[Daphne – No. I’m still defending the rule of law and adhering to the proper democratic processes, having grown up in the days when it was politicians and their lobbyists who decided which projects should and should not go ahead. The project itself is almost irrelevant. Please widen your intellectual horizons. The schoolyard was a LONG time ago. The St John’s cathedral quarry? Do please stop the hysteria, ‘Karen Magri’.]

[Daphne – Because I’m not Astrid Vella and I’m not interested in Windsor Terrace. If I were, I would be living there. And quite frankly, I don’t see why four storeys in Windsor Terrace are a crime and a scandal, given that the surrounding streets are thick with buildings much higher than that. The Sliema seafront is hardly an old village core. “Daphne, you should be ashamed of yourself….” – God, I can’t bear grown women who speak like they’re still at the convent.]

“Another thing, Gerlad – has Caqnu now been added to your “good” list, given his tacit acceptance (though not so tacit in this particular case) by Labour?”

Yes, it’s the climate change. The climate between PL and Ċaqnu has changed: it is now much warmer.

Sorry to hear this. Hang in there. Your posts are an inspiration to many and show that you are obviously very intelligent and an inspiration to others. Time heals all wounds and I am sure that eventually you will find your feet again.

What many people fail to realise is that the houses whose destruction is being proposed would probably generate more income for the developers/owners should they instead be “rehabilitated”. It would also enhance the overall area, as has happened in other such villages – Lija being one such place.

Another thing, Gerlad – has Caqnu now been added to your “good” list, given his tacit acceptance (though not so tacit in this particular case) by Labour?

You’re beginning to sound like a “green”, Gerald, though not in the literal sense of course. May I suggest that you join the ““Lill-poplu tradejtu, Lil Caqnu paxxejtu”-banner bearing lot? You’d feel very much at home amongst them.

[Daphne – Gerald, don’t you write for The Malta Business Weekly? Well, then – go off and do some investigation, instead of banging your head on this wall.]

[Daphne – I imagine that the reference was to the infamous ‘No regrets’ interview with Alfred Sant, given as part of his campaign to demolish his chances of re-election.]

People who say they have ‘no regrets’ are liars who have alcohol and family problems.