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**Anonymous** » 2012-06-11 08:49

Stand your ground Gaston. You are showing statesmanship. A true patriot. History will absolve you.

**It Is Me** » 2012-06-08 18:03

Gaston Browne would of served the ALP better if he didn't say anything on this issue if he does not agree with the other 99% of his party. That would of been the right TEAM thing to do. But maybe he is not a team player. Maybe he is only looking out for himself or maybe because his arch rival for ALP leadership was the one to bring this issue to the light. Whatever it is I still don't undersatnd his stance.

Anyone can look at all the evidence and see something is wrong ... the state of the engines in the caribarena pictures, serial numbers with paint on them, no documentation seen yet, the staged press conference, no allowed visits to the power plant etc...

If the UPP wanted to stop this debate all they have to do is let people go up their and verify that the engines are new. Anything less is UNACCEPTABLE ... and the people should go up to the power plant one day and march right in there ... it's not Baldwin Spencers power plant or loan ... it's the people who has to pay back the loan!!!

**Pedro** » 2012-06-08 09:29

Respect is earned. First he must respect himself. You give respect and you can expect respect. He comes across as arrogant, disrespectful and a bullyish. He is losing his way with the people. The truth am told will set one free.

**intrepid** » 2012-06-07 23:47

can anyone explain what qualifies Harney to give judgement on whether these engines are new or not? These are not used cars-they are specialised pieces of equipment that external painting cannot hide oil leaks and internal wear.

**Fess Up** » 2012-06-07 21:54

Chef you are hilarious. Stick to your job and leave the comic for others. You still saying that Vere Bird 3 is not in that picture but the Rebel can't say it for himself. You and I see differently. So who is next to the PM on the right? You. Don't know what is right or left. You should give options to your friend that can't see no wrong. Good night Chef. Don't leave the microwave running. :lol:

**John French II** » 2012-06-07 21:52

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. This "mere voice in the wilderness" has suggested that Leaders are Visionaries, Creative, Exhibit Good Managerial traits, Behavioural Flexibility, Confidence,Team Builders, Excel at Communications and Interpersoal Relationships, are driven by Ethics and Values are Fact Based Decision Makers but above all humbly accept the Peoples' Direction.
Anyone intent on leading the People must possess the cognitive capacity to understand and respond strategically to the complexities inherent in service to the public.
Quote:

PlayerQueen: Both here and hence pursue me lasting strife, If once I be a widow, ever I be a wife!
PlayerKing: Tis deeply sworn. Sweet, leave me here a while, My spirits grow dull, and fain I would beguile The tedious day with sleep.
PlayerQueen: Sleep rock thy brain, And never come mischance between us twain!
Hamlet: Madam, how like you this play?
Queen: The lady doth protest too much, methinks.

Reminds of a line from Oh Gad! Quote:

Weak & Predictable, I may be, but the chase never fails to get my adrenaline going Joanne C Hillhouse

Heaven Help The Bewildered & Bemused.

**Microwave chef** » 2012-06-07 21:03

I gave you 4 options not an invitation for discussion or debate. Do not for a second put your self on the same level as cool ruler or even PLM that is not hubris, but flat out disrespectful to Ruler and PLM. They have earned Chef's respect even if we seldom agree. So next time you wish to offer unwanted opinion or spread lies like VCB3 being in that picture wait until Chef asks for it . You will know when I Chef will rattle a bucket of night soil that will be you cue other wise Shoeeeee. as for chef or dishwasher, who cares? Chef is just happy to have a Job in this UPP created disaster call the economy of my beloved over taxed Antigua

**Fess Up** » 2012-06-07 20:41

Chef you are the same one that tell Ruler you are a comrade or big blue. But you don't have a problem labeling me. You are such a hypocrite. Don't know but making the assumption. Sticking for Vere Bird 3 that is rebel without cause. Why you go and do what you do best. That is to heat up and cook food in a microwave. Are you really a Chef or dishwasher?

