‘Clemo’ responds to Skerrit’s ‘no threat’ claim in Vieille Case

Clement “Clemo” Marcellin

Rebuttal to the outgoing representative for Vieille Case

I refer to a story published on DNO captioned ”ELECTION: No competition in my constituency…” dated Wednesday, November 20, 2019, where the out-going parliamentary representative for the Vieille Case Constituency boastfully asserts that this is the easiest election for Dominicans to decide which party comes into power.

More specifically, he claimed that I, Clement Marcellin, the United Workers Party candidate, am of no threat to him retaining the Vieille Case Constituency.

Not only did he appear out of touch with the burning issues affecting the people of the constituency but his assertions were the latest manifestation of his egoistic, hubris mentality that the people of the constituency, his subjects it appears, will forever be indebted to him.

Reflectively, the out-going parliamentary representative who exposed his thinking, his very regard for the constituents as mere automated machines who are duty-bound to cast a vote for him regardless of the unfortunate circumstances they might be in.

At a time when the country is on the verge of plummeting into a constitutional crisis triggered by lacklustre economic performance, lack of systemic electoral reforms and spiralling poverty, is your confidence based on your vote for cash legacy and the peddling of state resources to purchase the loyalty of the people of the constituency?

Or have you convinced yourself that the people are incapable of thinking for themselves?

Whatever it is, I resent this thinking.

I am of the view that the people of the Vieille Case Constituency are some of the brightest minds that Dominica has produced.

Our people have always been high achievers, disciplined to work hard and earn for themselves.

Running for public office is not about competition, Sir.

It’s about laying out plans and programmes which will advance the economic well-being of the people.

It’s about empowering the youth and creating the conditions for small business to take off and grow.

I have prepared and presented a well thought out manifesto for the constituency-one that will create the path to true economic independence of our people.

For almost twenty years, the outgoing parliamentary representative has not presented a single coherent plan to the constituency he serves.

In fact, he has arrogantly and disrespectfully dropped a project here and there without any regard for public consultation.

Finally, Sir, your proclamations have eroded our pride and confidence in the constituency.

The transfer of your registration from the Vieille Case to the Roseau constituency is a clear signal that you have lost respect for the people.

The people will decide your fate this election, not me.

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66 Comments

  1. Didymus
    November 23, 2019

    so yes kid on the block and elizabeth and the rest of the labour supporters. get ready for the upper cut clement going to give skerritt then you all will know who god is.goliath was even more confident than skerritt he saw himself like a god, just like how skerritt sees himself and the way you labourites sees him, but David showed up on the scene, in the mighty name of Jesus and you the rest of the story. skerritt maybe started in the name of Jesus, but like satan power went to his head, he learn a few crooked tricks and now he wants to be a god. Austrie even said that dominica money belongs to skerritt and the labour party. CHRISTIANS TAKE WARNING GOD WILL DESTROY SODOM AND GOMORRAH.go into fasting and praying to see if god will talk to you and if dont talk to you be very scared. skerritt is no longer with god therefore God is replacing him with a wicker man just to show the country whose in control.

  2. Didymus
    November 23, 2019

    elizabethlinaxavier and kid on the block and the rest of this labour backers. for elizabeth if you are a born again christian and are so deeply involve with skerritt that you forget David and Goliath and you forget small axe cut big tree and you forget what goes up will come down and you forget there is a time for everything under the sun and you forget the spirit of god do not always strive with man and you forget there was a writing on the wall and I can keep going, but you get it. now why are you so spirit drained that you forget everything is possible with god and there will be surprises in heaven and so it will be on earth, now hear this, :Clement have nothing to loose: the person with the biggest EGO is mr skerritt, he is the one who said that there is no competition in ville case. I use to play cricket and use to hear that type of talk and people always support the man with the record and experience and when the team with no records win,the place gets quiet and shock.

  3. November 22, 2019

    Keep dreaming my brother, u cannot win, when you lose just please accept it. 😭

  4. Royal
    November 22, 2019

    I realized how the thumbs rating goes on DNO. Thanks for resonating with my views.

    One love and peace to all.

  5. jaded
    November 22, 2019

    Clement, you need to distance yourself from the UWP. They will stain you.

