I think the feelings of betraysl that people are having is that Randy Horton hasn’t resigned himself from the PLP, he didn’t have the respect or dignity to speak to his constituents on what his intentions were, but he sealed their votes and then accepted a position which he knews would bring about confusion and indecisiveness in the PLP party.

Anyway that you look at it, since he is supposed to have an “objective” opinion as the Speaker, he cannot unbiasely represent the people who placed him in a position to even be considered for the position of speaker.

How distasteful . . . what are you saying to the young people who look up to you . . . “Look man . . . when it comes down to it, forget the collective and go fo self?” . . . because that’s exactly what he has done!!!

And as for the OBA . . . your tactics of trying to recruit PLP MP’S to come over and cross the floor is simply despicable. Ypu did it with Kim Wilson and now Randy Horton . . . not all members are so selfish and money hungry to sell their soul for money . . . just some!!!

You mention the intelligence of Horton which was why he was selected by the voters. Do you really believe that??? Was it Nandi Davies’ intelligence that won her that seat, I THINK NOT! it was the fact that she was the OBA candidate; intelligence, integrity and knowledge had NOTHING to do with her winning. She demonstrated this prior to and after the election. People vote for their political parties as was demonstrated with Nandi.

Wasn’t she (Nandi) sitting on the wrong side yesterday anyhow, the Shadow Ministers were adjacent to her. GO FIGURE.

Nothing has changed in Bermuda politics, the OBA is still the UBP and the PLP are the Opposition.

It seems to me that there is a mindset within a certain prominent PLP Parliamentary clique that by innuendo, ridicule and veiled threats they may be able to quickly bring down the OBA Government rather than by getting on with the role of being a proper and effective opposition. The irony that this group have missed is that it is precisely this sort of approach that will ensure an OBA victory next time out – probably with a better working majority than three.

By the way, has anybody seen or heard from Paula Cox? Seldom has a political leader faded so quickly from the stage, or so it seems.

Should he resign from the PLP? That would be the honorable thing to do OR cross the floor. He would still gain respect from most; what he is trying to do is foolish!

On another note; wait a go Randy for gaining favor with the OBA/UBP supporters. Pre-election blogs berated and scolded you for your decisions and competency over the past 14 years and one decision on February 9, 2013 you have ARRIVED. Now you are a man’s man, so say the OBA/UBP!

The first time Horton votes against the OBA/UBP he will be condemned again.

I can only hope that when my OBA government are not acting in the best interest of Bermudians the OBA supporters are as vocal and say the same. We shall see! RIGHT.

The same I would say to our beloved weather lady

God Bless

This statement from you just proves that you are nothing more than a blind OBA supporter, as your post consists of nothing. What makes you think that Mr. Horton will vote against the ruling party, who appointed him, if there is a tie and he is required to vote? Most know that the PLP supporters will be asking for his resignation from the party, based on the earlier reports that they voted for expulsion if anyone member accepted an OBA appointment. So if this rings true, why would I side with a party who would turn their back on me in my time of success?

And don’t give me that Mr. Horton is an honorable man song and dance – he is a political animal thus it is about power and title. Read my post either above or below and I outlined why Mr. Horton accepted this appointment – read my thoughts and tell me I’m wrong – if you can.

Yng Black Mind

Respect – however, if you believe that the best way for him to represent C#32 interest is by being a muted figure head in the House, I have to question your logic. To speak “privately” to their concerns with his PLP party members or to Government Ministers is not how one, I believe, should conduct the people’s business.

Some people can look at this as an opportunity for the two parties to work together – that is a fallacy. This is nothing more than, as I’ve stats earlier, an opportunity for Mr. Horton to secure his legacy on his way out of politics, to secure an increased pension before he retires, and for the OBA to gain a bit of breathing room when it comes to voting power in the House.

I ask anyone to try and refute that logic (you may disagree, but you cannot say that those reasons are plausible) – and that’s my point. I can see the positives in what I just stated so believe me when I say – I am smiling. My role in this is to enlighten and evoke dialogue – I take no sides in the political arena – I observe and comment as I see fit – sometimes people agree – sometimes they don’t. Live and learn – but be honest in it.

No fear or favor – I hold all of them accountable – and I am watching.

Yng Black Mind

First, I am well aware of Mr. Horton’s voting ability or lack thereof; however, history has proven that if there is a tie, the Speaker normally sides with the ruling party when needed to vote. What would be different in this case? Just because he isn’t a member of the government? Mr. Horton has been handed picked by the Premier for this position – for whatever the reasons – fine. Mr. Horton, as an honorable man as others have stated, will toe the line.

Don’t believe for one second that this selection isn’t about increasing the slight majority of the OBA vote in the House, because it is. They can say that he is the most experienced, and they wanted to be “inclusive” – whatever. This is a political strategy – nothing more.

Yng Black Mind

Not only are you folks blasting Mr. Horton for taking this position for personal reasons…but so are you PLP by asking him not to? IT’S LIKE THE POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK…

Mr. Horton was Deputy Speaker and inline for this job! If the PLP had won the election, he would have been Speaker in any event. What then of his acceptance? Would this also lessen your would be majority?

STOP FOCUSING ON MINOR ISSUES! CHILD LIKE VIEW OF THE WORLD! Therein lies the PLP’s real issue, lack of clear thinking and resolute leadership. You cannot run a country on emotions!

I hope you return to power ONLY after you can think and act like real statesmen and women.

SCARY, but very sad and explains why Bermuda is in its current state!

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