Comments on: Joseph Muscat should ring Catherine Ashton and tell her to be 'prudent'

By: ciccio2011

ciccio2011 — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:31:17 +0000

In reply to Ronnie. Vision 2015. Where's that gone, anyway?

By: cat

cat — Wed, 18 May 2011 06:33:56 +0000

Il-kwistjoni tad-divorce ma tinvolvix biss lil min fallielu z-zwieg u jixtieq jibda hajja gdida imma il-familji kollha li jkunu mdawrin maghhom.

Ftit gimghat ilu kont fuq il-bus u mara qalet “binti qalghat il-blackeyes fiz-zwieg u jiena ser mmur nivvota kontra d-divorce?”

Jigifieri dawn huma kollha voti mitlufin ghall-Partit Nazzjonalista kemm il-darba ir-referendum ma jghaddix.

By: yor

yor — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:25:27 +0000

Hobson’s choice is no fun, the pan or the fire, arrogant PN or inadequate PL leaves a bad taste after voting.

My best bet is to immerse myself into more work and give Maltese politics a one-finger salute and then step back, hoping that if Labour wins the next election they do not do too much damage whilst the PN find their soul again.

The only solution is for a federal Europe that has the strength to kick some common sense into our centre of the universe.

Having read all the Don Camillo books I can only wish that we bring a smile to Christ on the cross with our heavy dose of spring madness.

By: john

john — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:43:03 +0000

In reply to john.

Of course I will be voting Yes, but is it enough?

And no it is not private – with me, I will be encouraging everyone to do the same.

By: Interested Bystander

Interested Bystander — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:26:26 +0000

“Do you agree with the introduction of the option of divorce in the case of a married couple who has been separated or has been living apart for at least four (4) years, and where there is no reasonable hope for reconciliation between the spouses, whilst adequate maintenance is guaranteed and the children are protected?”

It really is a bullshit question.

It deserves a NO.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:56:22 +0000

In reply to Scerri S. Vote Fenech get the Madonna.

By: Scerri S

Scerri S — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:20:21 +0000

The 28th of May isn’t just about divorce legislation anymore is it? To me, it’s looking like a make-or-break situation for Malta – the modern country.

A Yes outcome will give hope for a truly secular country (led by politicians who do not allow their religious beliefs to cloud their policy making), whereas a No outcome I would interpret as a nation-wide endorsement of the quasi-theocratic status quo.

I’m making it a point to be in Malta and vote on the day, and I’m hoping not to leave the islands with a bad taste. What was that cliched slogan again – Vote Gonzi (and Fenech), Get Cremona (and Grech)?

I say enough of that already! I can’t believe we’re still stuck in this situation in 2011. It’s ridiculously unbelievable, especially if you look at it from outside the bubble.

By: john

john — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:16:31 +0000

” We allow it to continue happening” Now that’s a very strong statement. What do you expect us to do? Go down in the streets, like in the sixties?

[Daphne – How about voting Yes? That’s easier, and private.]

Mind you I fully agree with you, something has to be done, it has gone too far, but I, like many others, are lost as what we should do. Any suggestions?

By: ciccio2011

ciccio2011 — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:11:21 +0000

It looks like the Maltese financial services sector is built on the stability of the Maltese family.

By: ciccio2011

ciccio2011 — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:04:47 +0000

Catherine Ashton has followed the advice of KMB. What a humiliation for Joseph Muscat.