Dominican-born , US-based attorney Gabriel Christian, has highlighted the potential impact of a Donald Trump US presidency on Dominica and the Caribbean.
Christian told Dominica News Online (DNO) in a recent interview, that the election of Trump as President of the United States has shocked him and many others. He said the policies which Trump advocated during his campaign require in depth revision.
“Unless he takes a 180 degree turn away from the policies he promoted in the campaign, it will be a catastrophe for America and the World” Christian stated.
He said some of the issues that arise with Trump becoming US President will, to some extent, have an impact on the many students and Dominican-born individuals who are living in the U.S and the businesses that have been established in the U.S by Dominicans as well as those in Dominica by U.S. citizens.
“The more money that Dominica has in the United states as disposable income, is the more they can invest in Dominica or help their families in Dominica,” he pointed out. “If there is a conflict in the United States because of racial violence or any other issue, the U.S economy will suffer and all those within it will suffer within the context of remittances to Dominica.”
Christian stressed that the Dominican people must focus on the development of the country in different areas such as science and technology and “using the best resources in due season.”
Although the Dominican people should be mindful of the occurrences in the U.S, total priority should not be placed on these occurrences but rather on the betterment of the home country Dominica, he advised.
“Every disappointment is a blessing. This is a time for us to work harder, smarter and more united,” he said.
Linking different methods of development to results such as better agriculture and energy systems, Christian urged Dominicans to “rely more on our resources and our people and stop looking for some white knight on a white horse coming to save the day.”
He said there needs to be a recognition of the already existing education that the Dominican people possess.
To the so called Bumbble Lee, and all those shallow minded people who agrees with the lie he told I am going to write something, although I know that idiot will not understand what he/she read; I will write it anyway!
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention who met in Philadelphia in the spring of 1787 quickly agreed to abandoned the article in favor of constructing a stronger federal system. That resulted in a bicameral Congress, an independent presidency, and a supreme court, with a system of checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power, became the main features of the constitution of the United States.
Therefore, Donald Trump cannot decide he is going to deport one single person from the United States without the approval of the Congress and the Senate of the United States. Here is something you need to know about American government and the constitution.
In regards to the Executive Branch of government; the constitution provided for the establishment of the…
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In regards to the Executive Branch of government; the constitution provided for the establishment of the presidency in Article II. As the native born on the island of Nevis: Alexander Hamilton had put it from the beginning; the presidential article aimed toward “energy in the Executive.” It did so in an effort to overcome the natural stalemate that was built into the bicameral legislature as well as into the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
The constitution afforded the president a measure of independence from the people and from the other branches of government; particularly the Congress. Now here what is given to the President!
In line with the framers’ goal of increased power to the national government, the president was granted the unconditional power to accept ambassadors from other countries; this amounted to the power to recognize other countries. The president was also given the power to negotiate treaties,…
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The president was given the unconditional right to grant reprieves, and pardons, except in cases of impeachment.
The president was provided with the power to appoint major departmental personal, to convene Congress in special sessions, and to veto congressional enactment. The veto power is formidable; however, it is not absolute, since Congress can override it by a two-thirds vote. The framers of the constitution hoped to create a presidency that would make the federal government rather than the state agency capable of timely and decisive actions to deal with public issues, and problems. That was the meaning of “energy” that Nevis born Hamilton hoped to impart to the executive branch.
At the same time, however, the framers sought to help the president to withstand excessively democratic pressure by making him subject to indirect rather than direct election (through his selection by a separate electoral college)..
Trump do not have the power to simply…
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The president was given the unconditional right to grant reprieves, and pardons, except in cases of impeachment.
The president was provided with the power to appoint major departmental personal, to convene Congress in special sessions, and to veto congressional enactment. The veto power is formidable; however, it is not absolute, since Congress can override it by a two-thirds vote. The framers of the constitution hoped to create a presidency that would make the federal government rather than the state agency capable of timely and decisive actions to deal with public issues, and problems. That was the meaning of “energy” that Nevis born Hamilton hoped to impart to the executive branch.
At the same time, however, the framers sought to help the president to withstand excessively democratic pressure by making him subject to indirect rather than direct election (through his selection by a separate electoral college)..
