Comments on: OBA Ideas To Fix The Economy

By: LOL (original)

LOL (original) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:11:43 +0000

I do not have a probelm with either Senitors posting on here. Please show us the fake and point to where I have stated that I have a problem with Sen. Furbert posting on here. Right you can’t.

LOL the fakes are the supporters throwing out racits statements on here as a defence in the face of constructive talks about issues facing the whole country. Or attacking someone based color and or wealth which you seem to have no problem with.

By: RN

RN — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:45:20 +0000

Have you made your donation to the Sunshine League Charity Fund….I did…but I don’t want my tax dollars going to charities….If more of us put our money where are mouth is, the Sunshine League would not need to but funded but Government, partially or fully.

By: Red Flag

Red Flag — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:27:41 +0000

In yours eyes. Others might think in reverse of that statement.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:35:44 +0000

Sen Furbert is a racist and outspoken fool, Sen Dunkley is not.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:27:03 +0000

Well said.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:23:21 +0000

U R an intellectual midget. Jus sayin’

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:19:39 +0000

Most of our economic problems were self-created by the PLP Gov’t who didn’t know any better. That’s a fact.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:14:26 +0000

Where do I start? First off, OBA ideas that you claim are not new are certainly better than NO IDEAS AT ALL from the PLP Gov’t. I really think you should sit down with someone who understands that without IB and wealthy people living here the Bermuda economy will tank, is tanking. Ask some questions and learn how our economy really works, before you are so quick to make comments that, quite frankly, make you look silly.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:03:19 +0000

If you vote on PERFORMANCE there is only one choice, the OBA. And they have the intellectual capital to pull it off. Give the OBA a try, and as others have said, if they screw up we’ll just vote them out.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:46:25 +0000

BWAA-HA-HA-Ha-Ha-Ha!!

By: James

James — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:07:30 +0000

I hold the PLP ultimately responsible mate, they are the Government of the day!! My hope and belief was that they would fix education, starting 13 years ago. They have failed miserably, in the fact that all they have done is commission consultant after consultant, report after report, and haven’t really DONE anything!

I note your sarcasm but I’m not a blind following PLP member, they have, do, and continue to make many mistakes in my mind. At this point I honestly don’t know where my “check” will fall, until a I talk to a politician on my doorstep. Which will hopefully be very soon!

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:57:57 +0000

I know the PLP NEVER make mistakes. But I agree, the UBP did make mistakes, they’re human. Education was one of them. But the PLP has had 13 years to fix it. They didn’t. So whose ultimately responsible?

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:53:03 +0000

Or use that $200 Gs to support the Sunshine League and our children!

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:41:35 +0000

As they say, the PLP out-UBPed the UBP.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:40:27 +0000

“the intellectual capital the OBA has” That’s what we need, intelligent, experienced BUSINESSMEN (who have already earned their money legitimately) making well-thought-out political decisions for ALL Bermudians – not these racist PLP idiots who throw simplistic knee-jerk ideas up against the wall to see if any will stick. The PLP have NOTHING to offer us.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:32:00 +0000

I would venture to say that there are a lot more black folks suffering now under the PLP than did under the UBP. Those were the days with enough MONEY for all, and TWO JOBS – now we’re penniless and can’t even find one job! Thanks PLP, we love you. All de way PLP. NOT!!!

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:26:54 +0000

I don’t believe the OBA strategy is to heavily criticise the PLP, just to offer ALL Bermudians REAL positive solutions to our problems. It’s still gonna take years to dig out of the hole the PLP put us in, because the PLP obviously never heard of the ‘First Rule of Holes:’ When you’re in one, quit digging! Dummies.

By: star man

star man — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:21:51 +0000

It seems bank mortgage rates are artificially frozen in Bermuda at 9% (7% +2%), way higher than the market rates in, say, Canada, which start at 3.8% for a five years mortgage. Back in the day John W Swan Limited used to pay 7% on savings. The banks have been ripping off Bermudians for years, they lend at 9%, yet pay less than 2% on savings accounts – quite a profitable spread! Once BELCO turns your power off (at least 1400 homes are apparently in this predicament) your mortgage is next. Oh well, when you have nothing, you have nothing to lose! Thanks Dr Brown & the PLP, thanks a lot.

By: Red Flag

Red Flag — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:53:20 +0000

Lol (original you are a fool and a fake. When Sen Furbert post on here you have a problem with it but when Sen, Dunkley does its all good. Shut up. You are faker then Mickey Mouse playing Santa. And my post earlier was asking questions and it appears that the OBA nor Sen, Dunkely can answer them.

You see how I don’t agree with Sen. Dunkely yet do not disrespect him like you do Sen. Furbert and anyone who supports the PLP?

