New buzzterm: the coalition that will take Malta by storm
I wonder what the crowd outside Labour HQ thought as Muscat spoke to them about the coalition that will take Malta by storm, a coalition of progressive forces like the middle class and business.
It was hard to make out. It all seemed so oddly jarring, so freakish somehow: the nice suit, the silvery tie, Jason coiffed to the nines, and then all those harridans with their bouncing bosoms barely encased in red tank-tops, shouting, screaming and chewing gum, most of them without a doubt unable to define the word ‘progressive’. We’re going to be hearing a lot about this coalition from now on, though it’s interesting to see how Muscat squeezed AD dry and chucked away the rind, drawing them closer and closer – they were pretty close already in the run-up to the general election – and then snatching their voter-base away.
I suppose the AD people really need to learn that when you sup with the devil you need a long spoon. And before some Muscat fans rush in to say I’m calling him a devil, that’s just an expression.
On that celebratory platform outside Labour HQ, there were no EP candidates, just Muscat, Toni Abela, Anglu Farrugia and Jason Micallef. The point of the exercise was brushed over completely – it was treated like a general election victory for the party. There was no mention of the European Union, no mention of how Labour’s representatives would work in the European Parliament, none of that. It was all about progressive forces, the movement for change, straight out of Obama’s campaign literature.
I find it even more interesting that while Muscat was telling his supporters that it was going to be a close shave, he was recording a victory broadcast, transmitted on One TV this afternoon as ‘live’. When it was pointed out to them that the leader was actually live on another station right at that moment, they admitted it was recorded.
Strangely, Muscat chose not to give a press conference, though perhaps he will do so tomorrow, when he has regained his composure.
Tonight, it’s all fireworks.
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You have to understand them though… A win like this one hasn’t occured since 1996. 13 years is a long time after all.
[Daphne – Please, 1996 was a general election.]
I wonder why Muscat has chosen the word ‘coalition’; it brings to mind the war in Iraq.
Ordinary life is too boring. One needs a little melodrama now and then.
Joseph’s ego has reached new heights.
I always thought a coalition was the result of an explicit agreement between two parties, usually out of convenience, and not the mere absorption of one’s votes by the other.
[Daphne – That’s what AD probably thought, too.]
I heard Anglu Farrugia mentioning the ‘koalizzjoni’ when interviewed at the counting hall.
Call me stupid but I am confused. So is ‘new movement’ and new coalition the same thing? And did all this emerge overnight? Are we going to have details as to who forms this coalition and some kind of terms of agreement?
I still think that Muscat is treating politics like child’s play. L-aqwa li jirbah.
It is sad to see people who campaigned so much against the EU actually get the chance to represent us in the EP. Unfortunately this election’s results did not represent the actual purpose of the election (that of electing competent MEPs), but rather people’s anger at the government because of certain decisions which were taken during the past year. I just hope that the Gonzi government learns its lesson and brushes up its act with regards to illegal immigration and deficit, as well as other important national issues such as the public transport reform. Perhaps only then can we rest assured that PL won’t win the general election in four years time.
well daphne at what time did gonzi record his victory message?
and you’re accusing pl of “stealing” ad’s votes?
it looks like norman lowell stole them loool
[Daphne – No Nationalist Party leader has ever recorded a victory message before a victory, not just because it is false and presumptuous, but because they tend to be proficient at impromptu delivery in those circumstances.]
Watching Uncle Schulz on Euronews saying what a ‘sad and bitter night it is for socialists in Europe tonight’. Maybe he can tune in from Berlin to watch the ‘triumphant’ working class with their gold chains and bangles waving up to three or even four freebie EU flags interspersed with MLP flags and cheer up. Always had the feeling that our local socialists were never really a part of mainstream European socialists, but not this much. Did you see those ladies making rude gestures at the énemy’ cameras? I really might vote PL next time after such an invitation to join the coalition.
I dread seeing Labour in power again, it sends shivers down my spine. I emigrated to the UK 30 years ago to escape the Mintoff repression. I hope the PN gets its house in order to win the next general election. I suspect that many PN supporters did not vote out of protest.
Coalition also brings to mind the bevy of unions and other groups representing different interests of civil society, that came together in support of the YES vote in 2003….
It’s not just Obama and Mintoff he’s imitating here…this guy is imitating anyone who has ever won an election…this collage promises to be interesting….I’m looking forward to the day he’ll go round Bugibba with a bandana Berlusconi-style
Jon
A bandanna should be the least of your worries. Muscat has aligned his views on immigration policy with those of Roberto Maroni, Italy’s ultra right-wing Minister of the Interior and member of the Northern League.
http://www.maltastar.com/pages/ms09dart.asp?a=1745
This so-called coalition has already been done by the PN. It was done with the constituted bodies and also with AD to get Malta into Europe. Isemmi li din il-koalizjoni ha twassal ghas-success, ha tbiddel il-hajja tal-Maltin. Din diga saret sur Joe, meta dhalna fl-EU.
AD should (though I doubt that it ever will) realise that politics is an adult’s game not one for dreamy idealists.