Trump do not have the power to…
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Trump do not have the power to simply deport anybody at random, nor can he revoke any body citizenship, unless the congress amend the constitution to cause that to happen; sit your behind in Dominica and talk sot, Skerrit dictatorship don’t register in America, in American Government it is not a one man show. And if anybody want to challenge me on what they read here go right ahead make yourselves fools. I can also educate my foes on how the Judicial Branch of Government works here, I can also educate on the constitutional limit of the national government power!
There is a duplication of the same it got there by accident!
If Americans are unsatisfied with Trump and his policies, there’s something called the mid term elections. Furthermore, Trump will not be able to do half of the things he promised on the campaign trail. I lived in America during the George Bush years, and the sky did not fall out. Trump is 70 years old. By the end of his first term he will be 74 years old. Father time is and will be always be undefeated.
knowing mr trump personally , I think his policies are great to many people including My country people came to America and forget their country and purpose i say send them back to their country
I’m compiling a list of all the horrible illegals i know
you all need to go back to Dominica because half of you in this place live worst than if you were in Dominica and you misery will soon be over Under Mr Trump Back to you all country stop the gossip and stop failing Dominica.
oh and people Dying in Dominica like flies hahahahaha Terrible health care I honestly think YOUR Government should shut down this island for stock taking until it is conducive for Human inhabitant stop marketing this Dangerous island for Tourist , and please something need to be done about those drivers who fly the streets like a humming bird with no regards for their passengers stop the…
Tell us where you personally met Trump, and what was the occasion!
Another damn liar, I am sure Trump was not in the bush in Capuchin with you catching crab and manicou
for all those idiots that not living here but want to say what good or bad for America. Shut all you @55 up let people that live this educate you on what you don’t know. Trump is a racist voted in by racist America and as people of African ancestry living in America we fear for our lives sometimes just walking the streets because we are black and white America targets us from police, to business, schools etc. Trump promotes divisions, hatred, sexism, racism, (long list). Its just sad that so many intelligent people sided with a man that didn’t rent his buildings out to minorities or didn’t want black people counting his money. It just saddens me that so many Americans believe in the same things as he did and Dominicans are following
Trump did not put himself in office….The majority of blacks did…BY NOT GOING TO VOTE….
Well well it looks like even Dominicans are part of the CTR campaign bombing all comments in support of DT with thumbs down. Or are they just gullible uninformed people who really believed that Hillary Clinton was really the best choice. I’m betting a lot of them bought the media lies that trump was racist and sexist and what not. Up till this day nobody can show proof of where Trump has been any of those things save for a few clips that they completely twist out of context.
Appointing Stephen Bannon as one of his closest advisors is proof enough for me.
They tried to tarnish his name so that he would not win the election; the wickedness of them. I was not moved by what they stated.
Hillary was so disappointed she could not make a speech that night. She waited until next day. Trump stated she called him next day and only congratulated him. You heard what he told her. He was complimentary to her.
As I have previously stated, I am elated that Hillary did not win.
A few people I know in Toronto – Dominicans whom I spoke to did not support Trump. I have not spoken to these since the election. I will later, especially one. I bet their tune will not change.
You know what, I know them well enough and do not expect any better from them. When they bashed Trump, without pointing a finger, I replied, but look at how many people are not nice. We have politicians here too. Their minds are clogged. I do not argue with them. I only diplomatically say, you have your opinion and I have mine. This averts an argument.
Trump is a God-send; a welcome change. He must be given a chance. I hope he cleans up America. I realize he will have difficulty doing so. He has to deal with Congress. We will see.
When Obama won twice, as a so-called black person,, there were no demonstrations in the US or elsewhere. Now note what the opponents are doing.
I heard on US Catholic Radio that a man said, “a man advertised for demonstrators”. He paid them. A name of the organizer was called but I did not hear the name.
As I have been hearing on the Eternal Word Television Catholic Network – TV and Radio, the genuine practicing Catholics in the US are elated that Trump won. They prayed for him and continue to do so. The Hierarchy too. He was interviewed on EWTN. One said, “God answered their prayers.”
Hillary would have destroyed the US and the unborn babies in the mothers’ wombs and more. If you wish you can go to http://www.ewtn.com
There are hundreds of Catholic Radio Stations in the US.
If I had the power to influence DNO who’s comment not publish on their site, you are one of the people who’s comment would not see the light of day!
