There is so much talk about a third Party or an Independent Candidate. In actual fact, it's all in the mind! VC Bird the first was in an established Party an yet is the greatest son of the soil to date! Baldwin's UPP was a new Party that promised much with much talent...yet it betrayed the good will and g**roots support.

My point is that until persons are held accountable (especially Leaders) it doesn't matter if they are Independent, Third Party, or Established Party - very little will change!

Finally, Antigua and Barbuda needs a truly strong Independent media to help keep all our Leaders - from Pastor to Politician - in check!

Listen to the mighty Serpent lately? What has caused this Extreme bias? I bet if you check "beneath the surface" you'll see cheese there!

Likewise, any program on any Leading Station is either hosted by a Politician or a Party hack! It almost looks as though the Privy Council victory of Observer fame...is all going to naught!

I still can't understand one thing that comes out of his mouth??? so you blaming me because you are R E T A R D E D? JUST TAKE YOUR MEDICATION! You will feel better in the morning!

Yep, me and Bill Gates same score personality analysis, Colin Powell, , Michelle Obama and guess what HATER a ton of other Antiguans and other Black people have extremely high IQ's. We dominate in many fields all around the world and Guess what Gaston Browne is also exhibiting strong intellectual attributes. Have you read Newton, or John french2 or tenman? No self hater, we do not have blue eyes or straight hair ooops!

Yes, I am aware....MEDIC! !!!! Is Mr. Browne worst that anybody? Me tell areu already. You got 3 vehicles a brand new Roll, no engine and a brand new Airplane no wings and a fully functional bicycle which will you ride to your destination? Would you like to be in the luxury compartment in the rolls Royce without engine? or first class on an Airplane without wingshttp://www .youtube.com/wa tch?v=RubBzkZzp UA&feature=play er_detailpage#t =14s

I have not joined any party. I showed up on his door steps, unannounced. He welcomed me in. We never talked about politics but about programs and his reasons for wanting to be PM. You see bro. I used to beat this guy up everyday. I am not interested Politics but would love to see things improve, do my thing in Antigua safely with proper utilities, reasonable taxes and I would like to see the fleesing of the poor stopped. Gaston Browne wants to empower local people. that is why I gave him homework, to read Tony Brown's, "Empowering the People" he ha plenty chat but it was all good. We shared ideas and did not fully agree on everything but I was satisfied with that, and he was honest.We shared your ideas , tenman's ideas Morris, Dr. Newton's, Jumbee vere and other bloggers. He seems to be listening to us bloggers and is actually implimenting some of your suggestions. I know he is a politician but so is OBAMA. I'm not saying he is an OBAMA but I am saying he is a politician. if we don't ask question then how will we know? The wounded warrior program give you a wrist band, mine says "COURAGE"

According to Mr. George Skye Williams, the USAF tested my IQ at 164 and I still can't understand one thing that comes out of his mouth. An IQ score of 164 means that the person is more than 4 standard deviations above the persons of average intelligence i.e, a rare genius. BLOGGERS READ THE FLLOWING AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.

An intelligence quotient, or IQ, is a score derived from one of several standardized tests designed to **s intelligence. The abbreviation "IQ" comes from the German term Intelligenz-Quo tient, originally coined by p** William Stern. When modern IQ tests are devised, the mean (average) score within an age group is set to 100 and the standard deviation (SD) almost always to 15, although this was not always so historically.[1 ] Thus, the intention is that approximately 95% of the population scores within two SDs of the mean, i.e. has an IQ between 70 and 130.

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! knew the Good Jurist's position long time ago at Pillar Rock. He would be a formidable combination with you to clean house. It is important that our Youth know that such distinguished ethical and hard working Son's of Rock exist. They have and are making excellent contributions all over this Earth. If we could attract 10% of the talented lads & l** from Clare Hall, Johnson & Potters who attended AGS, AGHS, CK, PM, SJA, TOR and left during the 50's, 60's & 70's, together with decent & honest A&B folk, it would not be the "Running of the Bulls" or "John Bull" but "Paow" chasing these "Crazy Bald Head's out of town".
Everyday, another one of these Caribbean SIDS has started to look to its Diaspora for Principle Centered Leadership Experience. Many from A&B have offered. Shorty sang, the Black Elites, Assorted Privateers & Traders seek to keep the Honey in the Rock to themselve & their FDI cronies. Ethical Badmindedness! Successful Diasporans have already made their honey & only wish to give back by assisting in providing good governace, seasoned management, hope & opportunities to the working poor & wretched of the Rock.

My friend, Skyewill, I always 'respect' you for speaking your mind on the issues, whether or not I agree! I am glad to hear that you had 'interviewed' GB and is very fond of him. Hopefully, your friendship will last a long time, and, he could be the "change-agent" you long for. Unlike you, I don't have any 'allegiance' to any politician or party, as I am more about his or her "deeds" and not his or her "words." The Great Charles de gaulle of France once said Quote:

"In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country of the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate."

Skye, for the last nine years I have seen both. I really don't believe that our leaders and politicians understands the "serious/urgenc y" in bringing true 'accountabily' and 'transparency' to the electorates in 'good governance.' Besides the "Four-Senators" been "Causalities-of -Westminister," there is NO ONE been held accountable for their actions/inactio ns for the current 'state-of-affai rs.' Until I see politicians "fired" or go to "jail" for corruption, I will always believe that "change" will never come!

