The annual conference of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is scheduled to be held from 18th to 22nd of August 2021. Although political parties are technically private clubs, parochial decisions taken have national ramifications. In this instance the establishment and incumbent President of the DLP Verla De peiza will be challenged by newcomer Reverend Guy Hewitt IF all things remain the same.
The blogmaster is confident the establishment candidate will win the contest. Neither of the two main political party have shown an appetite over the years to embrace a ‘rock the boat’ approach to doing its business. Although Hewitt is a political neophyte compared to De peiza, his entry to the political space in a short three months has spurred a hitherto lethargic DLP into unaccustomed activity. For more than a decade the DLP has developed a slow to respond culture, inherited from the leadership styles of former leader of the party Prime Minister Freundel Stuart and carried on by incumbent Verla De peiza.
It is unfortunate with 2023 quickly approaching and the possibility of an early bell, the DLP has to be distracted by a leadership challenge. DLPites will explain the situation playing out between De peiza and Hewitt by saying the DLP manages its affairs democratically and the party will be stronger for it. The blogmaster begs to differ. A strong leader must be able to command the respect and support of a political party at this stage of the election cycle.
The blogmaster watched the video of the combined DLP St. Phillip branch meeting held last week at which challenger Guy Hewitt delivered a ‘çall to arms’ speech. Even more interesting, he commanded the public endorsement of former ministers Ronald Jones and John Boyce as well as former member of parliament James Paul. Whether the public supports these three from the old guard or not, one suspects there is residual support within the bowels of the DLP for them. Added to which, former member of parliament representing St. Lucy Denis Kellman continues to withhold his endorsement for De peiza who is the DLP candidate selected to run in his former constituency.
All credit to Guy Hewitt who appears willing to fall in line should he lose the election. Unfortunately it will not erase doubts expressed about De Peiza’s ability to inspire a lacklustre DLP to win against the marauding political personage of Mia Mottley. All things considered the DLP can do no worse if Hewitt is selected to contest a Christ Church riding.
If anything is to be deduced from the unprecedented shellacking of the DLP in the 2018 general election, it is Barbadians have become impatient with the game the duopoly plays perennially of winning by default. We want the kind of representation from political parties willing to hold themselves accountable to the the citizenry. Regrettably a third party is not an option.
@ David
If you judge them by what they have been saying recently, prominent members of the ‘old guard’ seem to be endorsing Guy.
Take Hammie Lah for example. He went ‘all around the world’ to say Verla is not the appropriate person to lead the DLP into the next general election.
If the resident yard-fowls believe they can control the narrative on BU that all discussions must be focused on what they want to discuss, then they’re in for a ‘big surprise.’
Verla, Guy, et al, presented themselves to Barbadians as the ‘ALTERNATIVE GOVERNMENT’ in waiting. Yet, so far, they haven’t given us any alternative socioeconomic policies or solutions to the problems we’re currently facing.
Instead, what we’re hearing from them are frivolous, childish criticisms, such as the PM going on vacation, while the yard-fowls continue to seek ‘political mileage’ of her recent photograph.
@Artax
Also prominent DLP talk show callers Miss Undecided and Alvin LOL.
Verla and Guy has made serious discussions about the weakness in this economy and govt mishandling
Yet one. resident BU yardfowl states differently in effort to find baseless criticisms of the two contenders via for party leadership
Also one cannot forget that Mia has many weaknesses which has been exposed and which would be used against her going into the next election
So yes both PM and AG two of the most important govt officials take vacation at a time of health crisis
Confident Depezia
https://fb.watch/7vBJQT3-44/
https://youtu.be/dSKYmOVdZVs
Candidates speak
“Verla and Guy has made serious discussions about the weakness in this economy and govt mishandling.”
🎶
“Yuh hear lie? That is lie,
Lie? Yuh hear lie” 🎵
Teacher Percy say if you tell a lie,
You going to hell as soon as you die.” 🎶
Apologies to Lord Nelson.
https://media.tenor.com/images/b056d7d835ff43ee381a6efbbf1f14db/tenor.gif
What lie
Have seen Depezia on social media via fb live forums and local media platforms discussing the economy
The same can be said for Hewitt
This is exactly why she is being criticized by DLP stalwarts and Guy Hewitt. She is happy to operate in the social media bubble. This is how Hewitt has exposed her flank. Hewitt has been on the radio, writing articles in the press, advertising on Instagram etc. he forced DePeiza to come out her comfort zone.
