A man who claims to speak on the issues of farmers in Dominica has called upon the country’s citizen to revolt against the manner in which the country is being managed by the Roosevelt Skerrit-led administration.
Rangy Aaron told a gathering of opposition parties on Victoria Street last night that the state of the agriculture sector is appalling.
He says the country is at a crossroad and Dominicans should stand up against that.
He says it could be a time to revolt.
“I want to let you know that the country is ready for a revolution. If you are ready you must stand up and not be afraid of the police and the authorities. You must be prepared to lay down your life for your children and your children to come,” he said.
I really do not understand why these farmers wait on the gov to do everything. Dca doesn’t have not one meat raring plant or a steady supply of meat. If bananas ain’t selling, then diversify into meat products and open a shop! Supply local quality cut meat to yourself and distribute it yourself! Dominica is one of the few places in the world which is not tainted by the huge tax burdens. Yet it is a country where people are very afraid to create and own their own company. How do you think rich people get rich? By looking at what gov will give? Or their go get it attitude? There is money for everyone right here in dca. We just have to get up and take it.
Judging from the quality of the grammar, spelling, and ability to articulate thoughts on this site, maybe you first need a revolution in your education system.
As for Rangy’s call for revolution, that is best accomplished at the polls.
My padna Hector had that march advertising on FB. Garca that you associating yourself with? And you want to be the next PM? And by the way, 400 people to start a senseless and violent (yes violent based on Randy the joker’s statement). Garcon zor pa feb! You know what dat beating all u? D monthly salary allu gettn dere and not doing a patat for it. C’est a ki ka bat zor. If Lennox had get the job he wanted Skerro to give him dere he wouldn’t be with Heckler, EdiSIN, Ugly and the rest. Archaye twavay por zor faire!
I was not born in Dominica. I became a citizen of the Nature Island for it’s beauty, peacefulness and agricultural potential. Yes, that’s right potential. Dominica is too small and too mountainous to compete in large intensive monoculture agriculture. What Dominica has is clean air, relatively clean water, and rich soil, that has yet to be totally poisoned by chemicals and can be remediated. It has the potential to produce in sufficient quantities much desired organic produce, produce that can fetch a premium on the world market if the were but for a decent refrigerated warehouse system and reliable, affordable shipping. Dominican farmers are not lazy, they are unrewarded for their work. I might suggest that the revolution you are seeking is one of thinking. I would note that investment in what can produce foreign exchange should be the highest priority—not show palaces. Had I the opportunity to speak to the minister I would propose that farmers be assisted financially to make the transition to organic growing. Farmers would no longer have the expense of chemical pesticides, costly petro-chemically based fertilizers, and soil poisoning round-up type products. Yes, initially there would be a reduction in the size of harvest ( this is where government support is needed) but in the end there would be higher quality crops to market abroad.
I dont think that any Dominican wants violence in our country, we are all too closely attached to each other for that, we all know each other.
So its just some of us get a little too emotional when we get support. i have heard Mr.Skeritt on more than one occasion say regrettable things publicly, I have heard Mr.Tony Astaphan call for war.
But I dont think any one of these Dominican really mean what they say.So please people when we advocate and agitate let us excercise some more self control.
Mr Skerrit was put in power,by a ellectorate ppl of dominica,the mayority,you want him down,then wait for the next four yrs,or keep a referendum,thats all and if the oppesition start a revol,he has Chaves to help him with good weapons,and the chinees,( chinees just came out with steath fighter jet so not only the americans have)will support him,allready he has treason over his head,what more he want?
Hummm
Once a man or a woman talk about revolution, they must a mandate from the people,means more than half of the population agree with him,if not its a act of treason,he lucky the secret service hasent pick hi up allready becarefull when you want to overtrough a gov for no reason,the gov was ellected by the mayority,
bye
Randy you should be arrested and charged for comming up with such talk.there are other ways to rally the people to a just cause.suppose the revolution turn bloody,will you be upfront?there are elements who will just take the first opportunity to disrupt a peaceful march.words can have devastating effects on certain individuals.have you thought of the aftermath of the revolt.DOMINICA is a democratic country,that is why we express our views so freely.go to Iran and talk about revolution.spit upwards,it will fall back on u.
