Comments on: Min. Burch: Governor Should Not Present Cup

By: Spilt milk

Spilt milk — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 23:56:02 +0000

Referencing the governor.

By: Spilt milk

Spilt milk — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 23:49:11 +0000

Over your head…

By: Redman

Redman — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 22:23:47 +0000

@ aceboy, Bingo. not that it will matter to the victim mentallity types like oj.

By: puzzled

puzzled — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:30:36 +0000

Once again.
You voted him in overwhelmingly.

By: Redrose

Redrose — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:01:03 +0000

I agree 100%! Let the PLP and their followers who support this man who resorts to name calling and racial slurs have Cup Match to themselves! The rest of Bermuda will enjoy ourselves out on the water or at home with our families! How can Burt and Burch claim to be of the Church if they act this way?

By: aceboy

aceboy — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:56:40 +0000

Sir George Somers crash landed on Bermuda and is the reason we are all here today.

Next.

By: Tyrone

Tyrone — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 23:43:51 +0000

“inviting he who enslaved us to come and not only celebrate with us, but to also be the person who presents the Cup.”
I was not aware that the Governor of Bermuda had enslaved Bermudians or even has ever owned a slave before! This Colonel guy is a freaking idiot and anyone who agrees with him on this particular quote is also an idiot…..end of story.

By: SMH

SMH — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 23:43:24 +0000

” Freemasons started Berkeley on court street. ”

Why did they name it after that white guy from England then?

“Not saying you cant come but that doesnt mean your invited.”

Oh, how nice….so, despite being a born black Bermudian, I’m not black enough for you?
LOL…I know your type well…always the victim. LOL

By: SMH

SMH — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 23:39:33 +0000

OJ, you poor victim. LOL

By: Spilt milk

Spilt milk — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:09:06 +0000

I dont see whats so funny. To answer your non-sequitur… Freemasons started Berkeley on court street. Cup match is about celebrating emancipation from slavery of which the British monarchy was heavily involved in. You wouldnt see a nazi at a jewish holocaust momorial. The only difference is that Nazi Germany does not exist anymore but the British monarchy still does. Not saying you cant come but that doesnt mean your invited.

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:55:47 +0000

Perhaps Minister Burch should review his Bermuda history. Sir George Summers (and and the rest on the Sea Venture) did not arrive in Bermuda voluntarily. Why are they worth less than others who did not arrive in Bermuda voluntarily?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:08:04 +0000

I agree. Black or White, Burch does NOT represent Bermuda! He instills hatred and he just doesn’t stop.

We GET IT already that he hates colonialism but his actions speak louder than words and he is NOT what the average kind Bermuda (black and white) represents.

TIME FOR BURCH TO HANG IN THE TOWEL AND GET OUT OF POLITICS. He is a STAIN on our beautiful people!

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:41:52 +0000

Thats de narrative of how expats view Bermudians.
Well Black Bermudians,with one brush.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:34:48 +0000

So what contribution did George Somers give to emancipate slaves or what role did he play to endorce slavery.

By: Boycotting Cup Match

Boycotting Cup Match — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:47:37 +0000

Sadly, my family and I will be boycotting this years Cup Match in protest that the Premier of Bermuda has yet to call for this Ministers resignation. The fact that the Premier continues to condone this mans hatefulness disgusts me. Minister Burch needs to resign. Where is the Premier?

By: newsforyou

newsforyou — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:00:08 +0000

He’s committed to ‘right wrongs’ by being a racist bigot?
Great plan.

By: AS

AS — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:02:47 +0000

Tragically, there are more people enslaved in the world at this time than there ever was during the worst years of the African slave trade. Women enslaved in the sex trade, children enslaved in never ending financial debt bondage, forced child slavery, forced marriage, domestic servitude, forced labour, victims made to work through violence & intimidation, sex trafficking, child sex trafficking, enslaved child soldiers…. the list goes on and its not all white people forcing this slavery onto millions of people. Power corrupts. It always has & always will.

Mr. Burch has power & he is using his power in a dangerous and distructful way. Nothing good comes out of hate and sadly, this man oozes hate. I feel sorry for anyone to has to carry the weight of so much hatred.

