Comments on: OBA: ‘What Has PLP Done To Grow Economy?’

By: newperspective

newperspective — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:51:39 +0000

Something is wrong with your numbers.Just before the election, the OBA numbers showed they were ahead by 11 seats. And yet, the PLP ended up with 11 seats more than the OBA! An awful huge swing to me!!

Also, I don’t mind paying more taxes. If it will reduce the debt. I’m all for it! The PLP should have stood firm on the tax on rental income.

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:15:29 +0000

If our tax rate was 70% of GDP government would still simply blow it all on F&F plans or social programs and handouts trying to buy votes. Government needs to seriously reign in its spending and stop worrying about the socialist wishes of countries overseas who won’t benefit one whit no matter what our tax rate is.

By: Double S

Double S — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:48:20 +0000

Nope. The numbers prove that a significant swing vote does not exist in Bermuda.

And get ready for higher taxes and lower economic activity! 25-11 all the way!

By: newperspective

newperspective — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:53:03 +0000

Not from what I was told on the doorstep. Including those who are swing voters. For the record, I’m not a supporter of party politics.

I take it, you’re an OBA supporter? You had a bird in hand and you blew it away! Beating the same drum isn’t going to work. Change the beat and pray harder, you might make it back, marginally.

By: newperspective

newperspective — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:35:54 +0000

Craig’s going to need more than prayers!! And 17-18% of GDP should have been in place back in the mid 90′s. Now it should be 20% as the bench mark. Go back and do the math….you would see a different result as for as the debt is concern.

When our goal is to help other solve their tax burden elsewhere in the world, the outcome over a period of time, is obvious. Only a very small segment of our economy benefits from a very low tax jurisdiction, especially when keeping government revenue low. Since 1994 to 2016,government revenue averaged 16% over 22 years.

By: Double S

Double S — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:22:14 +0000

Biggest myth out there regarding the 2012 election. PLP voters did not switch their votes they just abstained. The 2017 election vote numbers confirm that fact.

Anyways, enjoy your 25-11 majority. So far it has resulted in negative retail sales, plummeting business confidence, higher taxes (with more to come), a return to qualified audits, failing Fintech strategy, pay-outs to friends and family whilst increasing healthcare premiums etc. Standing strong for sure!

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:35:22 +0000

Kevin, It appears that you want a little attention .Note, Bob Richards should had been Premier before Dunkley. All things being equal , had Craig had the golf balls he would still been Premier today . He just could not be his own man . Others had to instruct him as to what to do . The OBA had the government but would not with their baby finger do anything for the man in the street .They knew what Bermuda needed , and got it all Wrong . There is only one thing about being in the room with the smartest people in Bermuda, ” NO ONE LISTENS .” The OBA wanted Path Ways to Status, without listening to the majority of the people . They lost the government because they considered money was the answer to identifying with the people and not touching and rubbing shoulders with them . They where just out of touch . Today , some folks are fighting to get a white party back in power , compared to Bermuda having TWO strong black parties that would allow people to support the party with the best platform . Kevin , You have not been paying attention . I wonder why?

By: Oh,I see now

Oh,I see now — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:46:56 +0000

You can bring in leading world economist and they still couldn’t float this sinking ship.Does it really matter who’s in power ,they will face the same issues with the same limited resources.You both remind me of the kid on the Simpsons show when he points his finger and shouts,”a-ha” only to notice he’s looking at his own reflection in a mirror……..ffs

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:57:18 +0000

The PLP got voted in by an over whelming majority against a OBA that was doing everything right . Go Figure .

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:30:19 +0000

Rodney you better hope they are gone in 2 years ,,,you will regret the day you wrote that pathetic piece…but wait your one of the sheep that will believe anything…you voted in a group who collectively can’t get out of a wet paper bag ….they have the ability to make our country great again as my shoes in my closet…well ok my shoes may have an edge…

Wake up Rodney …North rock may be the only piece of land left to govern in a few years if you put them back in

By: newperspective

newperspective — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:02:12 +0000

The OBA is playing the same beat of the drum, just like the PLP does when they where in opposition. Their beats are the some in “b major”… with boogieman lyrics,to keep their supporters in their camp!

You would think we should be pulling in the same direction to help the government-of-the-day to succeed in reducing the debt. Our focus should be on the debt to reduce it so the debt servicing cost can be reduced and have these resources can go to other much needed financial assistance programmes, like further education and the elderly.

By: newperspective

newperspective — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:38:53 +0000

I recall, back in the mid 80′s, when a UBP member of Parliament lost his seat in Hamilton East, him saying ” there were more liars than I thought possible. I’ve see it and heard it all before!

By: newperspective

newperspective — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:30:48 +0000

Amazing, those very voters you are referring to also voted for the UBP/OBA when they marginally won in 2012.

By: Stevie

Stevie — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:00:36 +0000

Brown had no answers. Clueless…thoughtless. Just like all plp/biu. Tweed so silent. Don’t forget who really is Premier. Burt you run away when then tough gets going. Grow up

By: Anbu

Anbu — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:01:24 +0000

Again rodney. The “people” are only out of touch with the oba because the plp tell them they are. Get a clue man. To me what bermy needs right now is complete apathy to all things government. Then maybe these people would actually have to work. To vote for someone on nothing other than “because thats my team” is just stupid. We deserve everything we are getting now. It is reality. The oba would be stupid to do the plps work for them. But thats what the plp want because the usual suspects are in charge of it. The plp are smart in one aspect tho. Bermudians just love free $**t and the plp love giving away free stuff. The average plp voter just doesnt get that it is in fact them that paid for the free stuff in the first place. It would be funny if it wasn t so sad.

