In a mature democracy any house leader who has lost the support of his colleagues would have stepped down. But of course, the Bahamas is not a mature democracy and the politicians are, with few exceptions, barnacles clinging to and weighing down our ship of life.
Yes but remember, Article 73 is in two parts, 73(b) says what happens if there is dispute about who commands the majority of the support of members of the governing side.
Right. Just as people do not understand that being Party leader does not automatically make you Prime Minister if your Party wins. If your Party wins but the majority of MPs on that side advise the GG that another member of the Parliament commands their support, then he or she shall be appointed Prime Minister instead of the person who happens to be Party leader at the time.
Interested to hear the charge since this parliamentary move has nothing to do with the Free National Movement as a political party. While it can arguably have an impact on how people may feel about the FNM, so does the performance of the Party's leader. Are charges being brought against him for that subjective view? Minnis embarrassingly seems not to understand that a leader of a party and a parliamentary leader (whether in Opposition or Government) are two completely different offices altogether that constitutionally, are not linked.
The Leader does not have the ability to expel a member from the Party. What is it about the FNMs constitution that FNMs seem patently unable to read and comprehend? While I have no positive expectations regarding Moore because his character precedes him, how is it that founding members of a party do not know and understand the principles upon which that party was founded, as laid out in its constitution? It is no wonder the party is adrift and in disarray.
No, he will not necessarily be PM. He will be if he commands the majority of his side, which is usually the case but does not have to be the case. If not, whoever commands the majority of support is appointed PM. Know ye not your Constitution? The Prime Minister is appointed by the GG, not elected by the people, and he or she is appointed by the GG on the consensus of the elected members on his or her side.
Publius says...
In a mature democracy any house leader who has lost the support of his colleagues would have stepped down. But of course, the Bahamas is not a mature democracy and the politicians are, with few exceptions, barnacles clinging to and weighing down our ship of life.
On Do you agree with Edison Key that FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis should resign?
Posted 9 December 2016, 4:33 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
Yes but remember, Article 73 is in two parts, 73(b) says what happens if there is dispute about who commands the majority of the support of members of the governing side.
On Disciplinary letters sent to MPs after vote to remove leader
Posted 9 December 2016, 4:24 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
Right. Just as people do not understand that being Party leader does not automatically make you Prime Minister if your Party wins. If your Party wins but the majority of MPs on that side advise the GG that another member of the Parliament commands their support, then he or she shall be appointed Prime Minister instead of the person who happens to be Party leader at the time.
On Disciplinary letters sent to MPs after vote to remove leader
Posted 9 December 2016, 3:41 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
Interested to hear the charge since this parliamentary move has nothing to do with the Free National Movement as a political party. While it can arguably have an impact on how people may feel about the FNM, so does the performance of the Party's leader. Are charges being brought against him for that subjective view? Minnis embarrassingly seems not to understand that a leader of a party and a parliamentary leader (whether in Opposition or Government) are two completely different offices altogether that constitutionally, are not linked.
On Disciplinary letters sent to MPs after vote to remove leader
Posted 9 December 2016, 2:29 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
The Leader does not have the ability to expel a member from the Party. What is it about the FNMs constitution that FNMs seem patently unable to read and comprehend? While I have no positive expectations regarding Moore because his character precedes him, how is it that founding members of a party do not know and understand the principles upon which that party was founded, as laid out in its constitution? It is no wonder the party is adrift and in disarray.
On Moore: Minnis could have fired MPs
Posted 9 December 2016, 2:13 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
> So...if they had no plans to resign from the party, can someone take a wild guess as to what the super secret elaborate plan entails?
They have no plan, fret not!
On Rebel FNMs refuse to quit
Posted 9 December 2016, 1:43 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
> These jokers haven't a clue about governance or responsibility or integrity.
And Minnis does? Get a clue.
On Rebel FNMs refuse to quit
Posted 9 December 2016, 12:43 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
> Why are they called "rebels" .......... this suggests that they have done something treasonous
Right, they have dissented, not rebelled. But don't count on the media to get such things right. Minnis getting anything right on the other hand....
On Rebel FNMs refuse to quit
Posted 9 December 2016, 12:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
absolutely
On FNM revolt
Posted 8 December 2016, 4:04 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
> If he wins, he will still be PM.
No, he will not necessarily be PM. He will be if he commands the majority of his side, which is usually the case but does not have to be the case. If not, whoever commands the majority of support is appointed PM. Know ye not your Constitution? The Prime Minister is appointed by the GG, not elected by the people, and he or she is appointed by the GG on the consensus of the elected members on his or her side.
On Hubert Minnis faces removal as Leader of Opposition in Parliament
Posted 8 December 2016, 2:12 p.m. Suggest removal