If Dr. Busuttil thinks that by bringing Franco Debono on his side, he will not be the first one to stab him in his back, Dr. Busuttil is very much mistaken.

Very well said!

Jekk dan ma jarux, jiddispjacini, jien kont, ghadni u nibqa’ Nazzjonalist sal-mewt pero’ kull fiducja li kelli f’Simon, issa taret mar-rih.

No contradiction at all. Read Andrew Borg Cardona’s Blog in The Times of today.

He explains the true version of Simon’s quote including the part which most of the press conveniently omitted; ‘..they should bear the responsibilities of their actions’.

The consequence of Franco’s actions is his expulsion from the slate of candidates who will contest under the NP banner.

The case was closed more than two months ago.

Neither Simon nor anyone else can overrule the Party Executive decision reached unanimously. The party has made that abundantly clear so that it will not be misunderstood by anyone, much less by Franco Debono.

“Dr Simon Busuttil has still to learn not to make statements that can be misconstrued ….”

Even our ex in Brussels, John Dalli, has still not learnt this at 64+ !

It seems that many people do not understand that not everyone in the PN agrees with the present stance.

Where does that stand by the Nationalist Party leave Simon Busuttil? I send you out to talk in my name and then contradict you. Not a good move by the party, because he should have been briefed beforehand. Very bad move.

Time to get a grip, before the goons take a grope.

Knee jerk reaction? Standing firm on a decision taken two months ago?

It’s like Simon said, “Debono has to face the responsibilities for his actions”. The Nationalist Party agreed 100% – the consequences being his exclusion from the NP’s slate of candidates.

I am elated that the PN did not dilly-dally on making the unequivocal announcement.

With or without a parachute?