By: Goose

Goose — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:55:35 +0000

25-11

It’s not up to the OBA to govern. If the public wanted the OBA to improve the economy they would have won the election. With 11 seats the OBA is powerless to enact any legislative change. All they can do is question the moves the Government makes in the hope that the scrutiny helps ensure the best outcome for Bermuda. It’s how the Westminster system works.

The voting public decided that they wanted the PLP’s plans to be enacted. It’s time for the PLP to start moving their ideas forward, as per the public’s mandate. Instead they’ve done such an awful job that you’re essentially asking the opposition to fix the economy two years after the election.

By: Anbu

Anbu — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:52:17 +0000

They never lost touch with the people rodney. The people were TOLD not to listen. That is truth and u know it. Only reason they rolled back anything is because they are cowards. They knew what would happem to them if they went ahead with it. Thats the only reason they retracted it cause trust me. It was going to happen mate. And why do plp supporters keep asking what the oba would do? They were doing it and you kicked them out. Plp always looking elswhere for ideas instead of coming up with them their dam selves. I wonder why that is? Could it be that maybe, just maybe, they dont have a clue what they r doing? You think? Proof is in the pudding mate. Its time for this government to either $**t or get off the dam pot. Theyve had long enough.

By: Anbu

Anbu — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:46:17 +0000

Lmao. Mercy u just have no clue do u oj? Wheres your usual 25-11?! Lmao. Keep thumpin nick. Make em work for it for once.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:44:50 +0000

You are right!

Give us an update on the chicken farm.
I suppose that they have someone from overseas drafting a proposal to give to the group who they want to work on the farm.

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:52:06 +0000

What is it that Bermuda is not getting , ” No good deed goes unpunished .” Direct quote as to why we loss the election .There was only one man in Bermuda who could tell Michael Dunkley three days before the election 2017 that the report ‘OBA 11% ahead of PLP ‘ was wrong .To which he replied ,” I trust Global Research .” It would appear someone got it all wrong .The OBA are out of touch with the people of Bermuda . The PLP are likely to be in power for years , so it would do the OBA well to help them improve the economy of Bermuda without all the LIP.

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:37:26 +0000

Johnny, Did you miss breakfast today ? Wake up !!

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:33:49 +0000

Are you coming late to the party ?

By: Jt

Jt — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:26:03 +0000

And what are we paying Walton for, exactly?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:47:13 +0000

Yes the message must be repeated and repeated ..somehow we need to make it clear that this government cannot help us …they are clueless and 2 years in its so very clear… the first 14 years wasn’t enough for lots of folks..they obviously must be very wealthy Bermudians ,,,,they voted them back in ….and look at what we have no real plan and no ideas for the near future …from education to public services and they want us to pay more ….

plp cant get us out this financial mess…you may not want to admit it today ..but you will soon …66 fintech companies how many Bermudian jobs theres a reason they are silent
have to make statement on the Qtr million paid out to alleged victims …how can you pay money to people who ignored police instructions and pushed towards them sorry they need to be prosecuted not rewarded

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:10:04 +0000

Ya, and bang harder.
Thats what I’m paying him for.

By: Rotten Onion

Rotten Onion — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:13:06 +0000

PLP are good at riding coat tails.

By: JohnnyB

JohnnyB — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:08:55 +0000

OBA Vision: BTA, Airport, St Georges Hotel, Americas Cup…..

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:08:01 +0000

The train is still on the tracks ? LOL What planet are you living on ?
Confidence in all things Bermuda have plummeted since the last election.
There’s NO arguing it .

By: JohnnyB

JohnnyB — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:08:01 +0000

Why would we thank them? They were the ones that put it into play in the first place! If you cant see how dopey that is to say we owe them thanks then you need a check up.

By: PATRICK MCHUGH

PATRICK MCHUGH — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:01:46 +0000

The tax was not in place so how can you roll it back?

By: deonion

deonion — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:38:02 +0000

1. The PLP is doing good. please explain how
2. Let’s encourage the PLP. to do what, introduce more taxes?
3. Let’s thank them for rolling back the tax on residential rental properties. leaving a $26m black hole that needs filling, somehow
4. .Again, Where is the OBA’s vision , ideas , goals , and plan to help the people of Bermuda. Where is the PLP’s?

By: Me

Me — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:28:49 +0000

I believe their main idea
Was a chicken farm whats is the hold on that?

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:12:07 +0000

Nick , This is what you do when you’re the Government .The PLP is doing good . The train is still on the tracks . The OBA is behaving as a good Opposition . I wonder why ? They used to be the Government but lost touch with the people . Let’s encourage the PLP . Let’s thank them for rolling back the tax on residential rental properties .Let’s highlight that the economy runs best when Government runs on 17-18% of GDP , and any amount above this puts down ward pressure on the economy that causes people to stop spending .Again, Where is the OBA’s vision , ideas , goals , and plan to help the people of Bermuda . Let’s pray for Craig .

By: Wahoo

Wahoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:07:06 +0000

Keep banging.