@ Caswell
Truman was the inhumane biggest gangster of the lot, was he not the one who dropped the H-Bomb on the defeated Japanese ? …..what does that say for your inclination ?

It would be interesting to know the back room politicking that made Sir Grantley the First PM of the West Indies Federation. One would have thought that this “plum” would have gone to one of the dominant countries in the region either Jamaica or Trinidad. From my cursory knowledge of those times the Federation was not embraced by neither the people of Jamaica nor Trinidad (indeed Manley lost his Premiership over the issue and Eric Williams proclaimed his famous mathematical doctrine – one from ten leaves nought when he took Trinidad out).

Adams left the Barbados Gov’t in the hands of a caretaker – Dr. H G Cummins- and his absence from the local scene helped to pave the way for the rise of EW Barrow, the question for historians to ponder is whether the history of Barbados politics be the same if Sir Grantley had remained at home?

Caswell
You have proven the point: he is now considered a statesman. LOL

Have I now……can’t follow your logic

But Onions these are industrial disputes … I am NO fan of Stasis Stuart but accuse him of things that he is in fact guilty of … not these … (Well maybe Alexandras ..)

@ An Observer.. | March 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM |
“In spite of all this however, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to keep his head when all around are losing theirs. This is without doubt a major qualification for leadership. He, being the philosopher, MUST HAVE A VISION. And he demonstrates that fact whenever he addresses an audience be it at a school prize- giving or at a gathering of business leaders…”

Who may one ask are these others around him that losing their heads? Manning? Golding? King from St. Lucia? Or King David of St. John?

A philosopher must also be able to differentiate between a ‘Vision’ and a ‘Dream’.
If he is to show his true ‘mettle’ time must be of the essence.
The philosopher’s stone (‘lapis philosophorum’: for those familiar with the Stuarts’ lingu franca) ought to be consulted for advice to inform his decision on the timing of the constitutionally bound or circumscribed general elections.
Maybe he could dabble in a little obeah or witchcraft and, in the dark of night, walk the corridors of Illaro Court to invoke the Ghost of Lady Carter to lead him to the cave of the Oracle of Delphi. This consultation might reveal that the good old Bajan patience entwined in the maxim “time longer than twine” is a good prescription from the goodly but sick doctor from the East. But like the ‘twisted’ advice from the Sibylline of a siren a sudden but not totally unexpected turn of events might force the hands of the “philosopher” through some divine intervention by an invisible being on a white horse and carrying a black banner in the right hand imprinted with a rose that can be waved in the direction of at least three (3) ridings or even in anyone of the 30 ridings.

“Observer”, never count your chickens before they are hatched. Don’t put you Stuart’s hat higher than you can reach. The ‘Peter Principle’ might just be at work here!
“By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?” Matthew 7:16.

BAFBFP
That is also true too……..depends on which end of the straw you want to use

Miller
It is very difficult to trust a leader of a country who has a penchant or predilection for not keeping promises or taking timely decisions. Right now Barbados is like a rudderless ship drifting into a hurricane raging on the high seas.
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You put things so eloquently when you write…..truly one for the Royal Court.

BAFBFP
The man was always in a class of his own….
His works speak for itself.

Before you leave and my coffee goes cold…..”timeliness is next to godliness”…the horse is starving while the grass greening.”…”a stitch in time save nine”….Oh there are so many cliches to rebut my Ole friend on this one…TIMELINESS determines relevance in accounting circles….NO Observer we cannot wait forever, especially with lives…..the average man three score and ten = 70 yrs …Tell your good friend he cannot continue to act like Aeternitas….he must be timely, we the people demand it.

@BAFBFP

Are you saying that those big boys on the talk show are paid in the about of $100.00 per show? How does this compare with CBC?

BAFBU

I apologized to you already … did U miss the post?

@ An Observer.. | March 27, 2012 at 7:51 AM |
“Timing is a matter of POLITICAL JUDGMENT. The assessment, in my view is still to be made SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. Careful and well thought out decision making IS NOT VACILLATION.”

How can one ever fault the truism even the triteness wrapped up in your observation!
The problem in hand is with Mr. Stuart’s style of leadership. An approach to managing the affairs that has craved the indulgence and patience of the people since the passing of the baton to a lucky man of words with no track record of performance or ability to win in a consistent way the hearts of the people who are directly responsible for his political elevation. What do we have since his wheel of fortune has been spinning? A hand coloured or marred by his insensitivity to popular concerns (even too many of his own colleagues are ‘expressively opposed to his ‘que sera, sera’ style’, ‘suspended’ (in limbo) decision-making and general diffident and dilly-dallying modus operandi leaving so much to be desired.

