Comments on: The politics of envy – again

By: Joseph Micallef

Joseph Micallef — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:40:53 +0000

Since the PL identified the President’s salary as a yardstick, can anyone tell me how much the governor of the Central Bank would need to fork out to live in a magnificent palace with an army of servants? Surely perks like those must be factored into his salary.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:24:47 +0000

Mela hekk sew – nimpalaw il-miljuni biex insalvaw azjenda li uhud mill-haddiema taghha ghandhom izjed paga mill-President! Hawwadni ha nifhem!

By: Levi

Levi — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:42:26 +0000

And I am sure right now some lejborist is really wondering why you chose to put a green eye as a picture to accompany this article.

…he’s still wondering….

still wondering…

Hint: Try English Literature

By: MarioP

MarioP — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:18:54 +0000

For peanuts, you get monkeys – old and hackneyed I know but nevertheless still very valid.

X’irid JosephPL? Bhal meta konna fi zmienhom fejn id-differenza bejn supervisor u general manager kienet Lm60 fix-xhar? Dik zgur kienet ggib il-koruzzjoni.

By: H.P. Baxxter

H.P. Baxxter — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:04:53 +0000

In reply to ciccio2010.

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Elect five MEPs and get one free! PLUS A FREE CO-OPTED LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION!

ONE-TIME-OFFER, not 2 b missed!

By: Herbie

Herbie — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:23:58 +0000

Envy, nothing less. We ex Barclays Bank employees went through this in the 70s when the benevolent socialist governement nationalised the banks.

We had massive salary reductions and were cheated of our pensions as we were put on the national pension scale with a maximum attached to the President’s (yes, the highest authority in the country in Labour’s mind) salary at the time to which it is still attached and never increased with the increase in his salary since.

A relative of mine at the time – a top civil servant – had remarked favourably on those measures, saying that it was not right that top officials in the banking sector should earn more than him.

I just could not believe my ears and my reply was that he should have joined the bank rather than becoming a civil servant.

By: Anthony Farrugia

Anthony Farrugia — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:07:46 +0000

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20101128/local/dalli-speaks-of-brussels-term-as-four-year-sentence

Can you believe the cheek of the man ? He just will not let go.

By: Etil

Etil — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:32:49 +0000

As always your commentary reflects what most of us think. When I once said that I do not envy people who have high salaries as long as they deliver – some smart Alec answered ‘you must be one of those with a high salary’.

From then on I decided not to give such fools the benefit of a reply. It is useless expending energy trying to make such people understand because they have a one-track mind and they will never change.

Proof of this is the fact that practically every day we have a question in parliament about other people’s salaries and how much other people are paid. why? The answer is is your commentary.

By: Angus Black

Angus Black — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:31:43 +0000

“But it is now time he explained to us all what vision he has…”

According to Joseph ‘vision’ means hindsight.

Waiting for an explanation? “Elect me first and then you will find out…”

Progress? Blocking (tried) funds for modernization of Sant’ Antnin recycling plant? Harping on BWSC contract when the Auditor General and an EU investigation cleared the government and the awarding of the contract?

The economy? Figure this one out: Less income tax = less revenue – Lower electricity bills = more (illegal) subsidy to Enemalta – Refund of VAT on car licences = e52 million cost to all taxpayers to please a few thousands and going against EU rules. Where will he be finding these millions other than the taxpayers, half of whom are his own supporters?

I shudder to think that there is a possibility that this joker may end up as prime minister in the next few years! Time for a reality check by the so-called ‘floating voters’.

Rumours are that some ‘inside’ Lejburisti are already thinking past Joseph.

By: red nose

red nose — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:30:43 +0000

He will tell us when he is in government, because NOW he has not got a clue. He’ll find inspiration as he climbs the stairs to Castille.