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	<title>Comments on: Opposition Leader On &#8216;Standing For Democracy&#8217;</title>
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		<title>By: Mike Hind</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1409351</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Hind]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 16:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This has nothing to do with what I said...

but does prove my point. As does the fact that this is the ONLY response.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This has nothing to do with what I said&#8230;</p>
<p>but does prove my point. As does the fact that this is the ONLY response.</p>
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		<title>By: Sandy Bottom</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1409193</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sandy Bottom]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 16:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bean told the government to forget the referendum and pass a law to allow gaming.   Bean wanted the government to do what they are doing, Betty.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bean told the government to forget the referendum and pass a law to allow gaming.   Bean wanted the government to do what they are doing, Betty.</p>
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		<title>By: Betty Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1409018</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Betty Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just image if I posted the number of times the Premer promised us a REFERDUNM...it exceeds more than over 10 times...guess that will tell us the real story of Mis-conception by this UBPoba government...REALLY ...TRANSPARENCY...I think NOT !!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just image if I posted the number of times the Premer promised us a REFERDUNM&#8230;it exceeds more than over 10 times&#8230;guess that will tell us the real story of Mis-conception by this UBPoba government&#8230;REALLY &#8230;TRANSPARENCY&#8230;I think NOT !!</p>
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		<title>By: norff rock cakes</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1404218</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[norff rock cakes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2013 13:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No facts here. Just your twisted perception of the real facts. Bean lied - FACT.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No facts here. Just your twisted perception of the real facts. Bean lied &#8211; FACT.</p>
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		<title>By: Mike Hind</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1402138</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Hind]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:24:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[And should they post some of the things that PLP supporters say, too? 

Or is it only bad when the other side does it?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>And should they post some of the things that PLP supporters say, too? </p>
<p>Or is it only bad when the other side does it?</p>
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		<title>By: JustAskin2</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1402106</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JustAskin2]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;Miss Trump, have you considered the possibility that almost half the voters are too stupid to know what they&#039;d be voting for?&quot;

You know... this paper should this comment on the front page, so all Bermuda could see what some OBA supporters think of them.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Miss Trump, have you considered the possibility that almost half the voters are too stupid to know what they&#8217;d be voting for?&#8221;</p>
<p>You know&#8230; this paper should this comment on the front page, so all Bermuda could see what some OBA supporters think of them.</p>
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		<title>By: hmmm</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1401702</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[hmmm]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:21:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Read the Hansard....FACT FACT FACT BOOM !

The official record means Betty Trumps is wrong. If Betty Trumps is wrong, then He/She is a liar too.

Perhaps Betty Trumps is Bean !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

there you go my Precious !]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Read the Hansard&#8230;.FACT FACT FACT BOOM !</p>
<p>The official record means Betty Trumps is wrong. If Betty Trumps is wrong, then He/She is a liar too.</p>
<p>Perhaps Betty Trumps is Bean !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>there you go my Precious !</p>
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		<title>By: Sandy Bottom</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1401587</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sandy Bottom]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So when did Bean decide to change his mind?   And why?  Why was he so against the referendum when he spoke in Parliament and so for it this week?  Was he just being a pr1@k?  Does he think it&#039;s a f****** game?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So when did Bean decide to change his mind?   And why?  Why was he so against the referendum when he spoke in Parliament and so for it this week?  Was he just being a pr1@k?  Does he think it&#8217;s a f****** game?</p>
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		<title>By: Betty Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1401521</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Betty Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have never underestimate the high intelligences of the Voters, that is something often done by folks like you and other UBPoba followers. Your comments and others like it, suggest you and the UBPoba party and followers often reflect voters to be lacking knowledge. 

The funny thing now is that your all doing it right now, by calling folks names such as Stupid. Recently, your  Premier did the same thing by  by taking away the rights of folks from voting on an important issue that effects all of Bermuda, the REFERMDUM vote. What does this say about his respect for the voter? 

Since your blindness prevents you from seeing things clearly, I understand the need for the comments coming from the selected UBPoba bloggers. Folks can see it is the same selected group of negative bloggers whom write nasty comments daily. NO one is blind, nor are they uninformed. 


While you and others are not willing to face the truth...the reality is the shift in regards to the UBPoba is changing. Folks are not feeling UBPoba, and thanks for folks like you which are helping them to see the real UBPoba. Keep up the blogging in negative remarks, they sure now help people see the UBPoba have not changed and never did !!

Enjoy the XMAS !!  