**SlyThatGuy** » 2012-06-07 18:46

Tenman,what I gleaned from Brown's statement is that after he saw the engines and spoke with the various engineers,he was satisfied that they were new.So,in a way,he said they were new.Yes,you are right,they don't look new,but I think our problem is with the type of materials used.You see,the Chinese rely on cheap labor and cheap product.They always come with their own workers, whom they don't have to pay, and their low-grade materials.That' s why their way of doing business with us doesn't benefit our country-it doesn't provide employment opportunity for our people.

**Vere C. Bird III** » 2012-06-07 18:33

I have now found out the way to get the real issues of the Wadadli Power Plant into Gaston Browne's thick head. Gaston is in fact a Smurf, he is in fact "PAPA SMURF" and has no idea of the meaning of the word old, new, rusty, or junk without the use of the word Smurf.

http://ipponupp.podbean.com/mf/web/iam4z7/Papasmurf1.jpg

Gaston!
(1) Is the Smurf New or Old?
(2) Does the smurf provide Antivua & Barbuda value for money?
(3) Did the loan agreement from Exim Bank provide a sufficient
warranty to cover Antigua & Barbuda if the Smurf breaks down?
(4) Is the Smurf a hotel Lobby?
(5) Do you as a Smurf expect to see Blood or Wine at the foot
of the Smurf or black oil

**Microwave chef** » 2012-06-07 18:27

Quote:

You accussed Gaston of posting picture with members of government, but you yourself was there in the picture on the right.

Ok fezz up now that you have put your foot in your mouth and have exposed your self as a " blue troll' you have 4 options left as an excuse:
if you see VCB3 in this picture Chef has to conclude:
1 You are legally blind
2 you have no clue who VCB3 is or looks like
3 and the most likely one "you are so stupid that you can't even grasps the conversation and make stuff up as you go along..
4 you simply don't get the picture and looking at the wrong one
you smell of yellow and blue ... so shoee get lost or come correct.

**Aaron** » 2012-06-07 17:19

To be honest i am a supporter of the ALP but i see history will repeat itself again in 2014.....As bad and as incompetent the UPP is i think when it comes to dealing with internal issues they display a greater level of maturity...I understand a leadership convention is in ALP's bag but i pray that father God grants our people wisdom to not only choose but choose wisely for if Gaston is elected to lead the pack then prepare for chaos and not development... They say it takes time to know someone and the light is being shed on individuals within Alp...check out caribarena right now...say alll what you want about UPP, wicked, vindictive, incompetent, dunce but i tell you this, it doesn't make any sense trading bad for bad or bad for worse...All i have to say....Fed up right now

**Fess Up** » 2012-06-07 17:15

Osbert R Frederick you said the power went out three times. What did you as the Caretaker of the area. Did you start a petition in the area to send APUA that you are fed up. You kept complaining and not doing nothing. Give me a break with your nancy stories.

**tenman** » 2012-06-07 17:03

SlyThatGuy, did you read anywhere in Browne's statement where he said the generators are new? Paraphrasing him, he stated they appeared new when he was there for their commissioning (8th September, 2011). SlyThatGuy, when Caribarena took their pics a mere 3 months after (Dec 16th 2011) they were commissioned, look at how they look see http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/news/latest/99330-chinese-power-plant-or-antiguas-white-elephant.html and pay attention to pic 37 and 38. My experience with reconditioned equipment is that they show their age quickly. The engineers at APUA admitted via the blood and wine press conference that they are having problems with the engines (in explaining all the oil and rags used for leaks). As Vicness stated in his last response, they don't even look as if they were properly reconditioned

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**Robinhood** » 2012-06-07 17:02

At the end of your statements you should used this phrase.
" I am just the information provider"

**Robinhood** » 2012-06-07 16:54

Robinhood is an objective observer, who does not drink red or blue
cool aid. Robinhood is all about country first - let me know if you
need help with the concept - I am just the information provider.

