The noise had almost begun to subside and the metaphorical dust seemed to settle around the result of “53% IVA 47% LE” it became increasingly unclear whether another showdown was underway. The definitive conclusion that could be drawn from the last 72 hours is that this is...
Eppur' si muove...
posted by Jacques René Zammit
These were the famously defiant words attributed by popular legend to Galileo. He was addressing the Pope shortly after being obliged to sign a recant of his theory that the earth spun around the sun. They are apt words today as the first news came out from the counting hall in MCC and as it...
YES
posted by Jacques René Zammit
Fist in the air in the land of hypocrisy… How long? Not long. Because what you reap is what you sow. spread the word:TweetEmailPrintMoreLike this:Like...
In Primis
posted by Jacques René Zammit
And the series continues… J’accuse’s very own BLOB in the run up to the electoral booths… enjoy this scene from “Il Marchese del Grillo”… as Don Bastiano explains to the simpletons the separation between church, state and the individual. spread the...
Armata
posted by Jacques René Zammit
Continuing with these reflective videos. Here’s a great extract from the great movie “L’armata Brancaleone”. Ricordate Tommaso! spread the word:TweetEmailPrintMoreLike this:Like Loading...
Beatitudes
posted by Jacques René Zammit
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. spread the word:TweetEmailPrintMoreLike this:Like Loading...
Rethinking Silence
posted by Jacques René Zammit
I enjoyed reading yesterday’s Independent’s editorial (Period of silence silent no more) on the “cheap flight” to Malta. Michael Carabott describes the pre-electoral period of silence as being “as useful as a chocolate teapot”. The Editor’s take is...
Wicked Child
posted by Jacques René Zammit
There have been times in history when busybodies spread there mores beyond the necessary. Chairs? You have chairs? spread the word:TweetEmailPrintMoreLike this:Like Loading...
A Mullah's Apol...
posted by Jacques René Zammit
The persons behind Divorzistan sent J’accuse this letter which they are describing as “the CounterPastoral of the Mullah”. Thanks to Divorzistan (among others), the weak Maltese thread of satire has found a new lease of life and in some instances a new form of expression well...
Divorce and Their Pe...
posted by Jacques René Zammit
Before reading this post scroll down to the video at the end and watch it. Done? Now if the video does not raise a thousand different questions in your head all culminating in one massive WHY then you can leave this post. You’re incurable. If you do have these questions see if any of...
Mark A Falzon's...
posted by Jacques René Zammit
Mark Anthony Falzon, a columnist, lecturer and friend sent me the following document together with a request to disseminate the content. I gladly oblige for two reasons. The first is out of friendship towards Mark and out of the great respect to his manner of reasoning – I find that even...
L'Eglise
posted by Jacques René Zammit
French comedian Elie Semoun interprets King Arthur’s priest in the record busting French comedy series Kaamelot. spread the word:TweetEmailPrintMoreLike this:Like Loading...