“Have seen Depezia on social media via fb live forums and local media platforms discussing the economy and
The same can be said for Hewitt.”
It is a KNOWN FACT you DO NOT HESITATE in POSTING opinions or videos from Youtube or Facebook, you believe reflect negatively on Mia Mottley and the BLP.
POST THE VIDEOS TO BU.
For your info
U can visit the dlp fb website and don’t say u are not on fb
Many of your comments give evidence that u are on fb
Hewitt is on u tube u can go and take a look for yourself
Towards a one term BLP regime
In medicine, the notion of genetic predisposition or genetic susceptibility refers to the increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on one’s genes.
Research has identified genetic triggers for several major diseases including coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain types of cancer.
As someone trained in political sociology, I am interested in whether persons could be genetically predisposed (or susceptible) to certain types of political behaviours, including despotism.
What is a despot? A despot is a leader who wields absolute power and authority.
Despots can be found in families, sports teams, social clubs, and even religious groups. Colloquially, the word despot applies to those who use their power and authority to ensure their desired outcomes are realised.
In the publication, “Beyond the Bridge: a series of lectures to commemorate the 375th anniversary of Bridgetown”, there is an article by Sir Richard ‘Johnny’ Cheltenham titled ‘Mottley and the City’ which focused on Ernest Deighton Mottley, the former mayor of Bridgetown and the current Prime Minister’s grandfather.
Sir Richard notes that in 1963, a “Dr Richard Jackson was appointed the sole Commissioner to enquire into the working of all aspects of the Local Government Councils on the island…” He wrote, “Dr Jackson was critical of the administration of many of the services performed by the Councils. He felt that the services were run with neither efficiency nor economy. He was of the opinion that, in some cases, interference in the administration of the services by elected members was responsible for the inefficiency.
“In what could only be regarded as a dig at [ED] Mottley himself, he wrote that ‘the object of Local Government is defeated if it becomes a one man show’. He recommended that various services be centralised and left to Government the decision whether the system should be abolished.”
I copied the above from page 17 of Barbados Today.
@ David August 20, 2021 1:31 PM
I’m sure you remember me expressing a similar view as well.
PM has come under criticism for taking a vacation “during a health crisis.”
Recall, last year……… during the SAME “health crisis,” the PM took medical leave from office after undergoing surgery.
Perhaps DePieza and the DLP’s ‘resident foot soldier’ on BU, would have preferred if she had waited until the crisis was over to schedule the operation.
Also recall, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Mottley went into mourning following the death of her brother, Warren, whom she described as her ‘twin.’
Under those unfortunate circumstances, and taking into consideration the relationship she had with her brother, Mottley REMAINED in office DURING the SAME “health crisis,”……….. even AFTER Warren’s burial, on Friday, July 16, 2021 and until she took vacation on Friday, July 30, 2021.
Let’s be FAIR and REASONABLE.
What are the significant differences between Mottley taking bereavement or vacation leave FOLLOWING her brother’s death and burial…………. or taking such leave AFTER?
Also, isn’t the PM entitled to rest similarly to any other human being?
angela cox August 20, 2021 2:01 PM
RE: “U can visit the dlp fb website and don’t say u are not on fb.”
NO, I will not!!!!
You made the claim. Therefore, the onus is on YOU to provide BU with the information.
RE: “Many of your comments give evidence that u are on fb.”
NO, I AM NOT!!! You’re MAKING an ASSUMPTION. And, I’m putting it to you that you CANNOT present any of my “comments as evidence that I’m on fb.”
But, without even noticing, you have essentially admitted to using ‘Facebook’ as your main source of information.
After all, you’re the one who is ALWAYS posting comments and videos from that social media platform.
Bearing this in mind, I’m sure you recall me mentioning that you’re often unable to develop or explain the arguments you present to this forum, which clearly SUGGESTS they are not your original thoughts, but PROBABLY a regurgitation of what you read on social media.
I’ve also read comments in which you ‘said’ your fan club’s chairman is also present on a FB page you follow and from which posted one of his contributions to BU or made references. For example, his criticisms of Mottley are couched in specific jargon.
Upon reading your criticisms of Mottley, it is obvious you use his thoughts as a basis to construct your comments, while switching around or adding a few words to give the impression of originality.
