Comments on: Video: Independent Candidate Gershwyn Smith

By: Jamal

Jamal — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:32:06 +0000

Actaully Luis…Mr. Rabain “knocked on my door” one day when I was not home and left contact information in my mailbox. I did call him and scheduled a follow up appointment, which he gladly accommodated. He sat with my family to hear our concerns for approximately an hour (give or take). Everytime I have sent him an email, text message or phone call, he has responded….every time. I do believe he is committed to the constituents of Hamilton South and believes in enpowering our community. He IS “a people person” and does what he says.

Now, contrary to your statment, who I haven’t seen or heard from…..Mr. Sylvan Richard or Mr. Gershwyn Smith. one can only surmise there is no desire to hear our concerns. Yes, you may be correct that Mr. Rabain hasn’t “knocked on your door”, but I can say the same thing about the other two candidates.

Let me end my statement by saying, everyone is entitled to vote for PLP, OBA, UBP, Independents (or for whatever other party is out there). I am simply stating the facts. So if you going to get on your soapbox and down one, be sure that they ALL have done their due diligence BEFORE you make such negative remarks.

Remember, don’t forget to cast your vote on the 17th now. ) I do hope you have a great day!

By: Keturah

Keturah — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:23:23 +0000

Good luck gershwyn smith. We like your courage.

By: Optimistic

Optimistic — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:02:19 +0000

At first I must say I didn’t take Mr. High Priest Shiloh serious from his outward appearance but I am highly apologetic because he has all the values I will like to see in a political leader. His intensions are pure and not obstructed by greed or ego. I wish I would have seen more of him during this election campaign. If I was in his constituency he would have my vote.

By: Ain't it funny

Ain't it funny — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:43:19 +0000

@dplane

It is you who are living in a world of fantasy. Juat because someone doesn’t fit into your silly little self righteous box you make disparaging remarks about them.

This man is honest and speaks from the heart which is evidently something that you are not familiar with. That’s reality!

By: Look D Plane D Plane

Look D Plane D Plane — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:02:14 +0000

Gershwyn “High
Priest Shiloh” Smith you are living in a fantasy world.

By: Xman

Xman — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:45:01 +0000

I have talked to the high priest Shiloh a few times a I found his views on Bermuda as a whole very interesting.
He is educated, articulate, and pleasant to talk to.
I worked with him for a year and found him well mannered,very hard working, at peace with others and himself.
As a white Bermudian I never heard him say nothing negative in regards to race, the Shiloh as I know him told me that he combined teachings of his Pentecostal Christian background, Islam ,and Rastafarian together to form his beliefs.
Most people in Bermuda is expecting a politician to come out with a Coat and tie but not the Shiloh.
His views on politics my not suit everyone but I would rather vote for him any day than MP Jennifer Smith who has run down the area were I come from.

By: living life in bermy

living life in bermy — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:20:41 +0000

I agree with you 100% Gershwyn Smith,I will STAND firm behind you, what little experience you have, I will still vote, I feel a positive energy vibe coming from your speech as I look directly into your eyes. I feel you can make a different.We all need to come together and support this Independent – Candidate, give this party a chance.I feel that the change is needed. Without this change Bermuda has yet to head for a disaster. good impression people like you are scared for a change, reading what you wrote you send of negative energy, what’s to laugh about!in these hard times, you are foolish never undermine anyone in life less its yourself, cause you couldn’t stand in this man shoes that’s why your chatting your mouth. NUFF RESPECT BRA

By: Thomas Mahoney

Thomas Mahoney — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 06:26:21 +0000

You got my vote shiloh!

By: James Goodfellow

James Goodfellow — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 04:09:52 +0000

Shiloh. Your perseverance and dedication is something to be proud of.

By: Silver Lining

Silver Lining — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:24:24 +0000

All the best Shiloh!

O.B.A. – Old Bull$h!t Again

By: down de road

down de road — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:32:59 +0000

I am in complete support for High Priest Shiloh! As a non-black Bermudian, I am moved by his honesty and dedication and inclusiveness . You can feel the honestly when he speaks. So what if he has little experience in government affairs. I trust him more than ANYONE in this current government!

By: Webster

Webster — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:33:33 +0000

And he spoke from his heart not some script someone else wrote for him, I wish we had an independent running in our area.

By: Good impression

Good impression — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:37:45 +0000

Many may have laughed at this man in the past (including myself) but he was ready with an answer for every question and spoke directly from the heart not having to refer to prepared notes for his speech. Although I was impressed I can’t see him getting anywhere near 99% of the votes.

