Dr and Mrs Muscat: they're there when they shouldn't be, and not there when they should be
Where the hell was he – at brunch? Pretending to change Soleil’s nappy? Having a Sunday morning shag? Or gathering his strength for this afternoon’s manifestation of courage? Instead of being there himself, he sent the party bidillu. Somebody should tell him that Lawrence Gonzi wasn’t at the Cenotaph to represent the Nationalist Party, but to represent the government. Equally, Joseph Muscat’s presence there was required in his role as LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION NOT LEADER OF THE LABOUR PARTY. Sending Joe Debono Grech was totally out of order, especially since we all know – thanks to the demonstration this afternoon, that he is neither in bed with the flu not out of the country. Mrs Muscat got Norman Hamilton Tours to fly her to London so that she could gatecrash an opening ceremony to which she wasn’t invited, along with her husband’s Super One cameras. Yet she couldn’t find it in herself to get out of her dressing-gown this morning and drag herself to the cathedral for a ceremony where her presence was required and expected. Somebody should teach this man and his mother-wife some manners. I suppose my article this morning was little too prescient, but a smarter guy would have made a point of being there to prove me wrong in my view that he’s just an ignorant little sh*t, while his wife is wholly representative of that kind of woman who calls up radio talk-shows to ask about what kind of ‘sheers’ to put between her mustard curtains.
The Times, Sunday, 9th November 2008 – 12:08CET
Poignant ceremony marks Remembrance SundayArmistice Sunday was marked this morning with a moving ceremony at the foot of the Cenotaph which saw war veterans and ex-servicemen parade behind the Colours of their associations to the applause of hundreds who attended. The usually busy area around the War Memorial fell silent as a saluting gun boomed a single shot to mark the Last Post, sending thoughts back to the muddy trenches of the First World War and the hunger and hardship of the second. As the reveille was sounded three RAF Tornadoes of 111 Squadron flew overhead in a tight V Formation.
The ceremony started with Mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral, after which the veterans formed along one side of the side of the War Memorial and an AFM-Police Guard of Honour formed up on the other. They were joined by a detachment from the Civil Protection Department, the RAF and Sea Cadets, among others. The AFM band drew applause as it played a number of favourites, such as It’s a long way to Tipperary and the more sombre They will never die, Land of Hope and Glory and Abide with Me – A prayer for God to remain present through life, through trials, and through death.
President Eddie Fenech Adami laid the first wreath of poppies, followed by the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice, the Speaker and Joe Debono Grech representing the Opposition. Wreaths were also laid by the members of the diplomatic corps, with the people applauding as they were followed by the ex-servicemen, frail but proud, medals gleaming from their chests.
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Could it be that they were not sure what to wear? Remember they have another big event this afternoon…and the uncertain weather is of no help in these circumstances.Maybe they were watching a preview of the Bla Bla programme being aired on the 29th November…and had to help with the editing??
There is also a possibility that they actually thought this morning`s ceremony was for VETERANS.
Those were ‘gwerrer tal-barrani’.
That’s why Joseph Muscat sent a substitute for Remembrance Sunday.
They never learn. They simply love to make fools of themselves Surely Dr Joseph Muscat missed a chance to show himself to all those ambassadors present.
[Daphne – You know, that’s exactly what I was thinking. As an image consultant, Mrs Muscat should have known of the important opportunity this morning’s remembrance ceremony presented to package her husband as a statesman and leader among all the other VIPs doing a very VIP thing. Instead, we got Joseph Muscat the rabble-rouser, Moses delivering the people from electricity rates.]
Dunstan: That’s the problem with their way of doing things. They don’t realise that on such occasions what matters is what is expected, and not what they think.
Libertas: I imagine you’re joking, but possibly you’re right, though how Debono Grech represents the best of possible relations with il-barranin beats me. Maybe putting him in the limelight is compensation of sorts of that shambolic tantrum and emotional reunion earlier this year.
Tax payer: Here’s the thing: VIPs don’t have a vote here and the ones present at the ceremony who do have a vote wouldn’t vote for the MLP.
Narrow mindedness is too polite a description.
Quite simple really, it’s a matter of class – you have it or you don’t.
[Daphne – Thank you. I didn’t want to say it myself.]
Aha! But Joseph is trying to show us that he does know about history after all:
“Speakers delivered their messages under the shadows of the 7 June monument – which represents the 1919 protests after the doubling of the price of bread.”
( http://www.maltastar.com/pages/msrv/msfullart.asp?an=25272 )
I’ve just watched the news report of the most important even that took place today. Now we know where Joseph Muscat was this morning – at home in front of his mirror, practising his various frowns, smirks and dramatic arm gestures for the enjoyment of the crowds.
U Dr Muscat jghid lil mhux poodle ta’ Sant.
Exactly like Sant he does not attend State church functions and also on Remembrance Day he does exactly like Sant and sends a disciple.
Amanda Mallia
The sentence you quoted is another masterpiece from the talented pen of Kurt (the man who put ‘star’ in maltastar’).
Shadows? How many shadows does the monument have? Someone should also tell him that a monument does not represent an event but commemorates it.
