So I ask you again. “What can Fredrick McAlpine do for the people of Pineridge as an independent representative”? When you’re an independent candidate you’re in a no man’s land. Not only do you not have the support and financial resources of a party, but you also have the government and the opposition undermining your efforts. It renders you virtually powerless to extend meaningful aid to your constituents. I understand that each constituency is allocated approximately $100,000. But this is mere pennies when it comes to supporting an entire community. So what is Fredrick McAlpine’s plan to help Pineridge when he has no money and no power in Parliment?
It’s quite easy to discern Fredrick McAlpine’s motive within these general elections. He’s simply one of a dozen disgruntled, dissenters who were once FNM members of Parliament. His motive at this point is to undermine the FNM party by scattering votes within the Pineridge constituency with the hope that it will ultimately cost the FNM this seat. His actions have less to do with the people of Pineridge and more to do with his personal vendetta against Hubert Minnis. It’s an effective strategy that’s all too common in Bahamian politics. Branville McCartney did it to Hubert Ingraham too. So I wonder what Reece Chipman and Vaughn Miller are planning on doing to undermine Hubert Minnis.
Your comment here has nothing to do with the above mentioned report. However, I understand where you are coming from and I commend you for your position. But the simple fact remains that an independent candidate remains virtually powerless if he/she is elected. Politics is a dirty game. And without support from neither the opposition or the government, what can an independent representative do to render any meaningful assistance to his/her constituents? In theory, an independent candidate sounds laudable. But in practicality, it’s useless. Haven’t we seen this scenario before? Since Sir Roland Symonette I can’t remember any independent candidate winning a seat in parliament.
Whatever lady. You entered politics for the same selfish, self-absorbed, self-gratifying reasons your PLP colleagues did. To align your own personal interest. If you truly want to help people, you don’t need politics to achieve that. Spare us your BS.
Yes, we all know that this is the sound your brain makes. And yes, we’ve all discerned by now that you slept through school (if you even went to school). So you don’t have to constantly remind us that you’re asleep at the wheel. We are all quite aware.
Y’all people really stupid, yanno? There is no “fear mongering”. People are dying despite our best efforts to save them. And the statistics are correct…. non of the deceased were vaccinated. People like you talk foolishness because you are not confined to the ICU to see what’s truly going on behind these doors. These people plead with us to save them right before going into respiratory arrest and eventually die. Stop talking rubbish please! COVID is all too real.
Frank Watson and others may get a big surprise. Too many Bahamians are irrational, unreasonable, and illogical. They demand miracles from the government and when it’s not provided they get angry and vote out the government. If the PLP wins the people will turn on them and vote them out as well.
Cobalt says...
So I ask you again. “What can Fredrick McAlpine do for the people of Pineridge as an independent representative”? When you’re an independent candidate you’re in a no man’s land. Not only do you not have the support and financial resources of a party, but you also have the government and the opposition undermining your efforts. It renders you virtually powerless to extend meaningful aid to your constituents. I understand that each constituency is allocated approximately $100,000. But this is mere pennies when it comes to supporting an entire community. So what is Fredrick McAlpine’s plan to help Pineridge when he has no money and no power in Parliment?
On McAlpine confident in Pineridge
Posted 15 September 2021, 7:25 a.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
It’s quite easy to discern Fredrick McAlpine’s motive within these general elections. He’s simply one of a dozen disgruntled, dissenters who were once FNM members of Parliament. His motive at this point is to undermine the FNM party by scattering votes within the Pineridge constituency with the hope that it will ultimately cost the FNM this seat. His actions have less to do with the people of Pineridge and more to do with his personal vendetta against Hubert Minnis. It’s an effective strategy that’s all too common in Bahamian politics. Branville McCartney did it to Hubert Ingraham too. So I wonder what Reece Chipman and Vaughn Miller are planning on doing to undermine Hubert Minnis.
On McAlpine confident in Pineridge
Posted 15 September 2021, 7:16 a.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Your comment here has nothing to do with the above mentioned report. However, I understand where you are coming from and I commend you for your position. But the simple fact remains that an independent candidate remains virtually powerless if he/she is elected. Politics is a dirty game. And without support from neither the opposition or the government, what can an independent representative do to render any meaningful assistance to his/her constituents? In theory, an independent candidate sounds laudable. But in practicality, it’s useless. Haven’t we seen this scenario before? Since Sir Roland Symonette I can’t remember any independent candidate winning a seat in parliament.
On Fatal stabbing of PLP worker
Posted 15 September 2021, 6:43 a.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Every time he opens his mouth it’s another vote for the FNM. Smh
On Davis accuses govt of voter suppression
Posted 14 September 2021, 9:26 a.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Agreed.
On Davis accuses govt of voter suppression
Posted 14 September 2021, 9:25 a.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Whatever lady. You entered politics for the same selfish, self-absorbed, self-gratifying reasons your PLP colleagues did. To align your own personal interest. If you truly want to help people, you don’t need politics to achieve that. Spare us your BS.
On ‘We have to break the cycle of big boy system’
Posted 14 September 2021, 9:21 a.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Yes, we all know that this is the sound your brain makes. And yes, we’ve all discerned by now that you slept through school (if you even went to school). So you don’t have to constantly remind us that you’re asleep at the wheel. We are all quite aware.
On Vast majority of COVID dead never took jab
Posted 13 September 2021, 10:06 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Y’all people really stupid, yanno? There is no “fear mongering”. People are dying despite our best efforts to save them. And the statistics are correct…. non of the deceased were vaccinated. People like you talk foolishness because you are not confined to the ICU to see what’s truly going on behind these doors. These people plead with us to save them right before going into respiratory arrest and eventually die. Stop talking rubbish please! COVID is all too real.
On Vast majority of COVID dead never took jab
Posted 13 September 2021, 1:49 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Frank Watson and others may get a big surprise. Too many Bahamians are irrational, unreasonable, and illogical. They demand miracles from the government and when it’s not provided they get angry and vote out the government. If the PLP wins the people will turn on them and vote them out as well.
On Watson: It’ll be a close race – but FNM will win election
Posted 8 September 2021, 7:27 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Lol
On Mitchell criticises Minnis for dancing at political rallies
Posted 8 September 2021, 7:12 p.m. Suggest removal