Comments on: Opinion: “We Simply Will Not Get Up And Leave”

By: aceboy

aceboy — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:50:04 +0000

You can’t be honest at all can you?

This is what you said:

“Kangoocar, the word used by Dr. Brown was mislead….not deceive…. talk about spinning things….”

You are saying that the word deceive is incorrect and a “spin” and that the word he ACTUALLY used was mislead.

But they mean the same thing.

Dr. Brown said it, you admit that much and yet now are stating that he did not actually mislead or deceive?? Really? Even though he said it himself?

You are a classic PLP supporter. Just like the MPs you cannot keep your own spin in the comments straight, just as they can’t keep it straight in the article.

Well done.

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:07:23 +0000

Nope. Incorrect.

Homo- as a prefix

homo-
Latin from Greek, from “homos” – same
1.
a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “same” ( homology); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( homomorphic).

And Homophone and homologous.

And homosexual, meaning “Sexually attracted to the same gender as yourself.”

Homophobic is a recent word, and comes from a shortening of “homosexual”

So… yeah. Nice try, but you’re wrong.

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:32:34 +0000

The PLP are incredibly desperate. Its not looking good for them.

By: cj

cj — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 15:51:40 +0000

Varied: You are correct that we are all in this together. “They” – meaning those who vote for PLP will get what they deserve. The rest of us (I guess that would be “we” will also get what “They” deserve. A very sad situation.

Success in politics often relies on the lesser intelligent voter. This is true of many countries – not just Bermuda.

This is not meant to be an insult – it is merely a fact. Pick your country. US? UK? Anywhere you like.

By: aceboy

aceboy — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 14:12:30 +0000

The PLP are still “playing” from the 1998 playbook. “Make a lot of noise, do not be concerned with accuracy and never admit anything. The best defense is a good offense”

The thought was that nobody would dare speak up because the accusation of racism would be shot back in an instant.

Well, guess what? Nobody is afraid to call you on your BS any longer.

By: mj

mj — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:17:48 +0000

@ steve–shouldn’t ubp/oba apologise for not dealing with it before it got out of hand, the prcs should thank plp for firstly recognizing their prediccament ( not that i agreed with it at all) and ensuring that they were given a certain security.. The ubp ignored them and now oba/ubp allowing them in the back door of a plp policy, not something they came up with when given the opportunity , they never solved any issues with prcs before..

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:00:27 +0000

Lol when one is too blind, for it was Kangoocar, that made the distinction, nonetheless, I bet all the people using the quote for political gain. Never voted for a plp Leader in the first place, hence you were never midlead or deceived.

By: Rhonnie aka BlueFamiliar

Rhonnie aka BlueFamiliar — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 02:41:28 +0000

“They” will get what they deserve.
The rest of us will suffer the consequences of their folly.
Unless, as many Bermudians I know do, people have an exit strategy.

By: Strike fund

Strike fund — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:33:02 +0000

You’re very right wing when it comes to immigration.

That’s not very Progressive is it?

By: Varied

Varied — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:17:08 +0000

Why would you say, “they”, cj? Are we not all in this together?

By: It's about time!

It's about time! — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:12:04 +0000

You sir….are moronic! Check your lineage…you and your family are also foreigners to this soil. By your sentiments alone you are more anti Bermudian than most anyone you speak of. You are a traitor to your country and should be treated as such. You bring disgrace to each and every Bermudian with your despicable vitriol.

You cannot stand the FACT that the OBA is supported by an overwhelming amount of individuals that are intelligent enough to make decisions based on the FACTS and not trumped up emotions based on lies and innuendo.

There is no “herd” of OBA supporters….but rather a NATION…that grows each and every day!! You can “piss and moan” about it all you want but it will not change the fact that you, and your kind, are a dying breed…and with that, good riddance to bad rubbish…

By: cj

cj — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 18:58:29 +0000

It is truly a shame that there are still people in Bermuda who support the PLP. People who have gone through the 14 years of PLP’s incredibly destructive, irresponsible, incompetent regime, yet they still can’t see it.

And these people are actually allowed to vote!

By: cj

cj — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 18:27:53 +0000

Ignorance is bliss, and you should know A. W.

