Comments on: PLP: Silence On Explosion Is “Unacceptable”

By: Both parties speak the truth

Both parties speak the truth — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:31:13 +0000

Both parties need to speak to truth to the Bermudian,and stop hideing stuff from us like they are the only ones that live in bda, they keep used this REDTAPE bull**** so we cant understand what they mean.And u east ender oba is just ubp cover up they are the ones that stared everything.

By: Zulu

Zulu — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:20:27 +0000

Don’t confuse accountability TO with responsibility FOR. Please don’t be moronic, #1 you don’t know that it was a gas fault, #2 the government should not be SILENT about a HOUSE BLOWING UP!!! Are you freaking serious? They should the the FIRST to express concern on behalf of the citizenry to ensure that the authorities look into the matter thoroughly. Don’t assume that things are always given the attention they deserve without pressure. Silence says you don’t care, and that is pretty bad.

By: Zulu

Zulu — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:08:30 +0000

You start by saying it was an accident, then you say the government has no insight into the matter and lets wait for the authorities to determine the cause. Yet you are the wise s.o.a.b who already knows it was an accident. Y
Raising holy hell means putting the pressure on to ensure that the cause is determined and that we find out asap. Holding the government accountable does not mean holding them at fault, it means ensuring that they are concerned about our safety and that they are vocal about it. Remember the complaint is about their deafening SILENCE more than anything which is indeed unacceptable. Dean is right. We shouldn’t just pretend that a house blowing up is business as usual. If the house of parliament blew up do you think they’d be silent? Well any house blowing up is a cause for concern; at least I happen to think so.

By: Victor

Victor — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:05:41 +0000

Is Michael Scott having Hot Flashes and therefore the concern?

By: david

david — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:59:40 +0000

could it be that he didn’t get the Plywood contract for the rebuild?

By: islandguy

islandguy — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:25:07 +0000

Wondering if Zane would like to defend himself!
Never mind it probably wont be sensible….

By: ed

ed — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:08:05 +0000

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By: Mazumbo

Mazumbo — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:43:54 +0000

I thought de grenade was a dud !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Rockfish#1and#2

Rockfish#1and#2 — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:31:55 +0000

I expected more from Scott, but this is pure lunacy, even by Zane’s standards.

When the investigation is complete, the conclusions should be made public. Let the professionals do their job.

Zane and Michael are getting desperate.

By: Leaper

Leaper — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:40:43 +0000

These guys must watch TV with their noses pressed to the screen. Seeing the picture one pixel at a time seems to be their comfort zone…

By: Islander

Islander — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:39:20 +0000

Zane please sit down and STFU!

By: East Ender

East Ender — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:00:02 +0000

These PLP jokers must be kidding.
They obviously don’t read a thing and must obviously need something to make noise about.
There is an investigation that is ongoing into the root cause of the explosion and it has already been said that “There were gas pokets in the house.”
The OBA have bigger problems that the PLP helped create to deal with and this is a job for the BDA Fire service investigators.
They will report their findings when they have completed their investigation.
Keep politricks out of this one.

By: Tolerate

Tolerate — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:50:29 +0000

Sorry Johnny; but you’re a moron…. You must have clicked send on the wrong blog? Surely you comments on the dumbest accusations made by a Minister (Shadow or the real kind) is this rant you have posted; in I guess what is defense or spin because it does not address the comments made by not one BUT two drunk Shadow Ministers.
Really?

By: blueman tech

blueman tech — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:04:44 +0000

Dean iam on your page things just don’t blow up its house we are talking about here , Health and safety of the citizens is important , a few days too long what happen and why

By: Verbal Kint

Verbal Kint — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:52:52 +0000

Bingo!

By: American Zero

American Zero — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:44:18 +0000

A young boy fell from his bike this weekend and cut up his knee…THE OBA HAS SAID NOTHING ABOUT THIS!

Simply unacceptable!

Signed,

Shadow Minister of Ridiculous

By: aceboy

aceboy — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:37:33 +0000

Do you use gas for cooking? If so you better have the cylinders checked regularly. That is not the responsibility of government. That is YOUR responsibility. Take charge of your own life and stop thinking government is responsible for everything.

By: woah

woah — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:29:20 +0000

BERNEWS.. CAN YOU STOP POSTING THINGS THAT PLP SAYS.. THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS!

