The Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and his party the Free National Movement went down to resounding defeat on Wednesday 27 February 2002. Their spin doctors and apologists are trying to make-up all sorts of stories about the whys and the wherefores.
The simple fact is they were beaten and beaten convincingly.
This Senator believes that his position from the start that he would vote no has been fully vindicated. The lesson for the PLP is that the role of a political party is to shape public opinion, not the other way around. We must be informed by public opinion but the duty to lead is the role of a political party.
We therefore must congratulate the Leader of the Opposition Perry Christie and his team for the skilful manner in which this whole thing was handled.
On the other hand we have nothing but scorn for this jackass that we call our Prime Minister. He had to concede defeat just after 9:30 p.m. on the night of the referendum. But the next day, he was back true to form. He refused to resign making some spurious distinction by saying that this was a vote not against the FNM and himself but against the issues raised in the referendum. That is utter foolishness and is at variance with every known convention of the constitution.
The only event that we ought to now be discussing is the outcome of the general election. But here we have a Prime Minister who refuses to step down, and the Opposition forces have not yet rallied themselves to force him to go.
At this press conference, he showed no contrition, no repentance, and no remorse. He just continued along like nothing happened.
In fact he said that he is ashamed of the Bahamian people for having voted no. Then he proceeded to jump on a plane to a Heads of Government meeting in Australia on the strength of the same Bahamian people’s tax moneys. We should be out in the streets, forcing him and his Government to go.
The PLP were sh!t scared when the numbers started coming in and did not know how to deliver the bad news...took them the better part of the next day of meeting with the spin doctors on how to approach defusing yet another dismal failure.
Statement by Hon. Perry Christie MP Leader of the Opposition Progressive Liberal Party On Referendum Victory Sir Lynden O. Pindling Center Nassau, Bahamas February 28, 2002
There are some important lessons to be learned from yesterday’s referendum. Firstly, the results demonstrate that the Bahamian people are not “dump and stupid” as some of our national leaders would have is believe.Rather, the Bahamian people demonstrated yesterday that they can separate fact from fiction and that they can and will make up their minds intelligently and rationally based on what they honestly believe to be in their best interests and the best interests of our nation.
Secondly, the results demonstrate just how important and sacred the Bahamian people regard their constitution.It is their constitution; their contract with each other.And the clear and unmistakable signal that the Bahamian people telegraphed yesterday is that they do not want any Government messing with “their things” unless they, the people, are fully includedin the process of constitutional reform from start to finish – and that the process of constitutional reform must never be rushed.
Thirdly, I believe that yesterday’s results demonstrate that Bahamians, both black and white, found common cause to beat back the Government’s referendum objectives.This should stand as a less on to those who arrogantly presumed to speak on behalf of white Bahamians.Their authority to do so was eloquently repudiated yesterday when white Bahamians joined with their black compatriots in defeating the government in the referendum.
Finally, it is regrettable that the Prime Minister said this morning that he is happy that by contending for a yes vote he will be remembered as being on the right side of history.The implication of that statement was that the Bahamian people, by voting No, were on the wrong side of history. Speaking for myself, it satisfies me to know that I was on the side of the people.
But now is not the time to gloat. It is the country that has won. And we are all the better for it.
Statement by Hon. Perry Christie MP Leader of the Opposition Progressive Liberal Party On Referendum Victory Sir Lynden O. Pindling Center Nassau, Bahamas February 28, 2002
Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for coming here this morning. Let me say, firstly, how grateful we are to Almighty God for the events that have transpired in this country over the last twenty-four hours.It was a magnificent victory for the people of The Bahamas.They are the true and only winners in yesterday’s referendum. I am especially gratified that the Bahamian people have spoken in such resounding numbers.I believe that they understood our position and why we arrived at that position.I am satisfied that my personal position has been vindicated.
I would like to thank our religious and civic leaders for speaking out so wisely and courageously to the Bahamian people on the referendum issues and the flawed process the Government was following.I would especially like to salute His Grace archbishop Gomez; the President of the Bahamas Christian Council, Bishop Greene; Bishop Neil C. Ellis; and reverend Dr. William Thompson who, with many other leaders, both religious and civic, gave good counsel to the Bahamian people.
B_I_D___ says...
...when the shoe is on the other foot...
On Christie: I will not resign over failed referendums
Posted 9 June 2016, 6:40 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
note from the Frederick Mitchell
Post 2002 Referendum
a sick, sick man
The Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and his party the Free National Movement went down to resounding defeat on Wednesday 27 February 2002. Their spin doctors and apologists are trying to make-up all sorts of stories about the whys and the wherefores.
The simple fact is they were beaten and beaten convincingly.
This Senator believes that his position from the start that he would vote no has been fully vindicated. The lesson for the PLP is that the role of a political party is to shape public opinion, not the other way around. We must be informed by public opinion but the duty to lead is the role of a political party.