You are a pathetic compulsive liar!
Why do you make things up and write it on DNO? There is no truth to anything continue to disgorge; the other day you said how Obama tried to muzzle your Roman Catholic Church, that is one of your worst lies. What you did not say is that your cocaine sniffing pope sat down with Obama, and handed him letter, in which it is believed he try to influence Obama to lift the embargo on Cuba!
What the dope head pope forgot that way back in 2008 Obama said if he was elected president he would lift the embargo which he did! You like to talk about, you however forgot that God hate a liar, thus he said no liar, whore mongers and drunker’s cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
If you have nothing to talk about just be quiet, remain silent you have no shame, don’t you think that readers don’t know you…
Telemaque I would the same should be done for you. If you do not agree with what others state, you become angry and insult them. You are a sore loser. Grow up and be matured. This is all I have to state to you on this matter. I will not waste my time further. You are another one, one day the truth will be revealed to you. I hope it will not be too late for you.
Another condensing, liberal, progressive, leftist-socialist, lawyer who love to the people how to think and who to vote for. Bill “slick willy” hillary Clinton, Barrack ” Barry” and michelle obama Gabriel are all lawyers. The liberal, progressive elites who want to lead some kind of crazy movement, about race, equality,climate change, but the forgot about the people struggling to make ends meet and have a good paying job. Maybe if Obama did not up a 17trillion dollar debit, weak economy, obama care cost raising, The clintons under FBI investigation, hillary “its my turn to be president” maybe things would turn out different. And obama tells people to vote for hillary to give him a good send off, like people owe him their vote. Hey gabriel what about coming up with a plan to keep roseau clean, lowering taxes, having liat run on schedule, getting good paying job for people. At list Trump said he will only take one dollar for his salary as president, tell the skerrit DLP to do the…
Christian urged Dominicans to “rely more on our resources and our people and stop looking for some white knight on a white horse coming to save the day.”–News Article
Mr. Christian Sir, your statement above sounds like a conclusion of your mind, but what does it mean?
What proof do you have that “Dominican’s are looking for some white knight on a white horse coming to save the day”? The fact that you used the term “stop” it indicates that you know this is happening isn’t it?
And if you cannot prove your allegation, affirmation, or assertion, then you have done nothing else, but insult the citizens of Dominica and most definitely, the men and women in Leadership or Authority–I believe that we are doing fine without your advise, because you are not genuine about it.
“Mr. Christian Sir, your statement above sounds like a conclusion of your mind, but what does it mean?” (Elizabeth Xavier).
Elizabeth the man is correct; the question you have asks, is a foolish, and ridiculous one. It is not a conclusion of his mind, it is reality. People like you see life in Dominica in one way; and that is dependency on others no matter who they are for handouts!
In Dominica, it is about borrowing money to pay civil servants, and Skerrit, and his puppets; no one is thinking of borrowing and investing into viable and constructive projects that will help generate revenue into the country. So, our nation passports are sold, politicians and their puppets clone get rich off the proceeds.
Friends are given free money from the sale of passports to build so called hotels, meanwhile whereas it is imperative to build an International Airport in the country which should help boost the influx of tourist into the country, that is not on the agenda of Skerrit and his…
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That is not on the agenda of Skerrit and his government. The proceeds form the sale of Dominica passports should be used in the construction of an International Airport, that should be the purpose and be stolen and given to friends.
In Dominica the horse comes before the stable, and when the storm comes along the owner runs around like a chicken with its head chopped off in the storm trying to build the stable. These three so called hotels are going to be like all the other so called on the island, they will remain empty, and eventually be abandoned, or as in the case of Erika, another storm will come and they will all perish!
What come light goes light! Wealth obtained by devious and cynical means, or by thievery never last, nor flourishes!
” and be stolen and given to friends.”
That should read not be stolen and given to friends!
And by the way Elizabeth, as far as I believe; Christian may be a supporter of your god that Mountain Chicken Carpaud Mentality Sly Eye Sir Knight Me Almost Nearly Cousin and you know the names I call him in the other forum, which I can’t use here: Indian doctor of nothing Roosevelt Skerrit.
In any event Gabriel has the never and pride to speak the truth, whether or not I disagree with him about his concept of the effects Trump presidency will have on the Caribbean, I must support his idea in the areas where he is correct.
