Senator Kerrie Symmonds
The recent announcement of the reappointment of Kerrie Symmonds as a government Senator surprised BU. While there has been a lot of debate about the non-reappointment of former Senators Elizabeth Thompson and Arthur Holder, our surprise has more to do with the reason why Symmonds resigned last year. Symmonds was involved in a widely publicized marital dispute. BU posted on the matter at the time to join local media which reported on a protection order being filed to keep Kerri at bay [it is our understanding his divorce is at the advance stage].
Symmonds widely reported to have resigned contradicts rumblings which suggest that former leader of the opposition Mia Mottley pressured him to resign. Perhaps the e-letter authored by his father Dru Symmonds currently making the rounds in cyberspace gives weight to the view Kerrie was pushed.
The concern which BU has about the Symmonds appointment to the Upper House has more to do with the obligation of public officials to be transparent when dealing with the public. It is BU’s understanding the request for a Protection Order from the court stemmed from the tyres and car seats of the vehicle owned by his wife Andrea being slashed. As human beings we maybe able to empathized with Symmonds at his actions in a failing relationship. People handle problems in different ways.
Given Symmond’s domestic challenge and his reaction to a marriage gone bad, the public of Barbados deserves an explanation on two fronts. Senator Kerrie Symmonds needs explain what remedial steps he would have taken to assure the people of Barbados that he has a grip on his personal situation to the point it will not embarrass the country, again. Leader of the Opposition Owen Arthur also bears some responsibility in light of Kerrie Symmonds’ resignation under Mottley to properly outline his reason for reappointing Symmonds, an obvious undermining of Mottley. Some will say he is under no obligation to take the public into his confidence on this matter but in light of the current fracture in the relationship with Mottley if for no other reason he needs to offer an adequate explanation.
Is it unreasonable to think that Arthur and Mottley on the eve of the Barbados Labour Party Annual Conference should be utilizing his best negotiating and relationship skills to bring his party together? It is not loss on some that Kerrie Symmonds has been preferred to Liz Thompson who had to endure the razor sharp tongue of Kerrie Symmonds on the political trail before he switched to the other side. To add insult to injury beneficiaries of Arthur’s politics of inclusion [Mascoll/Symmonds] appear to be favoured instead of the red-blooded BLPites like Thompson and Holder to a lesser extent.
Is it sensible for Arthur to ignore the popularity of the Late Prime Minister David Thompson which has as its foundation the prerequisite of being people centric? We live in a new age where transparency and accountability is being demanded of public officials. The BLP by appointing Kerrie Symonds to the Senate without an adequate explanation is insulting to the public it serves.
“We live in a new age where transparency and accountability is being demanded of pubic officials.”
Really? Them “pubic” officials really have to be held accountable, don’t they?
OFF TOPIC:
Why is the traffic being diverted from travelling the full length of Broad Street? That is going from the bottom to the top.
As it is at the moment traffic is being stalled when making the left off the street because pedestrians are constantly passing on the crossing, and again at Swan Street.
The traffic flowing down Broad Street should continue as is, but maybe continuous flow from west to east should be considered.
Once again Barbados’s version of Eric Matthew Gairy has risen to the fore ,and politely said ” to hell with what the public thinks” . All right thinking women in Barbados must let their voices be heard. First the disrespectful treatment of Mia Motley ,now the imposition of Kerrie Symmonds . The “Old Boys Club” still flourishes in a new -age Barbados. The old boys club , or is it Misogyny 1 01 ? Speak up Women , real men will give their support. A couple months out of the spotlight do precious little to address a problem that continues to plague this and other societies . While this writer understands that amendments can be made to mistakes , one can clearly see that the time line employed here was written in the ink of impunity. Ladies please show our version of Eric Gairy that we in “Bim” have learned from our counterparts in Grenada ,and it will be the will of the people , and not “to hell with the people”.
Female senators just need to watch their lip; and their jeeps!!! All jokes aside: his reappointment is offensive. But thats Owing Arthur for you. No respect for women. None.
To the bona fide journalists in Barbados (not de yellow-belly pen pushers) go talk to the women that hold public office , get them on the record, and lets all see who does service and who pays lip service to women’s issues in Bim. Ask them this question. If sub-judice means not yet justice , on such a serious matter where there is not yet a disposition ,how can Kerrie accept that position ? Ask them if there is a sense of outrage amoungst women , and what message does it send to the impressionable youth that we all claim to want to help ?
In North America the media would have grilled/exposed this matter to the point the public would have been satisfied that Symmonds deserved a second chance.
Where are the women’s movement, Nalita Gadjada and that ilk? Here we have legitimate issues which many of them can be advocates yet they all get on Facebook as an example to promote issues which are not homegrown.
Useless BU the political prostitute.
If you want to talk about women in politics let’s talk about the close physical resemblance between Maxine McClean and Mara Thompson… two women both picked by the dearly departed you-know-who and who he kept “close” to him.
We all know what Mara Thompson’s children look like.
But I want to know if Maxine McClean got any children, and if so do they look like Mara’s children?
Just asking.
@Midnight Cravings | November 12, 2010 at 2:56 AM | What a cheap, trashy hate-filled person you are. That comment is malicious, scandalous and legally actionable as defamation. However, if I were David, I would publish an apology to Mrs Thompson and Senator McLean and I would ask their permission NOT to delete your comment, just so everyone can see what a sick person you are and how sick and desperate must be those whom you support.
Thanks Amused, it appears the political werewolves are beginning to step out. As always we will use our best judgement when we need to use the cross or the wooden stake.
Usually the DLP people are the ones who use the ‘right of reply’ approach which was the one used successfully by the Late Prime Minister David Thompson, the BLP people are the ones who show more sensitivity.
On another note, it is our understanding Henderson Bovell and Sylvan Greenidge were kicked out of the Opposition Office. The invitation to the new communications people who Arthur has brought in to feed us with info stands.
@David. The problem is that the offensive comment doesn’t even speak to the issue. It attempts to start a defamatory rumour without any basis. As such, it is akin to the sort of ad hominem abuse so beloved of a certain blogger. If this “Midnight Cravings” has any children, maybe he/she would like to calculate the offense that such a comment would cause those children were he/she the recipient of such an attack – and saying that it is “Just asking” insults the intellegence of people. There is, in my view, no right to reply expressed here. The issue is not addressed at all, merely scandalous statements made to deflect attention from the issue. Politics at its most sewer-like.
I guess I am innocent to this since I cannot understand what Midnight Cravings is trying to insinuate I am lost
Uh high class response to low class behaviour. Is it any wonder that Owen Arthur, a man who cannot contain the habit of going to parliament to cuss people would continue to do so, to the dearly departed? Would it surprise you that those who support him, such as Raquel Gilkes would find favour in this behavior to the point of joining-in-and-jumping-back in like fashoned?