Amen
So this is what it has come to, D/cans are smarter than that, I hope those blind Idiots that are being lead led by the blind power hungry idiots open their eyes and see what these people are planning, and I hope the police is listening.
We live here and raise our kids here because it is peaceful and democratic, I don’t want to have to go pick my kids up from school everyday and be afraid to go outside because you never know when thses idiots gonna strike.
All I know is that man that like to lift their hand on woman always want revolution!!!!!!!!!!
It look like allu want to turn little dominica into the middle east. Go ahead revolt.
hey look as long as your word revolution does’nt mean violence. as long as its a peaceful one. well yes. peole have to be awaken esp the present and former farmers. look at what skerrit is going to invest in with dominican money. ,,,..a so called state house. people are suffering. health care at a stand still and no one should deny. someone being admitted to a hospital at 3am and at 10pm not a sight of a doctor…wow. care less about free medication…..and lets hear the names of these basement manufactured pills from unknown destinations. people have to rise up and stop believing skerrit is a god’s sent. its crazy like crazy t.
BOY LOOK PEOPLE
SOMETHING HAPPENING
WAW A MODERN VERSION OF MAY 29
WHEN U ARE UP YOU ARE UP
WHEN U ARE DOWN YOU ARE DOWN
UWP ARE NEITHER UP NOR DOWN
THEY ARE DEAD!
PLEASE
ENFORCE
THE
TREASON
ACT
SOME PEOPLE JUST ABUSING DEMOCRACY
Some years ago an award was given to a popular conservation organisation in the region for its contribution towards environmental matters but tell me what has happened to that award and when was the last time such an organization held an AGM and submitted an independently audited statement?
I WANT TO KNOW
All i have to say is …………………………. Stupzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Do forgive my rudeness.
Why is Randy blaming the government, it is America that freighten to santion Englang if they take our bananas. Go fight the USA if you can.
Please read before making a fool of yourself. WTO had a ruling against the preferential treatment the EU countries and England had with ACP banana trade. It was instigated by Chiquita and Dole but it was a WTO ruling!
Bring it on!!! I have my list too but it it is longer than 29.
A revolution need not be violent, but if Rangy AAron’s name is wrongly spelt, the calypsonian in exile should stop to think that we do not have to imitate the Middle Eat or North Africa to bring about desirable change. Politics is the sole preoccupation of Dominicans; and with that brings divisiveness and conflict. No one strives for unity.Political Parties have reduced politics to a contest to rule over those silly enough to think their self interests have been set aside.
So Aaron calls for a revolution because the farmers who have never contributed a cent to the Government, are not being subsidised to their satisfaction. His call to rescue will get a lot of support from idle farmers who have surrendered their livelihoods to industrious Haitians who have no one to harangue. The private sector needs to develop a vision of Dominica separate from that of the subsistence style management of our impoverished Government by observation and consultation on their own. Mauritius did it and so did Singapore. For years, India with all its brilliant scholars, went through the same meaningless querulousness and vituperative political contention as we are having today; until its population got out of hand and serious economic decisions by the private sector were exacted. So all this talk and ridicule is “all sound and fury signifying NOTHING”
allyu fellas really wicked eh. so with a few big words you think that what you have said thus far making sense? your preoccupation is politics when u rather see your country go down than a ineffective government lose power just goes to show how low we have gone. will all the true patriots please stand up!!!!
look what they did to Follow
WHO THE HECK IS RANGY Aaron
who the heck is you? Randy Aaron is someone feeling the pain….
THERE IS NO PAIN .
how can u feel our pain and u in chicago!
look am against the whole sense of violence but come on some thing has to be done for the poor farmers. en you people are so dumb to belive that farmers did all that to themselves. we are an agricultural based island and we don’t even farm. you will soon c da out come when we can’t afford to feed our own children. you’ll c!
