The Man Gone Crazy! I cannot believe Minnis is calling for four of the eight "elected' members - to be sacked - and leaves "appointed" Rolle in place untouched? It is now obvious that Rolle was sent to do his bidding. She was his mouth piece. I have never seen anything like this. All I can say is- fix this - NOW- Aint no way we can survive another five years of the PLP. But it aint no way I would vote for a party led by Hubert Minnis- No Way. If Minnis cannot handle a party- he D$%m sure cant handle the country. This place will be in all out anarchy with him in charge and we are almost there now. the fact that he has already thrown Ms. Gomez under the bus because of pressure from that slick talking Johnson tells us more than we need to know. Now this? Lord where is our David or Davidette- cause Saul has truly lost his way.
Your comment is so troubling. We wouldn't be losing anything we don't have. if it is supposed to be as you say- "the best of the best debating our laws" maybe we should be VOTING on senators after putting them through vigorous public debates- have them prove their capability rather than conferring a salary on unqualified people who we wouldn't want representing the country farther than the dock- This Hope And Pray model is worthless. and Bahamians don't have time to support the "idea of the Senate" because it is as you say It IS corrupted by personal gain and cronyism, exactly what caused this situation in the first place- we need a political structure that functions in the best interest of the people. time for us to have these politicians prove their love for this country.
Can we please separate someone's 'likeability' from the job they are supposed to do. Sure he may be a nice man but his statements in the paper suggest he too is unsuitable for the job of deputy leader. I am not sure I will ever forget how he entertained the possibility - out loud and in a public forum- of not repairing the damage to the southern islands due to the hurricane.
Just because you disagree with someone, or someone disagrees with you does not make them an idiot. That is part of the reason Bahamian politics is where it is today. When one fails to convince someone to follow them or think as they do, we drop low, low, low and start the useless, unproductive name calling, ready to scrap- at least online
Every criticism is NOT black crab syndrome - so please stop it. Minnis has not shown himself to be a unifying leader- or leader period. He has not led a strong opposition- in the easiest of circumstances. He has not demonstrated an ability to control his subordinates. He does not appear to be a quick thinker. From personal experience he has NO new ideas or vision. He is not personable. He fumbles in speech. He seems unable to act or respond to crises in a timely manner. He has one of the easiest constituencies to maintain and win and has not distinguished himself in ANY way. In the eight left standing he seemed to have momentum and had the leadership conferred upon him. BUT What has he done with that leadership position? Absolutely nothing. So do not tell Bahamians, or FNMs, that they have to accept what is given to them, when it is clear it will not get the job done nationally. Don't give me ginger ale and tell me to pretend its champagne.
Greentea says...
10- you forgot Rollins and Wells. So if you count Turnquest, Minnis and Key. So its a stalemate-5/5. Now you see why he needed the boys...
On UPDATED: Minnis tries to throw out MPs
Posted 2 February 2016, 4:45 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
The Man Gone Crazy! I cannot believe Minnis is calling for four of the eight "elected' members - to be sacked - and leaves "appointed" Rolle in place untouched? It is now obvious that Rolle was sent to do his bidding. She was his mouth piece. I have never seen anything like this. All I can say is- fix this - NOW- Aint no way we can survive another five years of the PLP. But it aint no way I would vote for a party led by Hubert Minnis- No Way. If Minnis cannot handle a party- he D$%m sure cant handle the country. This place will be in all out anarchy with him in charge and we are almost there now. the fact that he has already thrown Ms. Gomez under the bus because of pressure from that slick talking Johnson tells us more than we need to know. Now this? Lord where is our David or Davidette- cause Saul has truly lost his way.
On UPDATED: Minnis tries to throw out MPs
Posted 2 February 2016, 4:40 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Your comment is so troubling. We wouldn't be losing anything we don't have. if it is supposed to be as you say- "the best of the best debating our laws" maybe we should be VOTING on senators after putting them through vigorous public debates- have them prove their capability rather than conferring a salary on unqualified people who we wouldn't want representing the country farther than the dock- This Hope And Pray model is worthless. and Bahamians don't have time to support the "idea of the Senate" because it is as you say It IS corrupted by personal gain and cronyism, exactly what caused this situation in the first place- we need a political structure that functions in the best interest of the people. time for us to have these politicians prove their love for this country.
On Four more MPs call for public apology by senator
Posted 1 February 2016, 9:43 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
This is a pretty good idea sheeprunner12. All for it.
On Four more MPs call for public apology by senator
Posted 1 February 2016, 6:28 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Can we please separate someone's 'likeability' from the job they are supposed to do. Sure he may be a nice man but his statements in the paper suggest he too is unsuitable for the job of deputy leader. I am not sure I will ever forget how he entertained the possibility - out loud and in a public forum- of not repairing the damage to the southern islands due to the hurricane.
On Turnquest not worried about deputy challenge
Posted 1 February 2016, 3:42 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Wideawake- I hope party leaders read your post and they aren't allergic to listening to good sense.
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 7:08 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Just because you disagree with someone, or someone disagrees with you does not make them an idiot. That is part of the reason Bahamian politics is where it is today. When one fails to convince someone to follow them or think as they do, we drop low, low, low and start the useless, unproductive name calling, ready to scrap- at least online
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 7:03 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
amen.
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 6:52 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Every criticism is NOT black crab syndrome - so please stop it. Minnis has not shown himself to be a unifying leader- or leader period. He has not led a strong opposition- in the easiest of circumstances. He has not demonstrated an ability to control his subordinates. He does not appear to be a quick thinker. From personal experience he has NO new ideas or vision. He is not personable. He fumbles in speech. He seems unable to act or respond to crises in a timely manner. He has one of the easiest constituencies to maintain and win and has not distinguished himself in ANY way. In the eight left standing he seemed to have momentum and had the leadership conferred upon him. BUT What has he done with that leadership position? Absolutely nothing. So do not tell Bahamians, or FNMs, that they have to accept what is given to them, when it is clear it will not get the job done nationally. Don't give me ginger ale and tell me to pretend its champagne.
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 1:09 a.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Amen. I partied at most of these places back in the day and the thought of the evening ending in gun violence "never" crossed my mind.
On Four men shot after altercation at club
Posted 30 January 2016, 4:07 p.m. Suggest removal