It is outrageous that today in our society, where there is much advocacy against domestic abuse that a domestic abuser can be appointed to the highest office in our land.
Does the sense of decency and respect no longer hold any place in our society? What message do we send to our children when we seek to instill in them, that resolution to conflict is in dialogue rather than violence, and then we have an opposition leader appointing one such as this to the halls of our Senate.
CAN we draw the conclusion that the opposition leader sees nothing wrong with domestic abuse or violence?
CAN we also assume that he thinks that whatever methods used to regain and maintain control is right.
CAN we also assume that since it seems that he sees nothing wrong with the behavior, that he might be prone to/operate in such behavior himself ?
We as a people must demand a greater level of civility and morality from those who would desire to lead this country, or we will continue to see a downward slide in our children and by extension our society.
It is not acceptable by our silence to condone such barbarism. How can such people lead us when by their very actions they distill to us that they are cowardly and can only prey like vultures on the weak.
One must also question Mr Arthur’s sense of judgment, because this decision has more far reaching effect than we can readily see. This speaks to an individual who wantonly dismisses our values and mores, and seems to walk in the maxim of by ‘any means necessary’ so long as the means fulfills his ultimate interest.
There is an urgent need for those of us who are vigilant to speak out against these things. WE MUST NOT polarize these issues into political divide, class, colour or creed, but the desire to see a country walking in basic respect for humanity, and value of life irrespective of one’s station in life must be our driving force, and WE MUST DEMAND IT FROM OUR LEADERS, OR WE WILL HAVE THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND and we will all fall into a ditch.
David
If you think the posting is offensive why do you have to wait on someone’s “say- so” to remove it?
@Sargeant
Amused picked up the comment before we did. You should appreciate we don’t read all comments in real-time.
Took the decision to leave the comment to show the level some people are prepared to go and in the process hope that others by reading would seek to avoid sinking to the cesspool.
It is an experimental approach which requires careful judgement. As always BU will rely on persons like yourself to advise.
David your headline
A Different Kind Of Politics Beckons
Says it all, Owen Arthur is back along with his power hungry supporters who are very disrespectful of Barbadian women. They have brought back they crass political behavior and they are not in government yet.
He made some serious misjudgment of Barbadians in the period leading up to the elections with his mouthings.
Again he is at it again. The installation of Kerry Simmons to the Senate is an insult to all Barbadian Women. Can you imagine a young lawyer like Santia Bradshaw sitting next to him and not bothered by the fact that he is an abuser of women both physically and mentally? Remember he called Mia and Liz a thousand pounds of blubber.
David Arthur has no ideas for the moving of this SOCIETY forward. He and his economic theory that failed this world will not save him this time.
I get the feeling that he is going senile.
I agree that in some countries, this appointment would have raised serious questions. I hope that the freedom of information act, when it is passed, will give journalists and others more protection. However , we must remember that this Senator, once referred to some female politicians as 1000 pounds of blab/fat or some insensitive description of their physical being. I am surprised that he can still be sitting in our Upper Chamber.
Hypocrisy remains the order of the day on BU. Shameful!!!!
@Caribman
When did he used the 1000lbs of blubber statement and who was his leader then?
Hypocrisy at its highest
David, I would not leave that comment up. If you have the power to remove it, then by leaving it up you may be taken to have condoned it..Perhaps we should hear Jeff Cumberbatch or Anonlegal on this one.
Midnight Cravings
Now,now,now, you are being a nawty buoy.
And you would know a lot bout prostitutes. how were you conceived? ya faget? You find out who is ya fadda yet?Now stop your nasty remarks about our First Lady and her daughters, ya indifferent bitch. And you are not worthy to call Maxine Mc Clean’s name in your snout either. She’s more lady than any a de rats dat you evva deal wid.
As for de appointment of Kerrie-de Wifebeater-Symmonds, ‘a drowning man will clutch at straws’. Right now de short man up ta he neck in high wata. Sumbody help he nah. Miaaaaaaaa, Miaaaaaaaaaa, de shortman sennin out a SOS. help he nah.
Fair and Balance
ya in lie. hypocrisy at its highest because when you, a idiot like you, could attempt to blame de leader at de time fa a statement dat anudda idiot like Kerry mek bout a 1000lbs a blubba, you would got ta be a real ig’runt hypocrite. By de way, who was he leader when he put dem lashes in he wife ass? ya idjit.
Look, change ya name ta ‘Unfair and Bias’ do, fa gawd sake. stupseeeeeeeeee
Fran, I am in total agreement with your comments.
@
“It is outrageous that today in our society, where there is much advocacy against domestic abuse that a domestic abuser can be appointed to the highest office in our land.”
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Again, I ask, what “legacy” will some of our politicians leave behind?
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While we are at it, please note the plan for the Conference:- Owen Arthur (St. Peter) Opposition Leader, George Owen Arthur Walton Payne (St. Andrew) for Chairman, Peter Phillips (St. Lucy) for Secretary, Dale Marshall (St. Joseph) GOAWP’s deputy, Kerrie the recycled Senator (St. James Central)……. the NORTHERN ALLIANCE FOR POLITICAL DESTRUCTION (NAPD) is making its move in the BLP.
It had already been hinted that the mystery delegates for the Conference had a GOAWP, Peter Phillips, Dale Marshall (isn’t the leader of the women’s group a St. Joseph constituent?), Douglas Skeete for St. James North connection. EVERYONE OF THE PERSONS WHOSE NAMES WERE MENTIONED IN THE NEWSPAPER AS SOME OF THE MYSTERY DELEGATES FOR ST. JAMES NORTH,BUT OBJECTED TO THIS FRAUD BEING PERPETRATED, ARE PERSONALLY KNOWN BY BOTH GOAWP AND DOUGLAS SKEETE. ALL THREE HAVE?HAD ORANGE HILL OR GREENWICH VILLAGE CONNECTIONS. ORANGE HILL AND GREENWICH ARE WITHIN A 3 MINUTES DRIVE OF EACH OTHER !!!!!
Next step, the “parliament” will be moved to Prior Park .. home at GOAWP and close to Owen and Kerrie.
” What message do we send to our children when we seek to instill in them, that resolution to conflict is in dialogue rather than violence, and then we have an opposition leader appointing one such as this to the halls of our Senate?”(Fran) IN ADDITION, A PARTY CHAIRMAN ALLOWING FRAUD AND DECEPTION TO BE USED AGAINST HIS BOYHOOD BUDDIES FOR POLITICAL GAIN?
“Does the sense of decency and respect no longer hold any place in our society?” (Fran)
I challenge anyone to prove me wrong that GOAWP’s hand is not controlling the strings of the POPPIT Show planned for the BLP Conference. It is time for the decent, honest supporters to bring a stability back to their party.
