Divide the vote further? It looks like they are forming a coalition with DNA which will diminish the split vote. (Note I said "coalition", not joining parties.) That is the best move to go against the PLP in the next election.
Well said, Greentea. I am tired of politicians being attacked and ridiculed for their size, their wealth, their perceived sexual orientation, etc. It says more about the person saying these things than it does the person they are saying them about. A much more meaningful discussion can be had when their actions in running the country are discussed.
He talked about salary deductions from the fathers to pay child support to the mothers. However, nobody is talking about that; they want to demonize him for the voluntary state sterlization plan which they talk about as if it is involuntary. However, I do agree that the men could be offered vasectomies after two children as well.
I believe there was a strong reaction to Mr. Lightbourne's suggestions for a number of reasons. People do not like change, even for the better it seems, and his suggestions would bring about change. It was also about who the messenger was. I saw much talk on social media that his speech showed him to be racist, while there was no mention of race in his speech. I think the fact that he was white played a large part in the reaction which speaks to the level of black on white racism that we have in the country. Overall, I don't think our people are ready to hear progressive ideas and they certainly don't want to hear them from someone who is white.
So right. I saw one of them laughing in the background when he made that comment. Not one of them spoke up at that time. They are just trying to score political points. They are hypocrites.
UserOne says...
No, the voters will be responsible for whoever wins the next election.
On Drive with your eyes open
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UserOne says...
What a childish and petty comment.
On Butler-Turner ‘forming bold coalition’ with the DNA
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UserOne says...
Divide the vote further? It looks like they are forming a coalition with DNA which will diminish the split vote. (Note I said "coalition", not joining parties.) That is the best move to go against the PLP in the next election.
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UserOne says...
Well said, Greentea. I am tired of politicians being attacked and ridiculed for their size, their wealth, their perceived sexual orientation, etc. It says more about the person saying these things than it does the person they are saying them about. A much more meaningful discussion can be had when their actions in running the country are discussed.
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I wish The Tribune would block these obscenities.
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"...single mothers bad sexual habits." Women don't get pregnant by themselves. Men need to take responsibility too.
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He talked about salary deductions from the fathers to pay child support to the mothers. However, nobody is talking about that; they want to demonize him for the voluntary state sterlization plan which they talk about as if it is involuntary. However, I do agree that the men could be offered vasectomies after two children as well.
On Minnis: Party was blindsided by Lightbourn ‘tube tying’ comments
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UserOne says...
I believe there was a strong reaction to Mr. Lightbourne's suggestions for a number of reasons. People do not like change, even for the better it seems, and his suggestions would bring about change.
It was also about who the messenger was. I saw much talk on social media that his speech showed him to be racist, while there was no mention of race in his speech. I think the fact that he was white played a large part in the reaction which speaks to the level of black on white racism that we have in the country.
Overall, I don't think our people are ready to hear progressive ideas and they certainly don't want to hear them from someone who is white.
On In defence of Richard Lightbourn
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UserOne says...
So right. I saw one of them laughing in the background when he made that comment. Not one of them spoke up at that time. They are just trying to score political points. They are hypocrites.
On UPDATED: Female MPs blast Lightbourn over "shocking and despicable" sterilisation speech
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UserOne says...
Your post is offensive. Talk about people's actions not how they look. That is real gutter talk. Tribune, please take down the offensive cartoon.
On Butler-Turner and Sands in FNM leadership bid
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