By: Rockfish#1

Rockfish#1 — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:38:25 +0000

Point well taken!!

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:45:17 +0000

He is committed, to right de wrongs of social conditioning which is ingrained in our society.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:08:09 +0000

Meanwhile putting aside de personal attack, who is more suitable to be named for Emancipation, George Somers or Sally Bassett.
Or did we do it like that for appeasment, like when they gave de Noble Peace prize to Mandela and DeKlerk at de same time.
Mmmmmmmmmm

By: lots of Bermudians don't look like Burch...

lots of Bermudians don't look like Burch... — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 02:32:11 +0000

Hey Mr. Burch,
I thought leaders worked to bring people together. The Governor presenting the cup is a chance to heal the hate, and reinforce that we are all equals.

FREE YOURSELF FROM MENTAL SLAVERY.(Bob Marley)

I wish you and the majority of the PLP would choose to stop encouraging this hate and division and work to bring us together as Bermudians.

Can the non-racist and progressive thinkers in the PLP please finally stand up against hate?

By: Anbu

Anbu — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:28:13 +0000

He wont cause he agrees. He will say he doesnt to your face but we all know how this administration operate And you know what? Who cares. Stay home for the game. Chill out in your ac or better yet, just go to the beach or something. They dont want you there anyway. Well we all know that burch sure doesnt want you there. Send them a message, not that it will matter. Lol. Next plp politician to show up at my door will deff be earning his paycheck.

By: cpm

cpm — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:51:20 +0000

Somerset cc are going to lose a lot of money thanks to the colonel

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:47:34 +0000

You need to get out of my country

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:39:33 +0000

George somers

By: cpm

cpm — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 23:11:26 +0000

We are in a downward spiral with the combination of Burch and the plp propaganda show constantly dragging racial harmony down

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 22:50:56 +0000

@ v. smith. Consider the following:

Cup Match is between Sandys Cricket Club and St George’s. It is not a Government event.
Burch has spoken to both and they don’t agree with him regarding the presentation. So the Clubs, being the majority are happy with who presents the Cup.
So Burch as a sole person wants his own way even though the clubs don’t agree with him.
Using his role as a Minister he says if you (a private club) want a wall built it won’t happen unless you do what I want.
The club is private so why is a Government Minister involved in a wall rebuild at tax payers expense?
Burch is nothing more than a petty dictator and abusing his role as a Minister, and is in breach of regulations.
Despite all of this, Premier Burt is too weak to fire him.

By: Scuff

Scuff — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:54:18 +0000

Great comment. It is entirely up to the clubs who they invite to preset the Cup. This is not a political event.
The clubs have hosted wonderful events for many decades where everyone feels warmly welcomed and has a great time.
I would say most are aware of the history of the game, and the spirit of camaraderie that prevails is a tribute to that history. Everyone should celebrate the ending of such an evil as slavery.
Col Burch has mar it clear where he stands over and over again.
Everyone who believes in a diverse Bermuda altos go to Cup Match and support this great memorial event.

By: BermieBorn

BermieBorn — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:25:37 +0000

Appears you don’t know we celebrate both Emancipation Day and Sommers Day, two public holidays that collectively comprise cup match.

By: BermieBorn

BermieBorn — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:21:48 +0000

If MP Burch is so displeased with “the man on Langton Hill”, accompanying regalia, pomp, circumstance, tradition, history and related context, why does he use the Lt. Col title from ‘that man’s’ army? The PLP continually bemoan certain aspects of our colonial heritage but relish, in fact demand, continued use of ‘their’ fancy titles.

By: puzzled

puzzled — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:28:26 +0000

All of you live next door.
You work together.
You say hello.
You hide behind pen names.

Look up the word ‘useless’.

Namste’

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:33:08 +0000

And some blow even more ! And that’s just one single aspect of their Cup Match budget.

Lest we forget OJ’s favorite retort ..’Two Bermudas’

By: drew

drew — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:02:56 +0000

Yeah, I bet you got your British passport as soon as you could, when it became possible back in the early 2000′s, but you hate the Brit governor. Learn some history the British Parliament abolished slavery in 1834, guess what they didn’t have too, Britain was the preeminent power in the world then, no one would have said a thing. Brazil, you know that country that 3/4 of blacks on this island seem to support in the World Cup, didn’t abolish slaver until the late 1880s. You and many, very many are completely ignorant of world history.