By: PLPTILLTHEEND

PLPTILLTHEEND — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:27:35 +0000

I AM A PLP SUPPORTER THROUGH AND THROUGH>… BUT COME ON GUYS… THIS IS RIDICULOUS!.. PETTY…. IMMATURE…ABSURD!.. SINCE OBA BEAT US.. YOU HAVE TRIED TO CONNECT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING TO THEM.. GET IT TOGETHER!..BEST BET IS TO STAY OUT OF THE MEDIA ALL TOGETHER.. LET THEM HAVE THEIR TURN AT GOVERNANCE

By: Johnboy

Johnboy — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:12:59 +0000

I completely agree!

If anything, they should be questioning the Fire Chief for answers but only AFTER the investigation is COMPLETE!!!

By: jt

jt — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:05:00 +0000

Dean said: “in my life I have never heard of such a thing happening” – exactly the point. No need to panic and no reason to think the masses are suddenly in danger of being randomly blown up.
There is an investigation under way to find out just “what the fork happened”. One might expect a statement from investigators if and when they determine the cause, but it is not for government to comment on or intervene in.

Utterly ridiculous position taken by the PLP – shameful really.

By: Grand Wizzard

Grand Wizzard — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:52:58 +0000

you are officially retarded, congratulations.

you will only convince other ignorant people of your level

By: jussayin

jussayin — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:39:03 +0000

seriously? this could have happened to anyone. The main concern should be being thankful that no one was injured. i’m sure people are curious as to how it happened but it’s more the job of the gas companies to give advice on how to make sure it doesn’t happen anywhere else.

By: Double Standards

Double Standards — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:35:52 +0000

Robin Hood stole from the rich to give to the poor.

No too many people can claim they are better off than five plus years ago and there hasn’t been this many people on financial assistance ever.

So the PLP even got that one wrong.

But at least a chosen few became even richer I guess.

PS: You can’t multiply wealth by dividing it.

By: Juice

Juice — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:33:37 +0000

BTW, contrary to what weve all seen in the movies, It is very difficult to get propane tanks to explode and they certainly do not explode on their own. Ask BDA Gas for more info if you need piece of mind.

By: Not buying it

Not buying it — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:29:50 +0000

Your ignorance is amazing

By: Not buying it

Not buying it — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:28:56 +0000

Your ignorance is amazing

By: Mr. Meoff

Mr. Meoff — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:22:07 +0000

Hey Zane, before you spout off at de mouth, are all your fancy flying advertising flags legal as they distract motorists along Middle Road Devonshire? You and the rest of your lame party need to look within. This is a PRIVATE MATTER. When the investigation is complete the cause will be known.

By: Juice

Juice — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:21:06 +0000

Why Would anyone hold the government accountable for an accident that occurred on a private property? Yes, it is a very rare occurrence for Bermuda, but what would you have the government do? “Raise holy hell” over something they have zero insight into? Until the authorities can determine the cause, we cannot hold anyone accountable for anything. How about we wait until the authorities figure out what happened, and then demand answers from the government, hows that sound?

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:36:35 +0000

Anything to get into the media…Stop it u’lot and come forward with some legitimate explanation for Bermudas deficit and then, some assistance so we may regain our reputation as a safe place for all foreigners to invest their money;(because without their dollars we’ll all remain stagnant for years to come, if we are lucky)Or even worse, a real third world island having no means of earning any monies to help, “float our boat”

By: aceboy

aceboy — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:03:53 +0000

I recall a car being set on fire belonging to a former PLP minister who had made the mistake of speaking out, we got one story and were told the matter was under investigation. Nothing since.

Well done on this incident though PLP. Keep it up. You are your own worst enemy.

By: Dean

Dean — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:59:10 +0000

A HOUSE BLEW UP!!!
In my life I have never even heard of such a thing happening in Bermuda. This MUST be treated with the full attention of our government. The health and safety of our citizens is extremely important. I hate to say it but I totally agree with Zane on this one. We all need to know just what the fork happened and we need to know if there is anything which could endanger anyone else’s lives. WHY the hell did a HOUSE BLOW UP? And why isn’t the government raising holy hell about it? Was it a deliberate act? Was it a gas fault? Was it a bomb? Can it happen to my house? At least have some degree of concern that A HOUSE BLEW UP! Stop the blind party loyalty and open your damn eyes. It is clear to me that a lot of you who comment here are not capable of holding the government you voted for accountable. You are nothing but voters.

