Normally, I see Fred Smith as having some sense in his various causes, but bringing out the condo owners as a circus sideshow is a bad move - one that will further antagonize the situation. Rufa screwed up -- twice -- so it's time for him to pay the piper.

It would seem to me that the chemicals used in the fogging are more dangerous than the Zika virus itself. Even the WHO and CDC seem to be unclear if the virus is unequivocally the cause of microcephaly in babies.

And if it's purported to be so mild that in most cases 4 out of 5 people don't even know they've had the Zika virus, how will we know?!

Yeah, you'll get the last laugh, but it won't be in 2016 or maybe not even 2017.

This is complete extortion! If the NHI system is so wonderful, then why isn't everyone signing up in droves? There's a clue!

No way am I signing up for this absolute farce of "health coverage". I like my private insurance just fine, thank you! I pay a lot for it (and it's a choice I make by eating out less or taking less vacation, driving an older car, etc.), but I know what I'm getting, and I also am not stupid enough to think you get something for nothing, as NHI would like us to believe.

What a wishy-washy statement, Mr. Minnis! This is exactly why you are not a leader and never will be. Please resign now!

Key is pretty hard to take seriously. He says very little, but when he does, it amounts to very little anyway!

licks2, I've known LBT since childhood too, and her speech is very understandable -- no doubt picked up from years studying in Boston. But in no way, shape or form does she sound "merican, as you put it. You clearly haven't spent much time there! As you may also recall, her parents and grandparents also spoke eloquently, so I'm not entirely sure what your point is.

Most of us who are educated can speak properly when the need arises and can go "bush" just as easily. It doesn't change who we are on the inside nor our message.

Let's not worry about the petty, which seems to be the order of the day lately. Our country faces huge crisis and needs all of us to rebuild.

ThisIsOurs, when was the last time you heard anyone talk about PGC's or Brave's stylists? Or how they wore their suits? Why are women held to a very different standard than men -- especially when it comes to politics?

Loretta isn't fostering anything -- other than trying to help those of her constituency who have been ravaged by Hurricane Joaquin. She has not declared herself as a contender to Minnis. In fact, she is hesitant to put herself and her family through all the hassle and dirty dealings. If her supporters are the ones calling for her to run for leadership, how is she "fostering" anything?

Capable of leading....those with any sense know that absolute power corrupts absolutely. A democratic process must exist, but checks and balances, and transparency preventing corruption and tyranny must also exist as part of that process. .

Ahh....I know, it's a dream, isn't it?

Hubris = Minnis.

Minnis has had 3 years to show leadership. He is utterly incapable of being a leader, and is not the one to carry the FNM into the next election. Minnis at the helm is assuring a PLP victory.

If Minnis had any self-awareness, he would see this and step down and let someone who is capable of leading and has demonstrated proven leadership ability lead the way. It's essential this be someone capable of unifying the party and adhering to the original principles of the FNM.

Hold a proper convention (with ALL the rules and delegates in place) and let the chips fall where they may. I'll support the party, even if I don't like the leader, but until then as a voter I'm disgusted with Minnis's behaviour and his lack of leadership.