[Daphne – 1. ‘Mr RCC’ is not an autonomous entity. He takes orders from the prime minister and is accountable to him. 2. The decision on whether Malta should join Partnership for Peace is taken by the government and not by parliament. It does not have to be ratified or discussed by parliament. 3. If anything, decisions on such matters are voted for ‘by the people’. The Nationalist Party won the general election and those who voted for it knew exactly where it stands on Partnership for Peace because, in the 1990s, it successfully worked to have Malta join. We also knew where the Labour Party stands on the matter because, in 1996, Prime Minister Sant and foreign minister George Vella withdrew Malta from Partnership for Peace, and without asking parliament what it thought.]

“Jirnexxilhom” implies an effort.

They’re so good at this that they do it effortlessly, all the time, and without fail.

Għaqal fit-tmexxija. Progress u stabbiltà.

Let us say that the Wikileaks cable has raised some eyebrows at the Centru Nazzjonali. SOME EYEBROWS, I’d say.

He should not have done what he did but to go on national television and boast about it – that’s really insensitive.

NItpicking.

[Daphne – No, stating facts.]

Still the same half dozen sad souls enjoying their group-think.

[Daphne – You were here only yesterday, Martin, when you posted a comment in favour of AST at 12.37am and got your metaphor wrong, prompting others to correct you. If a day constitutes ‘some time’ then seek therapy, because you must be addicted.]