I loving the season...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have never underestimate the high intelligences of the Voters, that is something often done by folks like you and other UBPoba followers. Your comments and others like it, suggest you and the UBPoba party and followers often reflect voters to be lacking knowledge. </p>
<p>The funny thing now is that your all doing it right now, by calling folks names such as Stupid. Recently, your  Premier did the same thing by  by taking away the rights of folks from voting on an important issue that effects all of Bermuda, the REFERMDUM vote. What does this say about his respect for the voter? </p>
<p>Since your blindness prevents you from seeing things clearly, I understand the need for the comments coming from the selected UBPoba bloggers. Folks can see it is the same selected group of negative bloggers whom write nasty comments daily. NO one is blind, nor are they uninformed. </p>
<p>While you and others are not willing to face the truth&#8230;the reality is the shift in regards to the UBPoba is changing. Folks are not feeling UBPoba, and thanks for folks like you which are helping them to see the real UBPoba. Keep up the blogging in negative remarks, they sure now help people see the UBPoba have not changed and never did !!</p>
<p>Enjoy the XMAS !!  </p>
<p>I loving the season&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: LOL (original TM*)</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1401328</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LOL (original TM*)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 19:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[She/he them believe what ever they pay her/him/them to write.

LOL]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>She/he them believe what ever they pay her/him/them to write.</p>
<p>LOL</p>
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		<title>By: LOL (original TM*)</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1401325</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LOL (original TM*)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 19:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think they even remember what you mention. I seem to remember &quot;a mandate to rule&quot; thing that was said quite alot in the last 8years.

LOL]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Think they even remember what you mention. I seem to remember &#8220;a mandate to rule&#8221; thing that was said quite alot in the last 8years.</p>
<p>LOL</p>
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		<title>By: Trumpety Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1401090</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trumpety Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Miss Trump, have you considered the possibility that almost half the voters are too stupid to know what they&#039;d be voting for?

After all, they voted PLP didn&#039;t they?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Miss Trump, have you considered the possibility that almost half the voters are too stupid to know what they&#8217;d be voting for?</p>
<p>After all, they voted PLP didn&#8217;t they?</p>
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		<title>By: aceboy</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400992</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[aceboy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOL  Betty is spinning faster than the cups and saucers at Disney.  

Now it is demons.

What an absolute joke.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LOL  Betty is spinning faster than the cups and saucers at Disney.  </p>
<p>Now it is demons.</p>
<p>What an absolute joke.</p>
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		<title>By: Hmmm</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400991</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hmmm]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hansard is not lies.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hansard is not lies.</p>
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		<title>By: campervan</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400983</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[campervan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#039;t really know what  your comment above means in relation to my post madam, it sounds very confused and rambling.
  I do know, however,  that the current leader of the Bermuda labour party Mr. Marc Bean has made public disparaging and sinister remarks with regards to the gay community here.
 How can he talk about standing up for democracy, yet deride a whole section of the community?

In light of todays news from Uganda where the evangelical Christian lobby have forced through an anti homosexual law carrying life in jail, we need to be VERY vigilant about who is at the helm of our political parties.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t really know what  your comment above means in relation to my post madam, it sounds very confused and rambling.<br />
  I do know, however,  that the current leader of the Bermuda labour party Mr. Marc Bean has made public disparaging and sinister remarks with regards to the gay community here.<br />
 How can he talk about standing up for democracy, yet deride a whole section of the community?</p>
<p>In light of todays news from Uganda where the evangelical Christian lobby have forced through an anti homosexual law carrying life in jail, we need to be VERY vigilant about who is at the helm of our political parties.</p>
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		<title>By: Suzie Quattro</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400656</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Suzie Quattro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Read the Hansard Betty.  Bean&#039;s exact words are in Hansard.  His exact words, Betty.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Read the Hansard Betty.  Bean&#8217;s exact words are in Hansard.  His exact words, Betty.</p>
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		<title>By: Betty Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400635</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Betty Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think the @Concern Citizen puts it best:

Betty, you are spot on again. Take a look at the ubpoba faithful insiders who are collectively trying to attack Bean, calling for him to resign etc etc. I think this is the reaction to those RG POLL results that revealed that inspite of the obaubp delusions, Bean is highly regarded and respected by at least half of those polled. Even 25 percent white respondents like him.

 Combine that with the demonic antics shown by the puppet leader/surrogate, and his controversial, not to be trusted sidekicks, Crockwell and Pettingill, and here you have 5 demon followers blogging away at the character of Marc Bean. That&#039;s why Bean described the OBA as demonic and they will last a total of 14 months. 

Crockwell seems to lose sleep when he thinks of the statement. What is funny, is how the OBA can lie, and break promises ALL year, yet they are using BEANs words from March to try and hang him! Like I said, only Demons can act this way. The OBA are disintegrating and Marc Bean will destroy them.