By: Clinton J. A. Paynter OBA Affiliated

Clinton J. A. Paynter OBA Affiliated — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:17:10 +0000

Simple answer to that one… because the PLP would refuse as they have previously.

By: Clinton J. A. Paynter OBA Affiliated

Clinton J. A. Paynter OBA Affiliated — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:15:40 +0000

Tell me, who said that John Barritt is is gone? He may not be leader but he is still a party member and as such his voice is heard.

By: Micheal Smith aka Jus' Askin'

Micheal Smith aka Jus' Askin' — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:25:02 +0000

LOL with Barritt gone OBA would lose any debate

By: Micheal Smith aka Jus' Askin'

Micheal Smith aka Jus' Askin' — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:48:00 +0000

LOL “…but you are nothing but blind, kool-aid supporters” are you serious? What does that mean exactly m8? Black – White – Grey or Green, no man screwing me. “…evil, underhanded white supremacist.” who were you referring to? hmmm de ‘milkman’?

By: navin johnson

navin johnson — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:40:04 +0000

Mr. Dunkley just keep doing what you are doing and ,in fact, keep doing more of it..There are so many failings of the current Government that you could pick a failing of the day for the next 13 years and not run out of topics….pound away on their financial management or mismanagement , their record with IB, their increased spending increased public debt increased civil service increased pay to themselves and increases pensions to themselves….and on and on and on…I’m sure you have your own transport and would not need GP194 to get around in…..you are doing great and take heart that I can read your posts and need a translater for theirs….keep it up

By: LaPersh

LaPersh — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:25:17 +0000

Sir you all keep talking if ya really about 1 Bermuda
Show us something stop running ya mouth I have frds that came to
Ya company for a job nothing available but I come down an see
A lot of ex pets let’s just start there

By: Joya

Joya — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:09:40 +0000

Why not have a couple of open televised face-to-face debates/discussions
with PLP and OBA candidates presenting their bottom-line resolutions from their election platforms to rescue Bermuda and her people from sinking?

By: Joya

Joya — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:05:32 +0000

Why not have a couple of open debates televised – candidates from PLP
and OBA discuss/debate the line item issues of their election platforms they have to rescue Bermuda and her people from sinking?

By: James

James — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:02:02 +0000

Hey Michael, don’t waste your time mate. You and I don’t agree on some things but this guy is out in left field, no need to defend yourself from baseless critics.

By: James

James — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:59:23 +0000

Do yourself a favor mate, the next time you want to post something have a think about it. Then think about it again, and then finally just don’t do it. That was just nonsense you posted, Um jus’ sayn’ too!

By: James

James — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:55:06 +0000

I hear and agree with you mostly Clinton. But “giving away the cow to get the milk” just doesn’t work out in my mind. Listening to Bob Richards explain this OBA belief that foreign company executives should be given Bermudian citizenship and allowed to purchase land in my island home (willy nilly as I heard it explained) does NOT fly with me at all! I’m sure some other relaxation or extending of policies can be made to help Bermuda be even more attractive to IB. But giving my country away will never sit right with me and a lot of other Bermudians.

By: joonya

joonya — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:53:22 +0000

You do what you want, and I’ll do what I want.

By: Micheal Smith aka Jus' Askin'

Micheal Smith aka Jus' Askin' — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:47:19 +0000

The point of not using your name is so that the message is taken on, not the messenger. And by the way, your mate Dunkley never replies to my comments or questions. OBA/UBP are a Joke or to borrow one of yours ‘levity and I stand behind that. hmmmm

By: InNeedOfaJ-O-B

InNeedOfaJ-O-B — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:47:01 +0000

Thank you Mr.Paynter….I will give him a call!! Every comment helps…

By: James

James — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:46:00 +0000

SOME, only some, of what has resulted currently is a result of some bad decisions many many years ago. Someone mentioned above (not that I agree totally with the idea) that keeping an electorate “dumbed down” was a strategic decision. Well that decision, if true, wasn’t only made within the last 13 years. That decision was made by former Governments a long time ago that has ADDED to our current collective state.

I’m not letting the PLP off by no means, as a matter of fact I hold them to a higher bar. But, as my mate says, “it is what it is”! Just my two cents after lounging on this earth for 40+ years.

By: James

James — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:35:17 +0000

Recessions are good, in the sense that they “cool” overheated economies. Yes, there are hardships and job losses but its a necessary evil because on the other side of the recession there is usually prosperity and even more growth than before the recession. As I said, its a natural (and sometimes necessary) economic event, albeit very difficult to go through. We’ll be ok, Um Jus’ Sayin’

By: LOL (original)

LOL (original) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:21:01 +0000

Around the same time as breaking ground for new hotels in 2007 became 2011.er 12.um 13..um some time in the future.

LOL

By: navin johnson

navin johnson — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:39:50 +0000

Jus askin I believe you remind me of Pee Wee Herman who always said “I know you are but what am I”? your responses and fascination with the word MAN are down right dopey… know what I mean MAN?

