Goodness me, what a storm in a teacup. All that fuss about Jo-zeff’s decision to obtain lots and lots of jobs for his supporters in the ‘soutt’ of the island. Just because he decided to build a much-needed new Arab/American university/ something on a piece of wasteland beyond Żonqor Point – wherever that is – he is pilloried in the Opposition press and on their, apparently near-bankrupt, TV channel.

It makes me laugh; it seems that when they can’t find any wet, sticky mud to fling at our charismatic and loveable capo... they resort to desperate measures, like criticising all the good stuff he’s doing... pathetic!

And I see poor Jo-zeff’s also under Opposition fire, (albeit from peashooters) for not removing his Minister for Gozo. For heaven’s sake, give the man a break... Jo-zeff I mean – not his Minister for Gozo, it’s hardly Jo-zeff’s fault if half his ministerial appointees aren’t up to their jobs. It could be worse: he could have been saddled with Austin and Giovanna!

And now I see the gutter press (the Opposition media... to you and me) are getting their bright blue knickers in a twist about the recent revelation re the bloated salaries and expenses of some of the more high-profile switchers.

Well, all I’ve got to say to the Opposition head honchos is: If you had looked after these people properly, they wouldn’t have found the need to switch... so there!

Mind you, they are a pretty motley lot... the switchers I mean. That Giamri Pulcinello Ordnance... or something; I’m not sure he knows what he is... let alone anybody else. I mean... is he a wannabee DJ or a don’t wannabee dentist?

So, as we gently slip into – what some term – the silly season, I expect most of my parliamentary colleagues will be jetting off on freebie junkets to far-flung parts of the world, to do some intensive ‘research’ on the sunbeds of Santorini or the massage parlours of Malibu.

But this dedicated backbencher (me) will not be joining them. Oh no, I intend to spend the entire summer recess servicing the needs of my constituents here in my district.

The constant flow of congratulatory remarks in the comments box at the end of each blog, make the effort all worthwhile

And as I know our dear leader is an avid reader of this blog, I’m sure he’ll take note of my dedication to the cause and the party. Not that I’m in any way angling for a seat in the Cabinet... oh no, perish the thought. Although... should one become available I hope he knows I am ready, willing and able to serve both my country and myself... but not necessarily in that order.

But let’s return to the main protagonist of this blog, our dear and omnipotent leader... Jo-zeff, as he goes triumphantly on and on from glorious achievement to boundless success. And I’m certain you’ll agree with me that his latest mega-accomplishment: namely, managing to get the Maltese taxpayer to cough up for that property in Valletta. Brilliant, right?

Who cares if Mr Gaffarena made a killing out of the deal, Jo-zeff fixed it so that the expense wasn’t borne by our supporters alone, he saw to it that the other lot would cop some of the burden. Like I say... brilliant.

Truly, Jo-zeff is a genius.

When I set up this blog following our total wipeout of the Opposition at the last general election, it was with the intention of letting the little people (you) know how the privileged few (we MPs) spend our days to the constant betterment of both our fair land and our not quite so fair people.

And... the constant flow of congratulatory remarks in the comments box at the end of each blog, make the effort all worthwhile. So keep them coming and don’t forget... I am here for you, just as you are there for me.

Comments:

Happy switcher writes:

Thank you Backbencher for telling it like it is. The world is a better place with you in it. (Is that what you meant by unqualified praise? Signed, your devoted brother Silvio)

Right-of-centre writes:

Enjoy it while you can; this is a one-term government, if ever I saw one.