For years the nation remain waiting for that white Knight in silver amour to come along and save Dominica. If that was going to happen under Dominica’s present condition of backwardness, and lack of progress it would have long happened!
The truth is wealthy people do not invest money in a place where the see only backwardness, and lack of progress, when in modern times like these you shy away for building an International Airport, and talking crap…
“In any event Gabriel has the never and pride to speak the truth”(FE-DT).
That should be has the nerve; okay!
Ayayai, here we go again. Another exalted prophet of doom and gloom, extracting a trailer-load of speculation from his posterior cavity. I have news for you, Mr. Christian: Unless you’re a welfare abuser, waiting on hard working tax payers to give you your hand-out, you’re gonna be just fine. The sun will be up in the morning and the sky will still be up there in its bluest glory. Please go blow your unsubstantiated drivel elsewhere – maybe at a local rum shop. I might even stay awhile and listen to you if you buy me a few rounds.
amen
Anyone who supports this bigot Trump, is intellectually deficient.
Mr. Fact(less), you just had to type on your keyboard and remove all doubt about your intellectual deficiency, didn’t you?
Gabriel I don’t think anybody in Dominica should worry about occurrences in America, with what goes on in Dominica politically. One way or the other it boils down to our people and our ambitions. Right now most of all of our people who travel aboard to study, never return, and those who return are not ambitious to chance it and create some sort of business, they prefer to become puppets to Roosevelt Skerrit, depending on handouts, looking for a position in government.
When one speak about technology in Dominica; one wonders in what area of technology you have in mind. I that case I would anticipate R&D would be going on in order to have something to be exported, and sold internationally bringing in money, and creating employment. Our people do not think that way okay! All they see is a blasted piece of red cloth, and Skerrit!
Just about everybody even those who have never sat in a secondary school, never had a college education, go home just because they live in Canada,…
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Just about everybody even those who have never sat in a secondary school, never had a college education, go home just because they live in Canada, England, or the U. S they return to talk crap in the streets, about how they can develop Dominica. The illiterates votes for them, only to find many of them return to Dominica, because they are unable to cope with life in America, and the more developed nations because they have nothing in their heads on which they can make a living in the countries mentioned.
Anything goes in Dominica, because it all boils down to talk, those who are elected always promise they can do better than anyone else, but when they get in there they simmer down, and live high on the hog whiles drinking the blood of the illiterates, and the political puppets who voted for them.
Francisco, the greatest error one can make, as in your case is to generalize and place everyone in one category. When I read these types of words, I feel insulted.
You are a D/can. You should know that even though D/cans, everyone is not one and the same. We do not even think alike and our background, family and other are not the same. This does not mean we cannot get along, be amicable and be a good Samaritan.
Some D/cans return home for their personal reason; not for the identical reason. Whatever their reason, I say good for them. It is not my business. I do not ask why they returned home. I mind my own business. It is not my concern.
As St. Paul told us, “Mind our business/affairs.” This is how I lived in Dominica and this is how I live in Canada. To further state, this was the manner in which my parents lived and nurtured their children. Therefore, do some of us a favor. Know better. Do not place us in one basket. Remember this in the future.
Taken from the book entitled My Imitation of Christ. The heading of the Chapter is: “We should refrain from curious inquiry into the lives of others.”
Everybody has their business to mind. I am certain you have yours, are not immune from it. I do not think readers are interested in all what you stated. Furthermore, it is not complimentary and most of it is untrue. Cease insulting your fellow people, wherever they reside.
@Tell the Truth November 14, 2016
Thank you for this one! I say thank you because you have spoken on my behalf. I am Dominican and I am not illiterate, neither am I a political puppet–those kinds of insults and disrespect should never go on the board of an Online News Network, and yet it happens ever so often.
Okay lady Facts, let me take all you have said for granted, can you name one single person who left Canada, America, England and went home to Dominica, and dabble in politics, who accomplish anything significant for Dominica?
Named just one! If you can I will talked back all of the insults I ever threw at you! They may never be reversed because you cannot name one!
I am not generalizing I have stated the facts! I’ve ran into people who’s English vocabulary stinks, and believe you me some of those people did not even make it to what we term in the colonial days Standard Seven, now known as form seven.
What can people like that do if elected to government to run and develop a country? They are simply looking for work, even those who never left Dominica are not capable of doing anything, and you know why?
