Mr. Balzan puts a question to Minister Bartolo and then folds his arms and listens patiently whilst the minister expounds.

Then he asks another question to the opposition representative and when he sees that the reply is not to his liking, and this happens during all his programmes, he interrupts with another question and cuts him short.

Mr. Balzan, if you think that what’s happening during your programme goes by unnoticed, you are hugely mistaken. Grow up, man.

If you must be biased, try to be more subtle like Reno Bugeja at TVM. At least he tries very hard to look impartial. Not that he succeeds, but he does try.

SB: “L-ewwel qadt tilghaqilhhom sormhomn, issa la jduru kontrik u jaghtuk wiehed daqshekk go sormok, imbghad tkessah”

FD: “Ara x’int tghid! Ma tafx li mindu dahhalt id-demokrazija u c-civilita f’dan il-pajjiz dawn l-affarijiet m’ghadhomx isiru?”

Let’s not forget that Saviour Balzan is the media source who was privileged with this scoop.

I think the meal was eaten in total silence. They cancel each other out.