Thank your daughter for her service and my son is in Afganistan also and My daughter is in the Air Force. I too love to fly helicopters but I prefer F series aircrafts, awesome rush been here for 40 years also I do hope you are contributing to something at home like I do and you damm right I'm smart, I work hard at it. Graduating again in 3 weeks ( BOOYAA!!) and can't wait for the next learning experience after that. Give her a big hug for me and thanks for the compliments. It's the Air Force in me, Army types won't understand!

Let's try something really new, like a few independent representatives ! Maybe then the hard working people will be represented, instead of the party, in parliament. All it would take is a few good men and women to ask the correct questions of our Statutory Boards to prevent them from being in a state of perpetual failure. The they could enforce accountability by making the government show us where our tax dollars have gone instead of having a game of "scratch my back & I'll scratch yours" as they wait their turn to squander our money.
I think this whole discussion shows that the politicians and their blood sucking friends are more interested in getting their hands back on the kitty than in what the tax payers have to say! None of them care about what's best for the country, only about getting or retaking power.

Kip plentee sal wartah, carbolic and turpentine handy, cause wen $hit hit de fan, e lakka shrapnel fram IUD and u kno wah shrapnel do...

Did you hearme say I had lunch with the man? I was uninvited. I just showed up. And no I did not make a donation to the campaign fund,YET!!!!!!! Like I did with UPP. NOW FOR YOUR QUESTION: Do you love your country or your people? Then help me put Mr. WPP and Mr. Fence and all the mis-managers of the peoples money and liars behind bars. Thanks in advance!!

All the discussing and debating here is very interesting... I think I'm seeing some very likely contenders for a new political party/governmen t, something different, just what our island needs, it is definitely time for a change, for new energy and fresh, brave, sincere actions. Time for the old lot to go and something else to take its place. I look forward to hearing and seeing more on this - hurry!

Why is it you are always talking about yourself.You have accomplished this and that.You are 52.I will be 63,came to America 40 years ago.All I will tell you that do not care of smart you think you are.There is always someone smarter.I will also tell you,I have gained alot of material things in this life.I have also gained a truckload of knowledge.I sat on the dock of the bay.Unlike you I never try to talk down to others.You do not respect others opinions.Unless they call themselves JohnFrench,Dr.N ewton.In my opinion you are just a respector of persons.By the way my daughter is a helicopter pilot in the Army in Afghanistan.22 YEARS OF SERVICE.

Jimmy Fuller is a snake!, he don't care about Antigua he only care about himself! He is selfish, rude and horrible! Jimmy ou still in shock and awe at what happened at the convention but the wheel has evolved and you too old to understand what has happened!, please Gaston fire him ASAP he is nothing but baggage!

Can anything good come out of St. Johnson Village will be the cry?
Look at my buildings. I built the first on in 3 weeks. The second one in 4 months. all using a rag tag group of villagers. I have never built anything before. I simply watch a construction build a few condos in Lauderhill took notes and went to work. St Johnston's village is know for it brain power back in the day I am but a product of those who came before. Ask Wilmoth Daniels bout Ms Williams, her did not spear the rod. I can still feel the belt across my A$$. your father and her were very good friends and I grew up listening to him obsorbing all that made you so brilliant. I remembered all the old folks. everywhere my Grandfather went he took me. I have been a soldier from Morning.

@Dr. Newton – Skyewill given your military and security intelligence background, it is possible to put forward a workable plan to reduce the crime at home? - YES SIR! I would deputize Morris to assist. We would cut that snakes head off. We would wage WAR against crime. We would be proactive and bring the fight to the criminals. We would restructure the police and defense force and create civilian mission specialists to support them so more uniforms can be on the street and impliment physical conditionins and create performance reports so we can promote the best officers and separate the fire department and incorporate EMS. it breaks my heart to see our women and elderly afraid. The incident in Heritage Quay? I would have locked down St. Johns. I would create a moral and welfare department for my officers to include daycare for their children and a really nice gym for them to get in shape. Lock and load!!

You have offered your Services to be a Change Agent as a Special Constable.
Can anything good come out of St. Johnson Village will be the cry? To which this mere voice in the wilderness offers the refrain of Martin Luther King Jr, - Let Justice roll down like the mighty waters at Devil's Bridge and Righteousness like the placid stream at Big Creek! By the Powers vested in the People, you have been sworn in as the Special Constable.
The judge was made an offer he respectfully turned down. He said he would also lock up all of them. Ironically a Judge in Miami is trying to recruit me to work as a legal specialists within his chamber.

Gaston! You need to stop playing around with Fuller, Molwyn, Yearwood and the other self motivated individuals. Time for you to get serious and get on with the people's business. You were elected to lead the labour party. Therefore, we are expecting you to lead. Drop the dead weights now. The quicker you move away from them the better. They are deliberately pulling you down, holding you back. Gaston! By now you must realize that nothing you do will convince them to be loyal to you. Molwyn them have their own personal agenda to be the leader of the party/country.

