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I am sure Joseph Heller could have written part 2 of Catch 22 on the prevailing political situation in Malta. The government, while appearing to be improving the economy (with the help of a dubious passport scheme) has two high-profile elements accused of corCatch 22
I am sure Joseph Heller could have written part 2 of Catch 22 on the prevailing political situation in Malta. The government, while appearing to be improving the economy (with the help of a dubious passport scheme) has two high-profile elements accused of corruption. Also, several instances of suspicious contracts and appointments continue to gain popularity among the Maltese citizens. I wonder whether Heller was right when he said: “You know, that might be the answer – to act boastfully about something we ought to be ashamed of. That’s a trick that never seems to fail.” On the other hand, there is an Opposition that seems to be self-destructing. There are two possibilities. One is that the Maltese citizens are rewarding a government accused of corruption because they are being blinded by job creation, tax cuts, gifts or bonuses. I would like to believe this is not the case. Surely, the Maltese can do what citizens of other countries have done and demand the resignation of a corrupt government. The other possibility is that there is simply no other alternative. What is needed is somebody who is outside political life (like Ukraine?). Maltese politics need a rebirth. Malta needs... Read more
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