Well frankly, let us hope we dont have to resort to violence but then again frankly,I conclude that Mr Skeritt, cannot, will not, would not concede power in Dominica. he is too compromised to do so. he is fighting for his very life, so lets pray for a miracle, some kind of peaceful way out. l aso I clearly remember Tony Astaphan calling for war too. also Mr. Skeritt himself threatening to call out the labour forces.
Domiica is in a very very bad position right now, and my people, nothing but fairness justice and righteous action can put us in a better place. Please let us each one put aside our personal likes and clean our hearts just for a little while just for Dominica, please, please, lets fix this please.
Revolution how many of you are ready to die. you all afraid to speak up against the pedos in Dominica is kill you will go and get kill do what all you do best hide.behind the Bible
LAST NIGHT WAS MASSIVE AND IT WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE BY THE THOUSANDS
dream on
DAME FOOL… how can you make such a comment (Dream on). A very Famous man made a speech many years ago ” I have a dream”. I say keep on fighting for what is fear and just. Dominicans cannot and should not stand for the nonsense that is taking place in our country. It is so upsetting.
You guys need to open your eyes to the truth. Its time to build Dominica.
KEEP DREAMING FOOLS
A ‘Housing revolution’ announced by Govt. had nothing to do with fighting for land/house/ furniture or taking cutlass against each other for house? Did it? The article does not claim that Randy is calling for a ‘REVOLUTION’ with violence, destruction with arms, knives, cutlass, guns or fire-bombing any elders’ homes or business places? The Universal Declaration of Human Rights gives everyone the RIGHT to Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Association, Freedom to peacefully Assemble and other rights.
Oppressed people all over the world are demanding revolutionary changes against dictatorship, poverty, nepotism, corruption, bribery. People want honesty, jobs, equality, a decent standard of living, among others. How did women attain the RIGHT TO VOTE? Very often through revolutionary activities. By constantly speaking out, organising protests, marches. How did workers get much needed rights, through revolutionary activities, meetings, demonstrations, mobilising workers etc. etc. etc.
Where Govts. do not manage the country’s affairs in a transparent manner, where there are many examples of Bad governance, corruption, quick enrichment by politicians and other Public Officers, where independent, autonomous institutions are heavily influenced and even controlled by the political directorate, where the economy continue to decline, where crimes, violence, inequality , unemployment deepens, in any part of the world, people will revolt, protest, demonstrate, march, rally, speak out against issues that affect their lives in negative ways.
History is replete with many examples of people fighting for their rights, for better standards of living, for democracy, However, It is very often due to the the exercise of absolute power by those in authority, lack of integrity, fear of the people expressing their concerns peacefully, refusal to listen to the people, that cause problems.
You assist an evil system most effectively by obeying its orders and decrees. An evil system never deserves such allegiance. Allegiance to it means partaking of the evil. A good person will resist an evil system with his or her whole soul.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.
~ George Orwell
What did he mean by “You must be prepared to lay down your life for your children and your children to come,” ?
Revolution
The Dominican people are pathetic and weak, they are weak mentally, spiritually; they lack togetherness. They cannot even protest against high utility rates, where is CAHUR? If Dominicans cannot tackle simply issues, how is this madman making a case for a state revolution?
I’d pay money to see Dominicans last a few hours in a revolution. You wanna know how to revolt, go learn from Ayatollah Khomeini, you’ll see how’s it’s done!
All Dominicans can do when there is a problem is talk talk talk, no action. I will never fight alongside a Dominican! They are the biggest hypocrites in the Caribbean
I’d prefer go to Afghanistan anytime with Taliban
THEN HAL YOUR ARSE TO AFGANISTAN DAMN RETARD.
AND WHO GIVES A DARN WHAT YOU PREFER, GO MEET YOUR TERRORIST. YOUR BOOK STATE THAT “A BELIEVER SHOULD NEVER KILL A BELIEVER AND THE TALIBAN AND SO MANY IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD IS GUILTY SURAH 4: 92 SURAH 4 : 93 ” IF A MAN KILLS A BELIEVER INTENTIONALLY,HIS RECOMPENSE IS HELL, TO ABIDE THEREIN AND THE WRATH AND THE CURSE OF ALLAH ARE UPON HIM, AND A DREADFUL PENALTY IS PREPARED FOR HISO GO FIGHT WITH YOUR BROTHERS LIKE THEY CARE ABOUT YOU AND LEAVE THE WEAK AND PATHETIC DOMINICANS ALONE.