Colin it is amazing when you tell the truth people start calling you names. I know you know how that feels. I have heard them all, especially Mr. luxury compartment because he represented my town. I listened to Codrington, a guy I like. I listened to red, I listened to blue. I listened to the Chairmen of major boards, the Doctor this and Lawyer that and I can't believe we have so much nimrods. Now do I doubt everything I have learned or do I go for what I know? Browne can articulate a subject and that is a step in the right direction. Let's take the great communicator, "Error Caught" USAF tested my IQ at 164 and I still can't understand one thing that comes out of his mouth. Big editorilism talk. How do you communicate to the m** who by the way pretend they know what he is saying to spare the embarrisment of looking too inferior. I want to get from point A to point B. I got 3 vehicles to get there. 1 is a Rolls Royce with no engine, 1 is an Airplane without wings and the last one is a bicycle in good working condition which one will get me there?

SkyewIll boy Gaston na hab no bigger cheerleader than you on hear daily. Wa meck you no min volunteer to be his campaign manager. By the way did you make a donation to the campaign fund,when you went to have lunch? By the way you never hear that when in opposition they sing one hymn but when they get in power they sing a different tune from a different sankie?

skyewill, well said. Even the former independent candidates are now running or hoping to run on the ticket of established party's . I recall in Jamaica, after leaving the JLP in 1995 as its chairman, Golding established a third party (National Democratic Movement), and had no electoral success. He then rejoined JLP, 2002, became its leader in 2005, and they won the election in 2007. Golding, though highly intelligent ended up getting caught up in JA corruption. There like here, the problem is not really the political organization. Its really societal corruption that affects every organization. Don't believe me? Look at that story about the church published today. Look at the story about the elderly association. Look at the story about the SS board which includes members from civil society. The real fix is for residents to recognize that they must get involved. How is it that we allowed SS to get away without publishing its yearly financials? We reap what we sow.


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Some may look like Angels Bright! I just turned 53 2 week back, been an underwriter for commercial lending. Seen and heard the Cow CHIT from many who thought they could fool me. One of degrees is in the field of Psychology; my Post Bach is in the legal field. I fought in a war and is decorated a hero. I am a certified type "A" personality whose body produces too much adrenaline. Me tap tell lies and I have never been a thief. I don’t owe no money to nobody and ME NA FRAID. No man or woman can charm me. I praise the most High Jahovah God not man nar woman. Your relative is not Skyewill. So did you vote for your God Lester or your God Baldwin?

Remember when I was advocating for a 3rd party or a group of independents to run? Where are they? I have dual citizenship waiting on a 3rd and do not qualify. So if you want announce your candidacy and lets kick A$$. I have been a campaing manager twice and won everytime so I can help you....If not then we will have to choose. Are the independents ready?

So you met Gaston 2 weeks ago for the first time.You are a laborite,just surprised.A late relative of mine was his number one supporter.I guess he used his charm on you.That is his political side.You really need to get to know the non political side of the man before you can make a judgement.

Gaston only cares about Asot,both of them can go to hell

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! Skye, Quote:

Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar. What say'st thou to me now? speak once again. Beware the Ides of March! He is a Dreamer; let us leave him: Pass. I am not gamesome: I do lack some part Of that quick spirit that is Anthony. Let me not hinder your desires; I'll leave you. Brutus, I do observe you now of late: I have not from your eyes that gentleness and show of love that I was wont to have: You bear too stubborn and too strange a hand over your friend that loves you.- Julius Caesar: Shakespeare

Yesterday in comments to Browne Says CIP is Dead and your desire to be Special Constable, I agreed and suggested: Quote:

The People fill the judgeship with the Honourable Justice & Judge, Your Uncle, a Diasporan, Legal Scholar, WI & UK Military Man of Letters & Canadian Jurist.

None were buying.
It would be most fitting for you to revisit the comments of the said article as provided by Dr. Newton. "Where Duty calls, Honour must obey" or as Lord Nelson said "(Antigua & Barbuda) expects everyman to do his duty!"
Go Well! Much Respect!

How about something really new and different like Independent! Maybe we might be represented in Parliament instead of the party being represented and the questions about Statutory bodies will be asked before they reach their point of no return. Accountability might also get raised more often as they all won't just scratching each others back waiting for their turn. And most importantly just maybe some of them will reside where they really belong..... In JAIL!

Yesterday,I cautioned Gaston to let his words be soft and sweet.Just in case he had to eat them.It would appear that he is going to do so.It had to do with another matter.Sometime s he reminds me of some of the politicians in USA.As long as you put a mic in their faces.They will talk until they ran out of breath.I listened to his press conference and was very shocked at his tone and choice of words.He attacked this man with venom.You must remember that you are the leader of ALP/ABLP/OLD LABOR/NEW LABOR.

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! Quote:

Politics has never been for the thin skinned, or the faint of heart, & if you enter the arena, you should expect to be roughed up. - BHO

CL is not faint of heart! Thin-Skinned, "he doth protest too much"! Share the Leadership! Seek lofty & higher ground! Let surrogates visit the trenches, don their gas masks & bleed! Be the "Elder, Wise & Erudite Statesman"!
Rastas, this is a tempest in a teapot which never should have found its way either off the Atlantic or in the Caribbean Sea. De Gaulle said: Quote:

I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.

In the matter between LesterB & AsotM and the Boundaries Commission am I correct in reading Counsel for the Applicants, Mr. John E. Fuller & Ms. Samantha N. Marshall. Did Astaphan decline?
Eisenhower sums it up: Quote:

Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would preserve what is good & fruitful in our National Heritage.