By: Sandy Bottom

Sandy Bottom — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:22:25 +0000

They will appear when office hours start on Monday. Then they will be at “work”.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:40:30 +0000

These fools will defend the OBA to the end of the world. The OBA is like the republicans, only for the wealthy. They want Bermudians to believe they are working for us, However it is plain to see in their first year that their main concern is to kiss IB ass. It’s true that the PLP made mistakes, but the OBA is now punishing Bermudians for them. The PLP was robin hood, and the OBA is just robbing the hood. The oba goal is to dismantle any project aimed at helping the average bermudian. This is why all taxes for foreigners have been lowered, while Bermudians have to spend more with less pay. This is why they tried to trick us into allowing the rich IB teens to work during the summer to take the few decent summer jobs available to Bermudians. They want us to believe that the only way for Bermudas to survive is to sell ourselves (short) to IB. So they have doubled the debt in 6 months that took the PLP 14 years to amass, and have made an outrageous decision to borrow money that they think we might need in 2 years now. They clearly have no ideas on how to lower the deficit other than to borrow money. All of this so we can have trickle down economics.

By: blueman tech

blueman tech — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:19:48 +0000

Come on people the house blow up that is not normal, people in the house where safe , so was it a bomb or a propane gas line leak , this is a serious matter here things just don’t blow up , the people need to know fast . OBA is not the CSI

By: Tolerate

Tolerate — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:04:39 +0000

I’m speechless. PLP can’t be serious? F****** idiots is all I can say. It’s really hard taking them serious when this is what they have to offer.
Where the great defenders today? No Trumps, LF, Rhonda?

By: Positive vibrations

Positive vibrations — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 03:29:41 +0000

Maybe the PLP should be asking relevant questions like if all of those flags and signs on Middle Rd. Devonshire are legal.

By: Karma

Karma — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 01:50:11 +0000

Surely you didn’t believe that…

By: Black Soil

Black Soil — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 01:24:21 +0000

The PLP are doing a terrible job in inspiring people.

By: Black Soil

Black Soil — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 01:23:41 +0000

I thought the PLP had a penchant for blowing up buildings with NO PLAN of replacing them. Perhaps they feel that someone is treading on their turf.

By: Black Soil

Black Soil — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 01:21:01 +0000

This is so bad that tomorrow I hope to see a statement from PLP stating that this statement was a hoax.

By: Navin R. Johnson

Navin R. Johnson — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 01:20:07 +0000

News flash Zane??OBA breaks silence and admits there was an explosion in Devonshire…..what do you and Weeks want them to do you two are idiots …Zane may be influenced by the full moon..how else could he be so stupid?

By: Real Talk (original)

Real Talk (original) — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:51:13 +0000

A new all-time low brought to you by the PLP… You have got to be friggin kidding me… Perfect example of somebody talking to hear the sound of their own voice.

It would be laughable if it wasn’t for the fact that these are the losers who used to run the country… Actually now that I think about it… explains a lot…

By: SNS

SNS — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:21:28 +0000

What a waste of time these people are. What does the government have to do with an explosion at a private residence??!! I think they just talk to hear themselves! Womp womp womp

By: Piper

Piper — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:03:26 +0000

Hilarious. They must have a very low opinion of the electrorate.

By: Enquirer

Enquirer — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 23:57:20 +0000

I voted for the PLP in 2008.
I did not vote in 2012.
I will vote for the OBA in the next election.
The whining,complaining and ignorance of the present PLP,tells me to never vote for them again.

By: haha

haha — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 23:52:38 +0000

This has to be the funniest thing um read in months!!

THIS IS A PRIVATE MATTER!

GO ASK DE MAN WHAT THE DEAL IS!!

By: Dread in a babylon

Dread in a babylon — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 23:37:53 +0000

The silence on how the PLP spent taxpayers money is unacceptable!

By: Hudson

Hudson — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 23:29:12 +0000

I read this and thought – “this headline has to be a joke”. Nope. Wow. No words…

By: chilli peppa

chilli peppa — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 23:16:04 +0000

Zane seems to be bored, maybe trying to justify his position??? Is this really the best you can come up with.

1) It was a private residence not Gov property
2) Only a few days have passed and the public has been made aware that it was a gas leak.
3) If there is need for a public statement it would probably be done by the Fire Chief and a member of the investigation team.
4) The investigation may not be complete yet, there were other fires this same week.
5)Do you really want politicians informing the public about the what is going on. Seems like Bernews and other news media are doing a pretty good job of that already.

Zane, I understand that you are part of the opposition and it is your job to oppose but c’mon …really, is this the best you can do. Is this your way of trying to get the home owners to give the rebuilding project to you?