@Truthman
You haven’t riled up anyone; your arguments and position are very very typical and flat. My position has not changed; what is occurring with Taan is identical to what Arthur tried in the same constituency with Duguid and Kerrie Symmonds the then carpet-bagger.
Mascoll finds himself in the same boat as Kerrie Symmonds; unfortunately Arthur is not in a position to “create” a constituency for him; although I think his personality wouldn’t make him a one term parliamentarian like Symmonds. There is nothing worse than an perpetually unmannerly, and persistently angry man with a girly voice such as Kerrie, who has “lost” in more ways than one.

@Caswell Franklyn | September 15, 2011 at 10:58 AM | Zack & Obediant

Politicians need to come out and tell the whole truth: they would be respected, instead we often see them trying to protect the party’s image.

I happen to have intimate knowledge of the BLP, but it is not my place to reveal things that I learned when we were on good terms. Sometimes, I might have disagreed but turned a blind eye for the “good of the party”. I can assure you that Arthur can reveal things that might give the country reason to pause.
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So it is not your place to reveal what you know. Is that due to some code of ethics? Afraid of being called a traitor or something like that? Afraid of being treated like Peter Wickham? If you have knowledge that you think the citizens of this country can benefit from, then aren’t you doing us all a dis-service by not revealing it…just as Owen may be doing?

The very same Adrian.

@Caswell
When it come to Mia, it boils down to what type of leader people perceive her to be…the types of policies she would seek to implement. Perception is reality, and she scares some people.

Obediant

You got me all wrong. What I wrote about NUPW was not confidential: it was available to all members in accordance with the union’s rules.

I obtained the information that you want me to reveal because I was an assistant secretary of the party and also a personal assistant to a minister. You would not want me to be a traitor by revealing confidential information? Would you trust or respect me if I did? I would not be able to look at myself in the mirror without puking.

Zack | September 15, 2011 at 12:03 PM | @Caswell
When it come to Mia, it boils down to what type of leader people perceive her to be…the types of policies she would seek to implement. Perception is reality, and she scares some people.
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I have no fear of giving someone an opportunity to implement things they have offered up publically and that I think is needed. I remain no fan of Mia Mottley, but my personal view of her has to take a back seat to what is good for the country economically, socially, and with regard to governance change. Mia is the only living politician that has spoken with much detail about these things.

@Caswell
You are caught between a rock and hardplace. Political parties and public sector Unions have been a persistent drain on the public. Time for you to find a new cause that puts on the side of the people, away from these two blood sucking institutions. Why do we need public sector unions in a social decomcracy such as Barbados? chuspe!

Mr. “OBEDIENT” (correct spelling) …. Seems I have influenced you, because you are tagging along in my lead by trying to refer to me as a fool. You stupid man, I will repeat to you:

Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish. I am also aware that brilliance is typically the act of an individual, but incredible stupidity can usually be traced to an organization ….. You a DLP member?

@Adrian …… I see that you are still holding to your illogical position. You want Mascoll to actively canvass St James North, without the support of the imcumbent, who has not yet made a decision …… but consider how untenable Verla’s position is in Christ Church West, where she is canvassing the area WITHOUT the support of the Constituency Branch. As a matter of fact, they actually want her REMOVED!

Before you start talking about the other Burton, the former speaker, the person you should talk about, (if you want to discuss former speakers) is that Gentleman, former DLP Speaker Maxwell, and Publisher of the DEMS RAG, The Democrat.

The DLP, true to form, utterly destroyed the man many years ago. They ran and left the poor man in despair, such that he died sad, sick and miserable.

@Caswell Franklyn | September 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM | Obediant

You got me all wrong. What I wrote about NUPW was not confidential: it was available to all members in accordance with the union’s rules.

I obtained the information that you want me to reveal because I was an assistant secretary of the party and also a personal assistant to a minister. You would not want me to be a traitor by revealing confidential information? Would you trust or respect me if I did? I would not be able to look at myself in the mirror without puking.
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Wouldn’t you be doing it for a bigger and better cause? Wouldn’t you betray a few to save thousands? It’s called doing the right thing. Politicians are hired to do the people’s business, so why should anything in the line of that work be hidden from the people? Here’s your chance to show that you’re a bigger man than Owen (literally and figuratively).

@Adrian Hinds | September 15, 2011 at 12:11 PM |
I have no fear of giving someone an opportunity to implement things they have offered up publically and that I think is needed. I remain no fan of Mia Mottley, but my personal view of her has to take a back seat to what is good for the country economically, socially, and with regard to governance change. Mia is the only living politician that has spoken with much detail about these things.
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The DLP spoke alot about integrity legislation before they got elected too. It’s the nature of the political beast.