As such, using the evidence you continually provide, one does not have to be “on fb” to make certain observations and form a conclusion.
ArtaxAugust 20, 2021 4:05 PM
angela cox August 20, 2021 2:01 PM
RE: “U can visit the dlp fb website and don’t say u are not on fb.”
NO, I will not!!!!
You made the claim. Therefore, the onus is on YOU to provide BU with the information
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My memory serves me correct to say that u made a comment in reference to a fb profile pic of mine
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But then again I expect u to deny you having a fb page
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Despots can be found in families, sports teams, social clubs, and even religious groups. Colloquially, the word despot applies to those who use their power and authority to ensure their desired outcomes are realised. (Unquote).
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This might be simply adding a layer of credence to the late Owen ‘Seetru’ Arthur’s perception while peeping into the Bajan political crystal ball of a real prime ministerial dictatorship.
Maybe the very ambitious Reverend Guy, being a man of the real red cloth, has his own well-informed political crystal ball lent to him by Apep and has perceived the image of a physically-wounded ‘she-male’ leader of the politically red pack.
He certainly fancies his chances of not merely replacing the sitting red Bishop in the HoA but, actually, to replace the budding despot of the coming republic.
The maverick man of the cloth should always ponder on the fate of his English predecessors like Thomas a Becket and Cardinal Wolsey who tried to ‘usurp’ the despotic tendencies of those whose heads wear the real political Crown.
For it is clearly written in his own good book of religious instruction to:
“Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and unto God what is God’s”.
https://www.facebook.com/270969375988/posts/10157861730545989/
“My memory serves me correct to say that u made a comment in reference to a fb profile pic of mine.”
Come on, my friend.
Although you must “join ‘Facebook’ to connect with friends and other you may know,” it is not necessary requirement if you want to view members with a particular name.
However, “my memory also serves me correct to say that”, some time ago, you posted a link from that social media site to BU that included a comment from an ‘Angela Cox,’ and the individual in the profile photo wore what appeared to be a ‘weave.’
Having read on BU that you wear a ‘weave,’ I assumed the individual was you. Hence, my reference to the profile photo.
Are you admitting that particular ‘Angela Cox’ on ‘Facebook’ is you?
If it is, yuh ent a ‘bad looking chick.’ Perhaps we could hook up for a dinner date and talk about anything EXCEPT politics.
Hahahahaha…..
Source: Nation
Angela Cox Ms Mottley is entitled to a vacation like anybody else.Therefore you are talking shite as usual.I heard Mr Abrahams stating Ms Mottley will address the nation shortly what is your hurry?.Meanwhile i hear your dems like the taxi man and Ms Decided supporting Rev Hewitt while Mr P and Alvin seem to support Ms Depeiza.A clear divide in the dems .Which one do you AC ? In my view it makes little difference in the opinions of Mr Henry, Mr Wickham or Dr Belle based on what they stated on the cbc program the other night.Of course the dem Ms Holder saw it differently.Speaking of cbc i wonder what happen to the admiral on the talk show? Ihave not heard him since he brass up ms decided some time ago.I miss his input since Ms Skeete is a little too laid back for me.
Lorenzo
Don’t u have nothing to do with your time
The people have a choice
BTW don’t forget how OSA lambast Mia with words like despot and megolmanic
Yet to here such disparaging remarks coming from the mouths of Hewitt or Verla towards each other
BTW what business is it of yours who I choose to.vote for
My support is for best interest of country and people
So far the deliverables by this govt has been towards the influencers who help to secure this govt a victory
@ David
Heard members are being called and encouraged to vote for Hewitt. An elderly person I know said he received such a call, but voted for Verla instead.
Also heard Freundel has been encouraging members to vote for Hewitt as well.
We’ve already witnessed how certain DEMS have been attempting to influence the vote for the guy.
@Artax
A simple analysis of total numbers reported for De Peiza vs George Pilgrim and De Peiza vs Hewitt will leave you to make a simple conclusion, a political neophyte roused the DLP base.
Well the count is finished results obtained retains Verla Depezia as President Depezia and the party membership next goal is to kick present govt out of office
A govt who made promises of HOPE to the people but yet to deliver
Congratulations Verla Depezia
May God give her the strength and direction to defeat this awful govt in the next general election
Signed
Country First
https://www.nationnews.com/2021/08/22/verla-de-peiza-back-helm-dlp/
@ David
If DePieza won, perhaps DEMS are fantasizing about her becoming the first female DLP Prime Minister
How can we CLAIM to believe in ‘country first’ and not SHUDDER at thinking that, without a viable alternatives, our only options are either to retain “this awful government” or turn to the “awful DLP?”
