Submitted by Austin
The people of Barbados spoke loud and clear in the last election for change they could touch and feel. Their vote came after hearing all the right things as detailed in the DLP manifesto. What was lost in the excitement of the historic moment was an analysis of whether the promises could actually be fulfilled. At this point the answer appears to be “no”.
As a political observer who has been DLP leaning, the logical question that comes to mind is whether “today” the people’s choice of a DLP administration to bring about desired chance was a good choice. While I do not agree with the overall big business leaning approach to governance of the BLP, at least we saw government movement on a number of fronts, some good and some bad. Movement we are not seeing today from the DLP at all.
I’m not a political strategist but if the BLP can tame or replace it’s Opposition Leader, take on a visible people first oriented campaign versus big business, demonstrate compassion for the average Bajan family, and insert new blood in it’s ranks that are not simply lawyers but folks who have a range of talents… They stand a chance in the next election.
Now the question of BLP leadership will be a problem that will be difficult for them to overcome. The current opposition leader is simply not it, and former Prime Minister Owen Arthur has too much baggage, which leaves that question of who could lead unanswered.
Question: BU if the general election was tomorrow as a blogosphere poll, what party would you vote for and why? At the end of the day the answer to this question is all our politicos really care about. For tracking purposes please state the party and why.
@ David & Crusoe
Did I say they can’t and did not do wrong. My point is the current performance of this current gov’t is disastrous in this economic crisis which is causing major loss to our country. Just like the Argentina and Brazil matches. Brazil – Built high expectations, get the crowd behind you, when you are given the chance, fail to deliver; more to the point Argentina, riding on Maradonna’s past glory, everybody sure they would come through. Zero. Zero does not count. And they were wearing blue. Maradonna is a good footballer, it does not make him a good coach. Thompson is a good political debater, Stuart a good philosopher but does it make them the persons competent to lead and shape the future of barbados and craft a safe path for our country in these turbulent times? DLp has brought nothing new in competence and vision. They have been living and trading on barrow’s legacy,ad nauseam, becuas ethey nhav enothing to offer and now need ot prove themselves. Barrow’s ability does not automatically translate to this current lot. It is not a jersey. As a country do we have the space or luxury to give them the opportunity practice, make their mistakes as they will and have; when in these difficult times. WE HAVE NO ROOM FOR ERROR.
On missing files, is this Antigua or is this same tyep of situation as the missing houses reported by Sinckler? Quickly the DLp should have applied for search warrant and check the premises and offices of every BLP person or minister guilty of removing files. Seeing this is the age of computers though I expect secretaries should have soft copies on their system. I believe we had computers in Barbados in 1994. Unless you mean copies of the letters sent to the ministry and therefore not on computer files. Would those have in the bribe offer; the quid pro quo arrangement; the corruption plan; or the offshore bank account numbers?
See why we need legislation to lock up people that destroy documents. I am not sure how far the computerisation and ECM has gone in gov’t. last BLp gov’t repor tin parliament was only in infancy stages, and nothing at all form this administration. But this gov’t needs to have it up and running so that a new BLP gov’t could be properly hung out to dry if they try those shennanigans again.
Don’t worry I have some licks for the BLP, because I do not believe they have properly responded to some issues under their tenure, I mean real, real issues not the mek up ones by HH. Are they likely to regain the gov’t yes, if the change in voices is to be believed, but you cannot be absolutely sure of people. tha tis why , for the protection of our democracy and the integrity of our government ( the office), we need to send them clear messages and hold them to it, if they are to assume the leadership agian.
As for whether this person or that will be a part of the team, only the Bajan people can decide that. May they choose wisely.
May God comfort the Argentinians, Brazilians and barbadians, who weep.
Bajan Truth
Boo, hoo-hoo, boo hoo-hooooooooooooooooo, GERMANY gone homeeeeeeeeeee.
boo hoo-hoooooooooooooooooo, my GERMANY gone homeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.