As Antiguans & Barbudans, we must study our political processes as subjects, not objects, based on knowledge of our location - Time & Space.
Oh Gad!

The military taught me that it is better to move than to stand in CHIT. When you standing in CHIT, you standing in CHIT but if you move at least you are not standing in the same pile. Now if you find yourself in another pile of CHIT, you keep moving. You will eventually will be in a clear spot. when I was a little boy I went to VC Bird's office, no Appointment, I did the same to Lester and I did the same to Baldwin. I had no appointment with Browne, I walked in sat in his office and had his secretary call him to let him know I was there. He came right away and we engaged inconversation. It was not about politics it was about Building Antigua. I aske him why he wanted to be PM and he told me. The did not give me anything. I gave him some homework, a copy of Tony Brown's "Empower the People" signed by myself and Tony Brown. Brown have peed off the silver spooners, so what!

YOU're NEED TO STOP ALL THIS BICKERING,AND LET GASTON BROWNE CONTINUE TO BE THE LEADER.WE NEED LABOUR PARTY TO WIN THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION.

You are 100% and I agree with you fully. I to hoped for the same. But it is the top of the ninth and elections is around the corner or should be. There is not 3rd party. SO WHAT SHOULD WE DO. We have 3 choices. 1. stay with UPP, 2. Go back to OLD/True labor or 3. Try something new. Now while Browne is not new to the scene he is New to the head of a hybrid. The question is should we give him a chance and why should we? HERE IS WHY: He is at least different and rubbing his opposers the wrong way. I like that. I met him for the first time 2 weeks ago. I like them all, but I love ANTIGUA. I hope wen Antigua people vote they consider the past, present and the highly taxed future and loans with nothing to show. I spent 2 week at home without water pressure and had to go house to house begging to used peoples shower. WASH ME KIN INA YARD AGAIN. I need different that what I was getting and what I have now.

Notes From A Native Son Of the Rock! CountryMen, please revisit the letter accompanying the Boundaries Commission Report to the Speaker dated March 11 and signed by all of the Members of the BC. Our Law is based on Precedent. JF is a Legal Beagle. Nuff Said! See http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/component/attachments/download/516.html Additionally, it is most important to examine the Report of the 2012 Constituencies Boundaries Commission specifically Articles 3. The commision's sacred duty including articles 4, 5 & 6 in their entitrety. It must also be stated that the guidelines were promulgated by Parliament under the "Ayes" of the UPP. "Don't Hate Da Playa, Hate Da Game". That is the Westminister Parliamentary System at is best or worst being played by the GoAB. If Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition of 7, who can act on their own volition could not change anything, how can you expect an army of one commissioner to shed blood when the instrument of appoinment states Quote:

under this Constitution, a Constituencies Boundaries Commission shall not be subject to the control or direction of any other person or authority.

You are attempting to Sanitize Gaston Brown from the 28 Years of ALP Corruption and that will not fly even with the help of the US AIR FORCE.

During his tenure, Gaston participated willingly and benefitted from all that was ALP, including its cxion.

He stands of colluding with the Syrian Serpent and using ALP style tactics to xk the convention, but that is inconsequential to me.

Now that he has acquired the leader are we to believe that adding the word BARBUDA to the name of the same corrupt party, has magically cleansed the party and its cohorts of all of their sins against the people of Antigua and barbuda.

Furthermore, the majority of the persons on the ABLP ticket are the same guys that Gaston claims has no moral authority to govern the nation.

ABLP or ALP, New Labor and True labour, the whole bunch is ROTTEN TO THE CARE and the people of Antigua and Barbuda should never ever return the government to them.

They are so badly fractured that they cannot even unite against a common enemy for their collective and individual benefit ...

HILLARY vs BARRACK. For so many Hillary Clinton was a shoein for the first woman President. They battled in the primaries and Hill lost. How did she behave? What did her people do? They supported the winner. Do you think they would have allowed the Republicans to get the chance to win simply because their girl lost? Gaston beat them at their own game. He was around long enough to understand their brand of treachery but as usual they underestimated him and he spanked them and DEM TILL BASADY. So are you saying you would go back to the old time mockery or would you like to condure the present treachery? I am not ALP or UPP, I am ANTIGUAN. I was asked by a group of potential investors to find out what kind of person the POTENTIAL future PM is. Now I know what we had and that $ucked and I looked at what we HAVE and that REALLY $ucked so the only thing left was to go and find out, Face to face, mano a mano. He is smarter that all of them, and more pro Antiguans. He is positive and have a great attitude. How would you like your PM to fall asleep in the middle of an important meeting?

The conspiracy of Jimmy and others including Molwyn will be exposed tomorrow. They need to leave the ALP and roll out their True "destructive " Labour. We are tired of them. They hav now reached the point of diminishing returns. They have nothing but eloquent negative talk to offer th state.

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. The Constituencies Boundaries Commision is enshrined in the Constution under Part 4: Articles 62 to and including 65. Let me draw aattention to Article 63.11: Quote:

In the Exercise of its functions under this Constitution, A Constituencies Boundaries Commission shall not be subject to the control or direction of any other person or authority.

