Governments across the globe get into power on the pretence of change, of a new beginning and a better future. They promise everything. They promise that they will work to the best of their ability and in the people’s best interests...

Alas, governments manifestly fail in their endeavour to abide by their promises once they are sitting comfortably in office.

Soon enough, they start to look straight in the eyes of the voters and try to convince them that they have an absolutely accurate road map. And they carry on with a litany of excuses and lies.

Sadly, the ‘great pretenders’ filling the Maltese Parliament are storing up serious problems for the future of these islands, with the infrastructure and environment already badly shaken.

In the beginning of this legislature, Joseph Muscat signalled his desire to avoid bad decisions and blatant errors committed by the previous administration.

He promised heaven on earth and pledged to deliver.

He promised that he would not waste a single moment in getting on with the task entrusted to him by the people.

In the first few days, he gave us a good impression, that he knew what he was doing, that he had a clear vision for our country. He said there will be opportunities for everyone, including pensioners, at each step of the way.

At first glance, he looked serious enough, until he started to show his true self: goodbye to meritocracy, goodbye to accountability, goodbye to transparency... shady dealings in the Café Premier saga, Mark Gaffarena’s Christmas bonanza, Australia Hall, the selling of passports, projects in ODZ, promotions galore to the trustworthy and so on and so forth.

Dear politicians, we’ve had enough of you and enough is enough. Please, do not ever come knocking on our door to beg for our vote.

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