Well said, I know there are a few paid UBPoba BLoggers attempting to discredit Bean, after all is most favored. This is killing the blindfaithfulness followers....

Loving it.... MOVE THE CHESS PIECES....while the other diehards click dislike.....FACTS THE SAME&gt;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think the @Concern Citizen puts it best:</p>
<p>Betty, you are spot on again. Take a look at the ubpoba faithful insiders who are collectively trying to attack Bean, calling for him to resign etc etc. I think this is the reaction to those RG POLL results that revealed that inspite of the obaubp delusions, Bean is highly regarded and respected by at least half of those polled. Even 25 percent white respondents like him.</p>
<p> Combine that with the demonic antics shown by the puppet leader/surrogate, and his controversial, not to be trusted sidekicks, Crockwell and Pettingill, and here you have 5 demon followers blogging away at the character of Marc Bean. That&#8217;s why Bean described the OBA as demonic and they will last a total of 14 months. </p>
<p>Crockwell seems to lose sleep when he thinks of the statement. What is funny, is how the OBA can lie, and break promises ALL year, yet they are using BEANs words from March to try and hang him! Like I said, only Demons can act this way. The OBA are disintegrating and Marc Bean will destroy them.</p>
<p>Well said, I know there are a few paid UBPoba BLoggers attempting to discredit Bean, after all is most favored. This is killing the blindfaithfulness followers&#8230;.</p>
<p>Loving it&#8230;. MOVE THE CHESS PIECES&#8230;.while the other diehards click dislike&#8230;..FACTS THE SAME&gt;</p>
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		<title>By: Betty Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400613</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Betty Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks for you comment, WELL SAID.... you are spot on...they are reflecting back to MARCH comments, and not the most recent comments made by Bean. They are overlooking that when the Premier most recently asked Bean he took it back to his Cabinet for a vote and they VOTED NO&gt;NO   BEAN informed the Premier that they will not overlook the  Referendum and the People must VOTE. AS this was part of their election platform

THe same 6 folks write on here for the UBPoba, and they have a set of UBPoba blindfollowers whom love to click the dislike ...click....but it does not change FACTS&gt; PAID BLOGGERS FAILING ON THE JOB&gt;..click....]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for you comment, WELL SAID&#8230;. you are spot on&#8230;they are reflecting back to MARCH comments, and not the most recent comments made by Bean. They are overlooking that when the Premier most recently asked Bean he took it back to his Cabinet for a vote and they VOTED NO&gt;NO   BEAN informed the Premier that they will not overlook the  Referendum and the People must VOTE. AS this was part of their election platform</p>
<p>THe same 6 folks write on here for the UBPoba, and they have a set of UBPoba blindfollowers whom love to click the dislike &#8230;click&#8230;.but it does not change FACTS&gt; PAID BLOGGERS FAILING ON THE JOB&gt;..click&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>By: Betty Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400594</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Betty Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[That was not the case during their conversation, Bean informed him the Cabinet rejected the idea when the Premier approached him. So do not overlook this one little key fact....]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That was not the case during their conversation, Bean informed him the Cabinet rejected the idea when the Premier approached him. So do not overlook this one little key fact&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>By: Betty Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400589</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Betty Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What happen this week in a meeting with the Premier and Bean. He told him NO, the PEOPLE must decide. YOU know this, YOUR Premier knows this, that is why he refuses to speak now....so stop trying to twist things look.....looks like your lying like your Premier.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happen this week in a meeting with the Premier and Bean. He told him NO, the PEOPLE must decide. YOU know this, YOUR Premier knows this, that is why he refuses to speak now&#8230;.so stop trying to twist things look&#8230;..looks like your lying like your Premier.</p>
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		<title>By: Betty Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400581</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Betty Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[YOu read the conversation between your leader and Bean this week. BEAN told him NO, the people must decide and this was apart of the PLP&#039;s platform. So stop trying to overlook this most recent piece of information. OH you diehards are really showing your true colors ...... TRANSPARENCY I THINK NOT&gt;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>YOu read the conversation between your leader and Bean this week. BEAN told him NO, the people must decide and this was apart of the PLP&#8217;s platform. So stop trying to overlook this most recent piece of information. OH you diehards are really showing your true colors &#8230;&#8230; TRANSPARENCY I THINK NOT&gt;</p>
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		<title>By: Betty Trump</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400568</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Betty Trump]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looks more like the daily group of diehardblindfaithfulness UBPoba fans are working hard to try and discredit the PLP. Look at the comments, that are full of mis-information and lies. I think that is more of someone working hard... also look at the other diehard fans that love to click the dislike ...... keep clicking.,,,does not change the facts....]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looks more like the daily group of diehardblindfaithfulness UBPoba fans are working hard to try and discredit the PLP. Look at the comments, that are full of mis-information and lies. I think that is more of someone working hard&#8230; also look at the other diehard fans that love to click the dislike &#8230;&#8230; keep clicking.,,,does not change the facts&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>By: Starting point</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400567</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Starting point]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I do not think the OBA is denying that they have changed their mind on the issue, they clearly have. Is Bean then admitting that he was asking that we NOT have a referendum but now he is in favour of a referendum? I think changing minds after reevaluation whether it be OBA or PLP leadership is a noble trait as long as they own up (personally I think the OBA indicating that they changed minds due to the PLP threat was weak myself, they should have said they changed their minds because time is of the essence, they believe it is of benefit to the country, they country voted us in to make these decisions and as such we are making them, have a nice day). 