Perhaps we’re more concerned with ‘party first.’
@Artax
The blogmaster has been trying to extract from former MP for St. Lucy Denis Kellman whether he endorses De Peiza for St. Lucy. Do you have a view?
Artax
How can we CLAIM to believe in ‘country first’ and not SHUDDER at thinking that, without a viable alternatives, our only options are either to retain “this awful government” or turn to the “awful DLP?”
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Interesting comment which makes for shuddering of mind and one which begs the question
Why can’t the DlP be considered a viable opposition
@ David
I doubt he will endorse her.
History indicates Kellman has ALWAYS been all about HIMSELF.
Kellman first……… party second.
And, if you take into consideration many of the ‘old guard’ seem not to be supportive of Verla.
@Artax
Agree with your assessment.
One anticipates the fact most of the old guard being unsupportive maybe work for DePeiza come 2023.
“Why can’t the DlP be considered a viable opposition?”
ANY political party can “be considered a viable opposition.”
ArtaxAugust 22, 2021 7:56
ANY political party can “be considered a viable opposition
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Further explanation is necessary
@ David
It may definitely work in her favour.
However, I’m sure you’ve noticed how Denis Lowe has been ‘towing the line.’
And, I’m also hearing that David Estwick is seeking to ‘run’ the next general elections and……….. Michael Lashley, if he is asked to do so.
Seems it’s going to be a very interesting general election campaign.
So far, the DEMS have been concentrating more on ‘infighting,’ while engaging in frivolous, petty criticisms, such as the PM going on vacation or correlating a photograph with racism.
According to DEM, during their tenure, “stop criticizing and bring solutions.”
We are yet hear what are their socioeconomic policies, how will they ago about dealing with COVID-19, if they plan to restructure the economy, more importantly, Verla’s vision for Barbados.
angela cox August 22, 2021 8:36 AM #: “Further explanation is necessary.”
No.
My response is self-explanatory.
@Artax
The key for DePeiza is her leadership ability to covert parochial success to the national level. A look at Hewitts use of traditional and social media channels suggests he has something to offer the party. Assign him a task given his strengths.
Is a lost cause for the DLP – the Old guard knows this .
Verla Got a bump up now But after another massive defeat at the polls , the door Will be openned to the ‘Old guards’ candidate
NDP. Need to make some more noise . The new president gave two good interview after he was selected now they need to be In the news/community more
Mia went silent and let them fight the spile to the nation and sucked the Air from their big new day
Artax
We are yet hear what are their socioeconomic policies, how will they ago about dealing with COVID-19, if they plan to restructure the economy, more importantly, Verla’s vision for Barbados
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If memory serves correct Verla had made several statements on Covid even stating that govt take on vaccinations were insufficient to give public clarity on the issue of mandatory vaccine
On the issue of the economy dlp spokesperson Ryan Walter’s have made several comments and statements which Depezia has not disagreed
In any case going into the last election MiA kept her plans closed and only a pursue a plan of criticizing the then govt
@ David,
The BLP will win a majority in the next elections.The magnitude will likely be more than 20 seats.
Bajans will show their gratitude for the International aid obtained by the BLP government.
@Hants
It is too early to call although it is likely. With the economy continuing to tank, and COVID 19 fatigue messing with the psyche of many there are so many unknowns to compare with election cycles of the past.
Homework for Hants.
Two separate assignments
(1) List, in order of desirability, the names of the 20 worth keeping and the reason they should be kept.
(2) List the names of the 10 worth dumping? What separate these ten from the last ten in list #1.
Homework for TheOGazerts,
Diaspora Corner where you will find the results of my preferred ” Homework ”
My contributions to BU are not to be taken seriously except my choices of songstresses as evident in the Diaspora Corner.
G G is still my # one.
@ David,
Strategic distribution of Aid money and the spin attack by MIA’s minions will be unbeatable.
Depezia 507
Hewitt 295
Results given by dlp
angela cox August 22, 2021 9:25 AM
My friend, it’s clear you read, but DO NOT UNDERSTAND what you read.
I wrote, “we are yet hear how will they ago about DEALING with COVID-19.”