By: cj

cj — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 18:26:54 +0000

If OBA is indeed a one term Government, and the people you speak of ignorantly vote the PLP back in, then they will get exactly what they deserve. That will be a desperately poor and desperately bankrupt Bermuda. You will have nothing, and you will all turn to fishing cos that’s the only way you will get dinner.

It will be 3rd world all the way. Everyone starving apart from those who ate from the trough from 1998 – 2012. Enjoy.

By: fedup

fedup — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:41:44 +0000

Funny, a party that calls itself ‘progressive’, yet actively fights against equality.
Should change your name

By: e

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:25:37 +0000

… foreigners who want more control over the islands goings ons…

Pretty sure the other lot achieved this by leaving the island a few hundred million in debt to external creditors.

By: e

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:12:59 +0000

That was a hoot. Thanks for making my day.

By: cj

cj — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:25:47 +0000

Let’s face it. Out of ideas, out of credibility, out of competency.

PLP is completely finished.

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:31:56 +0000

Funny you have the gall to make that comment considering the UBP/OBA’s deception was reduced to a study and report before being implemented…

By: umjusayin

umjusayin — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:21:18 +0000

Where the hell have you been @mutual respect; we are a country divided. Take your head out if the sand!

By: umjusayin

umjusayin — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:18:25 +0000

Seriously!! And the OBA have never lied to the electorate! They have always done what they promised and acted in the best interest of Bermudians. Once again the one-sided, sick thinking OBA cronies are at it again.Call a spade a spade please.

By: cj

cj — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:09:48 +0000

Rollin: You are trying to defend the indefensible. Weeks lied pure and simple. But then he is from the PLP. What do you expect from a bunch of chronic liars?

Anyone who cannot see this, is quite simply too stupid to be allowed to vote.

By: hmmm

hmmm — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:42:22 +0000

If you have been following the jobs board there have been tonnes of jobs.

By: hmmm

hmmm — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:35:14 +0000

No, I don’t, I think what Weeks did was wrong.

By: cj

cj — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:13:37 +0000

What is perhaps the most pathetic of all, is how people like Ian & Rhonda are actually attempting to defend Weeks. Like there is any defense at all. As I said above, complete ignorance.

By: Tolerate

Tolerate — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:13:01 +0000

And NO, Mr. Weeks comments have NOT been taken out of context. So honestly; do you agree or disagree his Opinion Column is a lie???

By: Tolerate

Tolerate — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:11:13 +0000

So; are you, or are you NOT in agreement that he outright LIED!!!! Simple question. Deflecting with “MARK PETTING-GATEJET” aside; do you agree or disagree with the statement Mr. Weeks Opinion column is a lie?

By: Rhonnie aka BlueFamiliar

Rhonnie aka BlueFamiliar — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:11:08 +0000

synonym: a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase

By: jt

jt — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:44:42 +0000

Desperation mode.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:35:34 +0000

It is going to be interesting to see Weeks & Co try to explain themselves out of this one. Can’t use the well worn excuse of blame the media this time for misquoting them.

They gave it to the media. Another case of opening mouth before engaging brain.

By: Alvin Williams

Alvin Williams — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:29:47 +0000

Built on the backs of foreigners ? what nonsense; what a great falsehood; Bermuda in fact has given the foreigner great opportunities; so much so that they now have a government to represent their interests; the anti-Bermudian OBA government. Such sentiments as to suggest that Bermuda was built on the backs of foreigners would not dare be an express opinion in America or Canada or in Britain for that matter; no matter how many immigrants flood the country. One thing is for sure as this year comes to an end; the herd mentality of OBA political supporters will continue their head long rush over the cliff to political obscurity well into the up coming new year.

By: X man

X man — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:29:02 +0000

I travel end to end everyday because of my Job.- this allows me to get around all walks of life in Bermuda and hear a variety
of political opinions.
I must say that there is a belief and bad feeling among Born Black Bermudians that the OBA is developing a system
to try to push out as many Black Bermudians as possible. – if this feeling starts to grow to the point were its a houshold word
among Black Bermudians then you can rest assure that the OBA will be a one term Political Party.
If the OBA is to be trusted by 70% of Common Bermudians then it truly need to explain to the common man there position and whats
in store for common Bermudians.– because the feeling is that only the Wealthy will taken care off.