**Osbert R. Frederick** » 2012-06-07 15:51

By the way, I live in Old Road and today electricity went off three times in less than two hours. This is not something that just happened today but rather has been going on for the past few weeks; outages every day. If this is the service we get from new engines, God help us when they get old. We will be back to the 'dark ages'.

**SlyThatGuy** » 2012-06-07 15:44

Tenman,are you aware that you are calling Gaston Brown a liar? Why should we believe a picture over the words of an eyewitness, a man who visited the plant and saw the engines for himself? And though they appeared to look fine,he didn't stop there-he still went beyond that to confirm that they were new by speaking to engineers(profe ssionals) from Antigua Public Utilities Authority,Harne y ,and elsewhere.The issue is about whether or not the engines are new,not about a model number.

**Vicnes** » 2012-06-07 15:41

Tenman, I do agree that in the pictures the generators look old, not even properly reconditioned, if you ask me. Now why doesn't the ALP hire a professional outfit to investigate the matter? Lester Bird is smart enough to use the courts to xxxx xxxing xxxk the IHI funds and other xxxg fxxxs. Why not use the courts now to gain access to the power plant and get to the bottom of this, and not Gaston or any of the other politicians. None of them know the first thing about electricity. They could not explain Faraday's Law even if you beat them over the head with it

This will not be the first time that Antigua was given a substandard power plant. Back in the late 60's, Hawker Siddeley gave us a lemon at Friar's Hill. VC Bird took them to court and we got compensated.

**Cool Ruler** » 2012-06-07 15:36

Is this the same Vere Bird III that made an axx of himself on the witness stand when he was called to give evidence in the election case? Is this the same Vere Bird III who said of his aunt Hazel when she attended the ceremony to honor VC put on by the government, and I quote “ I don’t know why she went she must have been hungry” How long did you spend in law school, I wonder if you too as long as your daddy did. You sound like you have psychological problems, someone said you fell and hit your head which would explain your erratic behavior. No wonder dunce exxnts like Percy Simon is following you.

**Fess Up** » 2012-06-07 15:10

Vere Bird 3 don't think this is wrong place to accuse the Gaston of what went on in the 2009 elections or personally attacking him. What is wrong with you? You said don't have any desire for politics but it is obvious that you want Gaston position as Chairman or put someone there. You are really acting like a nincompoop with your sense of reasoning. You respond to every comment. Have too much time on your hand as a lawyer. You accussed Gaston of posting picture with members of government, but you yourself was there in the picture on the right. You want to throw the chinese ambassador out of Antigua on his head. You are a classic case, and I hope you never pursue a position in government.

**Audrey Taylor** » 2012-06-07 14:50

Gaston Browne is not a mechanical engineer , he cannot accurately **s whether an engine is new or not by looking at it, Reconcitioned engines look brand new, the proof of their fuction is in their performance. If the engines are malfuctioning it could be that they are reconditioned or poorly manufactured. Either way to estabish whether the people f Antigua were ripped off, more details are required to determine the true performance status of these engines and stats on the market prices of such engine were infact equitable . This type of half baked scabbling is counter productive both sides look like fools more concerned with securing their place in cabinet than working for the benefit of tha Antiguan people who put them there.

**tenman** » 2012-06-07 14:23

Vicnes because I suspect your heart is in the right place based on prior comments, I feel the need to respond to you. Are you aware that at the press conference it was admitted that the model number on one of the engines was wrong? The number wrongly read 12vMAN30-40. They tried to excuse it as a minor error. Vicness take a look at pictures 37 and 38 at http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/news/latest/99330-chinese-power-plant-or-antiguas-white-elephant.html and tell me if you honestly beleive those engines were new when the pics were taken? If I were to sell you a vehicle in similar condition with paint leaking over the model number, would you not be suspicious? Vicnes the labels look newer than the equipment they are on.