BTW - I keep reading the puppet premier comment, I assume that is because you feel that black people in Bermuda are incapable of making choices and being leaders...shame that you have such a low regard to our black Bermudian leaders......we have had and continue to have an incredible number of strong Black leaders in politics, business and the community. For you to insinuate that a black leader is simply a puppet is truly an insult.

btw. I have to go on the road this afternoon so I can not respond to your predictable rebuttal that only this particular black leader is a puppet, not your chosen favourites. I would then simply reply showing your hypocrisy with some sort clever mocking comment. 

I cast prestidigitation ! and head out for the day.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I do not think the OBA is denying that they have changed their mind on the issue, they clearly have. Is Bean then admitting that he was asking that we NOT have a referendum but now he is in favour of a referendum? I think changing minds after reevaluation whether it be OBA or PLP leadership is a noble trait as long as they own up (personally I think the OBA indicating that they changed minds due to the PLP threat was weak myself, they should have said they changed their minds because time is of the essence, they believe it is of benefit to the country, they country voted us in to make these decisions and as such we are making them, have a nice day). </p>
<p>BTW &#8211; I keep reading the puppet premier comment, I assume that is because you feel that black people in Bermuda are incapable of making choices and being leaders&#8230;shame that you have such a low regard to our black Bermudian leaders&#8230;&#8230;we have had and continue to have an incredible number of strong Black leaders in politics, business and the community. For you to insinuate that a black leader is simply a puppet is truly an insult.</p>
<p>btw. I have to go on the road this afternoon so I can not respond to your predictable rebuttal that only this particular black leader is a puppet, not your chosen favourites. I would then simply reply showing your hypocrisy with some sort clever mocking comment. </p>
<p>I cast prestidigitation ! and head out for the day.</p>
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		<title>By: 32n64w</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400565</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[32n64w]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:19:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Funny, once Betty&#039;s beloved PLP are found to be lying, duplicitous, self-serving politrickians she decides the Hansard must be wrong.

You can&#039;t make this stuff up.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Funny, once Betty&#8217;s beloved PLP are found to be lying, duplicitous, self-serving politrickians she decides the Hansard must be wrong.</p>
<p>You can&#8217;t make this stuff up.</p>
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		<title>By: 32n64w</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400551</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[32n64w]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;MR. Bean never agreed on taking away the vote from the people&quot;

Betty that is an untrue statement not based in FACT.  

From the Official Hansard Report, 1 March 2013, Page 266

&quot;Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: So I would say again, if you feel in your wisdom as a Government to bypass the Referenda and just make that tough decision—because it would be tough, because you will have some segments of society that are going to resist—we understand that. From our side, we would encourage the Government to do so, proceed.

An Hon. Member: Hear, hear!

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: And you have our support. And that is because of the national interest of this country.

An Hon. Member: Sooner rather than later!

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: Yes! And sooner rather than later&quot;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;MR. Bean never agreed on taking away the vote from the people&#8221;</p>
<p>Betty that is an untrue statement not based in FACT.  </p>
<p>From the Official Hansard Report, 1 March 2013, Page 266</p>
<p>&#8220;Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: So I would say again, if you feel in your wisdom as a Government to bypass the Referenda and just make that tough decision—because it would be tough, because you will have some segments of society that are going to resist—we understand that. From our side, we would encourage the Government to do so, proceed.</p>
<p>An Hon. Member: Hear, hear!</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: And you have our support. And that is because of the national interest of this country.</p>
<p>An Hon. Member: Sooner rather than later!</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: Yes! And sooner rather than later&#8221;</p>
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		<title>By: 32n64w</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400529</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[32n64w]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the Official Hansard Report, 1 March 2013, Page 266

&quot;Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: So I would say again, if you feel in your wisdom as a Government to bypass the Referenda and just make that tough decision—because it would be tough, because you will have some segments of society that are going to resist—we understand that. From our side, we would encourage the Government to do so, proceed.