BU certainly had every right to make a response to midnight craving attention . To all others I say …… TO REPLY ,IS TO DIGNIFY . PLEASE DON’T.
Bonny Pepper asked By de way, who was he leader when he put dem lashes in he wife ass?
Bonny P it was another woman beater like he the only difference is the sex.
Also check for the minister in your party who is another woman beater you may find him in the Pine.
This is a forum where one never receives answers to certain questions and comments. Instead, there are certain DLP operatives on here who prefer to keep referring to really nasty things concocted in their devious minds.
David LABELS them as “WEREWOLVES”, and in my opinion, they fit the modus operandi of that sextuplet of bloggers who I believe all carry the source name : HARTLEY HENRY. I am referring to WIV (who it appears has been laid to rest with Hon. David)BAJAN PANDAY, SENTINEL, FRAN, CHARLIE, FAIR AND BALANCE, AMUSED and of course, their sidekicks, like Adrian Hinds, Bonny Peppa etc.
NOW, that really DIRTY comment about Maxine McClean and Mara Thompson? I got a deep down feeling that those are PLANTED COMMENTS coming right out the guts of that HARTLEY HENRY MENTALITY!
It is clear that instead of priortising the serious economic situation facing this country, the sky-rocketing cost of living which they promised was their JOBS NO.1, 2 & 3, unemployment which threatens to go back to the 27% LEVEL THAT THEY LEFT IT AT WHEN KICKED OUT IN 1994,
(OWEN WORKED WITH DOGGED PERSISTENCE AND BRILLIANCE TO BRING IT DOWN TO 6%)
here is what they are doing:
They have trained their BIG GUNS and DIRTY BOMBS on Owen Arthur in a futile attempt TO NEUTRALIZE, to retain a Govermnent. Instead of attending to the affairs of this country, they are using every resource and fighting hard to retain a Government!
So we end up having a sorry, despicable episode like the Mara Thompson/Maxine McClean PLANTED IN HERE to discredit the opposition!!
TO DAVID: What kind of nonsense is this following quote from you?
“Usually the DLP people are the ones who use the ‘right of reply’ approach which was the one used successfully by the Late Prime Minister David Thompson, the BLP people are the ones who show more sensitivity.”
And I say to my fellow bloggers: SAY NOTHING ON THIS CONTEMPTIBLE AND BASE contribution from THE HARTLEY HENRY CREW!!
DO NOT DIGNIFY WITH ANY RESPONSE. LET MINE OF EXPLANATION BE THE ONLY ONE! LET THEM LUXURIATE IN THEIR OWN FILTH!!
Fair and Balance
LOLL. why you doan leff me dis blessed Satda mornin an leh me drink dis lil black green tea nah? ya ring-neck vagabon.
Wait, he is a woman beater too? De Pine man? But wait, dah like dah got nuff woman beaters in dese parties. Mussy a trend wid dese bajan men. Den agen, de woman dat now get oust from you party got a rep fa beatin women too. Rememba? LOLLL, dem want a good scallin wid hot wata n put lil ‘spirits’ in um. Murdahhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Anonymous Numero Uno
I ask you areddy whay you get you monitor from? I would like one pleeze. I wantz ta see my favrit men pun BU. Specially Amused n de Negro ta name a few.
@ Anonymous Numero Uno
I call it as I see it whether the Dees or Bees like it.
As I said before I support no party I am an independent thinker. I admire 2 Prime Ministers Erskine Sandiford and Owen Arthur because they were the prime ministers during most of my working life and I consider myself successful due to things that they have done for Barbados over the 20 plus years they were leading this great country.
I strongly believe that Owen Arthur is the best person to lead Barbados at this time although I think Stuart would be a good leader so I am prepared to give him a chance.
I do not think that David Thompson was a good leader. He was not even a good leader of the DLP as he almost brought that great party to its knees under his leadership during the period 1994 – 2004. I will get cuss for saying so because you can’t say anything negative about David Thompson the God almighty but who cares. Equally I do not think that Mia Mottley will ever lead Barbados unless she has a character makeover but then again I said the same thing about David Thompson and I was wrong.
So don’t put any comments from me in the same light as WIV or Bajan Panday or Hartley Henry. Remember I was the one to point out that WIV and Bajan Panday is the same. WIV attack Mia when she was leader and now Owen is in charge of the Bee he shows love for Mia but he can’t show love as WIV so he changes to Bajan Panday to attacks Owen.
This Blog is so much comic relief for me
@HAMILTON HILL | November 12, 2010 at 9:25 PM |. Part of me agrees with you that the comment ought to have been deleted on the basis that it permits comments on a comment that is itself defamatory. However, another part of me would dictate that those who live by the sword, should die by the sword, or at least stew in their own disgusting juice. I therefore approve David’s choice, while also agreeing with you.
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@Anonymous Numero Uno | November 13, 2010 at 8:24 AM | of course I see what you are saying. And never have I read such complete shite. Let me interpret what you have said for you – only for you, because the rest of us understand it already. You are saying that Hartey Henry (David Thompson’s best friend) colluded with Mara Thompson and Maxime McLean to post a comment defamatory to Maxime McLean that also questions the validity of the value and commitment of the marriage of David and Mara Thompson and that was designed to inflame Bajans (against the BLP) by its tastelessness, just so that people would be tricked into believing that it came from the BLP, thus scoring brownie points for the DLP. And, of course, you have been selected to reveal the TRUTH. The next thing you would have us believe is that the three daughters of David and Mara Thompson put aside their natural repugnance at having the reputation and name of their father slandered in this way (not to mention the marital commitment of their parents) and colluded in this (according to you) red herring, all in the name of the greater good of the DLP. All I can suggest to you is that you stop trying to apply the standards and tactics of your political masters to their political opponents. Not every politician wants to win at the expense of the feelings of everyone. BUT, there are a few who do – and trust me, we Bajans know precisely who they are – and that is why they are not currently in office. So, be a good boy and just carry on the way you are and dig your masters’ political grave a little deeper, or a lot deeper – your choice. Or, as I am sure your political master will not tell you, just f*** off and take your sordid little mind to the same sewer as that of your friend and colleague – or is it alter ego – Midnight Cravings.
@Bonny. Love you too. You light up my days (and, with the convertable bike my nights too).
CLASSIC HARTLEY HENRY, AND JUST AS I TOLD YOUR TWO DLP FRIENDS Island gal246 and Bonny Peppa, everyone of got the worst garbage mouths and NO DECENCY!
I won’t be back on this one. I just pressed the eject button. As I said before, LUXURIATE IN YOUR FILTH!
It doesn’t take a scientist to “understand the logic”.
