Comments on: Opinion: The “Cat In The Hat” & Local Politics

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:41:33 +0000

@ GoLong: You can possibly be correct when it comes to the next election and how these blogs can actually be a tip in helping the Opposition Party / Progressive Labour Party to fine-tune their game plan…I interpret it as an opportunity to dazzle the heads of their followers while simultaneously filling their followers heads B/S. No more and no less

By: BT Checker

BT Checker — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:45:46 +0000

huh?

By: GoLong

GoLong — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:40:50 +0000

Very humorous, Famous. These blogs on bernews are the best. Free brainstorming, what to do, what not to do. It’ll really help the next PLP administration. They will be better. All of this will help fine tune, the administration in waiting. They are listening and reading. The people’s party will have learned their lesson delivered at the last election cycle, by the time of the next. And they will be more about the people than ever before. So continue with the opinions and comments all. They aren’t hurting. They’re helping. All all be well.

By: Honestly

Honestly — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:10:06 +0000

Looks like many nerves have been struck! I don’t understand how these bloggers can’t understand that the country is in debt and it’s ok to give 77 million dollars to AC! Just doesn’t add up. On another note…hiring more senators n jr senators is ridiculous but continue with this game you are playing. Them against us!

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:06:16 +0000

Chris you and Senator Diallo Rabain needs to cease misleading the public with the rhetoric
“More PLP rhetoric designed to cloud the progress of the OBA in turning around the mess they created. They don’t have any viable ‘wins’ to stand on so they try to keep everyone angry so that they don’t see their mistakes and the progress of the OBA. The one thing I am sure of is that when it really matters the voters will see them for what they are – hypocrites!” Bigga2

By: Simon Templar

Simon Templar — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:40:54 +0000

Thanks Betty.
Coming from the “Clear as Mud” transparency example you and your cronies set.

By: Simon Templar

Simon Templar — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:38:39 +0000

It’s just Betty highlighting its lack of education

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:28:45 +0000

Chris, here’s a bit of food for thought

“There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a dream job, but we have to be realistic and practical at the same time.”

By: Creamy

Creamy — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:28:34 +0000

It’s pretty clear what Burt said. Nothing in the rest of the speech changed it. He was advocating privatisation.

By: aceboy

aceboy — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:10:31 +0000

We get a whole lot more transparency under the OBA than we EVER did with the PLP. Do you want to go back to those days?

By: sobbing_sob

sobbing_sob — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 03:16:45 +0000

Faithfulness supporters? What on earth does that mean?

By: Chris Famous

Chris Famous — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 02:27:34 +0000

transparency
noun trans·par·en·cy \tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē\
plural trans·par·en·cies
Definition of TRANSPARENCY

1
: something transparent; especially : a picture (as on film) viewed by light shining through it or by projection
2
: the quality or state of being transparent

The overall message in this piece is that we have a party that promised transparency before the election.

Post election they rejected legislation that would produce transparency of who is gaining government contracts.

Just last week it was revealed that over $250,000 of taxpayers money was spent with out any tendering for contracts

Now we have the MP who has proven to have lied on several occasions in charge of a ministry with an annual budget of near $100,000,000.00.

But hey the OBA supporters would turn a blind eye to the lack of transparency correct?

It is very easy to spout off words to denigrate Bermudians, union members and or PLP supporters.

Yet somehow it is impossible for you all to admit that you have a minister who,along with others, have ensured that there will be no transparency or tendering of contracts.

As always thank you for taking the time to read my columns.
Love you all

By: Sally

Sally — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 02:17:34 +0000

Please please Cat in the Hat…..nothing but facts facts and more facts…..problem is your having difficulty excepting the truth…typical response from the OBA fan club….carry on…

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:22:03 +0000

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
“The living language is like a cow-path: it is the creation of the cows themselves, who, having created it, follow it or depart from it according to their whims or their needs. From daily use, the path undergoes change. A cow is under no obligation to stay.” -E.B. White, writer (1899-1985)

By: CAT in a hat

CAT in a hat — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:04:59 +0000

Spot on @another day…this common practice from kangaroocar and similar faithfulness supporters…OBAblindness is killing them …..so is Transparency

By: CAT in a hat

CAT in a hat — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:02:26 +0000

How special……..tricks of politis…..you forgot to print the entire speech…..the most significant part of his speech you seem to have left out…..it will give you a clear understanding of Burt’ entire premise……..but please do not let the facts get in the way…..

