order to win the election.
Why didn't Muscat resign after he congratulated Dr. Farrugia on his speech?
As I always say, PN may not be a perfect party for the country but are surely the lesser of 2 evils...
Donna Parnis
Dec 27th 2012, 23:36
Why didnt Gonzi resign after he lost his majority. Ah but I forgot, no one in the PN shoulders responsibility do they so they dont have to resign and as long as they say sorry as SB said about your globe trotter all is forgiven, Personally I would like a little more money in MY pocket not in Gonzis.
Matthew Tanti
Dec 27th 2012, 21:05
Bil-hatra ta' Louis Grech mhux il-Partit Laburista biss igwadanja imma l-pajjiz ukoll
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 22:32
If they told you X was going to be the deputy leader then you would have wrote the same thing just changing the name Louis Grech with X!
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 21:03
Sorry, just seen it . Thanks !
jm busuttil
Dec 27th 2012, 22:09
What did you see the light in the tunnel? About time.
Paul Giordimaina
Dec 28th 2012, 07:56
Eddie ma tejdilna xejn li Grech tellaq wahdu jew ghalikom ok
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 09:48
@ Eddy Privitera
Yes, indeed, you must have read Mrs Catherine's assessment of Dr Muscat on FACEBOOK!
Better late than never!
Alf A Falzon
Lara Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 21:02
Turija ta' serjeta' u ghaqda mill- PL. Awguri Mr. Grech.
Marylyn Law
Dec 27th 2012, 21:01
joseph ma setax issib kliem adatati biex jintroduci il louise grech - bniedem formidabli
wara ir rizultati kollha li rnexilu jikseb fil privat u fl ewropa zgur li issa jista jaghmel listess fi tmexxija ta pajjizna .
A Bezzina
Dec 27th 2012, 21:22
Louise? Seriously? You didn't even realise it's a him not a her?!
Victor Mallia
Dec 27th 2012, 20:57
come on pl cause now you are showing clearly that the team is getting stronger and stronger .
ghanda partit jibza juri il leader tieghu u ghanda partit iehor li kburi bil mexxeja tieghu li qed jigbdu habel wiehed .
Prosit PL
Darren Agius
Dec 27th 2012, 20:52
Louis Grech akwist importanti, kemm ghall-PL u fuq kollox ghal Malta taghna.
patrick cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 20:52
id differenza bejn pl u pn hija li il pn qed johrogu deputy leader li mejjet biex jimbutta il gonzi min wara ha jilhaq hu mentri il labour party ghandu deputy leader maqghud wara il mexxej tieghu .
Ma setghux il labour jaghzlu deputy leader ahjar min dan .
BYE BYE SIMON !!
Darren Agius
Dec 27th 2012, 20:51
Mal-PL- taf fejn qieghed! Il-PL kollhu mghaqud wara t-tmexxija tal-Partit. Ministri tal-PN iddikjaraw pubblikament li ma jridux lil Simon Busuttil.
jm busuttil
Dec 27th 2012, 21:11
Tell it to il-Mostin ta'Anglu LOL
Vince Piscopo
Dec 27th 2012, 22:02
Mr Busuttil better ask l-Ghaxqin ta Franco x'tahseb?
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 22:34
Maqud .. yes until Joseph needs another scapegoat!! Then we see the true meaning of the word "mghaqud"!! Seriously the joke is no longer funny any more!
John Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 20:47
Mr. Greck had Just been elected as a deputy Leader of the PL with 96.6 % of votes cast . congratulations and thank you for accepting such a responsibly Position I have not Doubt about your integrity and Skill so Good Luck
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 21:05
@ John Zammit
That's close to a carbon copy of the way servile delegates vote when their Leader/ Master presents his heir to the throne in North Korea and in other dictatorships!
There is no other contestant! Just one runner showing his skills, if any!
D Leader/Master is ALWAYS RIGHT!
Now let's clap and smile gleefully in unison!
Alf A Falzon!
George Cremona
Dec 27th 2012, 21:59
The PL deputy leaders are elected by delegates, 789 in all, and taken away by one single man when it suits him to do so, a really GREAT PARTY indeed, a STALWART OF DEMOCRACY!!! How right was Anglu Farrugia on stating that he doesn't trust Joseph Muscat.
Vince Piscopo
Dec 27th 2012, 22:15
Mr Falzon did you likewise clap "gleefully in unison" when your PN Leader decided to seek endorsement for his performance in office from his very own faithful supporters instead of going to the electorate?
Andrew Cumbo
Dec 28th 2012, 05:15
@Alfred Falzon At least we didn't go against the party statute as PN did when the Prime Minister asked his delegates for a vote of confidence. Louis Grech contested because there was a resignation. As far as I know Lawrence Gonzi didn't resign. Also things are going to change in PL, for the next leader election, the members will cast their vote not only delegates. Are you going to do the same?!
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 08:43
@ Andrew Cumbo
"Are you going to do the same?"
A sweeping statement!
Dear Andrew, as far as I am concerned I do not BELONG to any Party, rest assured!
I am deeply disappointed with the PL and the presumptuous way it is being run at present!!
Alfred A Falzon
Alfred Falzon
Dec 28th 2012, 09:32
@ Vince Piscopo
I hate to disappoint you, but REST ASSURED that I DO NOT BELONG TO ANY PARTY!
Yes and with insistence, the PL has disappointed and Dr Muscat's leadership leaves MUCH, MUCH to be desired!!
The way Dr Anglu Farrugia, PL Deputy Leader, has been eliminated makes of Dr Muscat a petty dictator!
Alfred A Falzon
michael scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 20:46
Joseph Muscat jikkonferma kemm issahhah it-team Laburista bl-inkluzjoni iktar diretta ta Louis Grech.......u fl-istess waqt Lawrence Gonzi juri kem hu dghajjef meta jistahba wara Simon Busuttil!
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 20:50
?????????
michael scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 20:59
Ara l gurnali tal-Pijenne halli tinduna kif qieghdin jippruvaw iwarbuh lill Lawrence Gonzi. kullumkien quotes u ritratti ta Simon Busuttil isu hu xi darba ghamel xi haga ghal Malta!! Ara qattx kien jissema l-vici kap Nazzjonalista daqs issa. Jafu li Gonzi huwa sfiducjat mill Maltin.
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 21:18
?????????
Malcolm Farrugia
Dec 28th 2012, 13:08
Il-Partit Laburista huwa team maghqud u bil-provi, hekk kif il-maggoranza kbira tad-delegati(97%) ivvotaw favur Louis Grech. Min naha l'ohra niftakar li meta Simon Busuttil ikkontesta ghal-kariga ta vici kap tal-PN, malajar hargu l-mp's u appoggaw lil Tonio Fenech, biex umbaghad id-delegati vvotaw bil-kontra ta dak li xtaqhu l-membri tal-kabinett Nazzjonalista. I wonder why!
Malcolm Farrugia
Dec 27th 2012, 20:46
The vast majority of PL delegates have confidence in Louis Grech, this is yet another proof that Partit Laburista is truly united in a coalition of ideas and principles for a better Malta!
James Abela
Dec 28th 2012, 01:10
Like they had a choice!
Matthew Tanti
Dec 27th 2012, 20:42
Il-PL, tim b'sahtu u jkompli jiggedded u jissahhah!
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 20:49
Alex Scibberas Trigona, Evarist Bartolo, Karmenu Vella, George Vella, Leo Brincat, Marie Louise Coliero, Anton Refalo, Joe Debono Grech, Jason Micallef, Alfred Sany (MEP??) tigdid incredibli!
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 21:01
Joe Micallef: Nahseb taf fejn se nsibu t-tigdid ta' GonziPN f'David Casa, Perit Bezzina, Manwel "Arriva" Delia,
Marthese " Mhux ahna bghatnih" Portelli, Claudette "Sellili" Pace, Mario "Lapsus"Galea u Simon"morru ghand tal-grocer"Busuttil !
Joseph Vassallo
Dec 28th 2012, 10:06
It-tigdid ta' Gonzipn: terz tal-membri parlamentari ser jinbidlu zgur; il-kabinett mill-1987 inbidel kollu, bil-PM b'kollox;
Meta jkun hemm bzonn il-PN fil-Gvern jaghmel u-turns - haga li l-PL qatt maghmilha fil-Gvern u anqas fl-opposizzjoni!
Christina Sammut
Dec 27th 2012, 20:41
Partit maqghud wara l-mexxej u l-vici kap l-gdid. Louise Grech huwa akkwist ghal Partit Laburista u ghal poplu matin u ghawdxi kollu.
Naomi Attard Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 21:22
Mela l vici kap mara???Jew ridt tikteb Louis flok Louise??
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 20:39
This is not the way to eliminate one's own Deputy in favour of another!
Dr Muscat started on the wrong footing in his arbitrary choice!
The PL will now have to face the music!
Can anybody trust a Party that uses its members just like one uses a floor mat?
Mrs Catherine Farrugia, Dr Angelo Farrugia's mother, is right in her assessment and feels like most genuine Labourites!
Alfred A Falzon
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 20:55
Alfred Falzon,: IMissek tisthi toqghod iddahhal lil omm Dr. Farrugia f'din l-affari ! X'tistenna li tghid omm meta tara l-binha mugugh ? mhux kull omm tirrejagixxi l-istess ? X'tahseb li qalet omm Dr. Franco Debono ? Jew omm Dr. JPO u kull omm ohra meta uliedhom jghaddu mill-istess esperjenzi ?
G Tonna
Dec 27th 2012, 21:44
Mela vera Anglu spicca hazin mal Labour. Keccejtuh ta xejn. Miskom tisthu.
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 22:30
@ Eddy Privitera
Int, li trid taqra, taghmilha tal-hmar biex ma thallasx dwana!
Qrajt x'kitbet is-Sinjura Farrugia fuq FACEBOOK?!
Kun aggornat.
Alf A Falzon
James Abela
Dec 28th 2012, 01:14
Eddy, since his mother spoke publicly then comments can be made.
Thomas C. Cassar
Dec 27th 2012, 20:37
Tal-PN f'daqqa wahda qed tahraqhom qalbhom ghal Dr. Anglu Farrugia, nsew kemm tawh mill-aghar? Kemm ipprovaw jghidu li l-PL bih se jerga jmur lura ghall-passat?
Il-PL tilef bniedem validu pero rebah iehor validu wkoll, prosit.
anthony dimech
Dec 27th 2012, 22:23
you live in the past and you carry on living in the past cos lejburisti will never change how can you turn a donkey into a smart dog
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 20:36
A question to Mr. Grech. Just after the last MEP election, on a TVM program, you had ridiculed Jason Micallef (also present on the same program) by contradicting his claim that the PL would reverse the utility charges. Are you still of the same opinion or have you been asked to toe the line?
T Mifsud
Dec 27th 2012, 21:06
Very Interesting...
Peppi Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:36
A vote which confirmed that the Pl is a united team and that what the PN can do, the Pl can do it better. Well done to the show of force by the Pl's delegates who are united behind an accountable, smart leadership.
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 20:42
@ Peppi Borg
The PL today is a tower of Babel!
What about all those district Party members who tendered their resignation today?
What about Mrs Catherine Farrugia's assessment of Dr Muscat?
Are you like an ostrich burying your head in the sand?
Alfred A Falzon
anthony dimech
Dec 27th 2012, 22:26
they had no choice he was only running on his own
Peppi Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:35
While the PL is strengthening itself, the other political adverseries continue to shed crocodile tears. Even Gonzipn's apologists are in a panic mode.
jm busuttil
Dec 27th 2012, 21:12
Do you think so. Could not be better for the PN
Noel Damato
Dec 27th 2012, 20:34
Louis Grech ser ikun spalla ma spalla ma Dr Muscat mentri Simon Busuttil imbuttat fuq quddiem u Gonzi jistahba warajh.