To Chris:
I really am not Bor D, bur my friend Obediant has lumped with some fellows here. Like the typical political follower, he believes that i am against his party. My position is that Mia Amor Mottley at any level of leadership in barbados shall be a disaster waiting to happen. Some of the most heinous things done by her was when she was the ATTORNEY GENERAL of Barbados. By the way what are you doing over here, I left you serenading Kiki.

To chris:
If you want to know about foreign agents , check the man Peter the spy Wickham. He may not have any more use for his spying tools as he has been outed. But before he goes I am sure the embassy shall be trying disparately to replace him. This spying this does not stop; he exposure was only a hic cup.

To Chris:
I baje too.

@Lemuel

If u have the facts about what she has done spell them out, facts can not be refuted so dont thing you can make statements like that and get away with it. You cannot be preosecited for stating facts.

@lemuel: “I baje too.

If you were actually Bajan, you would have been able to state it.

It’s not that hard. “I am Bajan. I am proud being Bajan. Deal with it.

@Adrian …… I see that you are still holding to your ILLOGIAL POSITION. You want Mascoll to actively canvass St James North, without the support of the imcumbent, who has not yet made a decision …… but consider how untenable Verla’s position is in Christ Church West, where she is canvassing the area WITHOUT the support of the Constituency Branch. As a matter of fact, they actually want her REMOVED!
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Logic is only required when the truth is unknown, and fallacies are incorrect arguments that leads to misconception or presumptions.

The truth is….
Chartered accountant and BLP treasurer, Douglas Skeete has previously canvassed the constituency in the company of his cousin, BLP chairman and St. Andrew MP George Payne.

The logical approach is to be prepared no matter what….
Do you know of any test cricketer who begins preparing himself only after being selected to the team?

Verla’s approach is the right one. Hit ground while things with the exec and branch are worked out, if it works in her favor, she is ahead of the game; it if does not swing her way, it is simply the price you pay for being ready.

You remind me of those people who start storm preparations when the rain starts to fall.

I’m but a simple minded bajan with limited commonsense but I would like to know which DLP candidates will be campaigning on the CBC 8 News tonight. I would like to know why every night the said news is dominated by this DLP campaigning, is this now the offical DLP station? I would like to know if the BLP would get equal coverage of their conference that was given to the DLP? Mind you I’m neither B or D, I’m a simple bajan voter that will weigh the two parties when the time comes and then decide which one to vote for, THIS IS MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT.

A simple check will show that Larry Mayers won the nomination in St.Michael South Central and was replaced by Richard Sealy. Nothing new here. What is though, is Truthman Burton resorting to name calling. Backed into a corner,what was a bee turned into a snake.Seems to me that the Rattlesnake’s cage has been rattled.

To Obediant:
You would never hear me say that Mia should not be prime minister. If the populace are inclined so be it, but they need to know what baggage comes with that decision. The men of the cloth are not running for office; my earlier posts would indicate to you that I do not have a beef for people with the alternative lifestyle. But I have a beef with someone who I know would be a despot if ever given a chance. You thought tom adams was bad; he pales in comparison with your bright girl Mia Amor Mottley.

Remember when I am discussing Mia I am not just talking about the escapades of of her sexual orientation; i am speaking to her life style and philosophy as evidenced in the escapades and her sexual exploitations. I do not dislike her. But she is BAD BAD for barbados. You know why she is running the football tournament, she likes to smoke and generally there is smoking at those things. Mia then is clearly in her element and smoked up to the hilt.

@random thougths and @lil boy: grow up Mia DOES NOT care what u think. she is well loved and admired in her constituency as well as outside. be that as it may. no one give’s a rat’s tail what u think

your comments to obediant (sept14)well said were courageous but truthful’ i observe the usual red herring from david when he cannot respond adequately but the truth is the truth. the bowels of the dlp are not genuinely grassroots and there will never be leadership positions for the kellmans, mascolls, morrisons, whitakers, hammie-las and those without pedigree. at least, the so-called conservative blp was able to present the son of a shopkeeper son from behind god back to lead this country; and what the dlp rejected might one day lead the country too as a member of the blp.who knows?

@Balance

how do you knoq lemeul’s comments about Mia were truthful?

@Lemuel

I have deducted that you have a personal vendatte against Mia and want to hold her not to the same standards of all politicians. I will close off any further discussions with you baout her and end by saying what good for the goose is good for the gander, Ploticians and persons in public life should confrom to the same standard of behavour. They are all in position where they can use their positional power to coerce people to do things if they want to derive benefits. In management it is called power dominance and there must be at least two willing parties.

I gone off of this topic, and leave my bright Mia alone, as you cant have pins with her yah hear.

What will be Mia’s next move?

To Obediant:
Yard fowls like you are so taken up with BLP and DLP things that you do not even recognize when someone is positing a position. My position goes for any other politician. I must admit as a yard fowl you pretend to be bright bright.

Mia has withdrawn from vying for the chairmanship.