If I remember correctly, in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, physical well-being comes well before other aspects of one’s life such as concern for the well-being of total strangers. It is natural to first worry about bills and then later… about white slavery that does not involve oneself.

Also: Just because I understand something does not mean that I agree with it

I have never had any issues with the major economic policies of the PN in the last 3 decades. My issues lie elsewhere.

Our electoral system offers you the opportunity to choose your candidate – so it should be very easy to eliminate candidates.

On the other hand, 5 years of bad governance e.g. PL, would result in 10-15 years of economic problems. After all, with all the nonsensical attitudes of a number PN ministers and MPs, we should be grateful that our economic situation is strong when compared to the majority of European and other countries – and there is no other reason for this except excellent work by consecutive PN governments.

I’d take my chances in a final showdown on the roof of Portomaso Tower. Suicide by cop. Then I can sit back in hell and watch the liars say what a great guy I was, and such a promising career, and how the nation has lost a rare talent, wouldn’t you know.

Smajt li l-LGBT Labout qed jaghmlu lobbying ghal budget tal-qawsalla.

I’ll get me coat.

“…the colours of our beautiful rainbow…”

Nispera li Tonio Fenech ma johrogx b’xi Budget tal-QawsAlla, ghax jahseb li ser joghgob lill-Madonna.

The Police versus H.P. Baxxter. Can you imagine that?

Thanks as always for your clear answers. But Daphne,I know that what I am going to say will sound like I want to cut off my nose to spite my face but I am sorely tempted to get rid once and for all of Gonzi and his “the duluri is sad” posse.

I am afraid that the only way to purge the PN of such people is for them to lose an election. If they win again (highly imnprobable) the will feel that what they are doing is right. If they lose there is the chance that we will get a leader like Mario Demarco.

[Daphne – Not so simple. Devastation at the polls doesn’t mean a quick fix via a change of leadership. There is also the risk of disintegration into infighting and recrimination, followed by years in the wilderness. Ranier Fsadni is good on the subject: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110616/opinion/History-has-no-right-side.370850%5D

Ecclesiastics do speak about such issues. Here’s just a small example: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20070619/local/human-trafficking-a-grave-sin.14056