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Political Arrogance

Sunday, 10 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

“What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” – Oscar Wilde ...

Alfred Sant’s Last chance

Sunday, 10 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

One thing is certain. The coming general election will be decisive for Alfred Sant. This may very well be his last month as leader of the Malta Labour Party after 16 long years at the helm, or he may go on to w...

You Spin me round

Sunday, 10 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

Undecided voters can be forgiven for feeling dizzy considering all the different messages, statements and counter-statements being thrown their way....

He Ain’t heavy, he’s my brother

Saturday, 9 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Everyone told me I would hate election campaign home visits and some, for reasons best known to them, thought I’d skip them altogether. The contrary turned out to be true. ...

A Hand of five aces

Saturday, 9 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

Dr Alfred Sant is at it again. He is putting on his faux poker face and making promises he has no intention of keeping. For those willing to resort to it, bluff works if you were never caught out before.Now it is true. ...

‘Almost Illiterate’?

Friday, 8 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

I’m becoming seriously concerned with the seemingly hardening mindset gripping the entire Labour Party leadership. ...

Friday Wisdom: Off To the races

Friday, 8 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

So finally the expected happened. A month today we will be choosing a national government for the next legislature....

Tuesday Night viewing

Thursday, 7 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Here’s some more free advice for the Labour Party during this campaign: when Lawrence Gonzi is on one channel, don’t put Alfred Sant on another at the same time. You are handing to people, on a plate, the opportunity ...

Ready, Steady, go

Wednesday, 6 February 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

This week we have started the most demanding period in political life – the general election campaign. Yes you might say, we have been waiting for quite some time now, ...

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