Gay pride in my view discredits gays themselves. Your comments cricising the Malta gay pride are found at http://daphnecaruanagalizia.com/2010/07/17/beige-taupe-and-navy-blue-for-maltas-gay-pride-parade/.

[Daphne – Yes, I said the opposite of what Stanishev did.]

As I stated corruption has existed throughout history and knows no geographical boundaries. Naturally this does not justify corruption. Bulgaria is particularly known for being a corrupt country but Stanishev must be credited for reforming a backward country so that it can be a Member State of the European Union.

The lack of action to combat corruption and organised crime in Bulgaria and Romania prevented these countries from joining the Schengen area http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12055299.

European Commission president Barroso is reported to have emphasized that he had always enjoyed “excellent joint work” with Sergey Stanishev and his government, “who have always been honest and loyal partners of the European institutions, as far as our common European project is concerned.” http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=110356

The critical comments on gay pride echo comments I believe you made on a similar activity held in Malta.

[Daphne – Not at all. I did not say – heaven forfend – that homosexuals should refrain from making their homosexuality obvious.]

Besides are you surprised that there is corruption in Bulgaria? It has existed since time immemorial and is mentioned in the Bible, and is found in all countries and governments.

And is his successor, incumbent Boyko Borisov, any better than Sergei Stanishev? “In early 90s Boyko Borisov is directly linked to the biggest mobsters in Bulgaria according to the U.S. Congressional Quarterly (CQ). “The most powerful politician in Bulgaria, Washington’s newest ally in the global war on terror, is a close associate of known mobsters and linked to almost 30 unsolved murders in the Black Sea republic, CQ reads. On January 14, 2011 Bulgarian journalists from the weekly newspaper “Galeria” distributed audio records of an alleged conversation between PM Boyko Borisov and Customs Agency Head Vanyo Tanov. The tapes reveal that Boyko Borisov instructed customs authorities to immediately stop investigation of “Ledenika” brewery which has been suspected for illegal activities and tax crimes.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyko_Borisov#Corruption_Scandals_and_Connections_with_Organized_Crime

[Daphne – I’m sorry, I don’t get your point, which is what exactly? That Bulgaria has been corrupt since biblical times and the prime minister is not responsible? That Stanishev’s successor is worse so two wrongs make a right?]

“Huwa jhobb jaqra, jirricerka dwar Maltin li jghixu barra l-pajjiz, u jiggoja.”

Interesting hobbies.

Incidentally, Anglu Farrugia’s website has taken on a new look. Pity he didn’t bother correcting the grammatical errors here http://www.anglufarrugia.org/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=2 . It’s an even bigger pity that he’s removed all those entertaining photos with the equally entertaining captions…

Mela dawn qed jahsbu li kullhadd hu mazzun jibla kollox bhal ma ghamlu tal-konferenza generali? Ma jafux dawn illi illum hemm invenzjoni li tissejjah GOOGLE li fiha tkun taf bli ghandu u bli ma ghandux kull wiehed minnha.

Anzi Daphne, ma ghedtx bizzejjed fit-tahwid li hawwad meta kien prim ministru, Sergei Stanishev.