More equal than others

When a ruling elite is in trouble it can resort to various tactics to save face. Some tactics, such as taking responsibility for one's actions, are honourable, while others, such as resorting to counter-attack, can say a lot about the real interests of the elite. Joseph Muscat's government is increasingly opting for the latter. Indeed, these past weeks, the Labour media machine did its utmost to divert attention from Panamagate in different ways. These included ignoring the issue, vilifying adversaries, and highlighting non-related achievements of the current Labour administration. In... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.

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