The hypocrisy is dem set who crying about democracy is the same set who trying to bring the government down. The people dem done vote them there so let democracy run its course. Come 2017 you have a chance to vote again. Or if you feel you are so qualified, then throw your hat in the ring and let the peeple decide if they want you. Yes, hold the government's feet to the fire but no need for an uprising to overthrow them. Revolutionist want to change things from what they are. But ther don't always know what they want things to be. Fro example they may want to destroy a bridge because it is made out of concrete, but still they can't tell you how you are going to cross the river after they destroy the bridge.
The political and the social environment is not conducive to having a referendum at this time. There is still a lot of strife and distrust between the people and the government and the referendum will be defeated. Will only result in loss of money and creation of more suspicion by the people about the government. There has to be some healing and easing of tensions first or even some economic relief.
How is democracy under threat? Granville McCartney came out of the FNM and formed his Democratic National Party, and despite what he thinks it is run more like a dictatorship (not saying it is) than any of the other two parties. It was disgruntled FNMs that were ticked off with the Hubert Ingraham style of governance and help vote the PLP into office. Now there are as many disgruntled PLPS who can't wait to get in the polling booth to "get rid of Perry Dem". Democracy is alive and kicking. Kicking a government to the curb after every 5 years
The good thing about my voters card is I did not register PLP or FNM or DNA or Independence (sic). When the time comes I don't have to even vote my conscience. I may just vote for the hell of it!
One thing Hubert Minnis may need to do is make it patently clear what the official opposition's opinion is on national matters (especially as the silly season draws closer). While the DNA makes statements or sends out press releases on relevant matters and their position remains sterile, everyone else tends to gather under the FNM umbrella to voice their opinions. They sometimes contradict the FNM's official releases. There are some in the electronic media who are famous for this. They claim to be revolutionists. The problem with them is they have no particular goal or vision in mind. They just want to change things from what they are now. A man who has no vision is a dangerous animal. Even to himself.
Don't be no fool. Many businesses are coming to realize things have gotten more tough for businesses. Some are finding out they won't have the governments VAT money come April (fool) and they will have no choice but to close down. Some have already closed. This is a rough economy and the increase in robberies is an I indication of that
Do you think the journalists gone form a party and run in 2017? Perry thinks the Journalists Party (JP) is to the FNM what the Tea Party is to the Republican Party (besides being a pain in the a$$ for the PLP). Perry Christie took a swing at the fourth estate and some think he scored a home run. Feathers have been ruffled.
John says...
The hypocrisy is dem set who crying about democracy is the same set who trying to bring the government down. The people dem done vote them there so let democracy run its course. Come 2017 you have a chance to vote again. Or if you feel you are so qualified, then throw your hat in the ring and let the peeple decide if they want you. Yes, hold the government's feet to the fire but no need for an uprising to overthrow them. Revolutionist want to change things from what they are. But ther don't always know what they want things to be. Fro example they may want to destroy a bridge because it is made out of concrete, but still they can't tell you how you are going to cross the river after they destroy the bridge.
On McCartney: PM's legacy will be the death of democracy in the Bahamas
Posted 28 March 2015, 12:24 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
The political and the social environment is not conducive to having a referendum at this time. There is still a lot of strife and distrust between the people and the government and the referendum will be defeated. Will only result in loss of money and creation of more suspicion by the people about the government. There has to be some healing and easing of tensions first or even some economic relief.
On Constitutional equality group calls on PM to educate and act on referendum
Posted 28 March 2015, 12:12 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
How is democracy under threat? Granville McCartney came out of the FNM and formed his Democratic National Party, and despite what he thinks it is run more like a dictatorship (not saying it is) than any of the other two parties. It was disgruntled FNMs that were ticked off with the Hubert Ingraham style of governance and help vote the PLP into office. Now there are as many disgruntled PLPS who can't wait to get in the polling booth to "get rid of Perry Dem". Democracy is alive and kicking. Kicking a government to the curb after every 5 years
On McCartney: PM's legacy will be the death of democracy in the Bahamas
Posted 28 March 2015, 5:16 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
The good thing about my voters card is I did not register PLP or FNM or DNA or Independence (sic). When the time comes I don't have to even vote my conscience. I may just vote for the hell of it!
On AUDIO: PM SAYS OF JOURNALISTS: 'TO HELL WITH THEM'
Posted 27 March 2015, 11:04 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
One thing Hubert Minnis may need to do is make it patently clear what the official opposition's opinion is on national matters (especially as the silly season draws closer). While the DNA makes statements or sends out press releases on relevant matters and their position remains sterile, everyone else tends to gather under the FNM umbrella to voice their opinions. They sometimes contradict the FNM's official releases. There are some in the electronic media who are famous for this. They claim to be revolutionists. The problem with them is they have no particular goal or vision in mind. They just want to change things from what they are now. A man who has no vision is a dangerous animal. Even to himself.
On AUDIO: PM SAYS OF JOURNALISTS: 'TO HELL WITH THEM'
Posted 27 March 2015, 10:37 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Don't be no fool. Many businesses are coming to realize things have gotten more tough for businesses. Some are finding out they won't have the governments VAT money come April (fool) and they will have no choice but to close down. Some have already closed. This is a rough economy and the increase in robberies is an I indication of that
On Quarterly VAT filers: 75% compliance target
Posted 27 March 2015, 9:57 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
He left government house and a women moved in soon after to do the job he was doing. How much more equality gonna wann?
On Former Governor General calls for gender equality
Posted 27 March 2015, 9:51 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
I always say we pander too much to foreigners quick give me a brief case and a accent an sum bleaching cream!
On Fear of international repercussions over Gray allegations
Posted 27 March 2015, 9:49 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Yall say the man ain't had no balls. anyone wants ta play golf?
On AUDIO: PM SAYS OF JOURNALISTS: 'TO HELL WITH THEM'
Posted 27 March 2015, 9:43 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Do you think the journalists gone form a party and run in 2017? Perry thinks the Journalists Party (JP) is to the FNM what the Tea Party is to the Republican Party (besides being a pain in the a$$ for the PLP). Perry Christie took a swing at the fourth estate and some think he scored a home run. Feathers have been ruffled.
On AUDIO: PM SAYS OF JOURNALISTS: 'TO HELL WITH THEM'
Posted 27 March 2015, 9:39 p.m. Suggest removal