By: Cleancut

Cleancut — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:58:23 +0000

I bet he gets more votes than Laverne Furbert,

By: Navin Johnson

Navin Johnson — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:33:08 +0000

He should give lessons to the PLP

By: M.P.Mountbatten JP

M.P.Mountbatten JP — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:27:42 +0000

Ras Shiloh could teach all of you OBA surrogates and puppet masters how to really love one another without putting a price tag on your faux love .

By: craig looby

craig looby — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:26:00 +0000

the young progressive team have great depth……

By: observer

observer — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:49:03 +0000

The PLP is smart, they know you won’t for them anyway. So they don’t waist their time>

By: Future

Future — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:36:56 +0000

This guy has tremendous dormant talent. It will be a great day when it gets developed.

By: Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:23:39 +0000

Diallo who?

He ain’t been knocking on my door.

I’ll vote for you, seriously could you do any worse than the current Govt?

By: Hahahahaa

Hahahahaa — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:31:50 +0000

hahahaahaaaa

By: SurvivingBermuda

SurvivingBermuda — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:06:21 +0000

I’m a swing voter, registered in C#7 and becuase we live (unfortunatly) in a party poltics Westminister system, likely won’t vote for you as an Independent at this time. I do want to say that I appreciate your dedication to caring after Bermuda’s soul. Please keep it up and continue to inspire.

By: James Tucker

James Tucker — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:33:58 +0000

Best of luck to you on the 17th., my brother.
You speak from the heart – and that is so much more than can be said of so many of the other candidates.

By: Big D

Big D — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:32:22 +0000

Mr. Smith is trying to make a difference and Bermuda a better place, wich is commendable! I wish we were all working towards these goals…

By: fidel

fidel — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:30:42 +0000

a true visionary !!!!

By: O

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:22:52 +0000

Im voting for this guy too…His got the vision!!

PLP and OBA are both trash in 2012

By: Bermyman

Bermyman — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:19:08 +0000

London and Ghana! I agree!

By: Kim Smith

Kim Smith — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:06:20 +0000

I like a lot of what Mr. Smith states here. Perhaps others will be inspired by his thoughts.

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:57:26 +0000

Know the guy since we went to school.
Radical at times but his answers were spot on.
Best of luck ole horse.

By: fox_gap_2

fox_gap_2 — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:55:28 +0000

…….I AM IN ABSOLUTE TEARS OVER THAT PART!!!! HAHAHAHAH LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! THE SMILE THAT HE CRACKS AFTA IT STOPS RINGING HAHAHAHA EPICNESS…………….!!!!!!!!!! TOOOOOOO FUNNY MAN

By: Piper

Piper — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:48:43 +0000

Hmm. Watching this makes it seem very unlikley that the Young Progressives were a likley audience for Michael Markham’s report as claimed. Mr Smith seems to champion peace, harmony and “inter-dependence” and certainly not the divisive racially charged tactics Mr Markham writes about.

By: Duane P Santucci

Duane P Santucci — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:45:12 +0000

One thing High Priest Shiloh brings to the table is hard core values that Bermuda was known for and built their legacy upon.Mr Smith may not seem to be the most learned person when it comes to economics,education and global sustainability.

What I do see is a dedicated and passionate man that has fought since the early 1960′s and has never stopped pounding the pavement for equal rights and justice.To that end I would like to actually see him win in his area to help bring a balance in the house of assembly that really could use a major shake up at this point.

Bermuda has move to far from it’s land mark trying to build on other’s shoulders and if we would only build upon the firm foundation of our forefathers and mothers I think we can stir the ship back on course,but of course we think that is to simple of a plan.God gave us Wisdom,Knowledge and divine understanding to make wise choices but we choose to do it our way instead.

We have a house of assembly that opens each session with prayer and then debate as if they are powerless after saying they believe in the Lord Jesus Christ who they just finish praying to,so my recommendation is go back to basis and stand firm on what works and the rest as they say is and will be history (HIS STORY).

By: .am

.am — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:28:58 +0000

You’re only as old as you feel

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:44:41 +0000

I think I may have to cast my vote for him. Can’t take either party right now.

By: navin johnson

navin johnson — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:44:29 +0000

Young Progressives is a bit of a misnomer

By: unreal

unreal — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:32:41 +0000

The cell phone going off in the fanny pack at 2:00 is absolutely priceless!

By: Truth is killin' me...

Truth is killin' me... — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:05:55 +0000

I’ll vote for you Shiloh. I’m definitley not voting for Diallo Rabain, I ain’t seen him around at all. He is a little wet behind the ears and is only doing what he’s told!