Branville McCartney has yet to submit himself to a convention of elected party officers for an election to the post of leader, which means he is the arch dictator of his grouping, yet he is daring to speak on matters pertaining to democracy and leadership within a free organization. The level of thought and understanding in this country is so low that a Branville-type could actually have a voice. In mature democracies he would have long since been condemned for purporting to be leader of a political party in a democracy without having been elected to that position. No political party can meet the standard of democracy without a submission to free and fair elections within a duly constituted body. So Branville needs to shut his politician-for-hire mouth and go and figure out what an actual political organization in a democratic society consists of and is qualified by.

"In mature democracies he would have long since been condemned for purporting to be leader of a political party in a democracy without having been elected to that position."

The fact is that Dr. Minnis was Democratically elected as the Leader of the Free National Movement!

He was elected Leader of the Opposition in Parliament by the members of Parliament, not by his party. Bahamians **please** read your Constitution and understand how your country and government system function.

"Mr McCartney said the recent manoeuvres by certain members of the FNM’s parliamentary caucus against Dr Minnis is akin to “mutiny” – something for which he said those FNM MPs “would need to meet the consequences” if he were in Dr Minnis’ position."

... and we are suppose to believe that the DNA (Democratic National Alliance) is a party that sets out to galvanize the people under a 'democratic' concept? I wonder then what exactly is Mr. McCartney's definition of a 'democracy', or for that fact, what does he mean by 'democratic' seeing that he ax anyone in his parties' executive who expresses a different point of view to him? Obviously his definition don't respect what is outlined and written our Constitution.

That head should be DR. Minnis.

Indeed. Branville's good fortune is that the FNM never told the country what he was really up to in Cabinet prior to his decision to resign. He is still making it on the back of the failure to disclose that information and hence seeking to preach to the country about what a stellar alternative he would be.

good memory. ...

"And certainly I would hate for that to happen within the DNA while I’m the leader, because there are options that the leader can do.
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“And I will not take it lightly, I can tell you that."
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Branville McCartney has just confirmed my suspicions that if he were to become Prime Minister he would be a dictator.

The fact that he is not elected to the post of leader is all the evidence needed that he is a dictator. He never needs to say a word to confirm that.

You obviously know nothing about the DNA...Bran was elected by eligible member of the DNA on three occasions...the first time when there were only 14 members and twice unopposed since then. A full convention is due around August this year maybe you should send someone to challenge him.

He was **opted into** that post in a person's home. Present were a few other individuals. He was not elected. Do you really want that story put out there too, Mr "justthefactsplease"? I actually think the country deserves to know the true genesis of the DNA and its funding. Then we can really decide who represents actual change and who doesn't.

Why? Because you're afraid that this might happen to you??? Minnis has to go. Its that simple.

Exactly. There is nothing at all undemocratic about what those MPs are doing. It is not only democratic, but also Constitutional. But Branville is already declaring that any dissent he encounters he plans to get rid of. And he is the man who is putting himself forward as being different from everyone else. This country sinks deeper and deeper with every coming day. All of these men are chasing the legacies and tactics of despot leaders in the region who do any and everything to hold onto power at all costs.

Comrades even a Blind Blake of a cub Tribune reporter's limited intelligence gathering reach, should know Bran has been secretly meeting directly with the deep pocketed
monies red shirts to replace Minnis.

Bran McCartney really has a nerve coming out with this statement. Frankly, it smacks of self interest. McCartney sees an alliance of some sort with Minnis as his bet at the next election and so doesn't want to see him deposed and replaced by a strong alternative FNM leadership team. A strong FNM signals the end for the DNA and McCartney is all too aware of this.

When is this man going to say something relevant?

Publius, thank you for your contributions to this forum. You are one of the few bloggers here of whom I bother to read the full comments. This is what we need in this country, people who base their arguments on facts and not emotions and or hearsay!

Well it is plain to see that the gloss has faded from the DNA ........... Bran will not attract the Cinderella votes in 2017 ........... he needs to return to the FNM as an aspiring leader and he will gain more traction ...... hopefully he has not burn all of his bridges ..... There is a lot of anti-PLP political talent out there right now but it must consolidate to have maximum effect in 2017