Comments on: The wisdom of the people https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/ Daphne Caruana Galizia is a journalist working in Malta. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:32:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Graham C. https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19361 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:47:15 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19361 Steve, we’re trying to hold off this international recession and the last thing we need is another white elephant. The Insiter university magazine this month is really good – they asked qualified people about Renzo Piano’s designs. And I’m not quite sure, but I think they went over the St John’s Co Cathedral ‘project’ as well.

‘Petite bourgeoisie’ or not, I don’t like it when a farmer tells me how to use my computer. Likewise, why should a bunch of know-nothings rule over those who know what they are doing?

]]> By: giov DeMartino https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19360 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:13:20 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19360 Had the government chosen a Maltese architect, it would certainly have been accused of nepotism. We all know what was said when Architect R. England was given charge of St. James Cavalier and was paid his professional fees.

]]> By: Corinne Vella https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19359 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:00:55 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19359 Steve: “Does everything have to be about money? Why can’t we build one anyway?”

Err…because it costs money to build and run?

]]> By: Mario P https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19358 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:17:59 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19358 Does anyone know what the building will look like?

]]> By: mat555 https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19357 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:48:22 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19357 @ Steve

so because ‘half Asia’ was without internet connection we should be happy! right?

]]> By: Steve https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19356 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:31:26 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19356 Ok Daphne. Granted, an opera house can probably never be profit making. You’re probably right. Does everything have to be about money? Why can’t we build one anyway? Btw, I’ve never been to an opera, so I’m not advocating for or against an opera house!

]]> By: Steve https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19355 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:42:05 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19355 “You can’t use the same business model for a cinema and an opera house.”

True, but I’m sure someone with the business acumen of the Decesares could come up with one, or perhaps come to the conclusion that it would never work. My point being, the whole thing should be entrusted to someone who knows business, and not a reality show type phone in contest!

[Daphne – An opera house can never work as a profit-making business. That has been established several times over.]

]]> By: Manuel https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19354 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:50:43 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19354 amrio: and which nationality, miraculously free of idiots/morons, do you intend to switch to?

]]> By: CJ Buttigieg https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19353 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:09:40 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19353 Renzo Piano is a genius in his category he is a master of light and creates very elegant buildings. He’s also the son of a builder. Malta needs such a person first and foremost for his architectural influence second he is a well known architect/artist world wide. I’m sure we’ll attract more tourists to the capital city. But I would expect to see some work done on St. Angelo and St. Elmo bastions, too, as they are an eyesore and it’s definitely a pity to see that nobody cares about heritage.

]]> By: TSC https://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2008/12/the-wisdom-of-the-people/#comment-19352 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:17:19 +0000 http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/?p=1240#comment-19352 lgalea seems to think that the word “lackeyism” is the English translation of “laqghqi”………

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