By: John E. Thorne

John E. Thorne — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:24:22 +0000

I wish some of our MP’s would “Please get up and leave and go somewhere else.”

By: Ya got me Rollin

Ya got me Rollin — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:20:05 +0000

I get it now…. Thanks To all you OBites. A lie is only a lie if it spews from the mouth of a PLP minister/candidate. Here I was thinking that this OBA govt. has not kept some of the promises they uttered prior to that December 17 disaster. Well thanks for clearing that all up for me you OBites. I can now enter 2015 knowing who really keeps promises.

By: Never to vote PLP again

Never to vote PLP again — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:05:55 +0000

PLP…..you were the party against Bermudians and did more than any other political party to disadvantage and hurt ALL Bermudians! Please just stop it with the twisted stories. I’ll never vote for such a divisive and arrogant party again.

By: Cha

Cha — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:01:15 +0000

Religious folks fostering hate crimes…Attending church and blindly following a “preacher” does not give you a moral “trump” card or make you a good person. Hate is hate and that is what the church is promulgating in the debate.

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:54:03 +0000

@ Stephen Thomson: Don’t hold your breath mate

By: cj

cj — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:53:46 +0000

Stephen Thompson: You are 100% correct on all levels. However, you will never get an apology from the PLP. They are simply too politically immature to take responsibility for any of their actions. They quite simply need to grow up. Perhaps a few more decades as opposition is just what they need.

We certainly don’t need a bunch of juveniles running our country – and that is clearly what they are. Completely ignorant, with a total lack of responsibility.

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:48:08 +0000

@ Rhonda: The only difference between, “mislead and deceive” is the damn spelling

By: Northshore

Northshore — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:46:09 +0000

This is so the PLP`s way of vote baiting! Stuck on stupid and stuck in the past !! Guess they got to you Weeks, cause that ain`t you talking.

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:41:23 +0000

@ Joonya: Just imagine that

By: C Powell

C Powell — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:39:53 +0000

The divisiveness and rhetoric in 2015 from those seeking to simply regain power will be much of the same desperate blind attacks with little true meaning or concern for the damage that is created within our society as a whole. Thankfully Bermudians from all walks of life are not allowing a one sided conversation any longer due to depths that this same group of individuals placed the island in today! Expose divisiveness and rhetoric when you see it for what it is and more people will begin to realize who is truly working in the best interests of the island and all of its people.

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:37:49 +0000

@ Creamy: “You can lead a horse to the water trough but you can’t make it drink…”
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with anyone having a “dream job”, but they have to be realistic as well as practical at the same time.

By: Barracuda

Barracuda — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:08:31 +0000

How is that any better?

By: aceboy

aceboy — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:25:21 +0000

Rhonda. Do you know what a Thesaurus is? If so, check yours for the term mislead.

Here is what online versions say:

Mislead: Verb. Dishonest.

Synonyms (ie THE SAME AS…my emphasis)

Mislead, be dishonest.

Other synonyms include:

Bamboozle, Con,Hoax, Hoodwink, Sucker…etc etc etc.

Let me use it in a sentence:

Rhonda is deliberately trying to mislead readers into thinking that that to mislead someone is better than deceiving someone, when it is in fact the exact same thing.

By: aceboy

aceboy — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:11:30 +0000

LOL

All of a sudden you seem to care what is “appropriate”?

By: Creamy

Creamy — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:03:39 +0000

Yes. But in any case, Weeks lied about what Pettingil said. He LIED about it.

By: Creamy

Creamy — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:02:26 +0000

Um, Brown deliberately decieved the electorate, knowing that the electorate wouldn’t vote for him otherwise. Even you should be able to understand the difference. It ain’t that hard.

By: tators

tators — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 04:57:34 +0000

NOT NEARLY AS MUCH AS MARK PETTING-GATEJET

By: tators

tators — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 04:56:44 +0000

YOU ARE WHAT YOU SPEAK. THAT MAN DRIVES US OUT AND YOU THINK ITS OK?