Tuesday February 9th, 2010
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Kamla pulls out COP’s rally
Published: 12 Nov 2009
United National Congress (UNC) leader Basdeo Panday is upset over the decision of Kamla Persad-Bissessar to take part in the Congress of the People’s (COP) “Axe the Tax” rally this weekend.
Panday expressed his annoyance yesterday, stating publicly that Persad-Bissessar had not sought permission of United National Congress (UNC) to address the public meeting at Woodford Square, Port-of-Spain. The “matter was not discussed” by the UNC’s executive, Panday said in an interview on The Morning Panchayat on 106.1 FM. As a result, he said the party had no official position on participation in the rally. Questioned about Persad-Bissessar’s involvement in the meeting, Panday retorted: “You would have to ask her about that.”
The veiled criticism appeared to confirm prevailing reports that the UNC boss has been unhappy about the Member of Parliament for Siparia, over several political matters. Persad-Bissessar had been widely reported as a platform speaker at the event. Following Panday’s statement, Persad-Bissessar moved quickly to withdraw from the rally, saying in a subsequent interview that she had initially decided to attend a couple weeks ago, “when circumstances were different.”
Since then, she said, she had been at St Kitts, handling a legal matter. She returned to find that the COP had mounted an unrelenting war against Panday for his meeting last week with Prime Minister Patrick Manning. Persad-Bissessar wrote yesterday afternoon to Prakash Ramadhar, deputy leader of the COP and rally organiser, backing out of the meeting. Vasant Bharath, said that “discussions should not be pursued at this time. We feel trust has been betrayed.”
Lets forget the UNC...and
Lets forget the UNC...and MOVE ON....UNITY with the UNC with the likes of BASDEO PANDAY...is a MISTAKE...!!
Mr Panday has always been In Opposition...for his Entire Life....
Some men are born to be Leaders...Mr Panday was Born to be an OPPOSER...!!
He wil, die in Opposition...
The so called educated following ..who are still in the UNC...are themselves...NOT Leaders..!!...they are mere Opportunists...waiting for the demise of their great leader....!!
But the silver fox...lives on...and all the rest of these so called leaders...lay in wait for him to die...then we will see the mad scramble for the flesh....!!
Mr Panday is Upset that Kamla...did not consult with the Party's Executive before she decided to be at the Rally....My Question is...Did Mr Panday Consult with the Executive Before he had Talks with th PM...??
Lets think about THAT...!~!!
Good for Panday...but not Good for Kamla...that is the democracy...in the UNC....!!
You clearly do not
You clearly do not understand protocol. Like him or not, he is the head of the party and another party is attacking him. One of his members cannot "appear" to be supportive of the party that is attacking him, by speaking on thier platform.
Leaders of the Opposition and Prime Ministers have to meet. This is the system of government that we practice. It exists in the Caribbean, Australia, England and all over the world. If he told the party before hand that he was meeting with Manning is not for us to know.
Your view seems to be based on a position that people have to be divided.
In this case, Panday's response may have been emotional, but I assure you, Manning would have done the same thing.
Kamla was duty-bound to withdraw.
Remember one thing KBRMEX, all of these politicians are friends, who stay in business by making people like you and me hate each other.
KAMLA KNOWS PROTOCOL
KAMLA KNOWS PROTOCOL -
If it was one of their own they would not have liked it. Look what happened to Sharon Gopaul Mc Nichol. They were quick to rejoice when a motion was moved on the floor in a meeting to replace Panday with Kamla. The propaganda started immediately. Kamla indicated her loyalty to Panday and said that the leadership position does not arise. Kamla is loyal and disciplined. When Jack and Winston were brought back and elevated above Kamla the male chauvinist had nothing to say. When Jack on any occasions verbally attacked Kamla the opportunist had nothing to say. But they want to put Kamla to fight with Bas so it will have more cuchur in UNC. Where people like Anand interested in Kamla or themselves? They tried to push a woman in front so as to achieve their own political agenda. Lies are spread about Kamla who stated clearly that she had permission from her party to attend the walk about with Prakash. Kamla is a top legal mind and knows that she could be set up so she dotted her i's and crossed her t's. They will not be happy until they mash up the UNC that some claim to love so much. Top COP supporter Sat behaving like a wajank but they quiet because they need Sat and GOPIO votes. The troublemakers like Jack , Ramesh and Sat are heading their way, in the end I hope what they get they like.