Peppi Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:33
A strong asset for the PL which is surely going to leave the PN strategist with hard bone to munch.Louis Grech will surely be a right hand to Joseph Muscat while Simon must stop hiding behind Gonzi.
Rodnick Abdilla
Dec 27th 2012, 20:32
Louis Grech se jkun spalla wara Joseph Muscat filwaqt li Gonzi jistahba wara Simon Busuttil.
George Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 20:30
Now JM has even more problems. How will he impliment the promises already made - the reduction of the utility bills, the massive vat refund on car registration, the living wage etc. these have been promised and Louis Grech says theynshould be delivered but please tell us how.
Mr Alistaire Gill
Dec 27th 2012, 20:52
Il-gvern tieghek la ghamilhom u l-anqas ghandu ideja kif jista jaghmilhom. Fejn ilek stenna ftit granet ohra u tkun taf. Jekk jaqta nofs it-tberbiq taghkom ikun aktar minn bizzejjed. Tinkwetax. Meta tela Mintoff fil 71 l-anqas flus biex ihallas lil-haddiema tal-gvern ma hallejtulu. Jaqaw insejt x'kien jghid Eddie li money no problem. Jew dahaq bikon ukoll dak?
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 21:13
George Cutajar: What the PL promises will be in the electoral manifesto.
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 20:28
Bid-diskors qasir li ghamel is-Sur Louis Grech, diga wera l-kwalitajiet rari li ghandu dan il-bniedem. diskors mhux ghal-gallarija, izda kliem meqjus u minghajr botti politici lejn l-avversarji politici tal-PL. Wera MATURITA POLITIKA FERM SUPERJURI ghal dik li mdorrijin biha shabna ta' GonziPN !
George Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 20:40
@ Eddy hope you realise that Louis is an MEP - a member of that particular union which you simply love to hate . Will you please declare once and for all whether you agree with your beloved PL taking now a stand in favour of the EU and wanting us to be the best.
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 21:11
George Cutajar: There are many MEPs in the EU parliament who are very critical of the way the EU has evolved. From an "economic community" (EEC) to a qusi - Federal state. I still believe that the best way for a country to be governed is when it has the right to make its own laws and not have them dictated by a foreign institution in a one-size-fits-all policy !
George Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 21:57
@Eddy stop beating round the bush. have you disbanded your CNI? Are you four square behind Labour's new found love for Europe. As regards your post above regarding promises I can already see it coming - stop all major projects to save on spending. We will go back to Mintoffiannomics. Qamel, qamel u qamel biss.
Karl Abela
Dec 27th 2012, 20:26
Who's head is next?
Mr Alistaire Gill
Dec 27th 2012, 20:53
Gonzi's.
michael scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 21:04
pn's!
Mr Hans Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 21:08
Very easy...Gonzi's next
George Cassar
Dec 27th 2012, 20:23
Mr Grech has a wide spectrum appeal. He is very articulate, soft spoken and moderate. This not to mention his broad international experience and vast businees accumen. He is truly an asset to the labour party and Malta. Thanks Xarabank and Peppi Montesin Azzopardi. I think the word I am lokking for is erh !! ah!! COUNTER PRODUCTIVE. Goodbye
Alfred J. McEwen
Dec 27th 2012, 20:11
Seeing that Gonzipn `s deputy went up in a puff of smoke the PN should`nt be too disparaging about Anglu Farrugia`s resignation they really should take care not to hang their dirty linen out where everyone can see it. Nevertheless the best of luck to Louis Grech as PL deputy leader.
carmelo buttigieg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:11
sorry pn imma no competition !!
x differenza bejn team u iehor . Louise is a mega asset for labour .
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 20:43
She certainly is!
E. Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 21:15
Bet she is...but who is Louise anyway?
H. Psaila
Dec 28th 2012, 08:12
@ Carmelo Buttigieg - you are all saying that now you have an asset for Labour, so Anglu Farrugia was not and that is why you kicked him out. What a bunch of hypocrites you are.
manuel lia
Dec 27th 2012, 20:10
aqraw xkitbet omm anglu farrugia,catherine farrugia fuq facebook......kitba ta omm mwegga.......
anthony dimech
Dec 27th 2012, 22:29
mhux hekk jaf jaghmel joseph muscat ahseb u ara kiku xi darba jkun prim ministru
charles flask
Dec 27th 2012, 20:07
mill ewwel diskors tieghu ga tara x differenza . Bniedem li jaf xi jried f hajtu u ghandu miri specifici .
well done joseph u ma stajtx thajjar persuna iktar bi sens biex ikun partner fi tandem politiku li irnexxilek tibni .
dal pajjiz ghandu bzonn politici bhall louise ghax ma jemmnux f politika partigana
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 20:07
How is it that those eligible to vote is around a hundred lessthan those during JM's election in 2008?
C. Bartoli
Dec 27th 2012, 20:06
Whoever believes that Anglu was forced to resign by JM in the name of accountability should read what Mrs. Catherine Farrugia the mother of Anglu Farrugia has written about JM's integrity.
George Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 20:05
It might be 97% of votes cast but it also equates to 92% of eligible votes. The again we all know how Labour interprets votes as was the case with the EU referendum result - remember the one where dead people were meant to have a vote.
Mr Alistaire Gill
Dec 27th 2012, 20:56
Mela ghaliex qedin tibzghu iggeddu l-ID's?
P Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:04
What people will surely keep in mind is the RUTHLESS RAMPAGE MLP is on to bring down anyone in its way: MPs, civil servants, the deputy leader, voters, and, later on, workers (as it has declared).
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 20:01
My my what a surprise. I thought he'd lose
anthony sultana
Dec 27th 2012, 20:01
PROSIT LOUIS GRECH
Kimberly Farrugia
Dec 27th 2012, 20:01
Louise bniedem tekniku , rasu fuq ghonqu u bniedem li jaf xinhu jaghmel . Harsu lejn il passat ta dan il bniedem u tkunu tafu lejn xix qed jimmiraw il labour party . Ma kont qadt nobsor li Joseph ha jirnexxilu jigbed mieghu persuna bhall dan fi xena politika u skurja goal formidabli .
Peppi Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 19:59
"If you show trust in me, I will use my work experience to work together to achieve our objective, with courage, determination and serenity." - Louis Grech. No more comments
miriam mestre
Dec 27th 2012, 19:55
sorry simon but now you ve got serious competition .
1 ) a great performance in europe
2) a great performance at airmalta
3) an definitly he will be a great politician on the island .
Well done LABOUR
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 20:45
1 ) a great performance in europe - ?????
2) a great performance at airmalta - ???????????????????
3) an definitly he will be a great politician on the island . - Let's all hope so
rodney bone
Dec 27th 2012, 19:51
prosit PL for this new move
from hell to heaven . Sorry angelo but now PL can easily say that they got a great deputy leader !! goodluck Mr Grech cause after working with you at airmalta we can only underline the way you used to manage a large company like that
Justin Tabone
Dec 27th 2012, 19:47
Where's Everybody??
peter Bongailas
Dec 27th 2012, 19:46
sur bondi u peppi nisperaw lissa ma dumux ma turuna konfront bejn iz zewg deputy leaders bhall dik il herqa kbira li kelkom ftit jiem ilu meta kien ghad hemm anglu .
jew issa ha nibzghu nuru il baby simon against loiuse grech ?
Paul Giordimaina
Dec 28th 2012, 08:17
Mela Anglu ma marx tajjeb fid dibatitu? mela ghalfejn capcaptulu nies il vera papagali kollox kif jejt il leader tajjeb u hazin.
Michael Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 19:40
i knew he would win this race!!!!
Francis Saliba M.D.
Dec 27th 2012, 19:40
SURPRISE! SURPRISE! Stop the printing presses! Flash news.
joseph francalanza
Dec 27th 2012, 19:39
a good move in the right direction . with all respect to anglu he is much far better than him .
choosing betweem muscat /grech and gonzi / busuttil the answer will pop up easily !!
bye bye old politics
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 28th 2012, 00:23
Very easilly ... Gonzi/Busuttil!
Gonzi has left Malta with a strong economy, record number of jobs, and a better standard of living then ever before. Joseph Muscat has a proven track record of always being wrong; EU, EURO, Cyprus, Illegal Imigration, Sant for EU, Anglu ... you are right the answer should pop up easily!!
A Spiteri
Dec 27th 2012, 19:30
I think Lewis Grech will win this race. You can see with Joseph Muscat smile!!!
Joe Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 19:12
The people is waiting that Public Broadcasting, WE and news to give the same caverage with direct links from Centru Laburista about the vote of Louis Grech such caverage was given when Simon Busuttil was elected. If not the PL should not stand with tied hand
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 19:28
The people are also waiting for Anglu Farrugia to be invited on TVM to give his version of events! Why Anglu Farrugia does not believe in the leadership skill of Joseph Muscat!
Franco Farrugia
Dec 27th 2012, 19:51
The people ARE, not IS.
Mark Anthony Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 19:58
Trid ticcajta, mhux ovvja li se jigi elett, u fuq kollox din se tkun 'stop gap measure' sa wara l-elezzjoni biex jikumbatti lil Simon Busuttil imbaghad wara l-elezzjoni meta jigu ghal-konferma jikontesta xi hadd iehor.
Mr Alistaire Gill
Dec 27th 2012, 21:00
@ Joseph Aquilina.
Jekk veru tirrispetta lil Anglu mhux ahjar thallih il-boghod mill-kameras. Ma qlajtulux bizzejjed wara d-dibattitu.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 28th 2012, 00:26
@Mr Alistaire Gill
Now you want him away from the cameras! First all lejber supporters said what a great performance Anglu Farrugia did, now all of a sudden he is not fit to be in front of a camera. It is true what they say, Joseph Muscat could have selected a donkey as his deputy and lejber die hards would have come out in force praising what long nice ears their deputy donkey has!
Paul Giordimaina
Dec 28th 2012, 08:22
Sur Gill issa ma jogbukx il kumenti insejt il kumenti li kontu tiktbu fuq Franco.
M. Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 19:06
The minute I compromise myself with self interest and become a yes-man, another nail is hammered into the coffin of democracy and justice!
M. Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 19:04
Commentators are making fun of this one candidate race and so they should but they should have realized by now that true democracy doesn't exist in any institution be it the state, the church, the family or in business. It is who you know not your merits that matter and it's no wonder that many that are disillusioned by it all - we are in crisis!
Will we make a difference to make 2013 better?
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 19:29
Democracy has a hard time in Malta because too many of us see politics - the future of our country - as just a game of football where you support a team regardless of what that team does!
M Calleja
Dec 27th 2012, 18:37
Suppost fil-milied il-partiti kellhom jieqfu mill-attivitajiet politici. Vera tal-misthija kif il-PL organizza din il-manuvra biex iqaccat il barra lil Anglu Farrugia. Prosit Joseph, ibqa' sejjer hekk!
Joe Busuttil
Dec 27th 2012, 20:31
Jieqfu mill-attivitajiet politici..... You haven't read about Gonzi's walkabouts , have you?
Andrew Cumbo
Dec 28th 2012, 05:33
@M.Calleja Are you out of this world, why don't you say it to Beppe Fenech Adami, he didn't refuse the invitation to TVAM. Have you listened to what he said? Continuously repeating accusations on Evarist Bartolo, do you think he respected the agreement to stop any political confrontation? At least this election was an in-house matter for PL that shouldn’t interfere with the PN.
Reuben D. Spiteri
Dec 27th 2012, 18:25
Oh my God I'm so excited! I wonder who'll win?
/sarcasm
manuel lia
Dec 27th 2012, 18:14
nixtieq nifrah lill louis grech ghax ninsab cert li hu ha jirbah zgur......pero jghidu xjghidu tal lejber il mod kif gie trattat anglu farrugia huwa ta min jistmerru...joseph muscat..ruthless,a backstabber and a person without any regard for humanity...u dan ma bniedem li kien ilu 4 snin u 8 xhur deputat tieghu....pero kif jghidu...what goes around comes around.....and it will soon come around..