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**Barry** » 2012-06-07 14:19

If the "Chairman" is at odds with the majority of the party, then he is in the wrong chair at the wrong table at the wrong party. Maybe it's time for a replacement. :oops:

**Vere C. Bird III** » 2012-06-07 13:47

No he bombed on the 12th March, 2009. Gaston hadn't a clue what it was to be Chairman, but the power oh the power. He didn't realise that the election was being stolen at the Electoral Commission but instead preferred to be driving around on a whistle stop blowing his horn and speaking on his loudspeaker

**jeb** » 2012-06-07 13:13

To my mind it is not about seeing a “clean” plant in September. It is about someone who is either living in la la land or has a reason to insult the intelligence of fellow ministers, senators etc. and the general public. This is an aware and informed era where people know the difference between outdated used up generators and new state of the art. I have seen many “clean” power washed engines that could easily be identified as old. It just doesn’t make sense for an over forty person who is educated, computer literate and ambitious to climb the ladder to be making such a dim statement and expect the people to swallow it without question. We are all perfectly aware as to the most likely reasons why senior APUA or even Harney would say the engines were new…intimidatio n and fear is a horrible way to have to live, but, that appears to be part and parcel to financial survival in Antigua at this time.

**Vicnes** » 2012-06-07 13:02

MAN, the manufacturer of the generators has categorically stated that based on the serial numbers they are NEW. Does that mean anything to you ALP boneheads that keep bashing China, the only country in the world that has provided any substantial financial assistance to Antigua in the last 30 years? Loans, I may add, that no ALP or UPP government(s) have paid back. Not even a red cent was paid to China.

**Vicnes** » 2012-06-07 12:57

Now to all the ALP morons, while you are biting the only hand that is feeding Antigua, just remember that during the last decade of the last Bird regime, Stanford had to bail out his government numerous times with millions of dollars of stolen money. And there was no global recession. He also was pumping millions of that loot into the local economy. Today it is a much different world. How would an ALP government function without continued financial and technical assistance from the Chinese, and without Stanford's stolen loot? Also, considering that America, Europe, Asia and everyone else are in a long term deep recession, it goes without saying that more than a few of the local hotels will not be around for the next tourist season. I guess Bird and the ALP are just going to repeal the tax act and the economy will be booming again.

**Osbert R. Frederick** » 2012-06-07 12:54

I have the utmost respect for Mr. Browne and I guess everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. However, with the evidence all stacked up against the PM with reference to the Power Plant being new, there is no doubt in my mind and in the mind of the vast majority of Antiguans that they are not new. I got a report from a senior APUA employee who is withnessing the operations of the engines and he has stated categorically that he cannot understans why the PM does not just simply tell the people the truth about the engines, because they are not new. He stated that last week, only two of the engines were operational. Is it not strage that in such a short time, four new engines are in such a state that they are out of commission and that parts are been taken to keep the others working. He also stated that new engines would not need the quantom of maintenance that these engines need. That is straight out of the horses mouth. My dad has a car that will be 59 years old on August 1, 2012. If these engines are new, then my daddy's car is new also. Get the point?

**Cool Ruler** » 2012-06-07 12:52

Gaston I have to say that growing up in Grays Farm as boys playing football and cricket in King George pasture I never liked you, however lately I have been admiring your courage in the face of overwhelming hostility from your comrades.

Lester Bird once said “take away the contribution of the birds and what do you have left” Therein lies the crux of the matter and the incoherent diatribe against you by the likes of Bird III, they believe that the Birds have a god given right to be leader of the ALP and you are seen by them as an upstart. These people would love today to be like the 70’s when they bombed, burned and sabotage the same country they wanted to lead. You on the other hand have shown great astuteness despite the vile attacks being leveled against you. Your political enemies could not duplicate the wrath and hatred you are receiving from your comrades. Just be careful who you eat drink and party with.