“Verla making several statements on Covid and even stating that govt take on vaccinations were insufficient to give public clarity on the issue of mandatory vaccine,”……………
…………. are MERE CRITICISMS and NOT an articulation of a COVID-19 policy.
My response should be one gathered with sufficient understanding that Depezia has made sufficient input on that issue and many others
Hencein likewise manner Mia kept a closed mouth on issues going into the last election
Verla should not be denied the same due
angela cox August 22, 2021 10:39 AM
Sufficient input in what?????
Criticizing is NOT the same as ARTICULATING a policy initiative.
And, you’re suggesting the DLP shouldn’t outline their plans for socioeconomic development of the island, but the electorate should ‘buy a pig in a bag’ and vote for them based ONLY on their criticisms of the BLP?
@Artax
Unfortunately our system of politics is one which encourages adversarial tactics. We live by the political sword, we die by the political sword.
@ David
That reminds me……….. the official Opposition Leader and his PdP are extremely quiet. This is not very encouraging.
@Artax
The PdP is a contrived official opposition created to avert a constitutional crisis. Subtract Caswell and what is left?
Between a rock and a hard place. Six is still half dozen.
Yawn!
Only eight hundred people disagreed with me that this is a bore.
The president of the Dlp delivers a speech borne on confidence to the rousing and thunderous applause of members
Also a call for unity by Depezia is foremost going forward
Waiting to hear the political pundits take on the voting numbers
Angela Cox Ms Depeiza is a political lightweight who has retained her position over another political lightweight hardly earth shattering news.The big question is csn she even win the St Lucy seat without the support of Mr Kellman?I doubt it and after the next elections the old guard of either Mr Sealy, or Dr Estwick will return to vie for the leadership.This was a point made by Mr Hartley Henry the other night on CBC and i totally agree with himThosr guys will not allow any of the newbies to lead them.By the way AC you heard the PM yesterday ? I hope you heard that they had recoended Dame Mason as the president and they have no intention of erasing the late Mr Barrow, s legacy.These points were being bandied about by dems on the call in programmes as reasons not to dupport the republic or the November 30 th date.Both has been dismissed as pure political shite talk by the dems.I gone.
LorenzoAugust 22, 2021 4:13 PM
Angela Cox Ms Depeiza is a political lightweight who has retained her position over another political lightweight hardly earth shattering news.
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Is that the way the blp sees or think of Depezia
Then why aren’t u celebrating her win instead of speaking of names once again to contest her
https://www.facebook.com/270969375988/posts/10157864818675989/
DLP announces three more candidates:
https://barbadostoday.bb/2021/08/22/dlp-announces-three-more-candidates/
Guy Hewitt
The DLP won today!
I am pleased to have been part of this journey and I am grateful to my team for their hard work, and to my supporters who came out.
In analysing our goals and milestones; we’ve had a higher voter turnout, we reignited and inspired the Party, and shone a spotlight on this Party that radiated across this great nation; but in the end the voters have spoken.
Congrats to Madame President and the newly elected officers.
Guy Hewitt
The arrogant ex-ambassador Hewitt obviously lives in a world apart. Florida, perhaps? He is just trying to suck up to the DLP grandees now, so that he can soon move into parliament and live there at the taxpayer’s expense – just as he did in London when he enjoyed the luxury of his white masters as ambassador.
Time for Comrade Hewitt to finally publish the list of goods he imported tax-free at the expense of the black masses to the plantation called Barbados after his ambassadorship expired. Those who betray the working class should stand by it!
How many mouths Guy Hewit got?
Wuh I hear reading about problems he says he has with lack of transparency in the election process.
First he had no intetest in running to divide the party and in a couple of weeks he was here running and dividing the party.
Then he was calling for a clean campaign just before he got dirty.
Then he said he would accept the results of the election just before complaining about transparency in the process and now he is congratulating De Peiza on her victory?
The people obviously made the right choice.
DonnaAugust 22, 2021 7:04 PM
How many mouths Guy Hewit got
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Now answer this how many Mouths does Mia have ?
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is charging that the Mia Amor Mottley administration has no power under the Constitution to nominate Governor General Dame Sandra Mason to be the first President of Barbados.
Verla De Peiza, who was re-elected as president after voting on Friday and Saturday, said today that the DLP will not be sitting silently.