By: Clinton J. A. Paynter OBA Affiliated

Clinton J. A. Paynter OBA Affiliated — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:28:24 +0000

Good afternoon… I currently do not know of any jobs available but why don’t you give my mate Micheal Dunkley a call…. Scroll up… He posted his number. He may be able to help… I hope you have luck in your search.

By: Clinton J. A. Paynter OBA Affiliated

Clinton J. A. Paynter OBA Affiliated — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:21:12 +0000

Isn’t it interesting that so few people use their real names to post on these stories? Scanning through the 96 comments so far and it’s only Micheal Dunkley and I that have…. Laverne Furbert is not my most favorite person but at least she stands by what she says, wrong or right. It’s easy to hide behind an anonymous name and criticize. I used to do it… but there comes a time when enough is enough and you have to stand up for what you believe… I stand behind what I say… How bout ya’ll?

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:02:32 +0000

Also $200k might not seem a lot to you, but that $200k could be spent on improving education, employing an extra planning officer to speed up the process, or an Architect that knows what they are doing and stops the projects overspending and overrunning!!!!!!

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:57:10 +0000

As a supplier to Govt. I KNOW that it is unlikely I will be paid within 90 days!!

I also know that if you add up the Civil Servants + temp staff + consultants, there are more people in the Civil Service than 2 years ago – where’s the attrition?

By: InNeedOfaJ-O-B

InNeedOfaJ-O-B — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:44:07 +0000

I figured since tons of people come on here, that SOMEONE can help me! I really need a job..and I’d be so grateful if someone would help me…I work well with people and I’d make a great receptionist…someone please help me!!

By: What?

What? — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:43:01 +0000

Oh and guess what you lots xenophobic and hateful approach to immigration that you bang on about soooo much is no different than the Tea Party’s approach to US immigration. Maybe you should use your brain before opening your mouth.

By: What?

What? — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:36:15 +0000

Tea Party tricks? You must be referring the PLP’s perpetual far mongering tactics in order to sway support for themselves. But lucky for them they have supporters such as yourself that will lap up anything they say without actually having to use any brain power to confirm what they are saying is true.

My bet is that you were one of those idiots who believed the PLP when they said that teh Opposition wants to lock us all up or put us back into shackles.

Your PLP utilizes more teap party tactics (i.e. fear mongering based on baseless accusations) than any other group in this island. But your brain doesn’t allow you to see that because it is died in green. Sad, sad, sad…

By: Googlybda

Googlybda — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:32:47 +0000

Paradigm shift needed….Financial Services sector is where the problem lies most deeply. Revenues in this sector have fallen rapidly with no replacement. Insurance cannot carry the load, tourism will take years to fix. We need a new Business model for Financial Services or a replacement industry. I see no focus on the crux of Bermuda’s problem….More foreign currency in our coffers.Stop the myopic bickering and back biting get the crux of the problem. Wake Up Bermuda!!!

By: What?

What? — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:31:16 +0000

Do you have any proof. or is this just more electioneering nonsense based on hatre rather than actual facts. I know, I know you guys need the perpetual boogeyman out there as a means to justify your blind support. You guys are so sad that it is pathetic.

By: What?

What? — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:29:30 +0000

It scary that you seem to be so happy that a Govt that has overseen our economic decline will get in.

I don’t care how offended you guys get…but you are nothing but blind, kool-aid supporters. There is no other explanation for blindly suporting a party that has created so much damage to teh island as a whole. But hey at least it is the black man screwing you instead of some evil, underhanded white supremacist. Right?

By: navin johnson

navin johnson — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:25:56 +0000

some time ago

By: joonya

joonya — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:22:31 +0000

See, this is what we need. Someone who is not afraid to take action, and nothing to hide. Unlike the current arrogant government who listens to no one and hides behind a mess of coverups and lies. They think the public are stupid.

Persh, Michael just gave you an opening to get informed. He called you out on your BS. What you gonna do? Let me guess, be ill-advised, uninmformed like you were in 1998. You sound just as ignorant as your grammar is.

By: LOL (original)

LOL (original) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:19:52 +0000

By comparison what really makes the PLP different in your mind? It’s the same faces same ideas for the past 6 years. The only difference is the PLP use of racial politics. You talk about Tea parties like this is the states guess what Blacks are the majority here and the plp are the ones running the Tea Party against the opposition based on the past and how the opposition are (some rich and white people and those who don’t mind working together apparently).

LOL @ Michael Dunkley I do not know your intentions but I do know that the Bermuda “Night of Long Knives” is a saying here that originated with PLP power struggles with their party. The only way you can prove your worth to them apparently is through non congratulatory action. Which they would probably only ever here from those you help.