Simple; political power without economic power is no power at all, so how do you get that economic power? You develop the country industrially, you have to be able…
Forget America, focus on Dominica, we have some Dominicans having a good time in Dubai riding camels and dressing like ISIS, while our roads falling apart, tourist dying and countless deaths, DNO does not even report on our pm trip to Dubai selling our own passport, absolutely no freedom of the press or transparency.
Gabo just like skerro he knows all castro speeches and is a communists but he living in America not Cuba, Venezuela or China. Marxist Gabo against Marxists skerro, u know what i am tired of you socialists. Let Capitalism reign on this world and pour like the rivers of jordan all across our lands. Love Live the Free Market. Long Live Liberty & Freedom and like trump would say it is TIME TO DRAIN THE SWAMP. I love my president Donald Trump.
Delvin, if you are a Trump lover, you are less than a damn fool! When he deport the first Dominica, let me see how much you will love him; you fool!
As a black person if you are; the only use Trump has for you is to insult you and kick you in your stupid behind! I do not know why idiots like you do not simply take a dive from a high cliff and get rid of your miserable demented low life self!
Do you think Trump care about you and will ever care about Dominica, Trump is a multi billionaire, you think he is interested in the poor of America, as much as the power he craves. Trump is not after the peanut change paid to the president of the United States. He is there to protect his kind, and the wealth they possess, while hungry behind yearns because you do not know where your next meal coming from.
Why are you so Stupid Gabriel is a lawyer by profession, he has been making his living in America practicing law, he can do the same in Dominica by taking the Caribbean Bar, and if…
well you mentioned that he is there to protect his kind you are right however , we had a black man in the house and he didn’t even try to protect his kind so what are you talking about I’m a black proud Dominican who is a product of President Elect trump and this man has only reward me for my hard work so please take a seat and point finger to your leader not Americas own . back of mr Trump back you and your poor neighbours
Trump isn’t a free market advocate: immigration restrictions, trade protectionism, eminent domain, and continued military adventurism are all big government in action. And if you care about liberty and freedom the last thing you should want is a top position to go to Rudy “Stop and Frisk” Giuliani.
I hear he goin an revoke citizenship from people’s chiren their modah just come an drop in de USA for citizenry purposes. Like Scare-it dem so, an much more. Look out!!!
If you were not an idiot, you would not tell that lie, the worst kind of fool usually turn out to be a liar!
I live in America, and I am a Card carrying Democrat, registered Democrat, I do not know if you understand that, I donate money to democratic contenders campaign, so I follow American politics, and though Trump is a bit of scum of the earth, I never heard him say one time anything about revoking citizenship.
That cannot be done; under any circumstances, unless Donald Trump becomes a dictator tomorrow, and that will never happen in America! Ashamed to write that lie on DNO, no wonder uneducated peasants like you have no name.
When I took the subject “American Government” in College I was taught about “Checks and Balances written in the Constitution of the United States, no president can single handedly make any decisions in this country and it becomes law. This is not Dominica where a little boy rule over idiots like you and do whatever he wish and you kind pray to…
This is true and very well stated!
I really don’t know why you think you are some kind of authority on the subject because you very clearly have no idea what you are talking about. Don’t give up your day job … whatever that is.
I am an authority on what I stayed because I studied the constitution of America!
I graduated both University, and collage in the United States okay; so you don’t have anything to say to me I don’t simply indulge in talking fart, anything I comment on can be verified, and authenticated.
Knowledge is power, and that I have!
And by the way I do not need a day job, I do not live on welfare, I make more money in one night when I am asleep than you can make in a year.
I live of my investments, retired at age 47 years old, I write on DNO almost everyday, but I am in control of my Real Estate Business; and by the way I did not thief anything from anybody to get what God gave to me!
“it will be a catastrophe for America and the World” sir please read between the lines. in america everyone has followers these days the ones that follow beyonce are called the bey hives, those that follow mariah carey are called lambs etc. the ones that follow donald trump are the trumpets! now isn’t that a sign of the apocalypse? the trumpets has been sound. large nations will fall. my people take heed!!