Obviously, OA is positioning himself by appointing “his” people.
The allegations against Symmonds is his personal business. Why should he not be allowed in the Senate? Just because it is alleged he cut some tires/seats?
Why did he cut them? Was it fair to him?
Men, you know what I am talking about. Take off your political sunshades and support the man.
“The allegations against Symmonds is his personal business. ”
Can that be applied to Mia as well?
“Men, you know what I am talking about. Take off your political sunshades and support the man.”
It is very clear that Barbados men are not ready to have a woman as a leader. That would be too much of a blow to their egos.
@Anonymous Numero Uno | November 13, 2010 at 6:59 PM | “I won’t be back on this one. I just pressed the eject button. As I said before, LUXURIATE IN YOUR FILTH.” Interpretation: I have been told to stand down by my bosses, because they have, yet again, screwed up big time the electorate sees through them. By the way, what “eject button” did you press? The one on your DVD player showing whatever it is that turns your crank?
Personally, I don’t take any political side. Never have. BUT, I am offended greatly by political hacks who invent and promote unsupported personal attacks, rumours and inuendos on anyone. People who stoop to that ought not to be representing us. Because, if they have to stoop so low to get into office, then only stooping lower will keep them in office. Witness the accusations made in the name of one MP/Minister about two very important members of the DLP hierarchy on this very blog. As I recall, the Minister in question is (at the moment anyway) DLP. I recall attacking that minister over those unsupported defamations. So the “disagree with me and I will name you as Hartley Henry” tactic is one you can blow out of your nether orifice – just don’t try to blow your evil-smelling wind in my direction.
Island Girl45
1. ” Can that be applied to Mia as well?” No the transgressions
( or alleged transgressions) are miles apart!
2. ” It is clear that Barbados men are not prepared to have a
women as their leader……that would be a blow to their egos”
Women have their duties – and noble ones to perform. However, in the matter of leadership, if men sit down and not carry out their designated God-empowered roles, they will encounter more than a blow to their egos.
Why this unbridled desire to “lead?”
Is it derogatory for female to build strong families?
We live in an ear of mixed-up roles.
Should be “era”, not “ear”
@ Politics
“if men sit down and not carry out their designated God-empowered roles, they will encounter more than a blow to their egos.”
Ha ha ha well I thought I had heard it all but you have taken the cake. Pray tell me what are their God empowered roles?
@ac
To lead
@ac
But your didn’t respond to my question: Is it derogatory for a female to build strong families?
We will get to the top of the mountain,
we have already set the route,
we outnumber you at the university,
we outnumber you in schools
we outnumber you in the polls
We will get to the top of the mountain
And you will not be able to stop us
@ Politics
Better put on your reading glasses.
Does the adversarial gender positions get us anywhere?
Females and males can build strong families, females alone have built strong families because they were forced to, since the males walked away from their responsibilities. Women multi task far easier than males so leadership has never been an issue therefore this is not new to her. The foundation has been laid for a partnership. If there is resistance she will have to go it alone and will succeed one day soon.
@David
Yes ! it gives light and and openess and frank discussion pro or con towards women by men. As obvious here on BU some men would prefer to have women sit in the back of thebus like in the good ole days while they do the driving. Having such a discussion only brings that kind of backward thinking in the open.
@ David
I agree with Ac this would expose the kind of backward thinking that exists here. Many males would like to put us in what they deem as our place. Roles are changing and many men have not embraced these changes or are resisting them. Look around you, many women are self sufficient. They hold jobs, businesses, own cars and mortgages. They are more educated and violence against them is on the increase or more exposed. They will demand political representation. How can any political party ignore this? Placing a token in the party is not enough. Women have to understand that they do not need a man to validate their worth. I know it will take time but it will come to light. Until then we will continue educating our daughters and letting them know that they can become leaders too.
A few minutes ago, I posted the below comment on the IRENE SANDI GARNER thread, and I put it here too, because dear old Mr/Mrs. Amused probably is trying to advance the argument that the BLP DISLIKE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. Nothing could be further from thr truth.
Anonymous Numero Uno | November 13, 2010 at 9:19 PM | Hi Carson,
oooooooh!!!!! And BU’s David said that BLP People are the sensitive ones!!!
Ha Ha Ha HaHA !!!!
And……… regarding the treatment of women in politics, it was in the BLP that women saw real fulfilment of their potential whether it was as Parliamentary representatives with trail blazers like Ermie Bourne M.P. in St Andrew, Dame Billie Miller holding Ministerial responsibility in Cabinet, and don’t forget the Sir Henry deB Forde era during which he was renowned for being the champion of womens’ rights in Barbados.
We also recognised and honoured the supreme excellence of Dame Nita Barrow. But what did we see on the other side as it related to treatment of women in Government?
You remember the CONTEMPTUOUS TREATMENT that Right Excellent Errol Barrow handed out to GERTZ EASTMOND, TELLING HER TO KNOW HER PLACE? You remember how long the deserving Maizie Welch languished in the doldrums for years and years and was only thought capable of managing some junior Parliamentary Secretary position. Need I go on?
The DLP are johnny-come-latelys in these matters.
But tell me Carson. You truly expect that Irene would be given the slightest bit of consideration for St.John?
Look, we Barbadians may be pretty robust with our local politics, but when it comes to showing a united front on the international stage, we get serious about that. I am not giving Irene any left-handed compliment; I am truly happy for her in that regard.
@Amused | November 13, 2010 at 7:58 PM |
Listen here Mr. Amused alias Hartley Henry, I am back in the Cockpit in case you think I will let you get away with foolishness.
You fellows have seen that there is great political milage in using the name of a decent lady like Mara Thompson to achieve your nasty ends. You can’t put me on the defensive on this one. I NEVER SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS A COLLUSION INVOLVING MRS.THOMPSON AND MS. McCLEAN. I am not dead-brained to suggest that. That Hartley Henry team are masters at twisting things for political advantage, and I know what you all are capable of.
That kind of behaviour is inbred at George Street from the “Sweet Cam Cam” days. For the George Street LIE FACTORY, a lie, no matter how big it is, is standard fare. And after telling them, they will deny them too. LOOK AT HOW THEY HAVE TRIED DESPARATELY TO DENY EVEN THE BOSS LIE OF ALL : THE SECRET IMF DEAL LIE THAT DAVID THOMPSON TOLD ON OWEN ARTHUR!!!!
Just look at how Hartley and team tried an arm-twisting blackmail attempt re the Editor at the Nation and Ms.Mottley saga, the same Ms. Mottley that they now profess to “love” so much after that previous attempt to drag her name through the filth! For your information Hartley alias “Amused”, ANYBODY CAN SEE THAT THE POST ABOVE IS 100% Hartley Henry language.