YOU SUCH A MAD MAN . THATS WHY YOU A MUSLIM.
I suggest you go to Afghanstan wo fight alongside the Taliban.
Damn illiterates on DNO, can’t even get the point. Ras Kwesi, Francis, word of truth, and toupou, a bunch of retarded illiterate fools….Brainwashed fools!
You people have no values, you worse that cattle, you have no spirit, just a bunch of animals leaving to satisfy your stomach and private parts.
As i said before you are a sick individval go sacrifice your self with the taliban long side with glen beck.
F#$&%k khomeni. These guys oppress there people. Go fight for that one eye taliban animal so that the US drone can obliterate your sorry zzz. You traitor.
Your ape, that’s not the point about what goes on in Iran today. I’m referring to the tactics used to revolt you illiterate river street baboon.
You are very disrespecful to fellow Dominicans, I hope you do not live there, please go back to the middle east where you belong.
Muslim you right bunch of spinless people in this country! and the rest of u just cause he muslim he evil i am not religious but i am more afraid of christians than muslims. I mean you killed jesus who u say was son of god so much less what u will do to me!
You not religious because you don’t know GOD you will be a muslim soon.
what does god have to do with religon???????
He”” boy/girl
becarefull,you just commite to high treason,I dont know you but why?? pls dont talk like that,further more you can be tried for starting act of ter… I ‘m not going to spell it cause the c.i.a is monitering all emails,let becarefull,
He call for revolution but Randy Aaron doh saying what de revolution will bring. Tell us your vision for agriculture in Dominica Randy. Is he really farming?
Tick Tock Tick Tock we sitting on a time BOMB. Tick Tock Tick Tock its time for revolution.Remember PJ .The klux Klan. The new Klux Klan comes in new clothing ,not the white sheets the coat and tie Klan .Look at Tortola.They are not selling thier country .We need a change SKERRIT IS A SELLOUT JUST LIKE PJ.
randy, get a life! i guess u have forgotten what happened in ’79 when the then gov. got u all stooges and farmers to came make a mess of your lives at the ministerial building. it was in the name of better life for farmers. Randy and his cohots are just trying to sacrifice you idiots.
Why was the manager of the association fired when he formed his own party? Those who tagged along with him were power-hungry businessmen and other power-hungry idiots. With all their empty promises, thats when the industry went steady downhill.
Randy u could go do your nonsense and stop inciting violence. Hope the authorities deal with u accordingly. I really thought u were in oblivion!
I agree the authorities should deal with randy,edison and the others who were out inciting violence and disorder in the country i guess thats the only they believe that they can get into power.
Tick tick tick tick the clock is running out on their political lives.
Heyman this is Dominica not Libya—–
Cual revolucion mas quieren, la revolucion esta en vigencia mi pana, ya!
y b an a**!! are you not Dominican? since when is the national languag spanish? b yourself, u should’nt b afraid to let us understand what u have to say.
What nonesense about revolution is this man talking about? Do you know the effects of a revolution on the country’s name, reputation, and development? Does Dominica have things so bad that we must look to such drastic measures to resolve them. Why not ask the opposition to go to parliament and voice their opinions thus causing a revolution in the way the people think…What nonesense is this? You might as well leave my peaceful country just as it is and save the police officers and our kids from experiencing senseless death..eh eh revolution..stupes.
lol..lol..lol..lol..lmfao.
Look it.Venezuela spend more money in Dominca. the Uk has only reap all Dominica resources.
If the alternative to the Skerrit led administration are people like this Randy joker and the Hector John guy then I’m left with no choice than to start voting labor.
I hope you won’t be the first to run MOTS when the first bullet burst. Remember that Skerrit has over 24,000 with him (judging from last election). How many do you fools have? be Careful for what you ask for!!!!!!!!