**Comrade** » 2012-06-07 12:52

Oh how foolish you are gaston,go and fight the enermy and stop fight your own because of xxxed ,you are losing all crediablity,my family and i is from the point and will make a serious decision when the time come

**Galileo** » 2012-06-07 12:33

Respect can only be earned and not demanded and respect goes both ways.Good leaders listen and even sometimes follow only dictators demand respect as they are always hungry for power.GB sounds just stupid like BS ,too much ego,self centered and arrogance resulting in loosing touch with reality and the ppl you are elected to represent.Brown e and cort always sound like the best thing God has created(craftne ss and smartness) after lucifer.brother you need to be humble,the world doesnt evolve around you.More than 6billion living souls on the globe, find your space or comfort and fit in the group or simply go and jump over the cliff.

**Eric** » 2012-06-07 12:29

What is the truth? For many years now (prior to 2004) Lester Bird and the Bird family was desperately looking for a “BIRD” to inherit the leadership of the ALP when Lester himself is removed from the stage. Lester tried to get one of his daughters in place (just around the time of the Medical Benefit Inquiry) - this did not work out for him. So he started looking for another family member but alas there didn’t appear to be any available. Of course there was Vere Bird III – he had the correct name, but that name had become tarnished when he ran into some difficulty where xxx yxxxx xxxxs xxxx in a xxxxle that he was xxxxng and he was subsequently xxxed with the xxxce. It had become expedient for Gaston Browne to fill the vacuum but this was intended only to be temporary until a Bird could be ready and acceptable to the people. Now of course time has passed and we the people have forgotten and VCBIII is attempting to rise to the leadership of the ALP – after all he has the name. Sorry Gaston you are not a BIRD.

**Anna** » 2012-06-07 12:11

If the engines are new and under warranty why should APUA be the one to be supplying parts.

**Common Cents** » 2012-06-07 11:50

Kudos, Mr. Brown, for taking a position. Instead of trying to pull political mileage out of the situation like most others in your party have done, you have taken the honorable path of speaking what you feel is true. You do not believe that the generators are "old" so you do not feel it would be RIGHT to say such. I hope you display similar fortitude in all of your other endeavors

**SlyThatGuy** » 2012-06-07 11:27

Again,under this scenario,the argument Gaston Browne poses is essentially an appeal that "my opinion on this issue is more legitimate than my colleagues' opinion." I do not fault Browne for his opinion on the issue,but he could have found a better way to handle the dilemma. For example,instead of refusing to change his position and keep insisting that he will not accept the outright argument that the Wadadli Power Plant engines are old,he could have gone to his colleagues and express his hope that they could search together for a better way to approach the problem and move forward with their plan.His fault is not viewing the problem before them as one that might be solve collaboratively .This approach would have earned him not only respect but support and trust.

**THE GODFATHER** » 2012-06-07 11:27

Is Gaston rejected because he is accountable to the people and not playing patty politics.

Or is he guilty for saying some were paid to agitate against the said power plant?

**THE GODFATHER** » 2012-06-07 11:14

Gaston, their wrath is filled with vile hatred and scorn for you, be careful, their agenda is crystal clear. I know twist jaw wants to see you, and ** salad wants to make amends, it's a double edge sword you are facing....be careful with your associates, where you eat and what you eat. Take this warning seriously.

**Necessary** » 2012-06-07 11:11

Well well me haffu larf. Look how neargah pan dis blog a rise dem blood pressure over politics and **ed politicians who nah give 2 fart bout dem. Mek me kip fu me yai focused pan Jah see. Him ah who man fu fear and give wan account to. Jah inna control. Him hab de last say.

Attention all bloggers: mind you blood pressure, mind heart attack, mind stroke, mind hallucination.

Just cool and bubble, cease and sekkle. Sim Simma

**down to earth** » 2012-06-07 11:02

Fuel injector parts will stop the leaks at the crankshafts?