Mr Alistaire Gill
Dec 27th 2012, 21:03
Insejt x'ghamilu lil Gorg Borg Olivier? Dan min mindu sirt jinteressak x'jigri fil-PL milli fil PN?
Ibghat xi sms halli tfarrag lil Mugliette, JPO u lil Franco.
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 18:12
@Joseph Cauchi Senior
"An INVESTIGATION is warranted, immediately"
There were SO many other much important things for which you should have called for an investigation.
But as the say petty things please petty..........
jb
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 18:07
@Joseph Grech Attard
"I cannot understand why GonziPN and PN bloggers criticise the way in which Dr. Anglu Faqrrugia was asked to resign! What would they have said if this did not happen?"
Easy peasy!
Because the PN apologists don't have the vaguest idea what 'accountability' and the 'culture of resignation' is all about.
How many of the top brass resigned in the last 25 years?
jb
Andrew Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 18:40
They were doing such a fantastic job why would they resign?
Now, wanting to be out of the EU, that's cause for resignation is it not? Or was Joseph right about the EU?
hallina (jb)
Victor Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 19:18
Anglu Farrugia was coerced to resign. I never saw him making any claim about his resignation. We hear the slayer making statements but he never showed the spear that entered Anglu`s back and what of the two spears pierced Angelo`s back. It was easy peasy for Muscat because he reached his aim, but even for the kinsmen of Angelo, it was the vaguest idea of Muscat arrogant accountability.
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 19:27
JB you never answer me - I am not a PN apologist and stated that as a true Nationalist I find one contestant races to be a joke. You and the other blinkered labourites would never have the guts to admit it in public even though you know it deep down inside. Two wrongs dont make a right. The fundamental difference is that within the PN dissension is allowed. MLP controls in the best possible way
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:08
Yes A Vassallo. Joseph was SOOOOOO accountable about his advises: No to EU; no to Euro; No to Iceland; follow Cyprus; "Great speech, Anglu..."
Malta is blessed by THREE circuses at the moment: Naxxar, Paola, and Hamrun.
Mr Lawrence Calleja
Dec 27th 2012, 18:05
Dr Anglu Farrugia kien il-persuna ideali minghajr ma jilbes maskri. Dak li qed tara huwa hu. Pero b'dispjacir ma nistax nghid l-istess fuq Louis Grech li kellu jilbes maskra biex juri li l-PL hu team maghqud. Il-verita, min qieghed fil-qalba ta' l-affarijiet jaf kemm is-sitwazzjoni hi l-kontra. Imma ghall issa sakemm tasal l-elezzjoni ahjar jidru li l-affarijiet huma kollox bizzilla.
Joseph Grech Attard
Dec 27th 2012, 17:23
I cannot understand why GonziPN and PN bloggers criticise the way in which Dr. Anglu Faqrrugia was asked to resign! What would they have said if this did not happen? Make a feast of the PL's failure to do so & that it is trying to destroy justice? Have they forgotten the secret plot during the night when their PN removed Dr. G. Bog Olivier, God bless his soul? Was that Fair Play, Transparency, etc
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 17:56
Seeing how history is repeating itself maybe you should have refrained from mentioning the Borg Olivier story.
Who knows, maybe in the not too distant future the PL might wish to copy this one too from the PN's past when they come to realise what a waste of time Joseph is.
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 18:06
JGA, Borg Olivier resigned after the PN lost the 1977 election - nobody worked mysteriously behind the scenes. Farrugia's was not a voluntary resignation - it was forced because he is a liability to MLP's chances to lose. Grech is supposed to increase the chances. Uncontested leadership races by both PN and MLP are a joke. Both parties are duping us. Is that transparency and justice? No.
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:12
JGA. I suggest that in order to get ANOTHER idea about Joseph's 'accountability', 'responsibility', 'seriousness', BLA BLA, you should go on facebook, find Anglu's mum's page, and see for yourself!!! She IS NOT a PN blogger.
You 'cannot understand why...' but we DO!
M Farrugia
Dec 27th 2012, 17:21
ghassa ma L. Grech biex inkun cert li tefa l-vot fil-kaxxa, dik id-dahqa fiha hafna x'wiehed jifhem.
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 17:24
Dahqa mqanzha halli taparsi fil-Pl kollox sew. Nixtieq nara l-istess tbissima fuq wicc Anglu meta jmur jivvota.
Michael Magri
Dec 27th 2012, 17:30
Per Ezempju......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ivor scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 18:05
Dr.Muscat does what he preaches !!!!!!!! Fuq kollox kif jaghmel Dr.Gonzi hux !!!!!!
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:13
Yes, I saw a similar smile at the Naxxar and Paola circuses. I wonder
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 17:07
The PL delegates may be for Dr Muscat a voice in the desert for they are only taken into account when they vote YES to a Party that rides rough shod over them!
But he should realise that the rest of the people are NOT dupes and their voice will resound right across the desert and beyond!!
Enough of this affront to DEMOCRACY, TRANSPARENCY and FAIR PLAY!!
Alfred A Falzon
Joe Pavia
Dec 27th 2012, 17:05
One man race hahahaha. Funny really. First Muscat critisised Dr Gonzi now he is repeating the same story. Can you trust this man with the helm of the country? Can you trust this man when he uses people and then discards them? I will not. Him or his new image PL. Just an image no sustanza.
Victor Calleja
Dec 27th 2012, 17:27
Just for the record. Anglu Farrugia resigned but Gonzi did not. that was a one man race. he broke the party's rules.
H. Psaila
Dec 27th 2012, 20:02
@Victor Calleja - Anglu Farrugia didnt resign but was made to resign instead of being kicked out. Please dont hide the truth, every Maltese knows the whole true story.
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Dec 27th 2012, 16:59
As has already been remarked in these columns, the Official Ballot Box used by the Electoral Commission is the same as that being used by the MLP for the election of the deputy!
Is this PROPER?
Can such Boxes be available and held by political parties; and can’t these Boxes be “MIS-USED” in the forthcoming months, perhaps?
An INVESTIGATION is warranted, immediately!
JC.
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 17:09
ThePN used a perspex transparent box for the Deputy Leader ballot.
Doesn't look as if the PL is so keen on transparency!
carlos ellul
Dec 27th 2012, 19:49
Ghalhekk l pn dahhal l ligi tal finanzjamenti tal partiti. Ma nghidux hmerijiet.
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 16:45
I am certainly not surprised by Cyprus Joe's disgusting opportunism!
His political record is frequently dotted with far more serious mistakes, that make Anglu's dismissal ridiculous to say the least.
What I am a little surprised with is that Grech eagerly lent himself to this charade - but maybe I shouldn't. If anything, it proves that birds of a feather flock together!
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 17:39
Joe Micallef: il-BIZA li ghandkhom TIXGHEL, ghax qed taraw li issa flimkien ma Dr.Muscat hemm bniedem li jgawdi rispett kbir mhux biss mil-laburisti, izda minn faxxa wiesgha ta' nazzjonalisti intelligenti li jafu xi jsarraf, kemm f'Malta u kemm fi Brussels !
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 18:09
Eddy, yet again you fail to understand that yours is a party not a populist movement. It shall be the downfall of MLP yet again. MLP may win the election but it will lose out in the long run because of non-existent strategic direction Grech notwithstanding who has yet to prove his directional prowess.
Alex Coppola
Dec 27th 2012, 16:43
Another farce typical labour style!!!!!!!!!!
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:17
Circus at Naxxar, another at Paola, and yet another at Hamrun!
A Bezzina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:41
There must have been a dress-rehearsal for this ... they did it so well! It's almost like a Nativity Play ... minus the anglu ...
ALBERT FENECH
Dec 27th 2012, 16:40
The GonziPN dinosaurs have had their chains and cages rattled and have come out in full force! What a lot of huffing, puffing, ranting and raving - all of which will not make one iota of electoral difference. Please go back into the last five-year slumber mode.
ALBERT FENECH
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:50
I cant believe such comments which show the brain washing capabilities of the lejber party! Here we see Joseph Muscat doing his nth mistake and still they support him! The Dr.Gonzi gives them results, proves Joseph Muscat wrong over and over again, and they doubt him! I can't believe such things!
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 17:04
Albert. If you like dinosaurs, you can visit the Museum at PL. Many in that museum date back from the Sant era, KMB era, and even Mintoff era. If the PN had been 'slumbering', and let Joseph lead us in following Cyprus' success, manby YOU would be slumbering at the moment. Your idea of slumber leaves a lot to be desired. Wake up!
carmel parnis
Dec 27th 2012, 16:23
HIP HIP HIP HURRAY and the winner is ----- MR Louis Grech --- yes you guessed rightly prosit
R. Balzan
Dec 27th 2012, 16:33
Said the same thing when Dr Gonzi contested solo earlier this year.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:52
@R. Balzan
What did you say when he contested alone?
This election is very different from the one Dr.Gonzi had to run for. Dr.Gonzi had to be judged when public opinion was not much in his favor. Only after the election did we find out how RIGHT he was for taking the decisions he had to take and how Joseph Muscat proved for another time to be wrong.
ivor scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 18:09
History repeats itself!! First at PN HQ now at PL HQ with the difference that one resigned the other one did not.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 19:32
@ivor scicluna
The other (Tonio Borg) managed to get a top post at the EU even when the SOCIALISTS and LIBERAL parties where against him!
H. Psaila
Dec 27th 2012, 20:04
@Ivor Scicluna - for your information Anglu Farrugia was made to resign and didnt resign voluntarily. There is a big difference between resigning at your own free will and forced to resign.
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 20:19
Ivor. You seem toi fare very badly in history. Just ONE week ago, Joseph made Anglu resign., against his wish. Don't believe me, but believe Anglu and his mother.
Giov DeMartino
Dec 27th 2012, 16:19
Imhatra li s-Sur Grech se jigi l-ewwel.
L Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 16:28
u l-ahhar ukoll!
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 16:39
Giov deMartino: Imhatra li diga insejt li Gonzi kien tellaq WAHDU meta lanqaS BISS KIEN IRRIZENJA MINN kAP TA' GonzIpn ???!!! Almenu f'dan il-kaz kien hemm il-post battal !
Michael Seychell
Dec 27th 2012, 16:43
Biex inkunu precizi is- Sur Grech ser jigi l-Ewwel u L-ahhar.
Nota ohra hi li meta Dr. Gonzi tellaq wahdu - kif kienu jghid J.M. - ried igib ta' l-anqas zewg terzi tal-voti validi u mhux nofs + 1, u akkwista aktar minn 90 fil-mija.
Michael Seychell Tal-Pieta
John Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 17:07
@ Mike Seychell even if there were more candidates the statute says so and it was unanimously approved
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 17:07
Eddie. Il-post ma kienx 'battal', imma 'imbattal' minn Joseph! JM zarma knisja biex rama' ohra. Il-Hdd capcaplu lil Anglu, u l-hamis tah daqqa ta' stallet minn wara.
Insejt li Joseph organizza loghoba 'musical chairs' bejn Ang u Lou. Pero' il-muzika daqqet meta Ang kien imsiefer. Lou sab is-siggu vojt, u pogga! Fhimt? Niddubita!
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 17:13
@ Eddy Privitera
"Kien hemm il-post battal"!
Dak tghidu int u l-Mexxej tal-PL wara li tajtu daqqa ta' stallet f'dahar wiehed minnkom ghax riedtu twarrbuh!
Il-bniedem sar NUMRU ghal Dr Muscat u t-tbissima tieghu tixhdu li dan hu kollu minnu!!
Tal-misthija! PL li tilef ruhu u jdur ma' kull rih!
Alfred A Falzon
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:17
They told us they where ready when ready they where not and as long as Joseph Muscat as at the head of the party they never will be! Joseph Muscat has a proven track record of always being wrong; on the EU, on the EURO, on Cyprus, on Illegal Migration, one everything that he dared given an opinion on! No wonder he wants to keep his mouth closed now; giving excuses like a 12 year old child!