Dominicans went to the ballot box to elect the govt didn’t they? So if they’re not satisfied with the current leadership then just vote them out next time. Randy I don’t know who u are but I’m sure if u come up with some meaningful/productive ideas and galvanize your supporters around them u may achieve more, than the approach you want to take. Maybe u can even run to be the leader of Dominica.
Are you really serious? randy as leader of Dominica? Well you really don’t seem to know this mad, lunatic idiot!! These fools can only find a fair audience among deadbeat organizations like the UWP.
Believe me Sir, NOBODY of note in this country takes these idiots seriously!!!!
What is wrong with a revolt,are u all satisfied with the actions of the leadership of Skerrit?Take into consideration the state malice.We should not allow the situation to reach 30 years there will never be free and fair elections under Skerrit.Take up the arms that you’ve got people of Grand Bay against this evil regime rather than using it on your own.
Don’t put Grandbay in your BS, We’re quite happy with Justina Charles in our area.DLP for South City we are our own country and town. If you fight against the Government we will fight against you. We seek to protect our own.
Talk for yourself grandbayrian, aint no body in gbay going to fight for the government!!! they aint that stupid…they will protect their own, their community and people….but the government is another story… and as far as i have heard on the streets the people are not happy with justina’s performance so far and the way she relates to the people and their affairs…so will and come back again with that statement!!
Speak for yourself Clair, we don’t want no UWP in our area, Justina is doing her best, she is not God. Pray for her she needs our prayers. stop hating and wake up and smell the bush tea.
So Mr. Randy, just check the comments on DNO . Already your revolution idea has failed.
I’m not sure that we need physical violence to send a message to this lame government and so I must add that we need a revolution in Dominica – a revolution in the mentality of those politicians in government.We need people with revolutionary ideas.
A political party that is able to buy votes and support is heading down the wrong side of the free way so while I don’t condone violence this DLP is going to get what is coming to them. It maybe a dose of reality but i also suspect many will be pubilaccly and maybe i nternationally humiliated.
what’s next in Dominica!!
I find it depressing that every time Dominicans speak about an issue the best thing we do is to demoralize each other. Today it i is clear that we don’t have a country, we have a land where people exist.
Our institutions are broken and it will take a while to get back to normalcy.
Case in point: we have a police commissioner who could be called the Labour Party Representative for the Roseau Police Headquarters who is soo beholding to the PM that he cannot do his basic work of basic policing and running the force. So when Randy talks like this- don’t just dismiss him summarily- look at what is going on in the country?
I don’t support Randy’s rhetoric and position, but I don’t think there are happy endings with the current administration. We are heading for trouble sooner rather than later. The lessons of May 29 a few decades ago don’t mean anything. If we are not careful, then June 29th or December 29th will be a lot worse. A word to the wise.
You don’t support Randy? Give me a break and stop speaking on one side of your mouths. It’s evil power-seeking individuals like yourself who are trying (IN VAIN, I MUST ADD) to bring disruption, consusion and chaos to a peaceful and forward-moving Dominica.
But, don’t worry the majority of us don’t take you fools seriously, and the few amopung you cowards who dare try anything will be dealt with accordingly and very swiftly indeed (REST ASSURED OF THIS. WE DOH FRAID ALL YOU!!!!)
Fools like you respond like that.
I think it is very disturbing that folks think it is okay to should out “let there be a revolution”! Unless I’m mistaken, this nut job is publicly calling for the overthrow of the government … viz a vie … a revolt. HE SHOULD BE ARRESTED AND DEALT WITH!!!
Reader,did u ever call for the arrest of Skerrit in regards the illegal land deal,bin bobol and all the other wrong doings?Search yourself and stand up for truth,did wrecker not remind u that the m was taken from the a*s.
I think the authorities now have a golden opportunity, again, to teach Dominicans a lesson about free speech, democracy, and responsibilities.
Arrested for what? Go and read a book>>!
peeping tom u drank tomuch zaide.
to me, this is inciting violence. Randy, are you willing to lay down your life? now i am fully convinced that UWP is trying desparately to become the next government and not by the ballot box. this is democracy in action.
What an idiotic statement…you are calling for a revolution? wow….I guess this is just telling us that we are better off with skerrit and the labor party if all you guys can do is to preach violence….power hungry fools!!!!