Furthermore, I am not under the command of any political master. I am my own man, an independent thinker, and I am going to be on to you like white on rice.
To you above:
That is why our families are so weak; roles have been reversed.
And I am not a backward thinker; men were made to lead; but of course, while cooperating and respecting the female.
However, when men surrender their roles, what do you expect?
“That is why our families are so weak; roles have been reversed.”
What roles have been reversed? Woman had to be mother father financial provider for her children. Woman is no longer prepared walk docilely behind and pretend that she is a second class citizen. Her children has seen that woman is strong when she is forced to go it alone. Man has to recognize that woman has evolved and he has to as well.
@Politics
WOmkan have been the driving force in the home without the male. To say that families are weak because of women taking a more dominant role in society is in my opinion”Backward thinking “How about the many women today who have maintain good household and raised good children and who continue to make substantial strides in high profile jobs. e,g Hilary Clinton. Michelle Obama. , Even here in Barbados the woman who are in public offices seem to have set a moral foundation for their home. BTW having said that I would venture to say that in most cases families are torn a part because finances or adultery. Not necessarily because of a woman working outside the home.
@ac
Not sure about Michelle Obama, but I can assure you that those female leaders like Hiliary Clinton are champions of broken homes. In short, their home lives are not ones that one would envy.
islandgal246 | November 13, 2010 at 7:55 PM |
“It is very clear that Barbados men are not ready to have a woman as a leader. That would be too much of a blow to their egos.”
Please do not misrepresent the situation. There would be nothing more satisfying than finally having a woman as supreme leader. A person that is genuine, caring and paternal, honest and economical, not easily swayed by good looks and charm. Not masculine … Now which among the current and past crop of battle cats do you think fits this bill? Should people vote for a woman simply because she wears panties?
I read the article and I am puzzled by the comments. Is it the consensus of the group that the public is entitled to an explanation for Kerrie’s appointment or not? It seems as though no one even attempted to answer the question.
Also, is Kerrie’s appointment all that offensive to women? I wonder…hmmm. Do women think this?
I do not agree that the public has a right to know why someone made a decision that it was their right to make. Mr Arthur made his choice. I mean, what do we actually know?
Kerrie walked away from politics claiming that he was done with public life for personal reasons. ‘Allegations’ notwithstanding, he was never convicted of anything.
He came back with the story that his constituents demanded his return. This may very well be true. He announced that he was persuaded to return by that pressure, it is certainly plausible, and he was a nominated candidate.
Having not been convicted of a crime he was eligible to be in Senate. Liz is leaving shortly to take up a new post and shall no longer be available anyway.
Where are our rights? On what grounds do we say we have more rights to know things?
Why not done with this charade and say: Kerrie Symmonds is in the Senate. Do we think he is a good choice for Senate?
That question would be more reasonable, we could look at what we expect of those in high public office and see what Kerrie offers and determine if this is desirable. That is a reasonable position, but to talk about ‘transparency and accountibility’ in a Senate appointment? Sounds contrived to me.
just saying…
If Liz is leaving soon why was she reported in the media as being concerned about her ‘non-reappointment’ to the Senate?
“Should people vote for a woman simply because she wears panties?”
Should people vote for someone just because they have a dick?
@David
Liz was concerned about the manner in which she was notified.
@Politics.
Ask for your comment on Hilary. She could have asked her husband for a divorced but she being the strongest of the two weathered the storm and kept her marriage and family life in tact up to present time.
As far as Owen Arthur is concerned The appointment of the wife abuser Kerrie Symmonds is “Politics as usual” and as the saying goes boys will be boys . Owen couldn’t give a damn about what the public thinks about who or what he appoints to public office.
Again Owen has shown little or no respect for Woman in this appointment especially to those women who have suffered domestic abuse at the hands of men such like Kerrie symmonds. But then again Arthur never led by example in such areas as his personnel life was a disaster.
@BAFBFP
Your comments is boring and tpical of a man who like to be controlling! Your crtique about the way a woman should been seen in the eyes of a man is truly another eye opener into the way a man view a woman. Somehow you forgot to mention the word Intelligent in your critque! BTW it would be interesting to know how do you define masculinity in a woman and what that has to do with a womans role in being a good leader
Thanks George, however in both instances there is a worry for those affected.
Poor Anonymous Numero Uno seems to have got his undershorts in the same twist as his thinking. Poor fellow.
It seems inconceivable to me that anyone in this day and age anpossibly view women as being less capable than men. It has been abundantly proved worldwide that they are just as capable and, dare I (a mere man) suggest it, even more capable. So, I look forward with great pleasure to our first woman PM. GREAT pleasure. It will mean that Barbados has finally come of age.
@ George: Liz is concerned at the way she was notified??? WHY?
Liz RESIGNED. If you have a new leader, and you do not immediately place your instruments at his disposal, it says something to me. The two senators did not. They had to be asked… hmmm
I cannot see how come they has to be instructed on what is the correct thing to do. They were quite rude.
I cannot see how, after being asked to resign, they earned the RIGHT to be notified of anything. The position is no longer yours and so you no longer have an INTEREST. Have anyone here ever resigned or been fired and had their boss call them up to announce that the position is being filled?
Has anyone here been asked to resign and then been re-appointed? What arrant nonsense you speak!
Oh Dear Oh Dear;
I am tired of men setting policy and teiffin’ so I lookin’ fah a difference. If a woman steps forward and proceeds to talk, act and respond like the traditional male… worse still, proceed to try and prove dat she is more man than anybody else by mekkin’ insensitive call to war claims about ATM’s and reciprocal arrangements in relief situations, then this is clearly not the brand of panty that I lookin’ for. Surely a true woman is out there somewhere to present a difference in the way things are done ….
BTW I likes sexy talk… having an appendage is a great thing, but it must work and work well, and that incidentally is why I feel old men should stay to hell away from politics … ja ja
ac we good?
RG
Agree with you, the situation reminds us of Al Gilkes and Gabbuy refusing to resign when the DLP took office.
Wasn’t Billie Biller reappointed to the ECB?
@ Amused
Rubbish
@ David King
People are letting it all hang out nowadays… when the leaders change, teams change. If a persona has it political appointment it goes like that. I always wondered what the fuss over Gabby’s appt was about; All ambassadors etc. were automatically vacated. Yeah, you might stay on during the transition but yuh gots ta go eventually.
I asked ‘has anyone here…’ ummm Billie Miller here? She knew how to behave she did not have to be reminded, perhaps that say a lot too.
@ac,
ac, you have it wrong. The Clintons’ marriage is one of convenience. It has nothing to do with Ms. Clinton being “the stronger ” of the two because she is a woman (to infer to your conclusion)
It is a marriage of political accommodation.