Mario Mercieca
Dec 27th 2012, 16:12
Lawrence Gonzi always defended his peers and you, while Joseph got easily rid of his deputy and soon (after he takes your vote) you. The choice is clear
R Axisa
Dec 27th 2012, 16:42
Meta tiddefendi l-hazin, tkun komplici.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:53
@R Axisa
When you work with all as a team for the best of the country you show your leadership skills ... leadership skills is what Joesph Muscat lacks!
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 17:10
R Axisa Joseph 'defended' Anglu by his applaus, and it was ONLY three days later that he woke up, and realised that he needed to clear a 'chair' for Louis. The ONLY chair which could be made available was Anglu's. Now PL have an MEP for deputy, like PN, albeit later!
J Attard
Dec 27th 2012, 16:06
What a farce!
Robert Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 16:01
Dec 2012.....Xarabank cancelled in Debono gatecrash after Labour pulls out Anglu Farrugia......................
Jan 2013......Xarabank cancelled in Anglu Farrugia gatecrash ......... he really needs to tell us why he actually was made to resign.
Giov DeMartino
Dec 27th 2012, 16:21
Mosta residents know perfectly well why Dr Farrugia was made to resign.
Joe Anastasi
Dec 27th 2012, 16:31
From the moment Anglu Farrugia was made "Vici Kap" we (Nationalists) all said this was a big mistake on the part of the PL, and the best thing Joseph could do was remove him and others like him as soon as possible.
Now Joseph has finally removed him. So why are we still complaining ?
Giov DeMartino
Dec 27th 2012, 16:51
@ Mr Anastasi: you are wrong if you say that we are complaining. At least I am not complaining, but I am sorry for Dr Farrugia who was back stabbed by his leader. Most probably Dr Farrugia was reminded of Brutus. Needless to say my political leanings are well known, but even so I have all respect for Dr Farrugia. It is NOT TRUE that he was made to resign bec. of his comments. And he knows
Mr Joe Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 16:52
Joe Anastasi it is the method that is being contested not the removal of the person. It is a demonstration of what Muscat terms as the end justified the means - and that is a very very dangerous method which most of us experienced first hand!
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:57
@Joe Anastasi
Simple, because of the way Anglu Farrugia was removed. Joseph Muscat clapped him. Joseph Muscat hugged him. Then Joseph Muscat asks him to resign! So by that same logic, either Joseph Muscat resigns as well or else he proves to us all he is nothing but a hypocrite.
p.s. - are you so sure about the right use of "we" in that sentence?
Joseph Attard
Dec 27th 2012, 19:20
@ Demartino
Taf kont se tivvutalu int lil Anglu!
Tiskanta kemm sar hawn min qed jithassar lill-Anglu farrugia!
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 28th 2012, 00:29
@Joseph Attard
For sure he is not finding any love from the lejber camp, where until a few days ago people were ready to die for him, now all of a sudden they are ashamed of him!! I can imagine lejber is doing its best to repair the damage! and then all of a sudden all lejber die-hards will fall in love with Anglu again! pathetic!
Angelo Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 15:48
@ C Falzon
Kif trid lil Dr Anglu Farrugia johrog ghal elezzjoni li gejja meta lil eks-"dear leader" tieghu joseph muscat, anglu farrugia qallu "M'GHANDIEX AKTAR FIDUCJA FIK"
Fejn trid tmur izjed minn hekk?????
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 16:44
Angelo Vassallo: Li qal Anglu Farrugia huwa n-nida hdejn L-URAGAN TA' XITA li qal u se jibqa jghid Franco Debono dwar Lawrence Gonzi ! Dr. Farrugia ma giex mizmu milli jikkontesta l-elezzjoni jekk irid jaghmel hekk.
Izda Franco ma thalliex !
Giov DeMartino
Dec 27th 2012, 16:54
Eddy, tghidlix li int qed thallat id-dnub li ghamel Franco mad-dnub li ghamel Anglu hux? Tippruvax iddahhaq in-nies bik! Issa gietni x-xoqqa f'moxtha u nerga' nsaqsik: Kieku Dr Farrugia jkollu jaghmel il-kummiedji kollha li ghamel Franco, KIEKU tiddefendih int Ed? Inqas ma tpacpac izjed ahjar.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 17:00
@Eddy Privitera
Do not mention the Franco saga because you do an auto goal. Unlike Anglu Farrugia being asked to resign by Joseph Muscat, in the case of Franco Debono a VOTE was taken to discipline Franco for going agains the party directives? Was a vote taken regarding Anglu Farrugia? NO Did Anglu go against party directives? NO .. how democratic from lejber!
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 17:15
Eddie You forgot that Franco was USED by PL to buy time. Have you noticed that during all of last week, Franco was discarded by PL? He has become irrelevant to their pressing needs! The poor bloke does not realise that PL uses you, then, you are dumped. Ask Ang! I hope that Anglu is given a WHOLE programme by PBS, like FRanco was given. But hopefully, before he calms down!
HENRY FENECH AZZOPARDI
Dec 27th 2012, 17:47
@ Eddy Privetera.
Trid tkun bla sinsla biex MP mill partit tghiek stess jivvota mal oppozizjoni u thalih johrog ghal elezzjoni. Mela issa ghanke ir raguni tlift. X"ghandu jaqsam il kaz ta Franco ma dak ta Anglu. Muscat il Hadd capcaplu u l'ghada capcaplu fuq wiccu. Qrajt l-omm imwegga x'kella xtghid fuq il face book. Jien qatt ma qbilt ma Anglu imma zgur ma haqqux jispicca hekk mill politika.
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 18:10
Angelo, ruhi, jien cert illi kieku Dr. Farrugia jiddeciedi li jikkontesta l-elezzjoni, f'daqqa wahda INT U SHABEK ta' GonziPN tibdew tbezzghu lill-votanti li Dr. Farrugia isir ministru u Alla biss jaf kemm tivvintaw hrejjef tal-biza x'jibda jaghmel Anglu Farrugia bhala ministru. U tergghu issemmu z-zmien meta kien spettur tal-pulizija etc.. Mhux hekk, Sur Angelo Vassallo ???!!!
HENRY FENECH AZZOPARDI
Dec 27th 2012, 18:30
@ Eddy Privitera.
Mela ghamel xi haga hazina meta kien fil korp tal pulizija Anglu, ghidli ghax ma nafx? taf x'naf li biex il PL ikun kredibli irrid innehhi tlett kwarti tal kandidati ghax ma huma xejn ahjar minn Anglu. Jekk Anglu zbalja l ohrajn ghamlu ferm ghar minnu. Is swing qed issir round about kif ghidt int ftit tal jiem ilu. Ghal darba sejjer ikollok ragun ghax round about sa jkolna.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 28th 2012, 00:36
@Eddy Privitera
Franco candidate in the next election? Why not! That might help him to finally open his eyes, see how lejber only made use of him!
paul falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 15:46
Even though the credentials of Mr.L. Grech may be undisputed, fact remaints that Dr. A. Farrugia was made to resign in the most absurd and unjustly of manners. A year ago I was made to beleive that the 'new labour' offerred some kind of better solution for this country, but to date i am more convinced than ever before that the Nationalist party have the best policy available.
L Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 16:33
First they let him vote against the budget and then out he goes, ma jmurx jaghmel a la Franco.
George Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 15:38
Reading the below posts JM must be cursing his luck. Bet you he will commission another poll soon and when he sees his points dwindling he will come up with another farce. Whose next?
Anthony Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 15:36
Dan jista jtellaq wahdu?
S S. Warren
Dec 27th 2012, 15:35
Why you vote for one(!) person only?!
Guess this clip replied my answer. It looks all planned out.
Dr. Muscat should have choose another time to vote, this way he is giving his support to Mr. Grech!! Indirectly stating that he is backing Mr. Grech
Oliver Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 16:28
Well said.
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 17:17
SS That is the ONLY way that PL know of. Do you remember when Joseph himself was elected leader? Was he backed by someone? I wonder!
A Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 15:25
That smile there of Joseph Muscat is of a person who I can not trust, especially after how he got rid of his number two and replaced him with his favourite who never wanted to be so much involved. If I were a PL party delegate I would be doing some soul searching right now, poor things they can never have a peaceful patch, not even when leading by 11 points three months from the polls.
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 15:23
Labourites apologising for acting exactly like the PN. And they have the call to call the movement progressive and radical with an object for transparency, change and democracy. It is no wonder that both parties have duped us Maltese for over 60 years. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.
paul camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 15:12
what a farce why dont they just nominate and elect him without voting because not one of the LP members seem to be bothered in contesting could it be that they agree with Dr Anglu farrugia when he stated that Dr Muscat does not know what he is doing?
Angelo Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 15:08
@ Kenneth Williams
Dear kenneth williams taf li fl-1998 kien waqa l-gvern LEJBURISTA ta alfred sant hux? Taf li dak il-gvern gie sfiducjat mill-ex mexxel tal-partit LEJBURISTA dom mintoff - meqjus bhala SALVATUR li wara sar meqjus bhala TRADITUR hux?
This is just a reminder ghalik biss
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 15:11
This just confirms the democratic credentials of the one and only Dr Sant!
jb
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 15:15
The same thing which happened to Anglu Farrugia if you think about it. A hero one day; less then nothing (not even worth to mention in the news) the next day. I might have not agreed with Anglu Farrugia, but the way Joseph Muscat and those who still support lejber have treated Anglu Farrugia is really not nice!
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 17:21
J brincat Sant's 'democratic credentials' were c learly demonstrated during the referendum. According to his 'democratic credentials', Malta is NOT in the EU, but in Switzerland! Now, if he is elected as an MEP, he will be the FIRST SWISS MEP in history.
H. Psaila
Dec 27th 2012, 20:07
@J. Brincat - hehehehehe very funny indeed. So, Joseph Muscat dont have democratic credentials if you stated the one and only?????
anthony vella
Dec 27th 2012, 21:08
Sur angelo vassallo,il-gvern laburista ta dr.alfred sant ma waqax izda irrizenja.
A. Sultana
Dec 27th 2012, 21:08
Il-labour il-kelma demokrazija jdawruha u jinterpretawha kif jaqbel lilhom. Bhal bqija ta kollox.
D Portelli
Dec 27th 2012, 15:06
And the winner is.............
Anthony Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 15:39
The one and only....
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 15:04
@Joseph Aquilina
"Do you know that the government had fulfilled the whole five years ...2
A year comprising a record parliament holidays and no vote taking?
Do you know what they call this?
Hanging on to power at ALL costs!!!!
jb
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 15:13
Nice how you ignored my other sentence regarding the STRONG ECONOMY left by the government, a new RECORD in the number of JOBS created, a better standard of living for everyone!
Which contrasts so much with Joseph Muscat ALWAYS-PROVEN-TO-BE-WRONG history! EU, EURO, Cyprus, Illegal Immigration (Thanks Eddy!) ...
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 15:20
While at it j brincat, tell me; how do you feel about Anglu Farrugia saying he no longer trusts Joseph Muscat as leader? Do you think that us Maltese should trust Joseph Muscat as PM when his ex-deputy leader resigned because he felt that Joseph Muscat did not deserve his trust?
Eddy Privitera
Dec 27th 2012, 17:04
Joseph Aquilina: What was said about the EU by Dr. Sant and Labour HAS HAPPENED ! The euro has turned out to be a FLOP ! So much so that Malta has guaranteed €1,500 million to help in protecting the euro from complete disintegration ! Also the supposed EU funding. We have paid €306.7 Million to EU and received €278 million up to Oct. 2012 ! These amounts were given by EU commission !
Joe Pavia
Dec 27th 2012, 17:21
Like the MLP did when they governed for 5 years without the majority of votes. Have you forgotten then Mr Brincat ghax tidher intelligenti hafna. Lest we forget.