These last two contributions
These last two contributions from Dalevw and Fairplay have been the best I have read in ages on whats going on. These two people have analysed the situation properly, Kamla is loyal to Bas, full stop. There appears to be an intrigue to split them up, but the elections are years off so why play games now?
KEN ALI MISREPRESENTS
KEN ALI MISREPRESENTS KAMLA'S VIEWS -
This is the second time Ken Ali has misrepresented Kamla's views. What is his agenda?
1) On the first occasion, Kamla clearly stated that she got clearance for the walk about with Prakash in her constituency. His previous article suggested differently, I brought this to his attention then.
2) Last night on TV6, KAMLA indicated that her reason for not attending the rally was the attack of her leader Panday by Winston.
Ken yuh only trying to create mischief. Captain there are traitors on board examine the horns. Am I reading the Guardian or the BOMB? Is this a newspaper or a tabloid paper? This reminds me of Eric's statement referring to a newspaper as "The Jamet on St Vincent Street". We do know that the Guardian supported COP in the last election predicting a 25 seat victory. Do we now have to view all publications with scepticism?
KAMLA, Very soon would be a
KAMLA, Very soon would be a member of the C.O.P,Having taken the first regular step,Panday or no Panday ,It is the right move to save herself from the (SKATTER BRAIN PARTY) It is coming to a theater near you, VERY SOON!
KAMLA, Very soon would be a
KAMLA, Very soon would be a member of the C.O.P,Having taken the first regular step,Panday or no Panday ,It is the right move to save herself from the (SKATTER BRAIN PARTY) It is coming to a theater near you, VERY SOON!
PURE LIES
PURE LIES -
KBRMEX
Pure unadulterated lies parading as facts.
By refusing Ms. Bissessar to
By refusing Ms. Bissessar to attend the rally, is Panday saying that the UNC supports the Tax?
TO ACCUSE KAMLA
TO ACCUSE KAMLA -
To accuse Kamla of such intentions would mean that you have not followed her career over the years. Dookeran has twice courted her politically and was rebuffed. She is well liked nationally.
Mr Bass is not "refusing Mrs
Mr Bass is not "refusing Mrs Bissessar to attend the rally". There is order, protocol and discipline in life that people in Trinbago seem to care little about. Mrs Bissessar agreed to go to the rally before Winston Dookeran started bad mouthing Mr Panday over the visit to Mr Manning.
What we have to look at is the cracks that appear in the armour every time there is a call for unity of the two parties, something happens and the personal attacks on Mr Panday begins. Mrs Bissessar must not allow herself to be used as the stick to beat Mr Panday, she paid dearly in the last election or have we forgotten.
That rally is not for poor people, as the little homes that we have and may rent out a room in does not equate to two and three thousand US dollars per month in Westmooring and other places, yet they pay the same taxes as you and I.
A fair form of taxation should be found so that our little homes remain just that and not a burden.The English council tax is a good model of how it can work.
Those rich boys in that party are looking after themselves, and if the opportunity to harm the UNC is possible they will do that. Mr Dookeran is a spiteful man and he has not forgiven Mr Panday.
The change we need is not spite, malice and mash up the party or the Mandir. Dignity good manners and respect does not have to be lacking
EXCELLENT
EXCELLENT -
Dinah
I could not do it better; you understand the sociology of T&T. If people who yuh mother and grandmother work servant for for years and showed no interest in you tell you they care for you. Then another group who fought these same people to allow you to go to a prestige school so that you could now out perform these people’s children in all spheres of activity many of them who did not pass an exam but came through the back door. Who yuh go believe more? PNM and UNC have failed miserably in many areas but they have supported social change. They need to do much better. But to take a man on the port who was working for a mere pittance to a vast improvement in his social status elevating him and his family to middle class. To take a sugar cane worker and do the same needs recognition. There are some wolves in sheep’s clothing who want to reverse the process under the guise that they want to help us. History has shown us different. If they want to help, pay back the ill gotten gains from slavery. From a class perspective there are some who view us a cheap labour, only fit to work as servants, yard boys, or other menial jobs.
My question was Does Panday
My question was Does Panday support the tax?
I can't remember the name of
I can't remember the name of the man who got up and respectfully suggested to Bas that he stand down in favour of Kamla, for which he was loudly applauded. Kamla's response was very diplomatic. This well-wisher might have unwittingly caused problems for Kamla with her leader.
But having said so, Kamla had no option but to pull out from the COP initiative given all the continuing antagonisms between the two unity-seeking parties. Kamla is quite shrewd, has a lot of patience and will eventually triumph in the end. She is a good survivor but in due course will have to show her hand.