**tenman** » 2012-06-07 10:58

MP Browne needs to remember the position he holds. On the international news today was a statement from the UN saying it has been forced to beleive accusations made against the Syrian government of a massacre at Mazraat al-Qubeir, near Hama because the Syrian government has been blocking access by UN monitors to the site. We have a similar situation in Antigua where the government is going against things like its own passed freedom of information act and preventing independent media from verifying the situation with the WPP. Browne himself admits that the government continues not to be transparent on the issue, yet this issue is now over 5 months old since the pictures were released and issues about the cost have been raised. MP Lovell has stated via Observer radio, that this is a closed matter. MP Browne, the public simply expects you to be out there advocating for transparency & accountability on this and other issues. Your lukewarm responses are unpalatable and are therefore being rejected.
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**THE GODFATHER** » 2012-06-07 10:52

Gaston, do not let ignorant people intimidate you, they are filled with the devil's curse. I have seen pictures with Hsrold, Gaston an Asot, I have seen pictures with your daddy2 and Selwyn Walters at events, Lester and Tim Hector, Grandad and Shoul. Your grandad was a regular visitor drinking, dining an eating the best, probably those pictures should be posted too.

So foolish to lament on a picture an espouse the devil's hatred, but what more you expect from evils presence. Gaston, I respect your position, keep the faith, there 'power' is only in Antigua, outside they are lambs.

**Squall Edwards** » 2012-06-07 10:48

Confusion overlays the land.

The Monarch

**Comrade** » 2012-06-07 10:35

When Gaston stop his lies on the others and start to repect the Leader and other Senior members then he will get repect

**Dig It** » 2012-06-07 10:29

Just what the GOAB and their Chief Loyal Supporter needs! While the Loyal Opposition "fights" and "sobatrage" each other, the PM and his cronies are "strategizing" whether or not to call early elections! Would see the PM BS smiling and laughing at the Opposition! The ALP is "dysfunctional" at its best! They are not on the same page, and, clearly, not on the same road! Another five years in opposition will probably "change" their mindset and egos to get it right! Antigua needs a "real" opposition and not one that clearly can't see the light or solve their issues, to do the work of the poor and downthrodden at the hands of their government!

**Anonymous** » 2012-06-07 10:13

Whats wrong with that picture with he and Spencer ? Gaston is a fighter but he is the only ALP politician who has enough love in his heart for people to unite the nation. Well done Gaston: as you say time and time again, you have political opponents but not political enemies.

**Harold** » 2012-06-07 10:10

The engines are down because APUA technicians did not stock the fuel injector parts to be supplied to the Chinese for routine maintenance. It has nothing to do with engines being old. Check your facts before you speak.

**Ian Best** » 2012-06-07 09:53

Vere ! Here you go with another big lie to tear down Gaston. I just checked his facebook page and the photo was posted in June 12, 2011, long after the petition. It was Gaston who carried the fight to Baldwin Spencer during that period and even got suspended from Parliament.Wher e were you Vere and those who you support then ? Lock down what country ? Give me an aspirin? The good thing about Gaston, unlike you and Molwyn, he is not a hater and can sit with his political opponents. Haters attract haters and it is just a matter of time before you guys turn on each other.

**Microwave Chef** » 2012-06-07 09:42

One picture can indeed be worth a 10000 words.

**@IanBest,Fred,PLM** » 2012-06-07 09:42

well said guys(or guy,not sure), here is your cookie, and here is a little something for your bank account :-)

ummm, how many WPP engines are running at this present moment?
How much electricity is provided by APC at this present moment?
Nuff said, you all make me sick!

**Ian Best** » 2012-06-07 09:40

Molwyn, Robin, Lester, the labour party fighting the UPP on a primary corruption platform at the next general elections; who do you think will win ? The Labour party fighting the UPP on the primary issues of the economy, unemployment, jobs, investments and development who will win ?

The Labour party must have a multi-issue approach but they should not make corruption their salient issue if they cannot win on that count. A word to the wise.

