Comments on: BDA: Budget Debate Outstanding Queries

By: Robert Bryce

Robert Bryce — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:31:10 +0000

Winnie, so you would also agree that the “PLP” MPs who deserted the UBP to join the PLP should also show honor and principle? If I recall the PLP made a big deal of the switch. Don’t critize the BDA unless you also take the same position on your MPs

By: Black Soil

Black Soil — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:14:43 +0000

If competency was a factor, the PLP would have been voted out long ago. It’s about electability, and the UBP don’t have a snowballs chance of ever winning any general election. For what it’s worth, the UBP might as well call themselves the KKK. The UBP need to put this island out of its misery and Disband.

By: Winnie

Winnie — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:25:43 +0000

Just wanted to know when did the BDA get MPs, hmmmmm tell them all do the RIGHT thing. Men of honor and principle I think not. Let the voters decide which colour you wear in the Honourable House.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:15:32 +0000

“…. which we will raise more substantively in due course.”

By: Jim Bean

Jim Bean — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:39:43 +0000

Hey Chart – I don;t think this is thier “reply”. FYI the Official Opposition gets to read their Official Reply statement in full since they are the Official Opposition. The BDA MP’s can only talk to the budget and may only refer to notes without reading them. Beautiful system we have here.

By: Bermyman

Bermyman — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:35:23 +0000

I think both are competent, but do the majority of voters care about competence, do they even understand half of what is said by the opposition? I doubt it! The UBP will never be in power because they can never shed their legacy which has been so heavily demonized over the past decade. My two cents is that Bermuda is too small for Party Politics and that it contributes to squabbling but not very positive progress for the people. I think all MP’s should be elected as independents and therefore are ultimately responsible for their constituents. Leader also elected by the people and Cabinet chosen by the leader. The result would be a more balanced government, most likely less racism issues and better accountability to the people. But this will never happen, heads would need to roll beforehand. As we fully well know, no one in Bermuda gets fired for doing a bad job, not even bus drivers..

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:24:29 +0000

to be honest Chart, there is no point is being too detailed.. the numbers get lost in people’s heads and bore them.

as stated, the point of this is “The BDA will be hoping for clarification on the following points and queries”… no point making a paragraph long question about what if this and what if that. .. these are just outstanding points to be discussed.

By: Chart

Chart — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:09:40 +0000

The BDA wants to be the Opposition. But compare their “abridged” response to the Budget to the detailed response delivered by the UBP … and judge for yourself who’s more competent.

By: Black Soil

Black Soil — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:08:52 +0000

Pigs will fly before the PLP lead by example. The PLP MP’s and senators view themselves as royalty.

By: Rockfish #2

Rockfish #2 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:57:37 +0000

Why is it that Minister Minors can perform her very important tasks on a part time basis, while other Ministers with very little to do except drive around in taxpayers cars taking children to and from school, attend family and friends weddings/funerals and other unofficial functions, are paid on a full time basis. Butterfield, Blakeney,are the most obvious, but there are others! Furthermore, does the Speaker really need a GP vehicle? These elite people should all be part time with a 10 percent salary decrease. Why should they be exempt from the pain that affects the majority of Bermudians?
That money should be used to feed our children who attend school without breakfast, instead of the public being asked to contribute.

By: Twelve good points

Twelve good points — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:39:51 +0000

I can’t say I’ve ever agreed with much Michael Fahy has had to say in the past but he is spot on in this. The Cog could also learn from the “to-the-point” method of communications. Well said Mr Fahy and the BDA.