By: JohnBoy

JohnBoy — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:46:54 +0000

Wow, I didn’t realise some people spent that much on crown and anchor!

By: JohnBoy

JohnBoy — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:38:27 +0000

You need some love in your heart my friend. I haven’t said anything to warrant your comment.

By: SMH

SMH — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:31:24 +0000

“For those who have common sense,”

how would YOU be able to tell? You’ve got to be the most ignorant poster here.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 17:56:51 +0000

For those who have common sense, can you enlighten me which is more appropiate to represent Emancipation, George Somers or Sally Bassett.

By: SMH

SMH — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 17:31:27 +0000

“WE NEED OUR OWN TO RUN THIS COUNTRY!!”

You got it, they’re currently running it into the ground…and you love it!

hateful bigot.

By: Bermyboo

Bermyboo — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 17:31:00 +0000

And watch what happens! Do you have an exit plan for when it all goes wrong???

By: SMH

SMH — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 17:30:20 +0000

“…. is beyond me.”

yes, everything you post ‘is beyond me’ as well.

Read a history book, if you can. Your ignorance isn’t impressive.

By: Bermyboo

Bermyboo — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 17:29:33 +0000

Very good comment.

By: Bermyboo

Bermyboo — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 17:24:07 +0000

Amen!

By: Scuff

Scuff — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 16:09:00 +0000

Excuse me? Why should whites be excluded from celebrating the abolition of slavery? And please don’t say white people haven’t been victimised in this way when everyone knows that’s not true at all. Many of not most whites in Bermuda have ancestors who came here as ‘indentured servants’ – another word for slave. There’s not a population in the world that has enjoyed freedom throughout their history, and every population should be free to celebrate its demise. It’s also true that slavery continues – there were undoubtedly several products in your grocery cart this week where forced, unpaid labour was part of the production process. The fight is not over and everyone needs to be brought onside to battle it.

By: Scuff

Scuff — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:55:21 +0000

Hhmmm, Kim, paint us a detailed picture of the Bermuda you’d like to see?

By: v smtih

v smtih — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:52:00 +0000

The Premier of Bermuda should present the cup, this game represents the abolishment of slavery,,so why in this day and age do we have a governor from England, presenting a cup is beyond me.

By: Scuff

Scuff — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:22:43 +0000

Onion Juice, you remind me of a story I read from a few years after World War II. A young Jewish man was making derogatory comments while talking to his parents about Germans. His parents admonished him immediately, telling him that if it hadn’t been for Germans, they would not have survived the war.
Even in the worst of times it is fundamentally and factually wrong to paint everyone with the same brush.

By: Some no longer welcome at Cup Match

Some no longer welcome at Cup Match — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:15:07 +0000

What this Minister seems to be saying is that whites shouldn’t be allowed to go to Cup Match. Nice. Guess what, I won’t be going this year thanks to this hateful trolls comments. I no longer feel part of my own country, the country of generations of ancestors.

By: Hey

Hey — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:10:30 +0000

What If the Governor was black? it’s not the office of the Governor that Burch is attacking, its the color of the Governors skin? “why should we invite and celebrate with the “people” who enslaved us”

I think certain people should send a message to the Premier by BOYCOTTING Cup Match.( Both Days)

By: Demand this racists resignation

Demand this racists resignation — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:10:09 +0000

PREMIER BURT NEEDS TO DEMAND THIS BIGOTED PERSON RESIGNS IMMEDIATELY.

By: Scuff

Scuff — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:06:29 +0000

The English member of the English Parliament William Wilberforce and Charles James Fox, (descended from royalty, as it happened), encouraged by Prime Minister William Pitt, Inspired by the great chronicler of slavery Olaudah Equiano, and pthers – fought for years and ultimately succeeded in ENDING slavery throught the Empire many DECADES before the Americans ended the vile practice. Infact former American slaves took refuge here in Bermuda. You may remember one of the first black members of Congress Joseph Rainey, lived in Bermuda during time?