@Politics
So What! The same can be said for many marriages! However that does not in anyway excludes her from becoming a leader! Btw it was her husband illict affair that was almost the undoing of the marriage. It would take avery strong woman to have stood by him no matter what and she did so.
ac,
You continue to see out of tunneled -visioned glasses.
Have you not read of sexual allegations against Mrs. Clinton?
BAFBFP
Heh heyyyyyyyyyyy, Amused tawking rubbish? Noway. He’s on de rite track baby.
You are the one who seems to have the same myopic view of those who have gone before you regarding Caribbean life and our cultural practices. Woman was supposed to be good for only one thing and that was to reproduce. But we have broken the shackles and liberated our bodies n minds. We are educated and self sufficient in every way. We are just as suited as any male in the world or work. (not me doe, my hans too sof fa any manual labour bosey). And we are demanding respect and same pay for same work. The days of the ‘extended-family’are becoming extinct because mamma,sista,aunty n granny are out there making a financial contribution to the household. And in the ‘nuclear-family’, again, mamma is out there bringing in de dough just like pappa.
So BAF, please give credit where it is due n when you see Bonny become nex PM, please don’t eat your hat. LOLL.
Does anyone remember ex DLP senator Patricia Inniss who was the candidate against Mia Mottley M.P. in St. Michael North East. What was her length of service as a senator prior to being recalled by the late PM Thompson. Which senator was chosen to replace her, and why? What happened to former candidate Marilyn Rice-Bowen when as Chairman of NHC, she was at odds with the Minister of Housing? Who replaced her?
Politics
No, i nevva hear bout na sexual allegations bout Ms. Clinton. Chawwwwwwwwww, she in even look like she sexual wid Bill fuddamoe anudda body. Ya lie, ya liah.
Bonny Pepper,
I am not lying; you obviously are out of your depth, for those allegations were common-place in the 1990′s.
I will let one of the bloggers resurrect the dead.
Barbados First
yeah, i rememba Sen. Inniss very well. Her is famblee ta me . wah happen? you got money fa she? gih it ta me n i would gih it ta she. LOL. me n de sista jean closa dhan me n she doe but ya cud still gih me de money dat ya oh she. LOLL
Politics
how you xpeck me ta rememba sumting dat happen in de 1990′s. I only born in Feb.2000. stupseeeeeeeee, igrunce.
but ya could still resarek de dead. i is all airs.
Bonny I tired dealing wid big up women …. I tired tired tired tired … I gun bad talk dem and bad talk dem and bad talk dem … cause deh ain’ doin’ this t’ing right …! Look you see dah madness out dey on the roads at Warrens ? Triangular ’bouts, traffic cuttin’ cross two lanes to enter some place, side roads leading no whey … who you t’ink responsible … Minister Boyce got to deal wid dem two women up in dey …! Look in de Barrak buildin’ an see a bunch of useless public servants that can’ claim a single accomplishment in over fifteen years… this Ministry ah culture … see wah demographic dah Ministry comprise …
@Politics .
Yeah i remember all the trumped up socalled allegations against Hiary in reference to Vince Foster. Sound familiar like politics in Barbados make a list with names and hope everthing mentioned on it is true. The only one here having myopic vision is you. Nothing ever came of those allegations and just like the BLP they were dead on arrivial. Case closed! Women Rule!
BAF
I does travel on Warrens on a daily basis and i doan encounta na problems. you mean coming from Simpson Mtrs. ya got ta hold de middle lane if ya wanna ga ta Chefette or Shell? well lemma tell ya sumting, my son is who alert me bout dis middle lane ting causen he did drivin behin me one morning and i did gine in at Shell. well i hold de left lane n went rite inta de Shell. he did blowin he horn at me like mad n i did wonderin wah rong wid he. when he meet up wid me in Shell he come n tell me,’mummy, ya did in de wrong lane. dah lane is fa gine up ta UWee only’. well be crois, i din kno. i cudda get in a accident. stupseeeee. i frighten fa de road out by SJPP gine down ta Shell. traffic comin from Upton mergin wid me, i doan like dah a’tall. it look scarey as shoite ta me. Anudda ting some roundabouts is Jambustas, some is not. i feel dat all should be. i nearly hit a car out by de one day by de globe. i gine down from Tweedside rd and gine down Roebuck st. and i in de outside lane n arguin wid de man dat i got de rite ta jambus. de man like he realize dat i is a idiot n tell me very nicely, ‘lady ya doan jambus at dis roundabout’. i did feel sa shame all i cud tell he is dat, ‘i is a visita’ in my Yankee accent. LOL
BAF
p.s: it should be dat i hold de RIGHT lane ta go in at Shell.
Bonny P;
Before dem public servants move from Bay Street into the Barrak building these two planning women held a town hall meeting at QC and the same problem at Shell came up…. Access to Simpsons compound came up. The junctions on Green Hill came up. The triangle at the KFC get mention. The lack of exit roots, particularly from the Warrens industrial complex, the size of the road between the Barrak building and the Super Centre place came up … The first thing one ah dese women get up and say is that they have absolutely no intention of widening any roads because “Bajans always want extra space to park”. Man she get boo, laugh at, stupse out, and she cock up she botsy and sit down.
@Island Girl
Clinton’s sexuality was questioned
@POLITICS
I haven’t read any of your comments in reference to Kerrie Symmonds appointment. I understand that he abuse his wife and slashed her car tires etc. Don ‘t you think he shoud be serving time in Dodds instead of serving time in the House of Pariliament,
@BAFBFP
Why are you trying to blame woman for the poor design of the roundabouts when it wasa bunch of male engineers who design them. Now what are those women suppsed to do ? The damage has already been done.However in order to change it I would cost the taxpayers money .
@ac,
I commented on the Symmonds affair above.
You said you understood he abused his wife.
This is the first time I’m hearing that.
@Politics.
How could you want to put symmonds in such an outstanding position . What kind of message are we sending to the Youth! Mr. symmonds have seious psychological problems. He needs to let the public. know if he has or had seek help in dealing with those issues
His behaviour should not be rewarded. The person in or seeking any official position in government should have high standards not one who see his or herself above the law. while we the average citizen must abide by the very rules and laws implented by government. The public should be outrage at this appointment.
The theme was: ‘Charting a New Direction,’ but the 72nd Conference of the Barbados Labour Party ended in anarchy. The general feeling of the delegates who attended was that it was the worst and most disorganized Conference in the party’s 72 year history. Resolutions submitted to the party were not communicated to delegates and naturally the Conference found that horrifying.
The lame excuse of the printer not working was advanced so too the excuse that Branches had submitted Resolutions late. The Conference might have believed that froth until it was explained that the same Resolutions alleged to have been submitted by Branches to party headquarters, late – were actually sent to an Attorney on last Friday for vetting. By then the room was in an uproar.
