Comments on: UBP: ‘Government Failed To Save For Rainy Day’

By: Yng Black Mind

Yng Black Mind — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:30:52 +0000

@Eastern:

You clearly did not read my post, nor understand the reasons behind it – let me enlighten you.

For an Opposition to oppose is valid – - but to oppose for opposition sake is wasteful and useless.

I have no issues with the Opposition doing its job – - and I respect them for doing their level best; however, my post indicated my opinion on the chances of the opposition becoming the government based on their tendancy to allow certain members (whom I clearly named above) to have fits of “jabba jaw” and pile on hate and anger on the government – not criticism – just hate.

To call in my intelligence due to my difference of opinion is just lazy on your part – I expect better of you.

Yng Black Mind
(those who know understand)

By: Mussel Pie

Mussel Pie — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:32:01 +0000

EXACTLY. During a boom, you save for the next bust.

If they had held off building all these overbudget capital projects during the boom, they could be building them now at more competitive pricing and have Bermudians employed instead of sitting in the dark and going hungry.

No one is “Too Big To Fail”.

By: Eastern

Eastern — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:56:30 +0000

@ Yng Black Mind

Don’t you realise that the tax payer is paying the opposition to oppose?

That’s what they are paid to do….oppose the government of the day.
That’s what makes democracy work…..dummy!

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:36:19 +0000

Yup. Well all I care about is that everything I have busted my backside and sacrificed for to give my children is left in the same or better state than it was when I got it. And with PLP wiping their as#es with my children’s future and OBA fighting to be the spokesperson who is beginning to sound like Charlie Brown’s teacher I just feel like we’re f^cked.

By: Nigel Spider aka Cancer

Nigel Spider aka Cancer — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:24:55 +0000

To put it simple – the PLP has to go.

By: LOL (original TM*)

LOL (original TM*) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:54:43 +0000

Then vote UBP then..

LOL

By: LOL (original TM*)

LOL (original TM*) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:51:37 +0000

I’m sorry was it not the PLP who STOPPED paying into the sinking fund?????????

LOL

By: citi zen

citi zen — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:39:58 +0000

We all know that the UBP is shot; but, we do have the OBA.

By: Fish R Man

Fish R Man — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:29:29 +0000

Um…that’s politics. Watch some of the US political debates and media coverage. According to them Obama has had 4 “watergates” so far.

By: Yng Black Mind

Yng Black Mind — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:56:55 +0000

@Zombie Apocalypse:

Well aware – - my statement above is directly related to the post by the OBA supporters on this article – -not the author of the article nor Mr. Kim Swan – UBP MP.

Yng Black Mind
(those who know understand)

By: Zombie Apocalypse

Zombie Apocalypse — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:46:18 +0000

…um…you do realise this statement was made by the UBP, not the OBA, don’t you?

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:39:23 +0000

Agreed….So tired of the tit for tat, must be in the media all day everyday, commenting on every damn thing, fall for it every time, voices that I keep hearing that to be honest, I DON’T EVEN HEAR THEM ANYMORE! Its like an irritating sound you constantly hear that you eventually become so used to hearing that you no longer hear it anymore….Shut up and enough already!!! I see imma spend my voting time drinkin something other than the Kool-Aide you ALL are pouring out to the voters….

By: Yng Black Mind

Yng Black Mind — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:18:36 +0000

We are doomed as a country as the OBA is not a viable option to the PLP – - real talk to the OBA supporters out there. OBA – YOU WILL NOT WIN THE SWING VOTERS BECAUSE YOU CONTINUE TO BLOW SMOKE – - No substance – - just a lot of venom and hate towards the Govt (possibly rightfully so – matter of opinion there).

Fact: The PLP does not have to win the election – they just have to make sure you lose, and you, OBA, continue to assist them with the loose lips of Bob Richards, Trevor Moniz, Pat G-Pamplin and Mike Fahy – -

I am at a lost for words as it is very sad and depressing to me – - I don’t have options in this next election – none. Thus, the revolution is coming – - prepare.