Joe M Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 17:23
Eddie. Oh, that name reminds me of a great person. The BIGGEST flop EVER in Maltese politics was the Sant government.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 17:25
@Eddy Privitera
It is thanks to the EURO that we are not in a FLOP!! If we had listened to Joseph Muscat we would be like Iceland in 2008 ... bankrupt!! The EU and the EURO gives us security and a framework how money is spent for the people ... and not like in past lejber governments no one knows where the money is going!!
HENRY FENECH AZZOPARDI
Dec 27th 2012, 17:59
@ Eddy Privitera
Your accounts are unbelievable. i wonder how you are not hand picked by the PL for a finance minister. Your comments prove how good our Dear Gonzi is by delivering all the goods for Malta and registering so many records without any financial help from the EU. You also concluded t he Euro was a flop as if you know what would have happened to our pound in the recession. N0 1 EDDY
H. Psaila
Dec 27th 2012, 20:09
@Joe Pavia - the Labour supporters try to forget history. But history is written and nobody can erase it.
P Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 15:03
It will be hard to forget how Dr Anglu Farrugia has been treated. Let us not forget that he was elected by the party delegates.
John Attard
Dec 27th 2012, 17:03
And who is Louis Grech? I am assuming he was never in the front line fighting for the rights of families and workers.......no he was sitting away in Brussels like many others....?if anything this was another bad move by thePL.s
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:56
@Victor Laiviera
This is a different one man race then the one Dr.Gonzi had to take. First of all Dr.Gonzi was running for the post he already held in a time when everyone was attacking him for decisions only LATER proved to be right. Second, the party gave ample time for others to contest Dr.Gonzi not a few days just in time for ONE-SELECTED candidate to throw in his name. This is not the same!
Kenneth Williams
Dec 27th 2012, 14:54
Dear all intom tafu li fl 10 ta Dicembru waqa l gvern hux? Tafu li gie sfiducjat minn Nazzjonalist hux?
Just a reminder biss
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:59
@Kenneth Williams
Do you know that the government had fulfilled the whole five years ... even though lejber spent five years wasting people time (as clearly seen now) trying to bring the government down. Do you know that in these five years the government left a strong economy, more jobs, a better standard of living, while all that Joseph Muscat did was doing empty promises! Just a reminder biss!
A. Xuereb
Dec 27th 2012, 15:16
@ Joseph Aquilina: it was the PN government who wasted 5 years with record parliament holidays in order to avoid taking a vote.The country's economy is strong thanks only to our cautious banks and employers . As to jobs may I remind you about those thousands of employees who were sent letters prior to the 2008 election guaranteeing their jobs only to end up losing them later.
A. Xuereb
Dec 27th 2012, 15:23
@ Joseph Aquilina: This government's legacy will be: the Arriva fiasco, the BWSC saga, the Fairmount deal, Ghost City, the 600 Euros weekly payrise given to themselves and the exorbitant utility bills.
How can you accuse someone of empty promises when he hasn't been given the chance to prove himself, unlike the PN who have become masters of broken promises such as the White Rocks complex .
Kenneth Williams
Dec 27th 2012, 15:46
If you see what happened in Italy the Government went out of office the next day that he was defeated and they still have christmas in Italy too!!
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:03
@A. Xuereb
Told you once told you a million times. Lejber wanted the 500 increment. So much so that the beloved Joseph Muscat had a sudden change of heart when he thought he was going to be made PM, and said that he would NOT REMOVE the increment but HE would set up a committee that would determine of how much the increment should be!! You are free to support such hypocrisy. I prefer not.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:04
@Kenneth Williams
and when will they have the elections. Answer me! Your comment just shows how much little you know of what is happening apart from it said on lejber media. The government did not leave as soon as it lost a vote. The government stayed put to pass an electoral vote and elections are going to be held in February.
M Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 16:30
Naqbel mieghek mija fil-mija sur williams. U mhux hekk biss, imma donnu l-prim ministru ma tantx iddejjaq li waqa' l-gvern ghax hekk kif hareg mill-Parlament ezatt wara li tilef il-maggoranza, qasam ghan-naha l-ohra tat-triq biex jifrah u jitbissem lejn il-partitarji tieghu li kienu qed jistennewh barra. U leee.......
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 14:50
Genuine Labourites!
Smile like Dr Muscat, self-proclaimed king-maker, for fear of crying!!
Alfred A Falzon
Alfred Cassar
Dec 27th 2012, 14:50
There is rebellion and bad sentiment even before they get elected. We will see a replica of both the downfall of the MLP in the 90's and the 'downfall' of the PN in 2012. MLP will not survive the first year of government. Malta does not seem to have a say, in the fact that Democracy today has been tainted with the personal issues of MPs, on both sides. Political parties are made of individuals.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 15:01
MLP will not be in government for 1 year if the Maltese are wise enough to see through the all-words-but-no-facts of Joseph Muscat and the clique that supports him there.
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 14:49
@George Cutajar
"Never appreciated the colour blue so much"
Petty, no?
jb
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 15:02
That is psychological. They are so sure that they cannot lead the country that without knowing that too want to support PN! By choosing colors associated with PN, keeping their budgets, changing deputy leaders when PN change theirs! Pity they don't change the leader while they are at it!!
Mr Joe Cardona
Dec 27th 2012, 14:46
Dawk kollha li ma jaqblux hudu pacenzja ghax is-siegha waslet ghalikhom u ghal ghal gvern taghkom, jigifieri GonziPN.
Nawgura lis-Sur Louis Grech kull success fil-kariga gdida tieghu li flimkien mal-Mexxej taghna Dr Joseph Muscat jaghtu tkaxkira li hemm bzonn lil dawk li ma jaqblux maghna.
Sahhiet u nawguralkhom ghas-Sena l-Gdida li se tibda fl-10 ta' Marzu 2013.
Anthony Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 15:42
Imnalla kien Franco ghax il partit laburista kien intesa.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:24
@Mr Joe Cardona
Your comment is the proof why we should not trust lejber in power. For those who support lejber having lejber in power is not about good government, but simply like a game of football! People like you couldn't care less about the FACT that Joseph Muscat WAS ALWAYS WRONG (PROVEN)! Nop, what is important is that you win regardless of what it would mean for our country!
Tony Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 16:34
Anthony Falzon
Imnalla kien Franco ghax waqqa il gvern
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 17:01
@Tony Zammit
After two years saying he is going to do so!! Look at what makes a lejber supporter happy!! tal-biki!
Joseph Xuereb
Dec 27th 2012, 17:41
Sur Cardona imla mohhok bhalma taghmlu dejjem. Ga ghamiltha fatta. Ilkom 25 sena fl-oppozizijoni u dejjem jimlelwlkom mohhkom li din id-darba ha jirnexilkom. JM stess itelifilkom. In-nies qed jindunaw kemm hu demokratiku u progressiv. Lil min jaghzel hu jaghmel il-progress u lil minn ma jridux jarmih. Kompli ohlom imma ikalma ma jmurx jigri bhas-soltu ghax il-PN dejjem jirbah fis-siegha tad-destin
S.M. Cuschieri
Dec 27th 2012, 14:44
LOLOL!!!! A one man band!!! Ha! Ha! Ha! Friggin hilarious........!!!!
A. Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 14:38
No Anglu No vote. You can count the family Borg of Mosta out ! Do you expect us to vote for Jason now?
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 14:58
Remember that the choice is yours and yours alone!
jb
C Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 15:18
A Borg...Dr Anglu Farrugia ma giex imkecci mill partit...hu ghazel li ma johrogx ghal elezzjoni li gejja. Anzi bil maqlub Joseph Muscat qallu li hu rilevanti.
Giov DeMartino
Dec 27th 2012, 16:24
Mhux talli gieghlu jirrizenja talli pprova jimlieh bix-xemgha!
Angelo Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 14:38
@ Mr Alistaire Gill
Almenu n-NAZZJONALISTI lil anglu farrugia ma ghamluhx kwazi d-deputy leader taghhom bhalma KWAZI GHAMILTU DEPUTY LEADER INTOM lil franco debono tal-PN - hux thobbuh hafna lil franco debono tal-PN?????????
Joseph Pavia
Dec 27th 2012, 14:38
If it wasn't for the PL some people wouldn't have a life! On second thoughts, if it wasn't for its colourful feathers, a parrot isn't that interesting.
Angelo Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 14:33
@ Willie Grech
It's just a procedural matter within a democratic party!!
Ha Ha Ha , the partit LEJBURISTA - a democratic party? My foot!!!!!!!!!
Edward Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 14:24
Se jkolli naqbel ma Joseph Muscat u noqod nidhak bhalu ghax very sitwazzjoni tad dahk. Proset Joseph good entertainment.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:23
In a way only allowing one candidate shows how lejber does not trust those who vote. Between Alfred Sant and Lino Spiteri they picked Alfred Sant ... bad choice. Between Joseph Muscat and George Abela they picked Joseph Muscat ... VERY bad choice! So one has to understand why they decided to make it simple for them this time round!
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 15:22
And since the choice was made by JM it must be the wrong one too, even if it's the only one.
That ex-SuperOne journalist has always made the wrong choices; go on Malta, vote him into Castille and see this country go to the dogs like Spain and Cyrpus, the countries that he always looked up to.
Anthony Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 15:45
Well said Joseph.
M Calleja
Dec 27th 2012, 14:23
The box being used is very similar to those used in General andf Council Elections. Aren't these boxes the property of the Electoral Commission? Can the Commission explain what security measures it takes to ensure that such boxes are not replicated or misused?
Mark. Galea
Dec 27th 2012, 14:22
hmmmm ... Franco's oligarchy comes to mind ...
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:44
I always said he was too much close to lejber, most probably he got confused between the two parties!
Charles Mangion
Dec 27th 2012, 14:15
Where is the New Labour all old you think young people going to vote for old men with old Ideas
Antoine Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 14:14
ivvota ghalih innifsu u Joseph Muscat warajh icapcaplu! Dawk kredenzjali demokratici!!
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:13
I said this once and I am going to say it again. Next to resign must be Joseph Muscat himself. He clapped Anglu Farrugia speech, he hugged Anglu Farrugia, and then he fired him on those things he clapped him and hugged him for! Even worse, his deputy leader did not resign because Joseph asked him to do so, but because HE LOST ALL TRUST IN JOSEPH MUSCAT AS LEADER! Q: Why should we trust him then?
C Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 15:26
Imma ghandek tghid tilef il fiducja f Joseph Muscat wara li qallu biex jirrizenja u mhux qabel hux!!!!
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 16:06
@C Falzon
I think FOR HOW Joseph Muscat managed the whole issue. Personally I believe you do not loose confidence in someone from one day to another.
Charles Mangion
Dec 27th 2012, 14:13
PL lost all respect its leader Joseph is going loose them the General Election he has now confirmed that he is a Dictertor I want ev en thing of voting PL now not me or those who were thinging of voting PL even some die hard labourist said he can forget their votes
Toni Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 14:12
Veru ghandu biex jidhaq Joseph Muscat ghax veru farsa din!!!
Mr Alistaire Gill
Dec 27th 2012, 14:10
Kemm saru nies twajba dawn in-Nats. Kemm saru jhobbuh lil Anglu issa li m'ghadux fil-pozizzjoni li kellu. Min jaf li ghadu hemm x'qed tghidu fuqu daz-zmien.
Ftakru kif ikkonfoffajtu kontra Gorg BO fid-dalma tal-lejl. Ftakru kif hlistu minn Josie Muscat.
Joseph kellu l-hila jiehu decizjoni iebsa imma tajba la hu imexxi u mhux jitmexxa bhal GonziPN.
Jes Farrugia
Dec 27th 2012, 14:38
L-imhabba ghamja bhal ma habbejtu inthom lil Franco Debono!!
Francis Saliba M.D.