Not open to interpretation! That it is adhered to,you be the judge. www.ab.gov.ag/pdf/ab_constitution.pdf
Recent History should inform: Ambassador Hurst met a most inglorious fate from the Courts. He lost his appoitment. Nathaniel "Paddy" James ignored the tongue lashing from CL & survived to fight another day. Sadly, the Gang of Four did not learn. Together with the new monied clasess & "edge up arrivistes" attempted a coup to have "Paddy" removed & substitued by a Former Chair. That Attempted Palace Coup failed. Has anyone learned? It is clear that JF did having sworn the oath. One would have thought that the leadership would have made not only a "constructural" but also a "functional" adjustment to the Time & Space of Constitutional Obligations.

Jeb, skyewill CANNOT be that GULLIBLE. Period, fullstop. He knows , that CAMELEONS, which runs wild in Our Nation just like Our politicians are masters of disguise's. They shed one skin/coat, replaces it with a new one to give the appearance of a new being but wisdom knows better.
Skye knows better. He's singing.

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! Full Disclosure: This commenter has no training in Constitutional Law. With that knowledge, it is fully understood that: Quote:

If we choose to expose ourselves to opinions & viewpoints that are in line to our own, we become more polarized, more set in our ways. It will only reinforce & deepen the political divides in our country. But if we choose to actively seek out information that challenges our assumptions & beliefs, perhaps we can begin to understand where the people who disagree with us are coming from.- BHO

Mr. James Fuller received his instrument of appointment to the Boundaries Commission by The Governor General of A&B. He is a licensed Barrister at Law in A&B. On both counts he swore to uphold the Constitution of A&B. Wheter we understand it or not there are responsibilitie s & behaviours expected with such appointments. Too many are forgetting that this is the Westminister System & not the US, Executive, Legislative & Judicial systems which we are exposed to more due to US cultural penetration on a daily, minute by minute entry, through the front & back doors of our minds. Your Indulgence please.

Hitler, rosicrucians comes to mind. In regards to bloodshed, the King and Queen's blood are rarely spilled but the pawns always are sacrificed....S edona here I n I come

I was warned about snakes today by a friend of mine when I told him I was headed to Arizona, US, to hike the Grand Canyon and Superstition mountain ranges. I told him, that I could not resist the Spiritual Enlightenment AND neither should anyone, who wants to confront the mental depiction of a snake(EVIL).
As you speak of the Thirty-niners, that era, like now find huemanity, Our Nation included at a "cROSSroads," the venue where good and evil clashes in war. Hitler, i

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! CountryWomen, Sadly neither Political Party today is rooted or moored to ancestral vision, mission or strategy. They are neither fish nor fowl both driven by only one guiding principle FDI - the Big Score.
As Dr. Asante asks, considering that 95% of us are of African Descent, what natural responses should occur in our relationships, attitudes towards the environment, kinship patterns, ... and historical referent points if we had not been colonized or enslaved?
Further exhortations were offered to enlightened leadersship: "create effective strategies for communicating short & Long term objectives using today's media tools ensuring that information flows freely across all constituencies with a truly collaborative structure since every PTOC engaged in planning & implementing change will need to be better informed about what others are doing & must impress on all a new Quality Ethic of Shared Vision, Values, Purpose & Honest Work."
A&B's political elites continue to confirm John Kenneth Galbraiths' Quote:

Politics is not the art of the possible. It consists in choosing between the disatrous & the unpalatable.

As you have said in past blogs, in a free society we have the healthy right to disagree and I am one of those “morons” according to Fed up, who is not supportive of either AM or GB and never have been. Obviously, I respect your opinions, but just want to bring one thing to your mind and that is that politicians (in general, unfortunately) have the remarkable ability to suit their personality to the occasion and say the appropriate words to suit also. I am of the opinion that what we (the public) need to do is to evaluate past histories and always remember that behavioral patterns through the years are an ingrained part of the persona which doesn’t magically change because one is a politician or PM; IMO the one (PM) we have now is a good example of that. I happen to think, perhaps idealistically, that leadership/repr esentative qualities are something that needs to be proved, past and present, not purchased and I do not want to believe that Antigua is void of those candidates.

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock! Friends, Time Out! Quote:

Chill! Before we get too depressed about the state of our politics, let's remember our history. The great debates of the past all stirred great passions. They all made somebody angry... Barack Hussien Obama (BHO).

In response to Skyewill's conversations with enlightened leadership this mere voice warned, advised & exhorted: "This is the year of the Snake! Our Oriental Inhabitants say, "We live in Interesting Times"! Events are outpacing our mental accuity. The Times demand a new dispensation, not only leadership that wants to be top dog in the kennel - Big Manism, but Nimble leadership that is committed, engaged, visible, paying attention to details of making the expected change work, demand results from colleagues - MP's, Senators, Executive, Constituency Leaders. Leadership must be widely shared with new blood - IT Savvy - and broad community involvement into the Planning Priorities, Tactical & Operational Committees (PTOC)". Internecine warfare resultant from black disorientation, decenteredness and lack of agency, must cease. Of thi**y Niners were most clear. Grounding!

ME BELLY A HAT ME!

Skyewill, I met Gaston just yesterday at a Rotary luncheon where he addressed us. He was very confident and erudite. Several of us who do not support either ALP or UPP left there thinking that we just heard from the next PM of Antigua. He spoke fluently and extempo for 35 mins on the economy, crime and violence. He was really good and was at ease.