All I can say is that under its present leadership, there is disquiet in the hive while a clear message of “bullying, arrogance and defiance” is being send by the Barbados Labour Party, even after being told by the electorate two and half years ago, that it needed to change and repackage itself.
“To the share horror of most, the divided BLP is now behaving as though it feels that the people of Barbados are either stupid or have short memories because it is again being led and dominated by the same people who the electorate expressed concern about in 2008. “
The Resolution that was derailed yesterday is evidence that the BLP is not motivated to change on it own and is resisting any attempt at such from within. Therefore, in the interest of democracy, and given this scenario which the people of Barbados finds unacceptable, it now falls on the electorate to “force change within that organization.“
This is easy, since it is clear that the BLP is split into two faction, albeit that one half of the BLP seems united 100% behind Mia Mottley, who clearly has an agenda for change, which is consistent with the instructions given by the electorate in 2008. Mia Mottley had advanced a slate of clean and competent candidates but it is left to be seen if they will now “B-selected.”
If the BLP Conference shows one thing, it is that Mia Mottley appears to be the sole catalyst for change and healing within that organisation. That fact obviously has not escaped a frail and tired looking Owen Arthur, who said publicly that the BLP and Barbados needs Mia Mottley. Surely Arthur is aware that such a statement, serves as a vote of no-confidence in the four who recently made him leader. Still, the point remains that to-date, Mia Mottley has outlined the only credible plan or vision of a new politics and development path for Barbados.
It was not difficult to see that Mia Mottley was the highpoint of the Conference over the three days it was held. This is highly unusual because Owen Arthur was expected to have been the main event. Unfortunately, his speech was flat and offered no hope to Barbadians. A number of delegates who attended were overheard saying that it was ‘warm over cold soup’ and they heard it before. Ironically, the part of Arthur’s speech that was boisterously applauded was when he said that Barbados and the BLP needs Mia Mottley.
There can be no denying that under Mia Mottley’s dynamic and progressive leadership, the BLP was a political institution that was united and served as a beacon of hope for Barbadians on both side of the political divide. It is also obvious that Mia Mottley has a clear plan for the continued transforming of this country, and was already utilizing he best Barbadian talent and innovation in the national interest.
It is therefore sad that such a laudable cause has been derailed and despite a Conference theme of: ‘Charting a New Direction,’ the BLP’s slide continues with Grantley Adam’s Party now on a Fast Free Fall From relevance and stability to Crisis.
This is something that would have been unfathomable four months ago, much less two years ago, when Mia Mottley was taking on a Prime Minister Thompson, then in his element.
Today, while ‘the-gang-of-five’ is quick to talk about their right to choose and the will of the majority, they seem oblivious to the fact that they are resisting all and any attempt for greater transparency, accountability, democracy and good governance within the BLP, having derailed the introduction of a system of: “one-man-one-vote,” as proposed by four Branches of the party who want change. The lords of the BLP seem determined to suppress all and any opposition as well as to place a gag order on any and all dissenting views.
Owen Arthur spoke about discipline within the party and using the internal systems to settle concerns and disputes, yet on the very day that Parliament was meeting, he called a media conference at the UWI to cuss Mia Mottley.
And so what was witnessed at the 72nd BLP Conference is the fortification of maguffy policies and the emergence of dictatorial politics within the party that Grantley Adam’s formed.
No one expected that the BLP would ever seek to suppress the views of the “MAJORITY” of its total membership or slam the door shut on a system of one-man-one-vote, as Grantley Adams – the founding father of that party – had intended for the country. This is usually the case in societies where the rulers feel that the populace are stupid and are incapable of making wise decision.
And so, this 72nd Conference was an insult to the legacy of the Rt. Excellent Sir Grantley Adams and shows a BLP under its present leadership – ‘charting a new direction’ away from Grantley Adam’s vision.
Rarely has a political institution fallen so far from grace and as fast as the divided Barbados Labour Party. And while its slide is intensifying daily with the ousting of Mia Mottley as Political Leader and Leader of the Opposition, the arrival of this ugly moment is still a staggering blow, particularly for women and anyone who loves and respects our National Hero – The Rt. Excellent Grantley Adams.
Delegates literally left the BLP conference in tears, depressed and deflated that their party had denied them the right to have a say in the formulation of the rules and the governance procedures of the party. Under its new leadership, it is not about service but power and dominance and being the lord and masters of the people.
The ousting of Mia Mottley has therefore triggered a slow and painful process and the implosion of the BLP. The seriousness Mia Mottley brought to national debate and to addressing social and economic issues, has vanished as the old boys club, once more lords over the people as their masters.
I just clicked on this link above 72AGC-OSALP
Sweeeeet.
Yes Hants
Very Very Interesting!! I wonder what happened there.
Is it what it appears to be or is it a “false flag” attack?
The pen name “72AGC-OSALP” suggests that it might be an official file name. The content of the post could not be sentiments of an OSA sympathizer. But if it is a Mia Mottley sympathizer why the OSA bit and why provide a link right back to an abridged BLP web page? Is it a major blunder by a Mia sympathizer?
Could this be a false flag attack to provide grist for ousting the lady?
Perhaps you should rethink your views on the calling of a snap election. Or is some very tricky chess game being played out here?
Hants; Thinking about it some more. It has some hallmarks of a cyberspace attack by a fairly savvy Computer person. Look at the web page. It is just part of the BLP web page, not the original bona fide one. Could it be that one of Mia helpers has decided to modify the web page and convert it into a Mia-centric one? or again, a fairly sophisticated false flag attack against Mia Mottley?
Or could it be a DLP attack to create further confusion in the BLP ranks?
Nobody needs to create further confusion in the BLP ranks.
The BLP is doing it all themselves.
@checkit-out
no file name ’72nd annual general conference – owen seymour arthur labour party.
This is obviously a Mia sympathizer which speaks to the infighting currently unfolding.
If Mia is reluctant to join the gang of 5 it will be interesting to see how Arthur responds.
Will he cut her off at the knees? Can he afford to?
And the confusion continues within this omnipotent Party
@David. I cannot help but observe and if ever Owen Arthur wanted to ensure that Mia will one day be PM, he did it by ousting her. That single act, coupled with his own massive unpopularity, has ensured Mia’s advancement. But what has sealed that advancement is the dignity and style with which Mia has dealt with it – truly prime ministeral style and conduct, in the face of attacks by a yapping little ankle-biting dog and his pathetic has-been (or never-were) gang of five.
Hi David; re David | November 16, 2010 at 12:41 AM |
The sentiments expressed are obviously those of a Mia Sympathizer. Indeed they remind me in some degree of the contributions of the prolific Bajan Panday. However, the publication of these sentiments at this time appears to be inimical to Mia’s interest and just seems to provide fodder for expelling her from the party.