**Anonymous** » 2012-06-07 09:35

Gaston Brown cut xxxl with the UPP when he could be the next deputy leader or leader of the country ? Get real people, who do you expect anyone to believe this ? I can see that Gaston Brown is trying hard to bring changes to the labour party but the members are trying to destroy him. Fight on Brown, its the only way to get changes.

**Vere C. Bird III** » 2012-06-07 09:30

Chairman Browne thought that posting this picture on facebook 2 weeks before the Court of Appeal ruling in the election petition cases on 27th October, 2010 was helping the ALP.

Gaston Browne then undermined the ALP lock down the country attempt in June, 2011 by posting the same picture 1 week before the date of the event.

Its all about Gaston if it isn't his idea he starts to be negative and dismissive of the idea. From here on out Gaston whenever you see me think of me as Captain Ahab and you are a Big Blue and Yellow Whale named D*I*C*K and this is my answer to you when you are seeking my respect without earning it:
"Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee. Sink all coffins and all he** to one common pool! and since neither can be mine, let me then tow to pieces, while still chasing thee, though tied to thee, thou damned whale! Thus, I give up the spear!"
- Moby **, Herman Melville

**Fed up with Gaston** » 2012-06-07 09:11

I know it's full moon but somebody take this mad man home to clareview. How in gods name he wants respect when the party he is suppose to be apart of he disrespects so. Look at how he turn the leader into a fool m disrespects him. Gaston I told you already to go and suck on rocks because you will never be leader of my party. This man mad. You are taking up valuable space in the media in your quest to stay relevant.

**Young Antiguan** » 2012-06-07 09:06

Hon. Lester Bird is too old, Hon. Gaston Browne is too hungry for power........ both of them need to leave the party for the party to go forward. Don't get me wrong I respect the Hon. Lester Bird for his intelligence, but I just think that he need to step aside and mould and guide the Hon. Molwyn Joseph to be the new party leader ad one day prime minister.

Hon. Gaston Browne I use to respect you but now you are all about self and until you deny self yu will never be able to lead the party or the country.

**Ian Best** » 2012-06-07 09:03

PLM & Fred, I agree that Gaston is providing leadership even in an atmosphere of hostility. This takes guts and commitment. This is a man who is not subscribing to cheap propaganda politics or to push the agenda of a super wealthy family. Vere 3, you can jump high or jump low, you and your diatribe are no match for Gaston. The country needs Gaston.

**Microwave Chef** » 2012-06-07 08:51

Quote:

There are intelligent people out there who respect your honesty and your strength of character

thats a nugget to hold .
seriously fred are you sipping the devils nectar or just the devils lettuce? because your level of delusion can only be chemically induced.
There are intelligent people out there who respect your honesty and your strength of character ( all of them reside at Clareview Mental Hospital ) or just in your mind?

**PLM** » 2012-06-07 08:50

Well, it looks like Gaston has turned the corner, and is finally beginning to fulfill his potential. He is providing the leadership the ALP has been missing for 20 years. If the ALP does the smart thing and elect him as leader (yes that’s a big if), the UPP will be in trouble. Hopefully the red brigade is as dumb as we think they are.

**Fred** » 2012-06-07 08:32

Gaston stand your ground, do not allow them to bully you. You said that you reserve your position on the plant until you get further information and there are a number of us who have no problem with that. You never went against your colleagues and say that the engines were new but yet your opponents in the ALP continue to misquote you. There are intelligent people out there who respect your honesty and your strength of character to stand up to these bullies.

**Slapping Hand** » 2012-06-07 07:47

Isn't your deal is in the other bag?