Fuller said in response. “Clearly his inability to unite the party is putting him under great pressure. IN MY INTERVIEW WITH BROWNE, I CONCLUDED THAT HE IS THE HAPPIEST MAN IN ANTIGUA. The guy is energetic and walk strong and certainly do not speak like he is under pressure.

I did not make the decision, it was collective.” - DOES THIS SENTENCE MAKE SENSE? one of 4 so you either agreed or you did not. If not for these OLD/TRUE ALP, we would not have UPP in 2004. It is guys like fuller that Antigua needs to get rid of. So he voted to eliminate his parties STRONG HOLD by voting with the other side. He is a liar! I an no Asot fan. These guys would rather go back to the 28 years of curruption so they can do as they like than to have a ground lizzard change things, cause they see themselves as part of that change that is to come. Fuller go back to the rum shop and come again! These are the same currupt clowns that made Antigua turn to the UPP. So they decided that if DEM NAR BOSS THEN EVERYBODY STARVE.
I was the one that introduced Gaston to the Labour Party - SO HE SHOULD BE YOUR PUPPET?

but Jimmy you a easy, you know that if Gaston become PM you nar get no appointment to no board. lol

My Dear Professor,

Ask Maulwyn how much help he got from Asot during the last two weeks of the 2009 Election Campaign!

You guys must tell the whole story...not part of it!

Yours truly,

JF

Gaston may be young but he's the same old..... ASOT is a major reason people will not support Gaston. Keeping ASOT is like keeping a 'disgusting mistake', pun intended. In every major developed country the boundaries are reviewed and changed from gov to gov. The boundaries now make sense. Get with it. The tragedy is whoever wins the next election we the people will suffer as both parties put themselves first and country and people last.

You seem to be an insider so let me ask you if you do not believe that Molwyn is justified for not going along with anything that is spearheaded by the Syrian Serpent.

You and I know that the same Syrian Serpent invested money in political campaigns against Molwyn. Yes, he was trying his best to ensure that Molwyn lost his seat.

The Syrian Serpent has deep-seated hatred for several members of the labour party heirachy. He never forget how they (including Gaston) treated him before he became an MP. They threatened a vote of no confidence against Lester Bird if he did not get rid of the unelected Syrian Serpent from the ALP government.

The divisions withing the ALP will never be healed unless the Syrian Serpent is purged from the party.

I do not know who you are and I know you do not know me but I have been there and all systems were 'go' if it had been robin and not ascot. As a matter of fact they wanted all to sign the affidavit on behalf of robin or who else would have been affected. I do not like the talk of what could or would have been if the report was different when you are not apart of the inner workings. I have been there and everyone present minus Joseph and bird pledge they would support which ever alp candidate would have been affected even if it was Joseph. So when i see writings like yours it makes me sad. I know we are all entitled to our opinions but sometimes our opinions do more damage than good.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

The UPP is finished but will WIN because the ALP is LOSING the re-branding image. The ALP comes across as falling apart in opposition and therefore looks less attractive than the UPP's failures. So we have bad vs worse... the people are prepared to settle for worse... This is so sad but so true. I predict that the ALP will LOSE in March 2014...Prove me wrong...

Tenman, Gaston was always against the gerrymandering and spoke out at Executive and publicly shaker it on ZDK Insight program on numerous occasions. A sot's affidavit was first prepared for Robin. Gaston gave instructions for the attorneys to proceed and even volunteered to be one of the petitioners. Jimmy even signed a minority report on Feb 7th at the request of Gaston via the attorney 's. Molwyn refused to sign his petition even though the leader wrote to him and asked him to sign. It is the losing faction who is trying to desperately to divide he party with the hope they could make a return.

You all are being unfair to James Fuller. We all know he took in after the ALP convention. I think it is unfair to attack a man when he is down.

Tenman, your point taken. Yet, if this was the GOAB in Opposition, the 'draft' would mostly not be "final." My point is why have folks pretending to show concern of the final draft all because it truly "wounded" one that as some seems to be "immuned" from any harm or assualt? On my street "if you hit one, you hit all." The ABLP probably have a diffrrent view when it comes to standing up for their own (well that depends on who are). Then again, they will fight today and make-up tomorrow or when it is convenient. I guess Fuller will not be able to begback for redesigning the boundaries? Or, perhaps his 'loyalty' to others tthat mmany don't see it to be with CL? Whatever it is I couldn't care less!

Why has Gaston handed over the ALP to Asot.. The country will be owned and controlled by Asot and his Mother if Gaston takes over'''!!
They now have more control over Gaston than they had over Lester...
''Antiguans beware''..Asot thinks he can be the Eddie Seager of Antigua..
Lets think back on Bob Marely and his one love concert to stop the violence leading up to his victory.
Bob Marley couldn't stop Garrison violence that continues up to today in JA.

I want Jimmy Fuller to be the Leader of Ture Labour! After all he done do their bidding!

Since the Convention, that Fuller and Marshall pushed the lazy Lester Bird to run, as he was agreeing to stand down, Jimmy has become ultra bitter and nasty with Lester's approval. Since that historical development , Lester has been hosting regular weekly meetings trying to hatch a strategy of disruption within the ALP.Those who attend these meetings include at least two ALP Parliamentarian s along with Lone Wolf who have said he prefer to live under UPP than Gaston Browne.We respect VC Bird humongous contributions to us all but he did not leave the ALP in his will to none of his Family Members. Jimmy, VCBird cause us to have education so that we can all lead. Gaston Browne is now the Leader, not Lester. His time is up.We are grateful for his contribution but he must understand we are mining on with or without him.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

Say what you like about Mr. Fuller, he has done what all of the ALP Leadership could not do including Gaston Brown himself. He has put Asot out of the picture for good. Bye Bye Asot. Go and join your good friend the double Dr BS. You deserve each other.