Don’t be so damn hypocrit. If somebody fighting with you stay there and take all the blows you idiot.
your point is? your answer is so far-fetched from my comment….lol
All of you calling for revolution, dream on
remember who has the support of the masses
And that is necessary for revolution
I am aware that we leave in a country where freedom of speech for us is enshrined in the constitution. However, I am also aware it is against the law to insight violence. Randy loves to hear himself, and becomes emotional when he is behind a mic. Mr Carrette check the law books and deal with Randy accordingly. Make an example of him.
IT IS NOT AGAINST THE LAWS AT ALL IT WAS DONE BEFORE AND IT CAN ALWAYS BE DONE AGAIN ITS JUST THAT DOMINICANS ARE JUST FULL OF TALK.
And is so we the MASSES waiting for all you.fight fire with fire and UNCLE HUGO.
OK DOMINICANS FULL OF TALK, ALLRIGHT THEN, YOU AND RANDY CAN START WE COMING LETS SEE WHO FULL OF IT. I AM ALSO WILLING TO COME TO YOUR FUNERAL AND HAVE A HOLIDAY FOR OUR HEROES.
a revolution can work ask anguillians
I guess most people here when they hear the word revolution they think that it means war.a revolution does not always mean war please google the word.
He certainly wasn’t thinking about a non-violent revolution when he said, “You must be prepared to lay down your life for your children and your children to come”. Forget about the antics and put the speech in context.
No a revolution doesnt always mean war but used in this context the “man” means war because he mentioned “you must stand up and not be afraid of the police and the authorities. You must be prepared to lay down your life for your children and your children to come”.
Randy get work, and get real.
Revolt!!! The ones calling for it will not be involved. They only want to brain wash the less able when they have all to gain.
Come on people how can we move forward by causing more trouble?
LOL is so funny.
So that’s the best you can call for. Since when revolutions have helped develop a country?
Tell that to Castro.
Lord I pray for that our government would lead peaceably and that our country would be peaceful. May justice reign. Lord over our nation. Thank You, Amen!
Famers,,, When did the decline of the farming industry begin, why is agriculture at its lowest right now, should we blame the government or our lifestyle..
The farmers has put more burden on themselves and less time to cultivate their farms, They spend half the day of telephone and the other half forming ass.
There has been a complete change in lifestyle in attitude and general approach to life..
They can call for the revolution at anytime.. is the same results they will get,….
I am not for Skerrit but I think this is so unnecessary trying to incite violence. Why is it Dominicans are going crazy over politics like that. IF the people don’t want him then they will vote him out. IT’s not like he is there for thirty or forty years like other countries and clinging on to power. Leave our peaceful country alone, and wait your turn for power, all you power hungry evil people. And if you do bring war to Dominica, don’t forget we have a backup army in Venezuela.
“don’t forget we have a backup army in Venezuela.”
Please rebuke that statement. No outsider should interfere with internal maters.
If we call for back up from England they will come too.
ol..lol..lol..lol..lmfao.
Look it.Venezuela spend more money in Dominca. the Uk has only reap all Dominica resources.
you do realize you are brandishing the armed forces of a foreign country against the citizens of your own country right? i’m not in agreement with the way of how the message was brought about but people should have a right to express their opinions. your kind of thinkng gives way to military enforced dictatorship
This is why we got election every five years Randy.Some of you lazy farmers will soon ask the government to plant for you all.
I would really like to know how much income tax those farmers pay!
NOT A PATAT TAX THEY PAYING. SOME FARMERS WANT TO SPEND 2 HOURS IN THEIR FARM AND EXPECT TO FEED THEIR FAMILY. THEY SPEND THEIR TIME LISTENING TO GROOVY BAT AND MATT, BY THE TIME THEY GO IN THE FARM THEY VEX AND THE PRODUCE FRAID THEM. THEY CANNOT PRODUCE ANY THING. DONT BLAME THE PM. THE HAITIANS ARE SUCCESSFUL. TAKE A HINT
i wouldn’t want any lives lost but the conditions for such revolutions is getting more ripe day by day,,,