His current bout of convenient silence on controversial issues (e.g. CLICO forensic
report ) is a sign that he is learning from the predisposition to get his ‘political knickers in a twist’. The gaffe made in his early show of arrogance and what Bajans would describe as ‘powful foolishness” by putting his foot in his mouth and his cocky nose in the ear would always be heard in his detractors’ ears: ‘The estimable gentleman is the best of the best of managers, and the finest financial captain of industry. He is a great pal of mine and he would not be shunned like a leper’.

But to be fair to Mr. Stuart he has been elevated to a position that few men of commonsense would seek to envy given the economic, social and Bush Tea aware changing times. Fortunately for him he is not alone. Most leaders in small open economies dependent on North Atlantic Western economies for tourist arrivals and offering refuge and a haven to financial brigands and tax dodgers have been dealt a similar hand. Mr. Stuart, however, has an additional load on his ‘primus inter pares’ shoulders; too many jokers in the pack are stored in his cabinet.

Mr. Stuart will never in a zillion years be like Mohammad Ali. Arrogance without ability to deliver is a sure sign that a knock-out punch is coming the man’s way.
Your positive outlook for Mr. Stuart’s political future is defined by his ability to make clear and popularly acceptable decisions within the next 9 months. If not, this moribund political jack might have to imitate his fellow alma mater predecessor found in similar circumstances but with the shoe on the other foot: “Dem BLP people back-raised me!”.

@ ac …to best of your knowledge…how long does it take to read a thirty page document ?

@An Observer

Are you suggesting that the PM is unaware of the need to sell his achievements?

Again I pin point your words>>>empty rhetoric..HAS THIS BEEN THE NORM ?

@ Old onion bags .
Without answering your question , I would suggest a more relevant one : Can we look forward to more of this in the future ? CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO MORE OF THIS IN THE FUTURE ? Let us wait and see . In the meantime , I expect that his robust integrity provides the perfect foundation upon which we may lay our expectations . Peace my brother .

@an Observer
Can we look forward to more of this in the future ? CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO MORE OF THIS IN THE FUTURE ?
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Such is our plight…..this new mode is most welcomed…however, track records are what we are accustomed…let’s hope and be positive…and look forward for MORE…..(Ax to start…should be a no brainer.)
Peace and have a great day!
Onions

This Budget day…lets hope ….we see relief….After the Wing wanged 13 going abroad spending a whopping….. $275,076.13….. in Rio de Janiero….doing the samba ..on the worlds most irresponsible vacation…..lets hope MOF does not feel gilted .. but gives us something of relief…of substance…and not what Ole Chris loves to offer

… treated to grand standing , loud talk or empty rhetoric ; instead of responsible , decisive action without fanfare….

No more on goat rearing and chicken backs, pit toilets and blackbird soup…

Where has all the GREAT Debaters gone ? It is time this admin steps up it game..as this will be their last Budget debate…..make it a good one do….lets hope

corr : where have..

@ lemuel
Most of the great men, as we label them, have been flawed.
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We are all but human… no man is without sin……but this last crop….a catastrophe grandeur…..what has made matter worse is the audaciousness of some… thought higher than life…..now that is inexcusable …What then was his thinking ? It is believed, his example served as a catalyst for what followed.

@ lemuel
If they do have …..they have failed miserably in show. There was this lack of vision….lack of trustworthiness, and lack of principle..exhibited during their tenure that leaves one unable, but to say otherwise..

(example to support CLICO, AX, BAROC)

Fa real doa….I can’t believe these people tek this smooth sailing country and PLUNGE IT DOWN IN THE DOLDRUMS……Oh bell ring fast.

@ old onion bags | June 25, 2012 at 4:58 PM |

The buffoon Sinckler will do anything tomorrow to win back the government. He would even give away the treasury to trick stupid Bajans into voting DLP. Only problem is that if by chance (1 out of 280,000) that the DLP wins with Stuart as PM, buffoon Sinckler would be relegated to the backbench. But Sinckler is also hoping for a DLP victory so that he can gather his “Eager 11” and march to Government House with a huge contingent behind to have himself declared PM. He, Sinckler, is quite au fait with this kind of backstabbing since he saw it played out in 1987 with Cammie taking Sandie to Government House with a few henchmen to have Mr. Lump it or Leave declared PM thereby cutting Richie’s political throat. The reason why Stuart put the current goal keeper in bars is to stop such coups. The buffoon’s goose is well cooked. This strategy would not repeat itself. If there is no patching up of differences between Estwick and Stuart the Country could really end up in such an awful predicament as to witness Jepter Ince, Mr. Physical Deficit, anointed Minister of Finance.

By George…….above ….a picture worthy of 1000,ooo,ooo words