@Donna
Then he said he would accept the results of the election just before complaining about transparency in the process and now he is congratulating De Peiza on her victory?
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What is wrong with Hewitt congratulating DePeiza? Should he continue the acrimony after the DLP members voted for her?
The dlp is ready for their next battle
Depezia has put together a young vibrant team
Many suspect that Mia might call.an early election making it almost next to.impossible for the dlp to pull together enough financial support to fight govt machinery
@angela coxAugust 23, 2021 4:04 PM
“young vibrant team”?
That sounds a lot like the chaos squad that economically plundered the black masses from 2008 to 2018.
TronAugust 23, 2021 4:24 PM
@angela coxAugust 23, 2021 4:04 PM
“young vibrant team”?
That sounds a lot like the chaos squad that economically plundered the black masses from 2008 to 2018.
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What about this overbloated bunch that says nothing and does nothing
Sargeant,
Not a thing wrong with congratulating her on her victory. Something wrong with everything that came before.
Something wrong with flip flopping so quickly on EVERY DAMN THING HE SAYS.
Since Donald Trump questioned the US election, every damn candidate seems to be sowing seeds of doubt in every election process in Barbados.
We have such in the NUPW elections and now in the DLP elections.
The man just came back from Florida a couple of weeks ago and expected to oust the woman just so????? I expected him to be beaten and he was.
And after watching what happened in America close up one should not casually toss around comments about lack of transparency in an election process without providing details for perusal.
His congratulatory mouthings ring hollow to me shortly after his comments about lack of transparency.
Trying to have it both ways.
That’s all I need to know about him.
Presenting himself as some reluctant saviour! Who the hell does he think he is fooling?
Dems City branch upset about selection of candidate:
https://barbadostoday.bb/2021/08/24/dems-city-branch-upset-about-selection-of-candidate/
In reading the story, it would appear that the city members still have a willingness to fight the good fight.
The high-handed and ‘disrespectful’ efforts does not build party unity. Verla has to be careful that she does not splinter the party or create strong independent candidates.
David see how quick you are to jump onto the dlp problems
“It is total disrespect, because how can they think that the same candidate who is not fit to be general secretary could be fit to run in The City as the representative?”
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Those are some potent words, has the marijuana charge been resolved? If he was removed of his post pending the resolution of those charges and the charges are still outstanding then the City reps criticism is well founded
Over to you Ms DePeiza
@ Sargeant,
marijuana will be legal in Barbados before the next elections.
I did not know marijuana smoking is seen as a big problem in the city!
@Hants
What are you smoking? Yuh mean to tell me that you know the results of the promised Referendum on the legalization of marijuana? 😉
@Donna
Smoking marijuana may not be an issue in the City but the DLP made it an issue for Kemar when they removed him from his leadership position in the Party because he was charged with a marijuana related offence. They could have waited but they panicked and removed him, they can’t have it both ways but what do I know.
Build the desal plants up in St.Lucy do!. Nuff time to complete projects and up the vaccination numbers. The only way for the economy is up. Doubt me? After the next election Verla will be beaten again and her political career done without even starting. Where is Kellman from? Where’s Peter Phillips from? Verla? The lady is busy talking nonsense about vacation and the constitutionality of government indicating its preference for the first President to be the sitting GG, appointed by her party while she was a government Senator. Make it make sense.
Enuff Verla brought u out of hibernation
Looks like Verla words made u so uncomfortable that you telling govt to hurry up and build the Desal plants in St. Lucy
Source: Nation
Tennyson Joseph commentary should have been posted under more Baffled Bull.Shit
Mottley brought nothing to the Blp going into the last general election
Most likely her “charisma ” many bought into which was seen to be a completion of her being a formidable leader for the party
Along with being experienced in those things political
Verla battle will also include one of winning the hearts and minds of the people
Much has been said about the loss of Hewitt but not much said that in three months his ability to win the hearts of three hundred might have expose verlas weakness going into the general election
Signed
Reality check
She won the hearts and minds of DLP faithfuls. It is no surprise what Joseph is saying travels above your head. In many ways he he criticizing the political culture thatâs plagues our landscape at this time.
@ David
I agree with Dr. Joseph. What he outlined in his article cannot, in all honesty, be refuted.
Recall I mentioned in previous contributions that Verla hasn’t provided the electorate with any information relative to her vision for the future development of the island, or how the DEMS plan to deal with COVID 19, or their socioeconomic policies.