An Hon. Member: Hear, hear!

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: And you have our support. And that is because of the national interest of this country.

An Hon. Member: Sooner rather than later!

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: Yes! And sooner rather than later&quot;


So Betty who is the &quot;the diehardblindfaithfulness followers&quot; now?  By his own words your leader and his fellow MPs have made duplicitous remarks that wreak of hypocrisy and politicking - all for their own selfish interests.  Talk about betrayal of the voter.

PLP - Putting party before the country since 1998; one unemployed voter at a time.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the Official Hansard Report, 1 March 2013, Page 266</p>
<p>&#8220;Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: So I would say again, if you feel in your wisdom as a Government to bypass the Referenda and just make that tough decision—because it would be tough, because you will have some segments of society that are going to resist—we understand that. From our side, we would encourage the Government to do so, proceed.</p>
<p>An Hon. Member: Hear, hear!</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: And you have our support. And that is because of the national interest of this country.</p>
<p>An Hon. Member: Sooner rather than later!</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: Yes! And sooner rather than later&#8221;</p>
<p>So Betty who is the &#8220;the diehardblindfaithfulness followers&#8221; now?  By his own words your leader and his fellow MPs have made duplicitous remarks that wreak of hypocrisy and politicking &#8211; all for their own selfish interests.  Talk about betrayal of the voter.</p>
<p>PLP &#8211; Putting party before the country since 1998; one unemployed voter at a time.</p>
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		<title>By: campervan</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400513</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[campervan]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can this evangelical Christian with his discriminatory and intolerant views on the gay community stand up there with a straight face and preach about democracy?
PLP;  get it together please and find another leader who is willing stand up for everyone.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How can this evangelical Christian with his discriminatory and intolerant views on the gay community stand up there with a straight face and preach about democracy?<br />
PLP;  get it together please and find another leader who is willing stand up for everyone.</p>
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		<title>By: Suzie Quattro</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400470</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Suzie Quattro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Demons and devils again?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Demons and devils again?</p>
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		<title>By: Concerned Citizen</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400411</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Concerned Citizen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh I forgot, demons do whatever they like. 14months....hahahaha]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oh I forgot, demons do whatever they like. 14months&#8230;.hahahaha</p>
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		<title>By: Concerned Citizen</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400410</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Concerned Citizen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So if we post the Hansard and press statements from your puppet premier and crockwell, when they continued to PROMISE a referendum, what will your response be? Especially after they said it at least 10 times.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So if we post the Hansard and press statements from your puppet premier and crockwell, when they continued to PROMISE a referendum, what will your response be? Especially after they said it at least 10 times.</p>
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		<title>By: looking and listening</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400387</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[looking and listening]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The guy has got bills to pay too. He got Dept too. I would have thought since he is such an esteemed pilot a stab at giving pilot lessons would have been more honourable for a wannabe honourable man.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The guy has got bills to pay too. He got Dept too. I would have thought since he is such an esteemed pilot a stab at giving pilot lessons would have been more honourable for a wannabe honourable man.</p>
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		<title>By: Suzie Quattro</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400331</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Suzie Quattro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You need to actually read the Hansard.  I know it&#039;s a lot of effort, but if you do that, you will be able to follow the plot. Bean said he wanted the government to forget the referendum and allow gaming.  He said the PLP would support that.  In fact, he actively encouraged the government to do it.  And now he pretends something different.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You need to actually read the Hansard.  I know it&#8217;s a lot of effort, but if you do that, you will be able to follow the plot. Bean said he wanted the government to forget the referendum and allow gaming.  He said the PLP would support that.  In fact, he actively encouraged the government to do it.  And now he pretends something different.</p>
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		<title>By: Starting point</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400327</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Starting point]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:59:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are you a 4th level dungeon master from DnD? Demonic lol, quite the imagination there...I strike at thee with MAGIC MISSLE!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What are you a 4th level dungeon master from DnD? Demonic lol, quite the imagination there&#8230;I strike at thee with MAGIC MISSLE!</p>
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		<title>By: looking and listening</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400309</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[looking and listening]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Betty my dear Betty. You must really stop trying so hard. By the way show me your company and I&#039;ll tell you who you are. Flea rising situation here.