I don't know if MP Brown's comments were designed to pull out Mr. Fuller but it was a very effective in getting Mr. Fuller to publicly state his personal biases which made him an unsuitable candidate for the Commission. Any grounds lost by the Labour Party will now be recovered since the could prove that Mr. Fuller acted in bad faith.

I like this guy Gaston. He is not afraid to call a spade a spade boy. I like his steely resolve and his intellect yet he is so down to earth and caring. I grew to respect him.

Confusion reigns supreme in Antigua. What is in darkness will come to light. Time will tell. Stay tuned!!!

You know that I will not argue against the truth, so I concede that what you are saying is true about the court case.

Now let us move away from the court case and deal with the REACTION OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION TO THE PRELIMINARY REPORT versus HIS REACTION TO THE FINAL REPORT.

Gaston's REACTION to ASOT's demise was very VOCAL and showed OUTRAGE as opposed to a much more lukewarm REACTION to the Preliminary Report. We do not need to play games to determine the reason for the difference in his reactions.

Let me be very clear about my political position ... I do not believe that either UPP or ABLP has the MORAL AUTHORITY or COMPETENCE to be the effective government that Antigua and Barbuda desperately needs.

Fullers venom is obvious in the manner he expresses himself due to the tactical error he and his comrades made a few months ago. Fuller himself need to grow up and learn that his and Lesters day long done and backing Molwyn to de-xse the party will only destroy its chances in the next election. In truth he did the best thing as Gaston will now be free of the sxixky baggage that is Asot.

whats the matter with you morons who are supporting Jimmy Fuller with his lies and disrespect ? Gaston as the leader did the right thing to dismiss Fuller 's actions as evil and treacherous. Fuller must now be treated as a hostile commissioner and not as an ALP member. Silent is consent and the leader was right to expose the treacherous act of Fuller so that when he called before the witness stand, he is dealt with as a UPP accomplice to gerrymander the boundaries. Well said Gaston, "evil and treacherous" in deed.

Dig It, please see my 2013-03-14 04:52 comment for the answer

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All of you who are siding with Jimmy Fuller and his ignorance you all are just as evil and treacherous as him, I am so sick and fed up of u all it's not even funny nagging,nagging like some spoilt child it seems to me that u guys have gotten robbed of something that we don't know about sick to my stomach smh!

HaHaHaHaHa..... .that one sweet bad!

Go to court on a leaked report? what a joker. Anyway am not suprise at Fuller's utterances he obviously upset at Asot for turning on his boy Lester and clearly he has an axed to grind. If it came to losing Robin or Asot, thats a no brainer for Fuller. All who supported GB at that convention will not have an easy time in the party. i recalled an exchange between gaston and paddy on zdk when gaston reminded him that he was placed on the electoral commission to serve the interest of the labour party and not his own. Fuller is as self serving as they come, a pxxxxe who has become irrelevant and needs the court jester back in the saddle. What GB and company did at the convention was typical ALP party politics. if lester had the energy and was vibrant he would have done better he was out foxed.

Professor, legal action could not be taken before the final report was sent to the speaker. You seem familiar with our legal system so tell me how one goes about getting a court to deal with a draft report. Molwyn and LB stated they had to wait for the final report.

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Clearly you are confused! The same Fuller called the changes "gerrymandering " - yet he signed off on them!

if you wanted some screws to fix your house, just give Jimmy some nails to swallow!

Where does one start? If Fuller has antipathy toward Asot, he should have recused himself. There was clearly an Anti-Asot strain on the commission. Gaston’s outburst also doesn’t help matters, and once again the split in the ALP is displayed for all to see. When they win the next election, how will Gaston be able to govern?

Who is this guy? Why does Lester, Maulwyn and Robin allow this guy to insult the New Leader of their Party and remain "mum"? Don't they realize that "silence is consent?"

Goodbye Jimmy...and Good Riddance!

Time you realize the winds of change have come at last. Unfortunately for some this means the old cronyism style of Government will be blown away! Bye Bye...it must hurt you to know it won't be business as usual under this new Leader!

i am tired and fed up hearing and reading all the nastiness from these losers in the Labour party. chips. Press on Gaston

Time for you and your "old" guard to get a life!

Those old farts in the labour party are jealous because the majority of the country is supporting Gaston. Why they dont leave Gaston alone and move forward with their stupid True "Destructive" Labour ?

You know the truth! You know that the Party had prepared affidavits when the constituency was going to be taken from Robin. You came on Radio on numerous occasions and ranted about the unfairness of it. Then they switched the St. Phillips North with St. Peter's and kept all the same changes you ranted about publicly...then you ran and signed. Why?

You are very devious, the Leader should not respond to you. You'll have your day in court! You know you won't get all the things you used to get when Gaston is the Prime Minister...that 's why you griping against him.

