I did not say anywhere that Dalli was bright, neither did I ever support him. I am against conspiracies by the tobacco industry, the associated taint of entrapment, the lies and mystification that surrounds this case, all to Malta’s detriment and to the benefit of tobacco companies.

It now transpires that the Malta government knew about the investigation as soon as Dalli did and Dalli knew this. He cannot be accused of hiding anything from the prime minister.

Spiteri invariably sits on the fence.

However he dangles his legs to one side or the other as he deems necessary or convenient.

I very much doubt whether Barroso will issue any statement about someone who has no connection whatsoever with the EU or its Commission.

Another one who isn’t quite up to snuff.

No, I don’t think Dalli can claim compensation. Being an EU Commissioner is not a ‘job’ but a political post.

They’re not really taking the piss. All they’re saying is that the EU should go ahead with the directive proposal (it’s only a proposal, after all) rather than wait for the new commissioner.

This would prove that Dalli’s forced resignation had nothing to do with an attempt to delay the directive.

Well, in this case Jose Manuel proved extremely dear.

Careful, or we’ll get another rant. Do you consider yourself an oratorial troll or do you prefer insufferable groupie?

Exactly.

Thirtysomethings on the other hand…..