**Fool me once** » 2012-06-07 07:37

Gaston, I'm sure you have heard the old saying, respect isn't bought, begged for, it is EARNED. what have you done as Chairman to earn our respect? You allowed the 2009 ELECTIONS to slip out of the ALP hands. If what VERE 3 has stated is true, how can you expect me to respect you & the position u were elected to uphold? What proof you have that the plant is new? U spoke to a few people & you take their word over cold hard facts? U visited the plant when it was painted, washed off & presented as new & you believe that? You know the UPP have spin dr's & you believe them over your peers? You ask for evidence & they don't give it & u still take the same stance & u want my respect? No way! Here's what I believe, I believe you have made a xxxl with the xxP & you are xxxng xxxd hxxxxely for your "the plant is new stance" & in exchange the Chinese builds a new hotel/ apt complex in city west that x xxn the xxxd to. Gaston you WILL NEVER GET MY RESPECT AS LONG AS YOU REMAIN a defender of the UPP & their policies.

**Vere C. Bird III** » 2012-06-07 06:53

Mr. Browne, I have absolutely no respect for you. Your incompetence as Chairman of the Antigua Labour Party not only cost us the election in 2009, but will cost us the election in 2014 if you are not removed from this position.
Can anyone tell me who was the Chairman of the ALP on the 12th March, 2009 when the ALP:-
(1) Went to the polls with a photo list that was not the list of elections required by law and was never published.
(2) Allowed John Maginley to be nominated with 9 nominees instead of the 10 required by law.
(3) Allowed a polling station for Rural North at the Wesleyan Holiness Academy on Fort Road in City West.
Anyone can make a mistake as Chairman but not writing a letter in protest to Lorna Simon and the electoral Commission is a sign of madness.
p.s. when Me, Jimmy Fuller and Max Fernandez went and told Gaston as Chairman that Rural North will be polling in City West and we would like him to accompany us to the Electoral Commission to protest Mr. Browne declined and went on a whilst stop.

JB » 2012-06-07 06:52

If you disagree with it, you either take a back seat - stay silent on the issue or leave the organization. You on many occasions appear to have a very divisive nature, extremely childish, seeking constant media attention (to view your own personal opinions) as well as power hungry. I have always admired you, but recently, your media statements seem to be personally motivated. If you are indeed desirous of becoming a leader and bring cohesion, to an organization, I fail to understand and see how doing it publicly helps. Seek peace at all times. These internal, personal opinions should be hashed out privately not in the public domain. Grow up and stop acting like a child. Be a true leader and stop pushing your personal feelings down people throats, and playing the victim! And interestingly, I thought the power plant issue was major in terms of the "No Confidence" motion?

JB » 2012-06-07 06:51

Honestly, I am starting to believe that you are divisive. All of us have been members of organizations, that made public stances contrary to our personal opinions, but have not gone public, and appear to undermine the organization or our colleagues, because of difference of opinion. You got to understand, if indeed you intend to be any leader in any organization or country, that your view is not always right, and if the majority of persons make a decision that is the position of the organization. (Granted I have not yet heard an official ALP position on the issue - but it appears that many of the members have a similar stance on the issue).

JB » 2012-06-07 06:50

Gaston Browne sometimes act like a damn 3 year old...!! So damn touches! In my mind it is quite alright to have a different view from the majority of the persons in an organization, that you are a part of. However, I fail to understand going public with that personal position, unless it is immoral or an illegal stance that the organization took, when the majority of your colleagues present what appears to be a united stand on the issue. Any responsible person, in your position, Mr, Browne, when asked about that issue by the media, would say "No comment".

**STEVE** » 2012-06-07 06:29

If only Gaston know how my blood is boiling. Oh God, when will you bring justice to these **? When?

**Morris** » 2012-06-07 06:21

Respect should not be demanded, it is earned!!!

If, despite the photos and constant breakdowns, Gaston still needs more proof regarding whether the WPP engines are new or value for money, then he will always have issues with his colleagues who, unlike him, "believe, yet have not seen." (Jn. 20:29)

**Robinhood** » 2012-06-07 05:47

The deal is in the bag. I am just the information provider.

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