WOW!! rukus in the party.... go take your medication and lie down Gaston. Asot has the clout and money, ABLP needs Asot

Jimmy Fuller that is BS, how could you fight something when it was a mere draft??? They had to wait for the report to be final before fighting anything.... See you cannot believe everything that comes out of people's mouth. I know for a fact they were willing to fight for Robin if they final report had him being the one to be on the outside. Yes I can say that and Robin can back it up, I have been to the meetings were this was discussed and they were ready to fight hard for Robin and anyone who says otherwise, I leave you to God to deal with.

Sometimes, we don't realize that our own 'words' and 'deeds' come to back to haunt us. The 'ordinary-citiz en' may have mercy or be forgiven. However, as a politician or leader that may not be the case, as they will be some in the public that will question your ability and willingness to be a "change-agent." The BC 'reacts' to the the 'accusation' laid against him by the Comrade Leader, with the boxing gloves on. Well, Comrade Leader, are willing to answer the questionQuote:

“...why didn’t he take legal action in aid of Robin Yearwood, Lester Bird, or Molwyn Joseph when the first draft proposal was leaked? Why is he acting on behalf of Asot Michael?..."

The people (concern-ones without fear or favor) of this country would like to know! A bless day to all.

Mr. Fuller you are my friend but you were wrong to sign the report as the ALP appointed Commissioner. I too find your actions evil and treacherous. I think you are the oe who is behaving childish and amateurish with this response. I am disappointed.

Jimmy, what happened to the minority report you said you would sign. You said on ZDK that the UPP is gerrymandering the boundaries and you would not sign and issue a minority report. What happened since ? This trechery in deed. Brown described your actions as evil and treacherous but now you are attacking th individual. You are one sick man.

As a represenrarive of TRUE LABOUR, Jimmy Fuller sets the record straight and puts the puerile Gaston Brown in his place. It is deeply troubling that the leader of the opposition finds TREACHERY in what happened to Asot Michael, but finds nothing wrong when others are similarly afflicted.

“One of the biggest questions he must answer as chairman and leader of the party is, why didn’t he take legal action in aid of Robin Yearwood, Lester Bird, or Molwyn Joseph when the first draft proposal was leaked? Why is he acting on behalf of Asot Michael? The ALP does not revolve around Asot Michael’s likes and dislikes.”

In the interest of KEEPING IT REAL, Gaston is telling the truth and is fully justified in saying that "ALP DOES NOT HAVE THE MORAL AUTHORITY TO OPPOSE UPP POLICIES". In that statement is a tacit admission that he knows that ALP is corrupt to its core. Gaston's ABLP (New Labour) is comprised of the same men he claims are without moral authority to rule, but because he is the leader now, he is expecting the people to vote for the men he condemned.

28 YEARS OF CORRUPTION!

Gaston you need to clean shop. Get rid of jimmy, Molwyn and the other baggage that is weighing down your party. You will gain far more than you lose by getting them out.

I always said to you guys in the party that Jimmy is evil. He is no good and should be expelled.

Love it, JF.

This ixxxt friend of Lester knew that the legal arguments were already prepared pending receipt of the final report. The preliminary report was not even a complete report and it had no signatures. Jimmy is still smarting over the defeat at the ALP convention since his meal ticket was removed from the leadership. There is no excuse for him to sign that report agreeing to gerrymandering. Yet, he wants ti be wrong and strong. Stand firm Gaston. They attempt to divide the party will fail and you will be triumphant.

Who ever this James Fuller is - he got to go. Only a dunce would sign off on such a report to put his party at a disadvantage. Brown was right to call him evil and treacherous

Well said Mr. Fuller.

Mr. Browne was wrong to have said what he said about Mr. Fuller to the media.......... .. who is advising you Mr. Brown.

So let me get this straight - the Senate and the Boundaries' Comission are 'independent' - So when the PM fire the Senators for not supporting the CIP - he was being labelled a dictator who was trampling on the independence of the Senate, some in ALP charged.

Now the 'independent' ALP appointee signed off on the changes, he committed an act of treason or treachery? A bunch of hyprocties - all politicians

Gimme an aspirin. There is no such thing as 'independent' govnernment institution - All of them are politically appointed and are expected to act accordingly.

Jimmy Fuller is a bitter man who has lost his influence in the Party

Shame on you Mr Fuller for undermining the very party you were once a central figure in

The Country will vote very soon and this boundary issue will not change anything, the UPP is yesterday's news

When I heard of Browne's comments, my thoughts were that Browne needs to respect the independence of commissioners. However, after reading this article, Fuller confirms that he has an axe to grind. I am then reminded of his public comments after the ALP convention and its clear that Fuller was at war with the new ALP leader. Fuller well knows that the ALP could not take legal action before the boundaries commission submitted its final report. His attempt to mislead persons on this issue again makes his actions suspicious.

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Well said Jimmy. Gaston only became concerned when the boundaries commission wiped out his financial backer. Gaston in the past has stated that ABLP is not opposed to the boundary changes. His cousin Teco in parliament said "I wouldn't call it gerrymander " so how now Asot gorn agwasa, they all kicking and screaming. Gaston will NEVER be able to reunite the party because we the base do not respect him. He paying his way to leader is the MOST evil act committed against the party. Thank you Jimmy.

You tell him Jimmy.....what a **!

Asot Michael is gonna be Gaston's downfall...exac tly the fate of Leader Emeritus Lester!