THE MOVER OF THAT MOTION
THE MOVER OF THAT MOTION -
He was either mischievous or clearly politically naive. It created unnecessary discomfort for KAMLA, for something like that to work is has to be handled differently. She should be consulted first; he put her on the spot, she get set up. He showed a lack of sensitivity to her position her wishes and protocol.
The man (I think he said his
The man (I think he said his name was Abdul) seems to have beeen acting spontaneously and what was most noticeable was the kind of acclamation he received. Even Panday was so surprised, but for once he took it graciously, rather untypically so.
Kamla is subservient to
Kamla is subservient to Basdeo Panday and she is well aware of the treatment meted out to Hulsie by Panday . The B-ass is the BANE of the UNC and he also OWNS the party - therefore , all of the members for change should leave the UNC , and Panday & his minions can sink with the M/V UNC .
It appears that Kamla owes her political existence to Basdeo Panday and must submit to his mood swings , but RamJackWin and the other members for change are aware that Panday political shelf life has expired .
Fairplay is willing to go down with his captain and that is his choice , right and privilage but it is clear that Panday is willing to partner with manning rather than Dookeran , thus we now have the Manday Alliance which is to keep Manning as the Prime Minister and Panday as the Leader of the Opposition . What is Panday's position on the UDeCOTT scandal , his silence is deafening !! Fairplay , please respond .
In addition , Jack Warner's money will no longer be available to Panday and the UNC , therefore , the MP for San Fernando East , Patrick Manning , may have to provide campaign funds for the UNC .
Fairplay , you and Panday too smart , eh .
ATW-Barbados .
I RESPECT YOUR OPINION
I RESPECT YOUR OPINION -
But I beg to differ what some see as subservient some see as disciplined, what some see as speaking out some see as opportunism. But you know what they say about opinions, they are like bottoms everyone has one and they all stink. Well that is my opinion from the bottom of my heart. Jack did not see Augustus alignment with COP favourably; big cuss up and he fire him and others who supported COP. Different strokes for different folks. Winston did not see Sharon Mc Nichol request favourably, he stripped her of her post of Deputy Leader. If Panday had done what both had done you would have seen it as autocratic. Some would say you hold Panday to one set of standards whereas you hold Jack and Dookeran to another. Some would say that you are discriminating against Panday.
Mr Kermex, you obviously
Mr Kermex, you obviously either voted for COP or PNM, because your statement is very misleading when you say that Mr. Panday has always been in opposition. Maybe you have short memory because Mr. panday was the Prime Minister at one time, and could have been longer, had it not been for Mr. Robinson. What Mr. Panday is talking about is that Mrs. Bissessar did not follow proper protocol. Something you obviiosly know nothing about.
Do not blame Robinson blame
Do not blame Robinson blame Ram of the Ramjackers he caused their demise, on the other hand UNC has not ever won an election outrightly. Be that as it maybe Mr Bass was prime minister at one time
fairplay, i am waiting for
fairplay, i am waiting for panday to make a jail,and when he drop the soap,you should be the one to pick it up.
They say that when an
They say that when an unintelligent mind has nothing more to say and cannot cope with reality of losing an arguement that it seek comfort in vulgarity and obscenity.
Be mature ot take a valium for the hyperactivity.
IT TAKES ALL KINDS TO MAKE
IT TAKES ALL KINDS TO MAKE THE WORLD -
Hyperactive
I respect your choices and your preferences. If a vision of two men in jail does it for your fantasies so be it. My wife does it for me. If that is what titillate your fancy who am I to judge you. It is still a free country.
Fairplay, It has been more
Fairplay,
It has been more than 30 hours since I asked you to substantiate some figures you provided in a previous blog as well as an allegation of contradiction you made against me. Hitherto, you cannot substantiate your figures or give me the link which I requested. Perhaps, you are so shamed of being caught lying that you don't even give a list of numbered platitudes or new set of lies to solidify your position (as is often your strategy). Your silence on this matter is deafening.
I ask again. Could you answer the questions posed in my previous blog?
YES MASTER
YES MASTER -
Sorry sah, I will get to it sah. Don't beat fairplay sah, fairplay very sorry sah. Get to it right now sah.
Kamla pulls out COP’s
Kamla pulls out COP’s rally -
This one is much too easy! I not even gonna waste my time on it. I will leave it for Fairplay and his usual crew to run rampant with this story... this UNC making it too easy for people to ress bullpistle!!!