Dec 27th 2012, 14:45
Min qallek li in-Nats sar jhobbu lil Anglu? In-Nazzjonalisti (u hafna Laburisti) jikkritikaw t-trattament ingust tal-mexxej tal-LP mad-deputy leader tieghu stess bit-tama li forsi jtejjeb il-qaghda mwieghra ghal-elezzjoni li gejja.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:53
@Jes Farrugia
Why do you love Franco? Think about it? Why? He never said anything that was not already reported on the news and all agreed was wrong - including the government. He did so for his own personal agenda. So why do you love Franco so much ... ah maybe because if you are the enemy of my enemy then you are my friend ... wonderful logic!
Joseph Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 14:07
I do not know why this year they prepared a pantomime, when we had a prima donna bhal franco debono u belle of the ball joseph muscat . They should together dance the dance of the comedies together and I am sure they will put gangnam to shame.
Anthony Galea
Dec 27th 2012, 14:02
The suspense is killing me. I can't wait to see who the winner is.
f fiott
Dec 27th 2012, 19:36
jien qattajt duffrejja nistenna
carmel parnis
Dec 27th 2012, 14:01
Possibbli li ghad hawn xi mazzun li ghadu jemmen li Muscat kecca lil Farrugia mhabba il Magistrat Demicoli ?
Giov DeMartino
Dec 27th 2012, 16:26
Saqsi lill-Mostin
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 13:56
And the Labour Party offer themselves as "something completely different" (with apologies to John Cleese). In reality they did the same thing as the Nationalists with the uncontested leadership race.
Peter Agius
Dec 27th 2012, 13:56
I will wager my yearly salary as to whom he voted. L-anqas biss tafu tisthu ahseb u ara tiggvernaw.
Alex Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 13:54
Gonzi did not race alone or better there was never a contest. This is because 'A vote of confidence' was called. there is a difference
Carmel Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 15:04
Minn jitkaza jaqa' fil-kaza.. Is this not a one horse race?
Joe Pace Asciak
Dec 27th 2012, 13:53
As promised: no political activities during the festive season.
Alfred Cassar
Dec 27th 2012, 13:51
The MLP used Anglu, squeezed 'the best', out of him and discarded him like a slice of lemon. I feel its a deja vu, did u say luis is running on his own?, so its not only the PN who performs these ritual and empty acts.
Mr. M. Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 13:46
Calm down guys . . . why all this panic?!!
It seems Mr. Grech's nomination wasn't the best Xmas present eh?? :))
Ian Mamo
Dec 27th 2012, 13:42
So many contestants to choose from!!!!!!!!
Tony Agius
Dec 27th 2012, 13:41
OW what a race , if I was going to vote in for this race , I would cast my vote , but without chosing any name , I would just write HA HA HA .
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 13:36
Vincent Bezzina
"A one horse race - just to show that in this country the choice you think you have is really no choice at all. Same Crap, different Party - one loser you!"
Are you referring the sole Toppled GonziPN's race of a year ago, by any chance???
Remember THAT was a leadership's race and that of the vici!
jb
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 15:20
so, JB, do two wrongs make a right?
Vincent Bezzina
Dec 27th 2012, 17:16
Two wrongs never did one right - although that is the only logic that we seem to have in Malta. There is one looser in the contest between the two parties - the Maltese! And the corruption, incompetence and dictatorship that is GonziPN - PL have their share of responsibility. Don't care one side did - when wrong is done - it's another precedent is established for the other side to repeat? NO!
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 19:28
Vincent, you do not know the true meaning of dictatorship. Otherwise I agree with you
Alfred Aguis
Dec 27th 2012, 13:35
Louis Grech will be a great asset to the party, just like Dr Anglu Farrugia was
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 13:33
On 'Dissett', Dr F Portelli said that that the PL has no alternative following the comments said!
He ALSO said that Mr Grech's moderate approach appeals to the disgruntled PN voters.
Is this why this is sending shivers down the spine of the PN strategists?
jb
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 15:05
No it is because by that same reason Joseph Muscat himself should also resign. He clapped him, he hugged him, he agreed with the speech. Joseph Muscat has one honorable way out ... but we all know he is not going to take it because that would be for the good of the country which is not in line with lejber ideology!
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 15:28
@ J Brincat
If you even think that disgruntled PN voters will ever vote lejber, forget it. They might abstain, but no one who has always voted PN will ever vote next to a red emblem; or is the voting document going to have the lejber emblem in blue this time round?
B Ellul
Dec 27th 2012, 13:31
Min jaf minn se jkun id-deputy leader il-gdid?
Carmel Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 15:08
A big question indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carmel Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 15:10
A big question indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 13:30
@Antonio Pace
"i wonder which candidate will make it...a tight race indeed"
Antonio, does it ring a bell?
Do you remember the 'leadership' contest when Toppled GonziPN did NOT resign his post and YET contested by HIMSELF and with HIMSELF?
So much for pot calling!!!
jb
joe muscat
Dec 27th 2012, 13:29
il-bloggers tal PN qishom se ttihom rashom , nsew it-tellieqa ta Gonzi meta tilef il-fiducja fil-parlament u mar jipprova jsibha fil-partit tieghu, jew issa qieghdin jibzghu ghax jaghfu li Louis Grech huwa bniedem verament kapaci u ndunaw li il-PL dejjem qieghed jissahhah.
Joanne Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 13:29
Dr Muscat's grin says it all, even he thinks its a farce
B Ellul
Dec 27th 2012, 13:28
Hmmm... I love a race against no-one.... not difficult to predict who'll win :)
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 13:25
The PL under Dr Muscat wants a new economy with d old Capitalist morality!
It wants planning for d body & not for the spirit!
There is inside d Party a collision of principles, a split in one's loyalties, hence d mistrust that is fast seeping through!
D working class plays second fiddle in its workings so d minimum wage must be kept irrespective of what grass roots think!
Alf A Falzon
Leo Bartolo
Dec 27th 2012, 13:23
Just one day after the big event of 'Istrina' and already people are tongue-lashing the PL's politicians. So much for the festive spirit of love, peace and compassion.
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Dec 27th 2012, 13:22
If Joseph Muscat could do what he did to Anglu,-and nobody winks an eye!- then one must shudder to think what he could do to his own party supporters and others, (such as to the disgruntled PN voters who will eventually put JM in power), whom he also of course deems as “relevant”!
Et tu Brute?
JC.
Carl Carabott
Dec 27th 2012, 13:21
@PN blockers: dep leader election tghakhom kienet turija tal-firda li hemm bejn l-grupp parlamentari u l-grupp aministrattiv.
Mghadkomx tidku bin-nies, il-poplu kiber u jaf lil min jista jafda jew le....
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 15:10
What? Gonzi contested when he was questioned as leader of the party and he won showing the unity behind Gonzi. It is this election which is showing how lejber is divided. People are so scared within lejber ranks that NO ONE ELSE dared contest for this post because that is NOT WHAT THE CLIQUE that controls lejber wants!
John Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 16:07
Gonzi did not contest He Just imposed himself as there was no Vacancy
Pule' Carmel
Dec 27th 2012, 13:15
Is this the situation that explains," NOt only justice must be done , but it must be seen to be done?!"
This is all a ridiculous show to obey a statute! Incidentally I think the same when cars are waiting on a Zebra crossing and there is nobody crossing, as those that did are far away from the crossing!! Laws make us look so ridiculous on occassions!
Joseph Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 13:07
The pl is always manouvering tactics , and this time against their own supporters, heaven help Malta to fall under this style of leadership.
Dennis Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 13:06
Hey, isn't that an official Government Ballot Box being used?
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Dec 27th 2012, 16:27
@Denis Zammit,
That’s a very good point!
Why should an “Official” Ballot Box be lying about at Dar-Centrali?
Is this a slip of the Labour Party that there might be quite a number lying about, ready for some “SPECIAL” purpose?
A POLICE INVESTIGATION is warranted in this case!
JC.
Dennis Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 17:49
If not mistaken, the election is at Il-Kwartieri just a few hundred meters up the road.
Alfred Aguis
Dec 27th 2012, 13:03
A great asset to the Labour Party, just like much Dr Anglu Farrugia was.
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 14:36
@ Alfred Agius
So was there any need to humiliate Dr Anglu Farrugia by stabbing him in the back?
What type of logic is this!?
Alfred A Falzon
Joseph Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 13:02
@ willie grech
Why is it that you have to compare a confirmation of a leader with an election of a deputy?Gonzi faced a threat from debono and now we know who lost! Gonzi did not need an election a confirmation vote of confidence which had a secret ballot. I do not see how and why you can compare the likes. In my opinion this is not an election, this is another theatre show by lejber.we will see
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 14:42
@ Joseph Camilleri 1
I don't know if you really read my post. I DID NOT compare "confirmation of a leader with an election of a deputy." On the contrary. I begged bloggers to make a difference! I agree with you that "Gonzi faced a threat from debono" but at that time it was only in Parliament.
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 14:45
@ Joseph Camilleri 2.
And at that time also it was not a confirmation but a party leader contest, otherwise there would not have been any applications for the contest. With regards to the theatrical shows, we have seen more that enough of them this past year and hopefully on 9 March we will move away from all that and start a new beginning.
L. Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 13:00
Can't believe people are drawing parallels between Gonzi's RECONFIRMATION and Louis's election.
Gonzi set up an election for PARTY LEADER when Franco's problem at the time was Gonzi being PRIME MINISTER.
Gonzi didn't resign from party leader so there was actually no vacancy. In other words, the PN's statute was ignored.
See any of this in Louis's case?
George Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 12:57
Never appreciated the colour blue so much.
William Caligari
Dec 27th 2012, 12:55
Jidher li hafna kummentaturi, zghar fl-eta,
mela x'kontu tghidu, fl-elezzjoni ta' Frar 1962,
min jivvota labour, jaghmel DNUB MEJJET???
H. Psaila
Dec 28th 2012, 08:51
Mela insejt isemmi l'elezzjonijiet ta'zmien Mintoff, kif kien dawwar id-distretti biex jakkomoda lil-partit laburista u kif werwirtu il-pajjiz kollhu bil-glied u tgheddid u tkissir ta'kazini, tkissir tat-Times, tkissir fil-prezenza tal-pulizija u tkisser anke minn deputati laburisti. Jiena kont hemm u rajthom b'ghanejja. Intom fejn jaqbilkom tghidu u fejn ma jabilkomx tahbu il-verita.
Francis Saliba M.D.
Dec 27th 2012, 12:52
It is not dificult to guess for whom Louis Grech cast his vote. Its for himself or for nobody else. Anyone taking bets?
Victor Laiviera
Dec 27th 2012, 12:57
Did you make that same remark when Lawrence Gonzi competed with himself for the post of PN Leader?
The difference is that Gonzi ran as the incumbent - giving nobody else a chance.
This election was open to anybody who wanted to contest.
Alfred Aguis
Dec 27th 2012, 12:59
well it's different from the gonzi vs gonzi race
Mr Terry Gosden
Dec 27th 2012, 12:59
Francis a clap happy Xmas to you. Hopefully now its post end of days, you will see the light.
Colin Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 13:12
Honestly I had the same thoughts when seeing the Prime Minister casting the vote for the PN leadership one man race! Was the PM voting for himself or his competitors?
Mario Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 13:14
Did you take any bets previously on the one horse(mule?) gimmick race by GonziPN, or for the staged Simon (ikkonfrontawhom ghand tal-grocer) Busuttil vs Tonio (cwiec Maltin) Fenech dott?
j brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 13:34
Did you make the same bet when Toppled GonziPN contested by himself and with himself.
Takes no bet to know the answer!!!
jb
Tony Mangion
Dec 27th 2012, 13:41
Why don't you challenge Dr Austin Gatt, You know quite well that he is very interested in betting!!
joseph azzopardi
Dec 27th 2012, 13:56
Mr Saliba... lik kieku kont int mhux ghalik stess kont tivvotta? Logika hux
anthony vella
Dec 27th 2012, 14:04
Bhal tal prim hux,ivvota ghalih jew ghal hadd.
A Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 14:15
You never know my friend. He and Joseph may end up casting their vote at the last minute to Franco Debono!!!!!
Francis Saliba M.D.
Dec 27th 2012, 14:55
@Victor Laiviera.
It is a lie to say that nobody was given a chance. The proper statement is that nobody took the chance, not Franco Debono, not JPO not Mugliett nor anybody else.
joseph green
Dec 27th 2012, 12:45
Tghid sejjer jivvotta Anglu ?
Antonio Pace
Dec 27th 2012, 12:45
i wonder which candidate will make it...a tight race indeed
Joseph Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 12:44
The real election for a deputy leader was in the PN , where there was two big bulls fighting it out and had that astounding result. Is this an election? This is a style familiar with ex soviet elections, north korea elections, red china elections? Is it possible the pl did not wish to have any contestants? Why a one man show when there is all the reasons for a competition? why lejber why?
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 12:55
@ Joseph Camilleri.
"This is a style familiar with ex soviet elections, north korea elections, red china elections?" Was Dr. Gonzi's one horse election run on these soviet, north korea, red china lines?
"The real election for a deputy leader was in the PN , where there was two big bulls fighting it out and had that astounding result. " Yes, why don't you ask Tonio Fenech what really happened?
Alexander Brincat
Dec 27th 2012, 13:03
Tajba din. Mela Gonzi (il-Prim Ministru) ghandu minn Kim Jong Un ghax ikkontesta wahdu ukoll. Il-gurnata t-tajba sur Camilleri :)
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 13:05
@ Joseph Camilleri
We shall soon be regaled with d solemn announcement that Mr Grech (sole runner)\ has been elected by d delegates (replace by yesmen) to d deafening applause of all and sundry!
Very much like in North Korea where only YESMEN are tolerated & promoted to posts of responsibility!
Shades of things to come were Malta to fall for such power-thirsty leaderships!
Alfred A Falzon
Joseph Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 13:06
What really happened was that the party delegates voted for what they wanted , as Dr Gonzi wished, A real competition. Dr Gonzi did not have an election if you have any idea what you are talking about, it was a confirmation as leader. The delegates had all the chances to vote no. But this one is different. It seems you criticise the PN all the time and lejber copies without knowing how sad this is
Ivan Camilleri
Dec 27th 2012, 13:27
@Willie Grech
"Yes, why don't you ask Tonio Fenech what really happened"?
What happened Willie? You seem to know somethin.....!
Joe Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 14:04
History repeats itself, whether in China, Korea, Hamrun or Tal-Pieta??
Mr Omar Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 14:16
Insejta t-tellieqa li ghamel Gonzi wahdu???
LOUIS ZAMMIT
Dec 27th 2012, 12:43
a year ago it was gonzi racing alone......wow history repeats itself so quick........
Victor Laiviera
Dec 27th 2012, 12:58
Not really, Mr Zammit.
Gonzi ran as an incumbent, to make sure nobody would dare compete.
This was an open race.
Keith Saliba
Dec 27th 2012, 13:15
Gonzi's race was a farce and the whole country suffered from it! Dr Grech's election is an exercise of democracy within the party.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:11
and you remember all the comments by lejber diehards... how hypocritical for them now to say absolutely nothing!
Peter Agius
Dec 27th 2012, 14:13
Of course it was. but that was for party leader..........................and Premier. Mr.Zammit with the capitals.......keep in perspective.
Byron Abela
Dec 27th 2012, 12:42
Its gonna be a photo finish.
Kenneth Williams
Dec 27th 2012, 13:13
We are used to photo finishes...first it was EFA way back in 1996 and a year ago we had GONZIPN versus
GONZIPN.
Vincent Bezzina
Dec 27th 2012, 12:39
I think it was Gonzi who once said - give labour enough rope and they will hang themselves. Seems they are doing just that.
A one horse race - just to show that in this country the choice you think you have is really no choice at all. Same Crap, different Party - one loser you!
And next time you propose a candidate - lets discuss his performance: Brussel - attendances and votes cast .. facts!
W. Cassar
Dec 27th 2012, 12:34
Louis should take tips from Dr Gonzi on one horse races. lol
Joseph Galea
Dec 27th 2012, 12:28
Kummiedja wahda wara l-ohra! Ibqu sejrin hekk u rankatura li qed tiehdu l-isfel lanqas intom stess ma tafu!
Laburist GENWIN!
David Magro
Dec 27th 2012, 12:51
Joseph,
Li int genwin ma nafx kemm! Ta l-anqas il Partit Laburista ta prova ta kemm ma jhallix kollox jghaddi bhal GonziPN. Anzi jekk inti Laburist genwin, taf kf kien jiemxi Mintoff...ma kien ihalli lil hadd johrog mill linja tal-partit...jew timxi skond ir-regoli jew trid twiegeb taghemilek. Bhala Laburist genwin jien hekk nirraguna u mhux inhallu kollox ghaddej bhal ma jaghmel GonziPN.
Alexander Genuis
Dec 27th 2012, 13:06
Meta kellnha Kummiedja Galea,Meta PM tal-PN lahhaq nniffsu President,meta PM ikkontesta Post ta KAP li kien GHADU okkupat,pero l-isbah KUMMIEDJA KIENET META L-GVERN GIE SFIDUCJAT,MWAQQA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 13:10
@ David Magro
Tabilhaqq! Il-Partit ta prova ta' kemm hu ingust ma' dawk li m'humiex tal-qalba!
Ta prova ta' ipokrisija taqtaghha b'sikkina jekk mhux b'mannara!
Ta prova ta' l-ghatx ghall-poter billi joghgob lil Alla u lix-xitan!
Ta prova ta' kemm tilef ruhu bhala Partit tal-Haddiema u tad-Dghajfa!
Ta fuq kollox prova li nbidel ghal kollox u biegh ruhu ghas-setgha!
Alf A Falzon
B Ellul
Dec 27th 2012, 13:31
David, what about Evarist Bartolo then? Remember a year ago? Also what about JM? He already had declared that he'll just ignore the court rulling about the tax refund on the cars... that's respect for the court. Well insomma komplu afgu.... making way for another 5 years under the PN.
E Bonnici
Dec 27th 2012, 13:34
I agree with you 100%. Its a pity that the party showed to be unnaturally magnanimous with some who in the past abhorred even mentioning the word labour, let alone be part of it, whilst being ruthless with AF, who after a whole life dedicated to the party, was shown the exit door for a simple comment he made.
rita Farrugia
Dec 27th 2012, 13:44
@David Magro
Lorry Sant kien jimxi mal-linja tal-partit fi zmien Mintoff?
anthony vella
Dec 27th 2012, 14:06
Tixtieq kieku (laburist genwin)
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:15
@David Magro
How naive, Lejber paniced because they lost points! If they did not loose points they would have kept Anglu Farrugia there and there. In other words the Joseph you seem to love so much simply needed a scapegoat and he found Anglu. Nice way of doing politics. What a difference from Gonzi who really works as a team and really delivers results (economy, jobs, etc) while Joseph just talks
Mr Lawrence Calleja
Dec 27th 2012, 12:28
My vote is still for Anglu Farrugia. Farrugia's credentials are much better than those of Louis Grech. Farrugia is a succesful lawyer, younger, and a very credible future Labour leader. He was unjustly made to resign and we are disappointed with this malicious move 2 months before the election. Dr Farrugia is a proud man and he will never forget how he was treated by his 'team maqghud' friends.
Wenzu Cole
Dec 27th 2012, 12:47
'Farrugia's credentials are much better than those of Louis Grech.'
I hope you are being sarcastic.
Keith Saliba
Dec 27th 2012, 13:17
I really hope you're joking. A credible future Labour leader?? He was asked to step down because he had to take responsibility for his actions - that is what mature political parties do.
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:17
@Wenzu Cole
He might not be right on the point you picked!! But he got it all right about the "team maqghud"!!
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 12:27
Some questions beg a reply:
1. Number of delegates eligible to vote; 2. number of delegates that have collected their vote; 3. Who are those forming the electoral commission.
All these were published well before the PN deputy leadership election last month. It's called transparency.
Silvio Abela
Dec 27th 2012, 12:49
It is called a statute and every party, club or kazin has one. It stipulates the rules that need to be followed. But then this is all news to you as the PN never asked anyone to resign; they find that the rest is working against them or stabbed in the back
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 12:51
@ Richard Caruana.
Your post shows that you are totally ignorant of the PLs statute. The number of delegates within the PL is determined by the number of members within each locality plus some extra delegates pre-determined through the statute which are reserved for the sectional committees. The electoral commission is also determined by the statute. Hence your transparency!!!
Joseph Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 14:19
@Willie Grech
You know it by heart imma! hmmm ... may I ask you ... how do you feel about the back stabbing move done by Joseph Muscat towards a loyal party member like Anglu Farrugia? How do you feel about Anglu Farrugia statement that he no longer believes in Joseph Muscat leadership skill?
John Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 14:26
I was at the H/Q this morning Just before the vote of confidence started. All the Persons involved are the same that were there during the last elections held by the Party. rest assured they are all Honourable Persons
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 14:31
I'm not ignorant all, thank you very much.
What I want to know is how many delegate have collected their vote as that percentage alone will be indicative of how things are running. Telling me that it's all in the statute is immaterial.
After the strong drilling that Dr Farrugia's mother has given the PL on Facebook, one is bound to ask if there is going to be some form of protest vote.
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 14:32
@ S Abela
Short memory indeed. You should know that those the PN has asked to resign and were then thrown out of the party were picked up by the PL.
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 14:36
It would be interesting to see how the vote in favour of LG reflects in the overall total of delegates. This is my main interest.
Since I'm not a member of any party in this country its a legitimate question to ask.
The PN published the figures and names I mentioned well before the counting started. If you don't have a reply don't call others ignorant; but then that the PL for you!
K. Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 12:26
How transparent is this election....Joseph Muscat is in the foreground of all this masterpiece setup....
Is this the way Labour will govern?
It is a real case of Joseph Muscat own motto: 'THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS'
Good luck Malta, we will be passing from real hard times....
Keith Saliba
Dec 27th 2012, 13:20
This election is an exercise in democracy in itself! Dr Farrugia made a mistake and he was asked to step down - Labour is clearly showing it is responsible and will be held accountable for it's mistakes.
As for the election not being transparent, on what basis are you claiming such a thing? Why would it not be transparent? Typical scaremongering by the PN.
Mary Ann Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 12:23
U b'dik id-dahka, Joseph qed jghid ' Kemm laghbtu sew lil Anglu - tieghi ghaddiet u bqajt bqajt sakemm qaccattu u poggejt lil dan li tellef lil Air Malta 16 il-miljun liri maltin sakemm kien chairman hu'
Mhux bravu dan Joseph jew? U fuq kollox pogga deputy leader wiehed zghazugh li jaspira fiducja fil-futur.
Keith Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 13:45
@ MAry ann Borg
are you being serious .???? since Mr Grech left the chairman post of AIRMALTA... PN ruined it ... the last time air malta made profit was when louis grech was in charge... shame on you. BEfore you talk do some research... Freak!!!
anthony vella
Dec 27th 2012, 14:12
Din min fejn gibta li tellef lil air malta 16 il-miljun,nahseb li qedd thawwad il-kunjom grech ma tabone.
Mark Portelli
Dec 27th 2012, 12:22
Who's competing with Casper the friendly ghost now??
George Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 12:19
I wonder for whom the trio voted.
R. Abela
Dec 27th 2012, 12:17
11 DEC 2012 Soleda Hotel. JM qal waqt Coffee morning tal habieb numru 2, "Kieku dawn in-nies li hawn prezenti plus darba ohra, l-ahhar elezjoni min-nazzjonalisti ivvotaw labour kieku il-labour hemm fil gvern" Mela tal hard core ramiena ahseb u ara ta bla interess. Tafdawhx!
twanny borg
Dec 27th 2012, 12:15
Stramb kif in-nommini ghalqu malajr waqt li l-votazzjoni damet. Tghid ghaliex?