We therefore must congratulate the Leader of the Opposition Perry Christie and his team for the skilful manner in which this whole thing was handled.
On the other hand we have nothing but scorn for this jackass that we call our Prime Minister. He had to concede defeat just after 9:30 p.m. on the night of the referendum. But the next day, he was back true to form.
He refused to resign making some spurious distinction by saying that this was a vote not against the FNM and himself but against the issues raised in the referendum. That is utter foolishness and is at variance with every known convention of the constitution.
The only event that we ought to now be discussing is the outcome of the general election. But here we have a Prime Minister who refuses to step down, and the Opposition forces have not yet rallied themselves to force him to go.
At this press conference, he showed no contrition, no repentance, and no remorse. He just continued along like nothing happened.
In fact he said that he is ashamed of the Bahamian people for having voted no. Then he proceeded to jump on a plane to a Heads of Government meeting in Australia on the strength of the same Bahamian people’s tax moneys. We should be out in the streets, forcing him and his Government to go.
On Christie: I will not resign over failed referendums
Posted 9 June 2016, 4:33 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Cheers...got me one Sands Light in my fridge...may just crack one open when I get home tonight.
On Brewery says 30-job expansion ‘big risk’
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B_I_D___ says...
Finlayson's got the money from Heineken...not Sands...
On Brewery says 30-job expansion ‘big risk’
Posted 9 June 2016, 4:30 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Go fellas go!! Keep up the good work!!
On Brewery says 30-job expansion ‘big risk’
Posted 9 June 2016, 2:26 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
The PLP were sh!t scared when the numbers started coming in and did not know how to deliver the bad news...took them the better part of the next day of meeting with the spin doctors on how to approach defusing yet another dismal failure.
On PM disappointed at vote outcome
Posted 9 June 2016, 2:07 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Two aces...Minnis and McCartney!!
On PM disappointed at vote outcome
Posted 9 June 2016, 11:40 a.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Delusional..."he insisted that the results of the referendum in his view were not an expression of a lack of confidence in the government."
Laughable..."Mr Christie told reporters that the government made every effort to ensure that the process was bi-partisan and transparent."
On PM disappointed at vote outcome
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Statement by Hon. Perry Christie MP
Leader of the Opposition
Progressive Liberal Party
On Referendum Victory
Sir Lynden O. Pindling Center
Nassau, Bahamas
February 28, 2002
There are some important lessons to be learned from yesterday’s referendum.
Firstly, the results demonstrate that the Bahamian people are not “dump and stupid” as some of our national leaders would have is believe.Rather, the Bahamian people demonstrated yesterday that they can separate fact from fiction and that they can and will make up their minds intelligently and rationally based on what they honestly believe to be in their best interests and the best interests of our nation.
Secondly, the results demonstrate just how important and sacred the Bahamian people regard their constitution.It is their constitution; their contract with each other.And the clear and unmistakable signal that the Bahamian people telegraphed yesterday is that they do not want any Government messing with “their things” unless they, the people, are fully includedin the process of constitutional reform from start to finish – and that the process of constitutional reform must never be rushed.
Thirdly, I believe that yesterday’s results demonstrate that Bahamians, both black and white, found common cause to beat back the Government’s referendum objectives.This should stand as a less on to those who arrogantly presumed to speak on behalf of white Bahamians.Their authority to do so was eloquently repudiated yesterday when white Bahamians joined with their black compatriots in defeating the government in the referendum.
Finally, it is regrettable that the Prime Minister said this morning that he is happy that by contending for a yes vote he will be remembered as being on the right side of history.The implication of that statement was that the Bahamian people, by voting No, were on the wrong side of history. Speaking for myself, it satisfies me to know that I was on the side of the people.
But now is not the time to gloat. It is the country that has won. And we are all the better for it.
On PM: It’s time to vote YES
Posted 7 June 2016, 8:04 a.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
I stole this from another news feed...sorry BN...
Statement by Hon. Perry Christie MP
Leader of the Opposition
Progressive Liberal Party
On Referendum Victory
Sir Lynden O. Pindling Center
Nassau, Bahamas
February 28, 2002
Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for coming here this morning.
Let me say, firstly, how grateful we are to Almighty God for the events that have transpired in this country over the last twenty-four hours.It was a magnificent victory for the people of The Bahamas.They are the true and only winners in yesterday’s referendum.
I am especially gratified that the Bahamian people have spoken in such resounding numbers.I believe that they understood our position and why we arrived at that position.I am satisfied that my personal position has been vindicated.
I would like to thank our religious and civic leaders for speaking out so wisely and courageously to the Bahamian people on the referendum issues and the flawed process the Government was following.I would especially like to salute His Grace archbishop Gomez; the President of the Bahamas Christian Council, Bishop Greene; Bishop Neil C. Ellis; and reverend Dr. William Thompson who, with many other leaders, both religious and civic, gave good counsel to the Bahamian people.
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On PM: It’s time to vote YES
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