By: CAT in a hat

CAT in a hat — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:56:56 +0000

I love the approach you have taken Chris. The outline of key points is very succinct. I don’t suspect you get many praise from the OBA support club, as you have spoken too boldly on real issues and promises the OBA have failed to keep…….it’s not what they want to hear mire ir less for any one to call attention too…..it is blatantly evident thst OBA fans reject the facts if they believe they do not swing in favor of the OBA.

Often many are Silence on issues that call out the OBA. The political strategy is to have their fans only write lots of comments only if it reflects the PLP.

That is merely the Political Strategy at work by the OBA. We also know that most PLP fans seldom even brother with the blogs, they are busy doing more significant things.

Keep pressing on Chris this article bring forward points that are easy for all to see.

What one must be aware of is the clicks from those that do not voice their concerns. We already know the clicks of yes is a plan strategy by the OBA.

“I taught I taw A puddy tat”……lol

Well written perspective.

Now go OBA press the click. ….

By: another day in .........

another day in ......... — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:38:54 +0000

Kangocar,, you really can’t honestly evaluate the OBA goverment objectively without being insulting can you?? lol,,, You sit there and attact his intelligence like a child because he discussed things that make you uncomfortable,, well boo hoo, grow up and evaluate the government like a grown up,, leave your petty feelings at the door please

By: another day in .........

another day in ......... — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:34:29 +0000

So anyone pointing out the government failures or inconsistencies is doing so only because they want the PLP to get in power?? Can you just for a few seconds at least take a reasoned think on the points raised and consider if any of them are valid,,,If you do so, your friends will not stop be your friends,, lol

By: Kangoocar

Kangoocar — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:10:32 +0000

In Chris ( not so ) famous defense, Being his brain can be compared to that of a bird?? It becomes easy to understand his fear of cats????

By: Politricks

Politricks — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:00:34 +0000

This is what Mr. David Burt stated in 2011.
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Junior Finance Minister David Burt suggested today that Government should consider privatising some of its services in order to inject “much needed innovation” into the economy.

He told the Senate candidates for privatisation could include public transport, postal services, waste collection, waste treatment, water and recycling.

But he cautioned: “Just because something has worked in another place in the world, doesn’t mean it will work in Bermuda.”

Senator Burt, delivering his personal views on the economy in his first Budget speech in the Upper Chamber, referenced how Tony Blair and New Labour introduced a new breed of politics termed the Third Way when they swept to power in the UK in 1997.

“This politics was meant to represent the radical centre, a mix between traditional Labour and Conservative policies to deliver for the citizens of a country,” he said.

“One of the items that he pushed through was the partial privatisation of some government services.”

Sen Burt went on: “It will surprise no one when I say that governments are not known to be the most efficient organisations.

“It is my hope that, as the Government looks to open up the budget process and looks to medium-term planning, that we take a serious look at what government services may be able to be provided by the private sector in a more efficient manner.

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This is what Mr. Chris Famous said in reply to Mr. Burt’s privatization proposals

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By: Ed Case

Ed Case — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:36:43 +0000

Paint the OBA as bad as you want. The PLP would be infinitely worse. In fact a PLP vote back in would be just the thing Bda needs to ensure future poverty. Bermuda will be finished if PLP is voted back in.

By: NCM

NCM — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:33:55 +0000

Mr. Famous, what about PLP privatization of TCD emissions testing, several areas at the airport, Health Insurance Department – and even then Senator Burt’s statement in 2011: “It is my belief that, as this Government considers all the available options, there may be room for some Government services to be privatized.”

By: NCM

NCM — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:18:18 +0000

Where to start with this nonsense! A quick one for Mr. Famous to answer – has a single Government job been made redundant since December, 2012?

It seems Mr. Famous and his cronies would be happy to see, in the words of one of his political compatriots, Bermuda burn before seeing the OBA succeed.

We get it Mr. Famous – you and the PLP/BIU/People’s Campaign have one singular goal in mind: Return to power at any cost.

By: hmmm

hmmm — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:58:21 +0000

So they have done everything they promised in your attached poster…

So, What is your beef with the OBA Chris. You seem hell bent on destruction, divisiveness and all aimed at the OBA. You had no beef with the PLP despite the disaster they left on each and everyone of our doorsteps.

By: BT Checker

BT Checker — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:56:01 +0000

Betty,

Such a shame you are back to manipulations and misinformation – I thought you had a change.

It is more of a shame as if you wrote a decent opposition piece on Crockwell I think you would have some sympathy. Your silliness in making the point fails to rame home the message that Crockwell is not a politician we need. He is in this for himself in my opinion – not good in politics. Of course I think the same about Wayne Furbert and others but most of them are in the PLP and not in power.

By: ....

.... — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:29:24 +0000

You Chris Famous are really pathetic.