I wish to say that Bush tea is not politically a partisan. (This is for personal, selfish reasons. I am already committed to a national cause much higher than any party, group or friendly society. I would equally have wished Owen Arthur well and offered genuine advice for his success as PM….(and I actually did, but that is another story.)
My instincts are that PM David Thompson will be the best Prime Minister that Barbados has ever had (and this is even without any advice from Bush tea). He has all the requirements, he has been well prepared through his time ‘in the wilderness’, he has matured excellently and he has a great family structure.
(… oh wait, did I mention that he is a full 100% Combermerian? As is his wife?)
David,
SERVICE
Remember that you offered to serve Barbados when you applied for this job. There are two points here :SERVE is the OPPOSITE to rule. Every morning, when you wake up, remember that the great power you have is solely for the purpose of empowering this country, especially the weak and poor.
Second point- serve ALL Barbados.
-DO NOT LOOK at the ballots to see who voted for you. “BARBADOS” DID!
-Use ALL of this country’s BEST brains- and you do not need to buy their political loyalty or bribe them to do this. Use Commisong and let him stay in his PEP. Use the best of the BLP performers – and let them remain BLP (You have the wisdom, self confidence and tact to do that…It will be well worth the effort.)
DELEGATE
You have a GREAT team with you. USE THEM. Leave yourself free to do the REALLY important things
– like walking around and seeing for yourself what is happening.
– like communicating with your various publics and LISTENING to their (foolish) concerns
– like making sure that your ministers, Boards and other delegates are operating according to you and your party’s philosophy – especially that they are Honest, Fair and impartial in their dealings.
– Like developing and selling a VISION for the future. One that Bajans can buy into and join you and your team.
DISCIPLINE
Set high standards for your people and ENFORCE them. Be quick to show intolerance for wrong-doing and dis-honesty.
The Higher the level of Authority you have given, the less patience you must show for dishonesty, graft, bribery and all unrighteousness.
…but be patient with your foes (‘cuddear’…you must know how Liz and dem must feel, you went through it…) Give them some slack, even listen to their curses and respond if they actually have good points.
DEVELOPMENT
David, you have taken the mantle when Barbados and the world is about to undergo the most difficult times that have ever been experienced… believe me.
All those promises about lowering the cost of living, providing opportunities etc should have been premised with “if the world situation remains stable”.
This country’s chance to go into this period of difficulties in a healthy position was squandered in cost over runs, Millions spent on CSME, years of neglecting AGRICULTURE and LOCAL INDUSTRY etc.
The BLP opted instead for prostitution in the form of selling ourselves to the highest bidder (that always works for a while if you are pretty…)
Your Job is to restore PRIDE IN BARBADOS FOR BARBADIANS and those who choose to come here and BECOME 100% Bajan too.
Do not make promises about being ‘first world’ – Promise to restore pride and independence (pay a visit to ‘Lowdown’ and carry long a pork –cutter and some mauby for details on this philosophy.)
FINALLY FOR NOW
Life on earth is nothing but a temporary sojourn – the real purpose is so phenomenal and beautiful that these issues pale into insignificance.However, Putting God first helps you to place many things into proper perspective. Your public Thanksgiving service this Sunday is a brilliant start. Don’t be afraid to continue to seek God’s guidance in all you do…and when things get rough –sing quietly to yourself the school’s anthem (I don’t mean the school song as you know, but “To be a pilgrim”.
“….mighty undertaking here, up and on, up and on..”
Bush tea
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