Keith Saliba
Dec 27th 2012, 13:22
Forsi ghax il-votazzjoni tihtieg aktar nies, waqt li nomina tahseb fuqha u titfaghha? Ha nippruvaw noholqu l-komplotti mix-xejn issa?
E. Vassallo
Dec 27th 2012, 12:10
I think Louis Grech will win at the end.
Victor Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 12:25
Of Course. Not on the opposition benches. Both will be on the benches in Brussels parliament because there is the expertise. Here is the residue as Abela argued.
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 12:26
Do you really think so? Somehow, I have a feeling it won't be such a landslide. Ah, the trepidation.
Paul Zammit
Dec 27th 2012, 12:31
Despite the fierce competition for the post of deupty leader of the PL ... I agree with you ..
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 12:09
There is nothings to smile about, Dr Muscat!
Genuine Labourites are not amused by your antics!
Alfred A Falzon
Victor Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 12:36
Min jidhaq l-ahhar jidhaq l-ahjar. Two swollows do not make a summer lol!!!!!
Keith Saliba
Dec 27th 2012, 13:24
Genuine Labourites will be happy to see that their party is mature and brave enough to make EVERYONE be accountable for their mistakes.
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 14:43
@ Keith Saliba
Are you sure it's everyone, or do you want to mean those who are a thorn in their side only because they don't happen to be YESMEN!!
Genuine Labourites abhor double dealings!!
Alf A Falzon
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 12:08
Can Dr Muscat explain how d PL delegates have now become relevant & r called to vote for a sole runner for Deputy Leadership?
To stabbed-in-d-back Dr Anglu Farrugia, I have this to say:
"A successful man is d one who can lay a sound foundation with d bricks & mortars others threw at him!"
Come Election Day all genuine Labourites WILL REMEMBER!
Hypocrisy at its best!!
Alfred A Falzon
Kenneth Williams
Dec 27th 2012, 12:27
How old are you sir? Do you remember how EFA took over GBO? Do you remember how Gonzi won over Dalli? ( u D Dnub ma jorqodx!! ) Do you remember Gonzi as the sole runner in an election where there wasn t even a vacancy for the leadership I ll Tell you one thing not the labourites will remember but all the Maltese Voters will remember when the time comes no worries!!
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 12:55
@ Kenneth Williams
Two wrongs don't make a right!
Dr Muscat should have admonished other Labour MPs who passed remarks on the judiciary before Dr Anglu Farrugia! They have been named already!
Why did he pick on him?
It smells like a hidden agenda up his sleeve!!
Genuine Labourites WILL NOT FORGET with FLOATING VOTERS to boot!
Alfred A Falzon
Kenneth Williams
Dec 27th 2012, 14:51
Oh my God!!! Dr Gonzi have Austin,Dolores,Tonio,RCC,J Cassar,Delia and etc etc...and he l;eft them all at home! Two wrongs doesn t make one right so true but whats good for PN in our country is very badfor PL. I ll repeat again Dr Gonzi did not resign from the helm to let the councillors decide like in the case of A Farrugia it was part of the longest panto in Malta atking Place in Tal Pieta!!
Joseph Agius
Dec 27th 2012, 12:05
Give me a break!!!!.....ooops this is the break! :)
James Buhagiar
Dec 27th 2012, 12:04
The most interesting part of the video is the dominance of the colour blue.
The rest are just old faces from PL's past.
Donna Parnis
Dec 27th 2012, 13:53
Why are you people so interested on who wears the colour blue, The colour does not belong to Gonzi he does not have a monopoly on this colour. How totally childish
George Cutajar
Dec 27th 2012, 12:03
On a day like this I count myself lucky not be a Labour delegate having to make such a difficult choice.
Mr Luciano Busuttil
Dec 27th 2012, 12:19
Am sure you had a difficult choice when voting for Gonzi when he ran on hus own for leader.
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 12:42
@ George Cutajar.
Don't worry, the feeling is mutual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alexander Genuis
Dec 27th 2012, 13:10
You should have been a Nationalist MP,would have a better CHOICE...........................................Saving the NATIONALIST GOVERMENT!!
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 12:03
Ghal dawk li ser joqghodu jxebbhu din il-votazzjoni ma dik tal-PM Gonzi, nitlobkom taghmlu din id-differenza: Gonzi tellaq f'tellieqa wahdu ghax tilef il-maggoranza fil-parlament u mar ifittixha fil-partit tieghu. Louis Grech qed itellaq f'tellieqa fejn ma kellux ghalfejn ifittex l-appogg u gie propost minn persuni li kienu qed jitqiesu li setghu jkunu kontestanti - dik tfisser fiducja.
j. mangion
Dec 27th 2012, 12:18
u biex tkun taf aktar xi tfisser FIDUCJA,
staqsi lill Anglu Farrugia.
what goes round comes around......!
Saviour Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 12:38
Louis Grech was IMPOSE by Joesph Muscat....Thats the different mr Grech.
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 12:45
@ j. mangion.
Fuq FIDUCJA tista wkoll tistaqsi lil Robert Arrigo, J Pullicino Orlando, J Mugliette, u fuq kollox lil Franco Debono.
Saviour Aquilina
Dec 27th 2012, 15:14
Lil Dr.A.Vassallo LE sur Grech???
anthony sultana
Dec 27th 2012, 12:00
If one want a change in this island, we need a new party for better living.PL copy from PN and PN copy from PL,they are just copycats.Any common sence will tell you this amazing small island diserve better.
Richard Caruana
Dec 27th 2012, 11:59
Any bets as to who's going to be elected?
Farsa
Joseph Attard
Dec 27th 2012, 12:25
Yes, and the odds are the same as were in Gonzi election!
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 11:56
@ James Dimech & Joseph Cauchi Snr.
The difference between Gonzi's one man race and Louis Grech's is very fundamental. Gonzi wanted a vote of confidence that he lost in parliament and sought within his party instead because he knew very well that he had lost it within parliament. Louis Grech is seeking no such vote of confidence. It's just a procedural matter within a democratic party!!
Victor Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 12:21
What democracy you are talking about? Stabbing people at the back? If this is democracy I think you do not know the meaning of democracy? At least the PN gave Franco space to air his grievances after being stabbed by his party in Parliament. Muscat let Parliament being dissolved for his malicious ends not to let Anglu Farrugia defend himself from the accusations brought by the dictator? Shame.
Willie Grech
Dec 27th 2012, 13:11
@ Victor Vella.
I wonder if you do know what back stabbing really means. JM asked AF to resign in his face. That can never be back stabbing. But if you do want to know something about back stabbing, ask your party how GBO was removed from leader and also about that infamous meeting in a Valletta office in 1977. With regards to FD, well this last year or so taught us alot about PNs democracy!
Alan Abela-Wadge
Dec 27th 2012, 11:54
Anglu Farrugia tghid jivutalu?
Joseph Attard
Dec 27th 2012, 12:27
Daqs kemm Franco Debono ivvota lil Gonzi.
X'se jaghmel Farrugia ma nafux ghax vot sigriet, imma x'ivvota Franco Debono fil=parlament jaf kulhadd
Charles Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 11:54
How typical of labour... first they throw MUD, and then they go to clean up the mess! What I mean is that first they call the PN anti-democratic with a one man race, and now, the same is happening within the MLP! Mur gibom fil gvern, il frejjeg li se jaghmlu! Ajma zaqqi!!
Victor Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 12:15
Agree. Tufdawhomx. Oligargija ghar milli kellu Gonzi. Waqt li GonziPN kellu il-Franco jikxef il-qerq tal-PN wara 25 sena, dan Muscat li hlief poter mhux qed jara u diga bil-marmalja. Dan ghadu lanqas beda ghax huwa zero, ahseb u ara tufdah bil-poter u minn zero jzid numru.Kif jghid il-Malti ma min rajtek xebbahtek. Hadd mhu ha jisraqli l-vot. La il-PN lanqas l-MLP.
Toni Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 11:53
Who do you think he voted for????
mmmmmmaaaaaaa x'tensjoni qawwija
Mnalla zmien il pantomini ghax wiehed jista jahseb li ta veru din l-elezzjoni!!!
Tony Borg Borg
Dec 27th 2012, 11:52
One horse race. 'Min jitkaza jaqa' fil-kaza' Jghid il-Malti.
Alfred Falzon
Dec 27th 2012, 11:52
Now that Christmas festivities r over & d PL delegates (now relevant to Dr Muscat) r to elect (sic) their sole runner for Deputy Leader in lieu of stabbed-in-d-back Dr Anglu Farrugia, I have this to say to him:
"A successful man is one who can lay a sound foundation with d bricks & mortar others have thrown at him!"
Come Election Day all genuine Labourites WILL REMEMBER!
Alfred A Falzon
Alfred Vassallo
Dec 28th 2012, 11:08
'Come Election Day all genuine Labourites WILL REMEMBER!'
As I am quite sure ALL OF MALTA will remember all the ''good deeds'' the PN did in this legislature....starting from the 500 Euros Gonzi saw fit to take and ending with the BWSC saga. (with all the other 'deeds' in between).
Oh yes all the genuine public will remember, come Election Day, don't you worry!!
Anthony Scicluna
Dec 27th 2012, 11:51
History repeats itself.
Victor Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 11:48
Kemm ghajru lil tal-PN. Farsa ohra tal-MLP. Kompetitur ittellaq wahdu. Dik demokrazjija. Veru ghandna zewgt partiti ippokritti u jekk ikkolok tahlef fuqhom lanqas lazz ta` zarbun ma tohrog. Min Hitler ghal Stalin! Ara il-min irridu nivvutaw ukoll!!!! Laqizmu, u pika min jilghaq l-iktar. Imbasta bidlu il-bandiera u l-logo. Gew aghar milli kienu. Araw l-oligargija. Cara. Ufdawhom.
Charles Vella
Dec 27th 2012, 11:56
I agree with you Mr. Vella... however, I cannot vote Labour... they are too unpredictable and what they are doing now, is what the condemd the PN for!! My point is that, better the devil I know at the moment. I cannot trust Joseph, especially when he said that if he was Prime Minister, he would adopt the policies of Cyprus and Ireland...!!! Two bankrupt countries with a JUNK financial status!
Jeffrey Mallia
Dec 27th 2012, 12:01
Calm down man :)
James Dimech
Dec 27th 2012, 11:47
Basta kien jghajjar lil PN fuq tigrija b'ziemel wiehed.
joe muscat
Dec 27th 2012, 11:54
id-differenza hi li l-post ta` Gonzi ma kienx vakanti , ghax Gonzi ma rrizenjax , ahjar tkun taf il-fatt qabel tparla .
twanny borg
Dec 27th 2012, 12:11
@joe muscat - prosit ghalik! Bhal dak li qallek mhux kulhadd seta jikkontestah lil gonzi ukoll! Mela anglu farrugia irrezenja? Huwa gie imwarrab wara hafna x-xoghol fil-partit li haddan issa ftit gimghat biss qabel l-elezzjoni gie mormi bi skuza banali minn muscat. Hekk sewwa?
M Micallef
Dec 27th 2012, 12:42
@ Joe Muscat - what are you on about?
S S. Warren
Dec 27th 2012, 11:45
The mystery is why only one person contested this election? There is no interest from others?
Why Mr Grech wanted to step-in, in less than 48 that Dr. Farrugia resigned? Too quickly.
Therefore the question is, Was this all planned?
twanny borg
Dec 27th 2012, 12:06
Mhux ovvja!!!
James Buhagiar
Dec 27th 2012, 12:07
Planned? I have no doubt whatsoever. The doubt I have is whether it was planned pre- or post- the Xarabank fiasco.
I'm curious what role (or compensation) Mr. Farrugia will get if PL comes into power.
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Dec 27th 2012, 11:45
The “Charade” is just beginning!
JC.
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