One should have nothing to fear if they are in the US legally. Trump has already placed a damper on remittances flowing to the Caribbean with his famous banking law…….did I just say that? let me correct my self that was Obama. The Caribbean Stellar relationship with with the US have forced some prominent politicians to refer to the US as economic terrorists that happened while a Clinton sat in the Whitehouse. So Gabu no need to fear nothing will change.
A man I don’t know personally but had a lot of respect for because of what I thought he stands for, like Rossie Douglas, I believed in him. Now I question Mr Christian’s principles and motive and of the opinion that those principles are put aside when he personally benefit him. I have followed his occurrences with the labor party when it suits him. I still believe in things he say I just want him to walk the talk and don’t compromise his principles and what his parents taught him for personal benefit. God Bless
Stupes… As a lawyer u should know that trump can’t legally do half of the Bull he vowed to do.. even his own team is now trying to put a spin on all the crap he was spewing during the campaign. Under the Obama administration the Caribbean and Dominicans by extension did not benefit. I would like someone to enlighten me and tell me what the black president did for the black americans. Other than Obama care…
Obamacare, HHS Mandate is not perfect. I think it is more a mess than ever. If Hillary had won the election, woe to America, worst than ever. Under her presidency, churches would have lost their freedom of right, of speech to speak the truth of the Gospel. Go to http://www.ewtn.com and other religious Websites. God spared them from Hillary.
Let us see what Trump can do. Too many are presumptuous and are jumping the gun, so-to-speak. Everyone deserves a chance, so does Trump.
Wht you wanted him to do after the republican blocked in north , south, east and west.
United States of America President Elect, Republican Donald Trump played his cards right, defied the pollsters, defied the establishment by doing what was politically correct and smart to do to win the recently concluded US Presidential Elections.
I remembered Roosevelt Douglas playing an equally dirty campaign in 2000 to win in a collision with Charles Savarin. Rosie paid the price for the pact he signed with the Devil, today Charles is President… the flood gates to voodoo has opened up with thousands of Haitians flooding our shores like poule bwa…
Well DT promises to deport all foreigners with criminal records… I AGREE WITH HIM
Canada has been doing that for some years, if they are not landed. Depending on their crimes, if they are a naturalized Canadian, their citizenship could also be revoked. After serving time in prison, they will be deported.
It is high time! These people are useless to the country. All they do is commit crimes, living off the avails of people. They could also murder and injure people. It costs the taxpayers to keep them in prison and also pay for lawyer representation. It also costs money to deport them. I do not think they leave the country without money. The government probably gives them some funds. I must inquire about that.
I always thought when people migrate to a country it is for their betterment; not to get involved in crimes. They hurt law-abiding nationals, costing them money. They also hurt the economy which must pay their way as previously mentioned and are a menace to society. Surely, they should not be kept in the country.
But Dr.Christian,there’s so much corruption in this government, its ineptness and general incompetence how can Dominica make it?
give trump a chance….. we said the same thing about skerrit, give the young man a chance…..
I agree
I was Dominican and i voted for Donald Trump cause I LOVE HIS POLICIES. For example he said The Second Amendment to our Constitution is clear. The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon. Period,” the position paper began. Trump went on to explain that the right to keep and bear arms is a right that pre-exists both the government and the Constitution, noting that government didn’t create the right, nor can it take it away. He also rightly denoted the Second Amendment as “America’s first freedom,” pointing out that it helps protect all of the other rights we hold dear.
Owing a gun is your first freedom, Dominicans hate freedom and want to take guns away.
I cannot see this ever happening, taking away the rights of Americans to bear arms. The amount of guns there are in America and in the hands of also criminals, how could this be stopped? If that right is taken away, the criminals will create more havoc on those Americans who do not bear arms. Even though I do not like guns which kill people, in this case, Trump is right. I am certain he, too and his family have guns. Therefore, if he takes away that right, he will not have one and he will be vulnerable to criminals.
You are even a bigger idiot than your vote for Trump. Did you need the vagina-grabber Trump to tell you about the second amendment?! And is that the only reason you voted for him? It is empty heads like you who abuse the power of the vote that cause some people to look forward to a dictatorship.
