tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post7555000965585621131..comments2023-05-19T13:43:33.131+02:00Comments on LLanito World: Keith Azopardi's PDP - a new Generation Leader?Llanito World-Robert Vasquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683191110402987525noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247742529089642474.post-87008464299581537532010-01-29T12:27:56.017+01:002010-01-29T12:27:56.017+01:00The democratic defecit in Gibraltar is not caused...The democratic defecit in Gibraltar is not caused by executive control of the legislature. The legislature rarely passes laws which have a day to day impact on people. (although more now thanks to Mr Feetham who, to his credit, appears to be the only proactive rather than reactive Minister...including the CM). In my view the deficit arises in relation to much more mundane everyday decisions all of which appear to be taken, or require the approval of the CM (planning control, umbrella colours, bus routes, traffic arrangements, appointment of minor civil servants). How best do we control that sort of control freakery?<br /><br />Our current Ministers (if not all, the majority) owe their position and pay packets to the CM. People have voted for the CM and also ticked the box on the other guys in the same party. It would be interesting to see how many people in Gibraltar could even name the current ministereal line up, let alone the job they supposedly do. Consequently, our Ministers do not look to the electorate for their seat in parliament but to their leader. That needs to be addressed...don't ask me how.<br /><br />Its crazy to think that just a few years ago, one Minister could have fought his corner -"if you don't give me funding for this project, I will resign from your party/join opposition/cause a bi-election"....I suppose if our elected representatives take the approach of "why risk a healthy salary for the sake of principle" we're screwed anyway. Principle??? <br /><br />That said, the opposition are miles worse. MILES.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com