A ‘foot soldier’ presented Verla’s criticisms of mandatory vaccinations as sound policy initiatives. And, because Mottley kept policies ‘close to her chest,’ Verla should be allowed to do the same. So, we shouldn’t ask her any questions, but vote for the DLP based solely on they criticizing Mia Mottley.
Nonsense!!!
It is this type of political immature thinking that causes one to shudder at the fact we’re faced with either retaining the BLP or returning to the DLP.
The pandemic had presented the opportunity for out of the box approaches, the economic meltdown before that- what has we observed?
It is also unfortunate that Peter Wickman seems committed at every turn to a pro government stance. What is the objective presenting Khaleel on the program when he is own? Note the blogmaster has no problem with the young man.
DavidAugust 26, 2021 7:02 AM
She won the hearts and minds of DLP faithfuls. It is no surprise what
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If five hundred votes translate to winning the hearts when going into the general election
What can I say
Moving on I only have stan pipe mentality
Gonna go
With tjoe
However, I think his “Out of this simple formula arises the thousand missteps now publicly on display within the DLP” may be a gross overestimation of the number of missteps.
I dislike her handling selection process for the candidate for the city.
On a personal note, nothing irritates me more than anointment, a decree from the king/queen or ‘pedigree’.
Hewitt injected some life into what would be otherwise be a sleepy affair of a Party contest and he has energized some elements that were sitting on their hands even if it meant that they voted for his opponent. Verla should make some accommodation for him, but many politicians act in haste but repent at leisure.
I always thought that if Clyde Mascoll didn’t act in a fit of pique after he lost the leadership of the DLP he would have succeeded David Thompson and become PM, how different would the history be but he joined the BLP and is irrelevant today.
I actually sent Clyde an e-mail saying just that.
Bear in mind the members voting reflect those who are financial. Verla Depeiza winning against George Pilgrim and Guy Hewitt are wins but they were not strong candidates. George was labelled old guard and Hewitt a man who tried to win from top down without getting his hands dirty.
https://barbadostoday.bb/2021/08/26/dlp-presidents-term-increased-from-one-to-two-years/
“While the motion was unanimously carried, party members claimed the vote was taken at a time when less than two dozen people were present.”
A ‘thousand missteps’ may be a good estimate. Looks as if we will have a clear choice between Mugabe and Mugabe.
Obviously designed to blunt what Tennyson Joseph refers to as nuisance challenges for leadership of the DLP before 2023.
“I always thought that if Clyde Mascoll didn’t act in a fit of pique after he lost the leadership of the DLP he would have succeeded David Thompson and become PM.”
Many people share that same opinion.
However, a rational analysis of the events leading up to when the no confidence was brought against Mascoll, along with the under hand methods used to remove him as Opposition and party leader, indicate otherwise.
The sitting MPs wanted Thompson.
The sitting MP’s wanted Arthur
Sarge i noticed you always with this nonsense about if Mr Mascoll did not act in haste he could have been PM after Mr Thompson died? Tell us how do you know this? From a crystal ball?At that time after Mr Thompson had run away from a third straight defeat which would have ended his hopes for leadership,Mr Mascoll build up the party to seven MPs from two.Why the hell should he step aside for the opportunistic Thompson?Whst had Mr Thompson done or said in his over twenty years as MP or Minister to merit such dpecial treatment?Perhaps talking about young people working for bus fare and lunch money pr promising to expose all in queen , s park? We all know how that went.The evidence after Mr Thompson became PM and his dismal performance thereafter proved Mr Mascoll was right to do what he did in leaving that party.I agreed with him then and i still agree with him now.
@Lorenzo
Have you ever heard of speculation? Have you ever heard of opinion? Have you ever heard of an educated guess? What if I wrote that if Grantley Adams hadn’t left Barbados to lead the WI Federation Errol Barrow would not have become Prime Minister.
As to what Thompson did to Mascoll it is grist to the mill; Arthur did many things to Mottley, but she didn’t bolt and I won’t rehash his statements.
I’m sure Clyde is happy to know that he has a supporter out there, that and a quarter wouldn’t even buy bread and two.
Didn’t whine. Didn’t bolt. Saw him rejected in her favour. No sign of gloating. Saw him dead and buried. No sign of gloating.
And Clyde? Sheltering under her wing.
Now, how did she do that?
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