It takes a little effort to publish a post and link it in a way that clearly identifies an ostensible poster or at least his/her connections. It is not so easy to do this by mistake, and so I think that there is still the possibility that this posting is a false flag event. Otherwise it was a monumental error by a Mia sympathizer who has only a passing knowledge of what can be revealed by a thorough study of Internet exchanges.
It could possibly be partially cleared up by checking IP addresses and seeing if the posting came from an address identifiable as one used by Mia’s former team, whom one would presume might have moved their equipment by now; one used by one or more frequent posters here; or other combinations of users / posters.
I think the post does more harm to Mia than it does to Owen Arthur re. its provenance.
It would surely be appreciated if the BU expert in this area, Chris Halsall could lend his expertise to help unravel this mystery or at least comment on how it could have been done.
@checkit-out
There is no magic in what the person did. It will be removed. Forgot to deal with it.
Many politicians think their finite and fragmented knowledge is superior to others. This is compounded by the public adulation showered without thought upon these self-centered specimen.
Most of them are insincere, giggling in their private homes and with their peers at what they perceive as pitifully ignorant masses, the same ones who offer them hero worship.
Barbados Labour Party members of the above type, witnessed the disempowerment of a faction of its leadership before and during the 72nd BLP Conference. The iniquitous behavior of the perpetrators are known to all, yet the wrongdoers were elevated to positions within the party.
The padding of the delegates list, the unilateral and unlawful selection of 210 delegates of the women’s league, the high-handed approach of not allowing resolutions to be heard and passed, and the total dominance of the proceedings without much input from the floor, smacks of tyrannous, and opportunistic behavior.
Yet with all these qualities exposed, these individuals still have a confidence among themselves, that the Barbadian educated class will purposely elect this nefarious specimen to serve as Ministers of Government.
As our people examine the current history of Owen Arthur’s
ascendancy to leadership, mainly focusing on his crafty plots. His journey to George Payne’s house is a testimony to how far he is willing to go in suppressing his ego to achieve his second coming .
His contemptuous efforts and recent bluff in the call ‘Mia we need you’ , is enough evidence to make the society marvel at the level of deceit which we witnessed as a nation.
Feeble ‘pockets’ of the brainless who gathered at the BLP 72nd conference watched the flag and missed the bull as it dangerously charged forward. The bluff was further glorified by the call to respect the loyalty and paramountcy of the party and the perceived ‘democracy’.
Consequently the loyalists excluded dealing with the infelicities in the party and sought to enforce peace and reconciliation unconditionally in spite of all the dirty matters which remain unattended . LOL
Good luck , BLP. Foot Soldiers, O How Brilliant.
@Pappy P
That is politics and that is how it is practice all over the world and in Barbados by both parties. How did Thompson regained the leadership of the DLP. Just as ruthless. If you look at the letter written by Dru Symmons there were apparent ruthless behaviour by Mottley in the selection of candidates as well. Look at Sandiford elevation to the leadership of the DLP.
In Politics if you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen
Ok, you DLP supporters, gloat all you can.
The BLP is going through just what you all went through from 1994 during the days of blood letting, internal hate and ruling by division when the late PM wanted to back the reins of power from Clyde Mascoll.
Your wounds healed, the people of Bdos showed faith in you and handed the governance of this country to you.
But I dont feel as though the DLP is in any position to gloat. Your history is replete with in fighting and back stabbing and fractions.
Remember how Erskine Sandiford became PM. Keith Simmons told of how Cammie Tudor tricked them for those of you who dont know. This then led to the mass exodus of Richie Haynes, Ginger Bourne, Richard Byer etc.
Not to mention the mass exodus under the late PM.
So gloat away!
David;
Re. David | November 16, 2010 at 9:51 AM |
Now why would you want to remove the evidence?
@checkit
Do you think an anonymous person is qualified to speak on behalf of the BLP? If the answer is no why should they be allowed to use the BLP logo?
David;
I certainly agree with you that an anonymous person should not be allowed to use the BLP or DLP logo for that matter. But the agency that should make that call, imho, is the aggrieved party, i.e. the current BLP or DLP authorities.
I think the purported BLP website is not the full one that I looked at a few weeks ago. Someone is in the process of modifying that website. We don’t know who and, in the interest of justice, I think that the modified website should have been allowed to remain up until Ms. Mottley or the current BLP leader requested that it be removed. In fact it would have been quite interesting to see who would request such.
As it is, with the evidence to be taken down, no one will be any the wiser as to which BLP faction or DLP mischiefmaker might have penned the article.
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Sorry, must be something I ate last night ….!
Don’t mind me do carry on …
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(this ain’ lookin’ good …!)
Yah know – Moses was called a murderer even though he lead the people of Israel from bondage as instructed by the Supreme God. He killed one man according to the record in the Bible – Genesis.
My question is: Does Kerrie continue to physically or emotionally abuse his (???ex)wife? Also, like David requested, what treatment is he undergoing to control his anger? Is there a change is his behaviour toward Andrea?
I don’t support the BLP, has never and will never. My queries are based in exonerating a changed man based on facts. Is Kerrie Symmonds undergoing management control therapy? Before I say emphatically that he should not be in the Senate, I need the answer.
Awwwwwww Mr/Ms Different………..leave this alone. It’s a personal matter and isn’t it sub judice? Do we know the facts ? Is that other member of parliament who appears to be perpetually high-strung, and is alleged to have pulled and brandished a gun threateningly in the precints of Parliament, undergoing anger management control therapy? Are you interested as well in exonerating him as a changed man?
Like OSA said the party needs Mia! Did he say that ? Mia is strong and determined to bring the Blp into a place were it would be respected for its stance on integrity asnd not the same old gutter politics that it has handed Barbados for 14 yrs. She should not back down and bow at the knees of OSA .In the long run the Party would be better for it.
I like Maxine Mclean. I like Kerrie Symmonds. I think that they are both smart and effective politicians.
Those who know Senator McLean knows that she has an adult son. Those of us who went to school with 5 of the young man’s aunts know exactly who is father is (and it is MOST CERTAINLY NOT the late David Thompson).
Tell that duppy Midnight Cravings to go to hell (which is exactly where he/she belongs)
David re your | November 16, 2010 at 2:19 PM | post.
I just had a look a BFP and realized that the person who posted that comment on the BLP general conference and had his handle linked to the BLP website was quite likely engaged in a false flag operation, using the Anonymouse proxy site in Germany.
I might therefore have been correct that it was most likely a false flag attack (not done by the Mia Mottley faction of the BLP) and you were also correct in suggesting that it should be taken down.
I wonder who has the resources, contacts and knowledge to engage in such sophisticated web machinations?