Dept = Debt
Past = passed

Past... I walked past the building

Passed..... the Bill was passed in the Senate yesterday.
Got it???!;;8;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Betty my dear Betty. You must really stop trying so hard. By the way show me your company and I&#8217;ll tell you who you are. Flea rising situation here.</p>
<p>Dept = Debt<br />
Past = passed</p>
<p>Past&#8230; I walked past the building</p>
<p>Passed&#8230;.. the Bill was passed in the Senate yesterday.<br />
Got it???!;;8;</p>
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		<title>By: ALL FAKE .</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400236</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[ALL FAKE .]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OOoo all this s*** is stupid they all are liers,as long as there pockets are full u think the care about us lol nupe.......]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OOoo all this s*** is stupid they all are liers,as long as there pockets are full u think the care about us lol nupe&#8230;&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>By: looking and listening</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400210</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[looking and listening]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hmmmmm. Well read but virtually no common sense. Post Office 101?????]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hmmmmm. Well read but virtually no common sense. Post Office 101?????</p>
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		<title>By: looking and listening</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400197</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[looking and listening]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hmmmmm. Well read but virtually no common sense. Post Office 101?????]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hmmmmm. Well read but virtually no common sense. Post Office 101?????</p>
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		<title>By: Concerned Citizen</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400179</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Concerned Citizen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Betty, you are spot on agin. Take a look at the ubpoba faithful insiders who are collectivly trying to attack Bean, calling for him to resign etc etc. I think this is the reaction to those RG POLL results that revealed that inspite of the obaubp delusions, Bean is highly regarded and respected by at least half of those polled. Even 25 percent white respondents like him. Combine that with the demonic antics shwn by the puppet leader/surrogate, and his controversial, not to be trusted sidekicks, crockwell and Pettingill, and here you have 5 demon followers blogging away at the character of Marc Bean. That&#039;s why Bean described the OBA as demonic and they will last a total of 14 months. Crockwell seems to lose sleep when he thinks of the statement. What is funny, is how the OBA can lie, and break promises ALL year, yet they are using BEANs words from March to try and hang him! Like I said, only Demons can act this way. The OBA are disintegrating and Marc Bean will destroy them.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Betty, you are spot on agin. Take a look at the ubpoba faithful insiders who are collectivly trying to attack Bean, calling for him to resign etc etc. I think this is the reaction to those RG POLL results that revealed that inspite of the obaubp delusions, Bean is highly regarded and respected by at least half of those polled. Even 25 percent white respondents like him. Combine that with the demonic antics shwn by the puppet leader/surrogate, and his controversial, not to be trusted sidekicks, crockwell and Pettingill, and here you have 5 demon followers blogging away at the character of Marc Bean. That&#8217;s why Bean described the OBA as demonic and they will last a total of 14 months. Crockwell seems to lose sleep when he thinks of the statement. What is funny, is how the OBA can lie, and break promises ALL year, yet they are using BEANs words from March to try and hang him! Like I said, only Demons can act this way. The OBA are disintegrating and Marc Bean will destroy them.</p>
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		<title>By: hmmm</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400173</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[hmmm]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IT IS NOT A GAME IT IS PEOPLES LIVES, OUR LIVES !!!!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>IT IS NOT A GAME IT IS PEOPLES LIVES, OUR LIVES !!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Starting point</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1400160</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Starting point]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOL @ the Hansard....nothing worse, PLPites must be racing in circles trying to spin that one.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LOL @ the Hansard&#8230;.nothing worse, PLPites must be racing in circles trying to spin that one.</p>
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		<title>By: norf</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1399962</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[norf]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can&#039;t stand the truth! Mr. Bean should resign. The Hansard proves he is a bold faced liar. PLP trying their best to obstruct Bermuda from growing. They are focused on small matters and processes rather than bold action, vision and progress. There is nothing in our constitution about voters rights to have referendum. You are living in the past with your UBP bogeyman. UBP is dead. There had a nice funeral for them last year on Dec. 17th. PLP missed it because they were so busy losing that day.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can&#8217;t stand the truth! Mr. Bean should resign. The Hansard proves he is a bold faced liar. PLP trying their best to obstruct Bermuda from growing. They are focused on small matters and processes rather than bold action, vision and progress. There is nothing in our constitution about voters rights to have referendum. You are living in the past with your UBP bogeyman. UBP is dead. There had a nice funeral for them last year on Dec. 17th. PLP missed it because they were so busy losing that day.</p>
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		<title>By: Sad</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1399708</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sad]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just think this should be reposted:

From the March 2013 Parliamentary Hansard:

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: Now, the One Bermuda Alliance Government indicated that they would take the same path pre-election. Post-election, I am not sure . . . I heard an interview by the Honourable Premier. And it was kind of greyish. So I am not sure if he was saying that gaming is off the table or their intention is to say, Forget the Referenda. Let’s just make a decision. Now, I will tell you what. From our side, although we would ...like something—all moral questions to go before a Referenda—if the Government sees it is within our national interest to avoid the costs and expense and the hassle of a Referenda and you want to make a decision—

An Hon. Member: Bring it!

