Comments on: PLP: Scott Simmons To Run In C#31

By: Watching!

Watching! — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:50:04 +0000

Yup! Talks a good game!

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:27:27 +0000

Ah… then he is well qualified to be a PLP MP.

By: fools and children

fools and children — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:50:47 +0000

Scott Simmons,

As the stories emerge, about him, all will see for themselves.

By: facts straight

facts straight — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:45:57 +0000

just for clarification:

Scott, was VERY interested in the UBP much before he joined with the PLP. I was at meetings were he sat and was a very interested person in the machinery the UBP way before he became interested in the PLP.

He became interested in the PLP when the tide on the island changed and his career path changed and it made more sense to be in bed with the enemy than to fight the enemy.

Scott wanted a political,professional, civic life that he could not earn over the years, so he joined the PLP mixed with the right crowds, joined the right circles and you have the makings of a plp leader.

you have to love the PLP.

By: sad

sad — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:25:47 +0000

Well,

Many have not done their research on this man, ask his former colleagues at the BDA Police Service, the Bank, or Cambridge Beaches or Hamilton Princess.

They will see there is much more of the same.

this is a most interesting development.

As there is a very interesting professional legacy that when it gets out, it will bring more shame to an already soiled party.

By: Rockfish#1

Rockfish#1 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:23:50 +0000

I understand he is a former police officer. But that’s another story.

By: Phoenix

Phoenix — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:27:09 +0000

Agreed. Very very poor candidate choice. The mere fact that he is the Press Officer for the Cabinet office and we never hear from him speaks volumes.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:08:26 +0000

Wow, near on 10 jobs & still a relatively young man. What happened? Could not stick it out at any of them? Fired? Asked to leave?

Heck, I reckon I have 10-15 years more than him behind me & only count 7 jobs from late teens.

These days he is the Premiers PA on the public payroll presumed. Nice gig.

By: Pre Madonna

Pre Madonna — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:05:46 +0000

He’s a man of convictions I can tell you that.

By: 32n64w

32n64w — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:50:02 +0000

“Mr. Simmons’ political career began when he was elected Public Relations Officer of the PLP and was later appointed to serve on the Board of Tourism, Board of Works and Engineering, Board of Immigration and the West End Development Corporation.”

Well we’ve all unfortunately witnessed the negative results of these appointments given the corresponding failures in overspending, poor policy initiatives and economic contractions so why would any voter consid endorsing a candidate with such an unsuccessful track record?

By: Rick Rock

Rick Rock — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:24:30 +0000

Good point. If there is no law specifically on the books to address this specific situation, they will use the “Burgess Standard” that it “ain’t no crime”, and therefore must be perfectly acceptable.

By: Rick Rock

Rick Rock — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:22:36 +0000

He won’t turn up. He knows he’ll lose. He’s just there to make up numbers. You’ll never meet him.

By: Shaking the Head

Shaking the Head — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:17:49 +0000

Doubt it’s the PLP so he is effectively a Government employee so has to resign. However, in the PLP world, unless there is a law that clearly states that Scott Simmons personally is not allowed to be a Press Attache and prospective MP then it will be OK. Business as usual.

By: rocky two

rocky two — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:21:18 +0000

Very good question – who pays his salary – PLP or Govt. Bet I know who it is….

By: Cancer

Cancer — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:18:47 +0000

The PLP has to go – no matter who they put in whatever seat! They are the flipPLoP party and don’t know what they’re doing!

By: C..ing is B..Leaving

C..ing is B..Leaving — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:06:24 +0000

To the victor goes the spoils ( if there’s any left ) . If you win you’ll be able to stay suited and booted , but , if you lose … Oh well . It may look easy to attain such status but it takes work . See you at the Top or maybe Not .

By: Shakey my aching head

Shakey my aching head — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:53:05 +0000

This is how we fall into the rut that we are in now two salaries from one purse and no OVERSIGHT from anyone. I say bring in the UK boys and let them sniff around for a while and see who will be squealing then. PLP = Questionable Governance.

By: C..ing is B..Leaving

C..ing is B..Leaving — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:22:14 +0000

If you win Scottie , the spoils of the victor shall keep you suited and booted for the forseable future . Cause for sure you have acquired from your mentor DREB very expensive taste .

By: Maybe I'm Slow

Maybe I'm Slow — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:17:33 +0000

Who is he, what is known of him?

By: Rockfish#1and#2

Rockfish#1and#2 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:58:58 +0000

Who pays his salary?

By: Gvt Mechanic

Gvt Mechanic — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:53:02 +0000

As I understand it he is not a Civil Servant but acts as press attache in his capacity as a party member

By: Rockfish#1and#2

Rockfish#1and#2 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:13:33 +0000

Not sure,but I think he is the Premier’s Press Attache.

By: Puzzled

Puzzled — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:47:04 +0000

You are right @rocky road ahead, Mr. Simmons is on the Govt. payroll from what I understand and most likely knew of the conflict of interest.

This is symbolic of a larger problem: the autonomous nature of the civil service has always been under threat and hardline Party supporters in high-ranking positions are commonly doing what is best for the Party instead of what is best for Bermuda.

The Premier also should have known better…

By: Mad Dawg

Mad Dawg — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:41:21 +0000

Let’s see if he visits my house. In the last two elections I never saw any PLP people. Let’s see is this one comes around. I can’t wait. I’ve a list of things to talk to him about.

By: rocky road ahead

rocky road ahead — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:24:38 +0000

Isn’t Mr. Simmons a Govt employee? If he is, doesn’t he have to resign, or did they change the rules so that if you are a Govt employee and you run for the Govt you can keep your job? Can someone out there please clear this up?