“A direction which takes decisive action” is another bizarre turn of phrase (in rhyme too) though I don’t know whether it’s Kurt or Joseph Muscat who can claim paternity this time.
@ABC
You’re right. These people do not know how to spell class, let alone have it.
But……..I’ll go one step further. There are a lot of successful AND LOVELY people around who are not exactly classy, but at least they have learned to do things with ‘style’. Joey will never have that either. You can see it in his smirking, smug behaviour. The guy’s a clown. Miskina Michelle, sabitu hej. And it looks as if he’s dragged her down with him. Typical Socialist, ”if I cannot get up there with them, let me drag them down.” NO, YOU CAN’T.
” But Joseph is trying to show us that he does know about history after all:
“Speakers delivered their messages under the shadows of the 7 June monument – which represents the 1919 protests after the doubling of the price of bread.”
Except, of course, that those who died in June 1919 were not really concerned with the price of bread, but were nothing other than rabble-rousers and looters – except for one who appears to have been an innocent by-stander to said incidents, and who happened to be in Valletta that day in regard to something that had nothing at all to do with the price of bread.
The June 1919 monument is a travesty and the opportunity should be taken to have it put away when rehabilitation of St George’s Square is taken in hand.
You are simply a jealous ugly bitch. UGLY BITCH who hates any other good looking elegant woman. It’s simple… you either have it… or you hate it. Go and get some psychological assistance will you?
[Daphne – You have to hand it to these people. They really know how to shape a good argument. So Mrs Muscat is good-looking and elegant, is she? Jahasra.]
Ja wicc ta qorq li hu! Messu jisthi ! Dan tifel tal-kullegg? Lanqas id-dicenza jqum u jmur jaghmel id-dover tieghu m’ghandu.
Its not just class, Bocca, although we know he doesnt have it in spades. There was nothing in it for him, so he doesn’t go. He is a narcissist. He was probably putting artful touches of gel on his hair whilst Mrs M looks on admiringly.
The hypocrites that they are then proceeded to wear a poppy during the so-called manifestazzjoni ta kuragg. He doesn’t even have the courage to go to the Remembrance Sunday ceremony, then he and his sidekicks wear a poppy. Misshom jisthu. They probably read Daphne’s article sometime at midday and decided that a poppy would be enough to show how much they care.
Mario Debono: Correction – there was plenty in it for him but he just didn’t notice. He turned down the opportunity to present himself as a statesman in favour of playing the populist revolutionary preaching from a pulpit.
Ar’hemm hej. Horatio on the bridge.
I noticed those poppies too. Wearing them was a dreadful mistake. They advertise the fact that he knew about Remembrance Sunday but wasn’t bothered enough to take his rightful and proper role not just at the morning ceremony, but as the leader of a mass of people who, despite the loss of life in their own families, need to be reminded of the significance of the day. His presence in Floriana might have achieved that. Instead he tossed a few coins into a collection box or got a minion to do that – at least I hope they each actually made a donation, rather than picking up three poppies for the price of one.
Mario Debono:”[Joseph Muscat] was probably putting artful touches of gel on his hair…”
What hair?
Dr & Mrs Muscat should have been there. Full stop.
Moggy: You mean at Floriana in the morning, I imagine.
Yet another addition to the long list of things they should be ashamed off….. some people will never learn
Casey Muscat: Apparently Muscat and the Mrs “had something” yesterday morning (kellhom xi haga).
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081109/local/poignant-ceremony-marks-remembrance-sunday
lGalea (16 hours, 22 minutes ago)
Corinne Vella
I said the Labour Party in the sense that all the Opposition members are Labour representatives, but if it makes you happy, then does not the Opposition have a right to choose whoever it wants to represent it if the Leader has something else and cannot make it? What when the Government chooses someone to represent it at a conference or whatever? Do we question as to why not did the Prime Minister himself go as he represents the Government?
[Daphne – So according to this Big Brain, marking Remembrance Sunday along with the president, the prime minister, the chief justice and the speaker of the house is like going to a conference.]
@Daphne
It is amazing how this ‘big brain’ you point out does not contest the general elections.
He has an opinion on every news item and letter in The Times and always writes in the tone ‘the people demand’ and ‘we demand’.
His stupidity knows no bounds.
A prime example of local mlp thinking.
Corinne Vella: Moggy: You mean at Floriana in the morning, I imagine.
Where else?
Bla bla – Do yourself a favour and get your eyes checked
@Bla Bla – You chose a name to hide behind which suits your post so accurately.
Just a load of bla bla.
Your spiteful insults do not reflect the person you addressed them to but seem to reflect your inner self
@ bla bla
Here’s your eye test sweetie
Be sure to read it from afar…
http://www.secretsite.com/images/cards/eyetest.gif
@ bla bla
Ah, silly me, I forgot to send you this…since you admire Mrs Gowzef in her tasteful silver frocks you might want to fashion one of your own…
http://www.ukgate.com/blog/image.axd?picture=ukgate_FR41.jpg
Andrew Borg Cardona: “it’s a matter of class – you have it or you don’t.”
That`s right. And you don`t have it.
[Daphne – Well, that shows how much you know.]