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: —just bring it, man. You will have our full support. Bring it! Bring it!
[Desk thumping]

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: And the reason why is because when we speak about hotel development and tourism, it is our considered experience that when we have spoken to so many developers, one of the key aspects of them determining whether they wanted to invest or not was whether or not they would have a gaming licence.

An Hon. Member: Yes!

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: It is absolutely true. That is why I felt that we had moved too slow on it, Mr. Speaker, while we were Government. Because the developers were saying, We want a gaming licence.
And it is not just for adding an amenity to the tourism product, but, from a developer’s perspective, it is return on investment. We are not sure if our beds and our rooms are going to be filled. But we are sure
that gaming will give us another revenue source that can assure that we generate a profit, which all investors desire. So I would say again, if you feel in your wisdom as a Government to bypass the Referenda and just make that tough decision—because it would be tough, because you will have some segments of society that are going to resist—we understand that. From our side, we would encourage the Government to do so, proceed.

An Hon. Member: Hear, hear!

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: And you have our support. And that is because of the national interest of this country.

An Hon. Member: Sooner rather than later!

Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: Yes! And sooner rather than later.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just think this should be reposted:</p>
<p>From the March 2013 Parliamentary Hansard:</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: Now, the One Bermuda Alliance Government indicated that they would take the same path pre-election. Post-election, I am not sure . . . I heard an interview by the Honourable Premier. And it was kind of greyish. So I am not sure if he was saying that gaming is off the table or their intention is to say, Forget the Referenda. Let’s just make a decision. Now, I will tell you what. From our side, although we would &#8230;like something—all moral questions to go before a Referenda—if the Government sees it is within our national interest to avoid the costs and expense and the hassle of a Referenda and you want to make a decision—</p>
<p>An Hon. Member: Bring it!</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: —just bring it, man. You will have our full support. Bring it! Bring it!<br />
[Desk thumping]</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: And the reason why is because when we speak about hotel development and tourism, it is our considered experience that when we have spoken to so many developers, one of the key aspects of them determining whether they wanted to invest or not was whether or not they would have a gaming licence.</p>
<p>An Hon. Member: Yes!</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: It is absolutely true. That is why I felt that we had moved too slow on it, Mr. Speaker, while we were Government. Because the developers were saying, We want a gaming licence.<br />
And it is not just for adding an amenity to the tourism product, but, from a developer’s perspective, it is return on investment. We are not sure if our beds and our rooms are going to be filled. But we are sure<br />
that gaming will give us another revenue source that can assure that we generate a profit, which all investors desire. So I would say again, if you feel in your wisdom as a Government to bypass the Referenda and just make that tough decision—because it would be tough, because you will have some segments of society that are going to resist—we understand that. From our side, we would encourage the Government to do so, proceed.</p>
<p>An Hon. Member: Hear, hear!</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: And you have our support. And that is because of the national interest of this country.</p>
<p>An Hon. Member: Sooner rather than later!</p>
<p>Hon. Marc A. R. Bean: Yes! And sooner rather than later.</p>
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		<title>By: Sandy Bottom</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1399562</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sandy Bottom]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[He told them to proceed without the referendum Betty.   Bean said it.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>He told them to proceed without the referendum Betty.   Bean said it.</p>
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		<title>By: Sandy Bottom</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1399559</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sandy Bottom]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Betty, you&#039;re obviously too blindfaithfulbelieveliesiness to read  what Bean actually said.   He can&#039;t be trusted Betty.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Betty, you&#8217;re obviously too blindfaithfulbelieveliesiness to read  what Bean actually said.   He can&#8217;t be trusted Betty.</p>
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		<title>By: Sandy Bottom</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1399541</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sandy Bottom]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Betty, Bean is a two faced liar.   Read the written record.  Hansard.   He should resign Betty, we can&#039;t trust him.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Betty, Bean is a two faced liar.   Read the written record.  Hansard.   He should resign Betty, we can&#8217;t trust him.</p>
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		<title>By: Rabbit balls</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1399498</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rabbit balls]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mazumbo, if you were commenting in the sports section, you would still bring it back to race.

How depressing, it&#039;s time to move on.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mazumbo, if you were commenting in the sports section, you would still bring it back to race.</p>
<p>How depressing, it&#8217;s time to move on.</p>
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		<title>By: Lebron</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1399488</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lebron]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All in your head pal, there is no OBA/white folk conspiracy, do you honestly believe that? It&#039;s crazy.

It&#039;s simple; PLP kicked out for doing a bad job, OBA imparting a different view of the world - pro-IB, some sensible legislation, and some mistakes too.