Mr Christian I am disappointed in you explanation above. Yes Dominica need development yes Dominica needs all it people including resourceful Diaspora but the effects you explained above borders on fear. Dominica still need tourists, the majority of which come from North America. We still need buyer for our goods and services. China Russia and Venezuela does not buy what we selling. It is mostly other islands and the over 13 million Caribbean Diaspora leaving in the States. That is the market we have not yet fully tapped. You know should know better that the US government system does not allow for people like Trump to flourish. He cannot change established rules or ties without Congress and a judiciary that are all independent. Look he has already changed on Obama care. Trump may be able to do some stuff on executive order but limited. The US political system is going through a test. There are strong institutions not strong men so everything will be fine. Any worst and he not making 4
Why aren’t you advising the government?
Tone down the part about how much Dominica needs tourism though, you need each other more.
he is or maybe i should say was a politician so he would know.give me a break c.s!!!!
@Shaka Zulu November 14, 2016
Well written well explained. You must be a very intelligent person. I like that comment of yours
You know it is one thing to express an opinion, but in doing so we must be realistic too! You mentioned some thirteen million West Indians living in America, that means you are talking about more West Indians living here than was perhaps ever born.
From whence this static’s derived, and where can I get copies of that. Secondly, you spoke of an American market, true and correct; there is a vast market here for everything; nevertheless, how can one “Dominicans” taped into a market when we do not produce anything in Dominica to sell internationally?
If you are concentrating on Agriculture, anything you produce in Dominica from the soil are sold across the United States. All of what we produce in Dominica are imported from South America, and Central America, and as far as the Philippine and other places in the South Pacific, and Mexico.
Last week I bought yams imported from Africa, and that species of yam we do not have in Dominica, So what are we going to use to tap into…
It’s also time to rescue our country from the hands of the disastrous so called elites that have seized the power of the electorate and ruling Dominica according to their dictates. It’s time for all Dominicans to come together and release Dominica from the hands of these so called plutocrats that keep promoting poverty, greed and hedonism.
@ Rebecca Theodore We need to drain the swamp in Dominica.
Christian urged Dominicans to “rely more on our resources and our people and stop looking for some white knight on a white horse coming to save the day.”
I totally agree!
if you and Gabo was paying attention you all would have realized that this is exactly what we are doing!!!! What you all think is the Geothermal energy project? The much criticized CBI program is another form of self sustenance, just so you know!!!!
Don’t you have any brain? Trump is the ideal President for the time.
If you support Hillary, you’re Slimy.
This is Trump’s Era and he will get the job done.
Gabriel you make no sense. If crooked Hilary was victories there would be no catastrophe in America and the world.?It’s a good thing we don’t need your advise before going to the polls.It is people like you who caused blacks to be slaves to the Democratic party.This party only remember blacks at election time or if a police mistakenly or willfully shot a black, At the same time blacks are shooting blacks by the thousands, especially in Chicago and you and the Democrats are silent.
From the inception of your guy Obama, the democratic party have lost over a 1000 seats.
Take this one from me.Beat your chest like my Catholic friends and say. Through my fault, Through my fault, grievous fault
John Charles little of what you say make sense. You clearly have not the slightest understanding of sociology and why there is black on black crime. You sound like you are someone with a level of self hate at being black – a typical syndrome of black conservatives. So of course you will support someone like Trump that belittles blacks and incites racial hatred toward them.
When did Trump ever belittle black people and incite hatred towards them? Stop the lies.
@ Dante Jones – What about the fact that his base is overwhelming white rural and blue collar – the prototypical racial discriminator. Do you think it is an accident they support him in such large numbers – or they are responding to the dog whistle to “put other racial groups back into a more subservient position? Or what about all the white supremacy groups that support his message of make America a “white nation” Or what about his refusal to rent to blacks in the 80’s? Or what about his appointment this week of a white supremacist as his top white house strategist. Sticking your head in the sand can be a deadly thing my friend.
I can tell you if Trump had done that, the US Catholic Church would not have supported him. Of course the Church could not tell the laity who to vote for but they diplomatically spelled out the difference between the two candidates; no names mentioned..
One early morning I heard an inspiring talk by a US Priest. I was sorry I was not able to tape it.
Obama did much harm to US Christians with his HHS Mandate. If you follow the US Catholic News on http://www.ewtn.com and radio affiliates, you would know.
I am also happy for them that Trump won. He turned pro-life. He got the majority of Catholics and Evangelists votes. The latter is obviously happy that Trump won. Woe to them if Hillary had won.