Yng Black Mind
(those who know understand)

By: Kim Smith

Kim Smith — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:05:49 +0000

To be balanced, while considering if the former government failed to ‘save for a rainy day’, wouldn’t it be required to factor in the cost of all the ‘storms of spending’ that have happened over the past years?

By: cw

cw — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:32:21 +0000

The flock of Pink Flamingoes down at the Aquarium could do a better job of running this country than the PLP, I swear! Lmawtfo!

By: navin johnson

navin johnson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:07:09 +0000

a new broom sweeps clean…..

By: lets get serious!

lets get serious! — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:01:33 +0000

THEY FAILED PERIOD AND CONTINUE TO DO SO

By: Swing Voter

Swing Voter — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:47:23 +0000

Praise the Lord and speak the truth Pastor….ARISE SWING VOTERS AND SHOW THIS GOVERNMENT THAT WE’RE NOT AFRAID OF CHANGE

By: TQS

TQS — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:19:29 +0000

They put it away alright, never to be seen again. Show us the money RUFKM, we shouldn’t be borrowing even before the recession hit. Also, don’t you prepare for events, even though you don’t know when its going to happen. Whether its a hurricane or a recession. Preparedness helps us to recover faster.

By: TQS

TQS — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:18:44 +0000

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:14:29 +0000

Well we know of at least two PLP members and a few OBA members that would run back to UBP becasue they follow the lime light….. So that means Kim would have a house after all!!!!

By: Really?

Really? — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:12:20 +0000

Very easy. Canada is managing fine thanks to it’s Governments’ careful spending and so did several other countries that are storming out this great recession thanks to responsible governments. Perhaps you and the PLP should have read the story about the Grasshopper and the Ant. My kids are well versed in the moral of that story.

By: navin johnson

navin johnson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:56:27 +0000

The Great Recession? RYOOYFM?

By: media

media — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:50:28 +0000

Since you seem to know. Where is the money they put away?

By: Reverend Pastor

Reverend Pastor — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:47:40 +0000

Vote for anything or anybody EXCEPT THE PLP.

By: hmm

hmm — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:31:00 +0000

maybe they need to stop taking all these unneeded trips and rolling around in big cars. and fix issues on the island. such as people being homeless and getting our young men into the workforce and off the streets!

By: RUFKM

RUFKM — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:23:14 +0000

You all know so little about history. The gov did put money away, but how does anyone prepare for an unprecedented international event such as the great recession?

By: Zombie Apocalypse

Zombie Apocalypse — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:16:07 +0000

Shooting the messenger again? You have nothing else to offer do you.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:15:52 +0000

See, the problem with incompetent, irresponsible Governments such as the current Bermuda Government is that they’re very good at the second part of Keynesian counter-cyclical economics: the recession is not a time for austerity, but a time for the Government to take up the slack left by the private sector, but they always conveniently forget the first part: cutting back spending during the boom. Oh, no, the Government acted like kids in a candy store during the boom, didn’t they? “Oh, look at all these tax receipts! Spend! Spend! Spend!” They were warned and warned an warned to save during the good years and Bermuda is now paying for their irresponsibility in a big way.

By: The Fact

The Fact — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:56:32 +0000

Agreed. Whether you like the UBP or not, the statement above is based on FACTS.

Unfortunately, we have yet to see any suggestions from either the UBP nor the OBA for “stimulating” the economy. The best suggestions came from Mr. Swan. Other then that, voting for the PLP/Union will be disastrous.

By: TQS

TQS — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:40:28 +0000

Finally someone has said what I’ve been thinking for a while. When Bermuda was doing great, they should have been putting money aside. Instead they spent it like it was free money! Who gets into debt while there is a surplus!!People can be book smart and street smart but you also have to have financial management skils. We all know that the trickle down effect happens to Bermuda much later, and instead of preparing for it, they kept spending. Now they want to blame it all on the global recession

By: Beacon

Beacon — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:34:39 +0000

cant believe it? – more like wont believe it.

What Kim Swan has stated above is historical FACT – or as you may spin it – an inconvenient truth!

If Bermuda wants change – and at this point change can only be good – then vote for anyone other than PLP!

By: cant believe it

cant believe it — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:12:00 +0000

lets just say UBP won the election, who would run what?? vote PLP