That&#039;s just the pattern of government, I&#039;d calm down Betty.

Happy Christmas.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All in your head pal, there is no OBA/white folk conspiracy, do you honestly believe that? It&#8217;s crazy.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s simple; PLP kicked out for doing a bad job, OBA imparting a different view of the world &#8211; pro-IB, some sensible legislation, and some mistakes too.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s just the pattern of government, I&#8217;d calm down Betty.</p>
<p>Happy Christmas.</p>
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		<title>By: Lebron</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1399485</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lebron]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:55:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All in your head pal, there is no OBA/white folk conspiracy, do you honestly believe that? It&#039;s crazy.

It&#039;s simple; PLP kicked out for doing a bad job, OBA imparting a different view of the world - pro-IB, some sensible legislation, and some mistakes too.

That&#039;s just the pattern of government, I&#039;d calm down Betty.

Happy Christmas.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All in your head pal, there is no OBA/white folk conspiracy, do you honestly believe that? It&#8217;s crazy.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s simple; PLP kicked out for doing a bad job, OBA imparting a different view of the world &#8211; pro-IB, some sensible legislation, and some mistakes too.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s just the pattern of government, I&#8217;d calm down Betty.</p>
<p>Happy Christmas.</p>
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		<title>By: Moojun</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1398644</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Moojun]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 05:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am howling with laughter right now: &quot;The PLP has always defended the democratic right of Bermudians to vote on matters of national importance&quot;

...and then seemingly to ignore the outcome: Do we not remember the referendum about the Death Penalty that returned a 75% in favour of retaining it vote? Yes, you guessed it, it was abolished by the PLP shortly afterwards against the actual wish of the people.

...but then on THE biggest matter of national importance, Independence no less, the PLP refused to have a another referendum (because they likely knew the outcome would be as it had been in previous referendums) and said that it will be included as a re-election platform item, presumably hoping that this MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL NATIONAL DECISIONS, gets lost in the usual General Election CIRCUS. Thanks PLP.

I won&#039;t even mention how consultative of the average voting Bermudian the PLP were on the matter of who should actually be the Premier following Dame Jennifer Smiths&#039;(almost) return to power. Or even the massively consultative process that the PLP engaged in before accepting the Uighars (you know, in case the UK or US had issues).

Please tell us more about how AMAZING and representative the PLP will be when returned to power Mr. Bean. We, the voting public, are all ears. And I ask, because I actually do believe that the PLP will be returned to power at the next election... and right now it scares me. You need to start showing the non-PLP faithful that you have got what it takes.

As Paula Cox was fond of saying, without ever really meaning it, can you &#039;grasp the nettle&#039;?

Sincerely,
A man in the street who has the vote]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am howling with laughter right now: &#8220;The PLP has always defended the democratic right of Bermudians to vote on matters of national importance&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8230;and then seemingly to ignore the outcome: Do we not remember the referendum about the Death Penalty that returned a 75% in favour of retaining it vote? Yes, you guessed it, it was abolished by the PLP shortly afterwards against the actual wish of the people.</p>
<p>&#8230;but then on THE biggest matter of national importance, Independence no less, the PLP refused to have a another referendum (because they likely knew the outcome would be as it had been in previous referendums) and said that it will be included as a re-election platform item, presumably hoping that this MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL NATIONAL DECISIONS, gets lost in the usual General Election CIRCUS. Thanks PLP.</p>
<p>I won&#8217;t even mention how consultative of the average voting Bermudian the PLP were on the matter of who should actually be the Premier following Dame Jennifer Smiths&#8217;(almost) return to power. Or even the massively consultative process that the PLP engaged in before accepting the Uighars (you know, in case the UK or US had issues).</p>
<p>Please tell us more about how AMAZING and representative the PLP will be when returned to power Mr. Bean. We, the voting public, are all ears. And I ask, because I actually do believe that the PLP will be returned to power at the next election&#8230; and right now it scares me. You need to start showing the non-PLP faithful that you have got what it takes.</p>
<p>As Paula Cox was fond of saying, without ever really meaning it, can you &#8216;grasp the nettle&#8217;?</p>
<p>Sincerely,<br />
A man in the street who has the vote</p>
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		<title>By: Bill Stephens</title>
		<link>https://bernews.com/2013/12/opposition-leader-on-standing-for-democracy/#comment-1398515</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bill Stephens]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 04:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mr. Bean is a hypocrite - he says he does not support locals gambling yet he opens a sportsbook!?! What the hell is that all about?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mr. Bean is a hypocrite &#8211; he says he does not support locals gambling yet he opens a sportsbook!?! What the hell is that all about?</p>
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