Comments on: My thoughts exactly

By: Lino Cert

Lino Cert — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:11:07 +0000

I once received a “denial of service” attack from one of onvol’s IP addresses. Although I complained to onvol they did nothing about it but when I threatened to sue onvol for damages (since after all they are ultimately responsible for the content arising from their server) they quickly traced the user and cancelled his account and reported him to the police themselves with proof. Maybe that’s the way to go. Give it a try.

By: Malcolm Buttigieg

Malcolm Buttigieg — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:54:06 +0000

I found a comment on Net TV during the PM’s speech yesterday rather amusing.

“The government spent 70million Euro more than anticipated this year because from January 2008, people started receiving increased children’s allowances.”

Ermm…I may be wrong, but I think that the bloke who wrote this message on screen during the PM’s speech must have no idea of the meaning of the term budget!

By: Corinne Vella

Corinne Vella — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:02:24 +0000

Isn’t it odd that the GWU at least partly protesting against itself?

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081112/local/enemalta-to-pour-euro-80m-into-strengthening-distribution-system

Referring to the corporation’s losses, Mr Tranter said Malta was striving to reach international standards. Dr Gatt said some non-technical losses emanated from internal inefficiencies, including overstaffing, unneeded shifts and overtime, which were being tackled through talks with the General Workers’ Union.

By: Corinne Vella

Corinne Vella — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:00:58 +0000

P. Shaw: My question was about Obama, not Muscat.
That said, I agree that we will be treated to more of the same from Muscat, though he denies it.

By: Marku

Marku — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:52:53 +0000

What this protest is ultimately about is the fact that some people expect to have something for (next to) nothing. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone comes up with a plan to enshrine a “right to free electricity” in the constitution.

By: tax payer

tax payer — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:52:43 +0000

Also same thought for the other unions especially the MUT

By: tax payer

tax payer — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:49:58 +0000

I am one of the founder members of UHM , at that time MGCU . Just to say how disappointed i am in seeing them agreeing to the GWU trap to participate in tomorrows protest march . As for the GWU its something expected now that they dont wear blinkers as in 1997 but then one has to ask what protest march did UHM organise after the 1997 budget ?

By: Jomar

Jomar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:31:58 +0000

Did anyone watch Dr. Gonzi tear Joseph apart in his response to Joseph’s speech after the Budget was presented?

Caught Joseph red faced a couple of times when the cameras panned on him.

But with Anglu on one side and Charlie on the other, Joseph was amply propped up.

Still looks out of place, though.

By: P Shaw

P Shaw — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:12:13 +0000

@ Corinne Vella. I am not referring to the current issue of utility rates (which eventually will die down), but his approach in general. I am quite certain that he will use the slogans, and adopt them as his own.

By: Corinne Vella

Corinne Vella — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:12:37 +0000

P Shaw: Where, outside that farcical letter written by Toni Abela, did you hear Obama bicker about utility rates and try to pass that off as his political vision?