Hmmmmmm boss you had the perfect storm which was DAAS and you dropped that like it was hot. I hope the people listen to you and tie their waist, we need to stop wanting to be like Americans and be Naturerians. Damn just came up with our new name. Naturerians. Remember y’all got it from me first.
I like that!
Why not patent it? Occasionally I find myself using a word which does not exist or not yet existed. It may be through inspiration. You know, be the first to know it and then spread it around. 
Well, let us say if Donald Trump campaign policies are implemented; indeed they will have an effect on Dominica students who came here to study, and remain illegal. It will also affect those who came under the pretence of a vacation, and never return, and are here living illegally.
Nevertheless, those of us who are American citizens, Donald Trump cannot touch us; there is nothing he can do about us, or any business we are involved into; there is nothing he can do to those of us who has already sworn allegiance to the United States, and holds American citizenship, even if one is found committing treason; for which the penalty would simply be spending time in jail, even for life!
Citizenship cannot be revoked, however, one is free to denounced, or renounce their citizenship, as that man Ron Green has done when he foolishly thought he was about to fulfil his dream of becoming Dominica’s Prime Minister. In any event since Trump seems to be a loose crazy cannon , one can expect…
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Trump seems to be a loose crazy cannon , one can expect some ridiculous changes to the United States immigration rules where it pertains to the Caribbean, and the rest of the world.
Already there are many Dominicans who had Green Cards, who went home and believe they could remain there and return at random, many of those people Green Card was taken away, because a Green Card means Permanent Residence, if you have it and residing in another country, you have automatically lost your permanent residency status.
Even those people who comes once each year, and return home are at risks of loosing their permanent residency.
Well i myself never had this “AMERICAN DREAM” So i don’t think Donald will affect me, but i must say i agree with him, you cannot be illegal and still there committing crime in those people country….. Depot their A… self!!!!! This is nothing new anyway, even green card holders are deported when through the American system, have become hardcore criminals!!!!! We in the Caribbean have already started experiencing the extraordinary increase in crimes that we never experienced before!!!!!
With all what you state on most occasions, more often than not, I think you are a loose crazy cannon. The pot calling the kettle black.
Trump has his advisors. He also has the Catholic Christian Church praying for him. I heard on the US Catholic Radio how many Catholics and Evangelists voted for Trump. The reason is, Trump who was once pro-abortion turned pro-life. This pleased the Catholic Church and other Christian Churches. Hilary would have destroyed every good in America including being pro-abortion and pro-euthanasia, assisted suicide and the likes.
Let go of Hillary. Let Trump be President. See what he can do. Pray for America, for Trump and his administration. This is the least and the most you can do. Anyway God expects this of you, of all Americans to pray for their country. In so doing, you will receive blessings and graces from God.
When are you going to stop your foolishness lady?
Nobody cares about your Roman Catholic foolishness! Roman Catholics are irrelevant in American politics!
You are running of you mouth, as if you are an authority on Trump, he won the electoral votes, nevertheless, Hilary won the majority of the votes “the popular votes” that is why even as of today, people are still demonstrating against Trump going into the white house.
Trump is a hated man in America, you as a black person is an idiot if you love a man who hates you as a black person, the man discriminates against you. In his campaign he influence his supporters to attack and beat black people ; we saw them did it on Television in his rally’s; are you so dumb, or simply crazy?
Why are you so stupid, and keep talking that crap about Roman catholic church. That is a false religion dominated and rule by Satan!
It is an institution of homosexuals, they bugger all Saturday night, and get drunk Sunday Morning they come…
I read this article 3 times…..i could not highlight one fact to substantiate Dr christian’s claim as noted in the headline of the story……. my simple question is “how is the trump presidency going to adversely affect Dominica?
But; Gabriel Christian is not a medical doctor you know; nor do I know he has a doctorate in law. The man is a legal practitioner, in that he practices of law, I believe in Maryland. You know in America there are no QC, Barristers, and doctor in law degrees.
In Dominica that is inherited crap from the British colonial system! Titles do not play out in America, you are either a good lawyer in the field of law you chose to practice, other than that you are just a lawyer!
what a thesis, hopeless, Divided Party like, OI am sure that the Prime Minister is more savvy and imaginative, he has the rapport to engage and impress the President and market Dominica like no other Political Party has ever dreamed,