  6. ashes to ashes dust to dust
    November 22, 2019

    My boy, i listen to what you had to say. It is within your right to respond to any statement made which was directed to you. By the way that you ego in action if you must know. Everyone has an ego. What sets them apart is how big their ego is and whether they make the ego go to their heads! Also you claim the Hon. Prime Minister has registered in Roseau… whats new. Your leader Lennox Linton represents Marigot and has been voting in Roseau all his adult life. (whats your point). My boy you took your fall when you decided to betray your people and go against the PM when you could be an understudy and take up from him. lennox linton don’t care about you or Vieille Case Constituency. he just using you as a Pawn to get what he wants!

    • RandyX
      November 22, 2019

      Who the f..k are you? Skerrits new chief of propaganda and spin!

      • Gary
        November 23, 2019

        He is a human being and a Dominican just like you, he has the right to express his opinion. Your reply just shows how void you are regarding the truth. Your abbreviated language just reflects on your mentality.You have never contributed anything sensibly with facts in defense of the change you want to see, wallow in your arrogance

        • RandyX
          November 25, 2019

          Mary, people that side with corruption, nepotism and thievery of state funds have no right to voice their opinion in any shape or form. They are facilitators to crime and as such are criminals. This goes for your friend as well as yourself. All you are nothing but low live gutter rats!!! So there we have it.
          By the way the change I want to see is a very simple one: I want rid of this rogue government and I want a prime minister that does his duty and accounts to the country without even being asked. I want a pm that gives the country what it rightfully demands: electoral reform and absolute fairness in office. I want a pm that works for our country and not for himself and his few privileged friends.

    • Kalinago Justice
      November 24, 2019

      @ashes; there’s a big difference between Lennox Linton being registered in Roseau which has been his place of residence for many years, as the Electoral laws demand. On the other hand, the one-man corrupt rogue regime prime mistake place of residence at his time of becoming an elector up to the time of becoming a candidate has been his constituency. Therefore, deciding to change his registration to Roseau just because he wants to vote for his wife is fraudulent and a betrayal to the people of Vielle Case! As a matter of fact, Roseau has never been his place of residence. If he refuses to vote for himself,the people of Vielle Case should not vote for him! Your prime mistake has disowned you people on many occasions; he does not want his children to be a national of Waitukubuli,he then sends his wife to give birth to them in a foreign country. Why does he want to govern an island that’s not good for his children to be born in :?: A word for the wise…

  7. Tobby
    November 22, 2019

    The pm has a mandate to help his wife win and pass on the pm ship to her while he become the president. He trying to enrich himself more and his family, while others a suffering. We should learn from our mistakes. The pm get so comfortable that he don’t even need to vote in his constituency/ for himself to win his seat, he boasting on the ppl eh.

  8. Tobbt
    November 22, 2019

    The pm has a mandate to get his wife in and the he become the president and he pass on the pm ship to her. So while he trying to enriched himself and his family more, poor ppl a suffering. I don’t vote for friendship I vote for development. We as Dominican should learn from our mistakes.

  9. ?
    November 22, 2019

    Mr. Marcellin I see a bright future for you young man just not with the uwp, had you gone up independent you’d have my vote but I’m sorry I cannot cast a vote next to the saw. very intelligent response, you’re the only member of team Dominica the possess this quality. I would urge you to follow in the foot steps of Mr. Issac and join a party where you can make a difference and affect ppl lives in a positive way.

  10. Critique
    November 22, 2019

    No one contesting an election should give an iota of doubt about their ability to win (even Pappy was always winning). I would not have wasted time to respond.

    If Skerrit is so sure why is he paying for voters from Vieille Case to come down?

    A bit of history – Vieille Case has never sat in the opposition. Are we going to see the history books rewritten this time around? The night of December 6th will soon be here

    • mine
      November 23, 2019

      uwp is paying their to c ome down.

  11. MIXME
    November 21, 2019

    if you don’t loose your money you put down I’ll be very disappointed let progress rule

  12. Braindamage
    November 21, 2019

    Clemo, the new parlrep for Vielle Case.
    Now the out going bobolist needs to find that missing 1.2B dollars…. then jail time. No joke..

  13. shrewd
    November 21, 2019

    For all those who say ”you don’t have to be in government to make a difference” when Skerrit is voted out of government, let’s see what difference he makes. Skerrit can NEVER WIN AGAIN.

  14. November 21, 2019

    Young man, you claim that “our people” are high achievers and, disciplined, so who is Mr. Roosevelt Skerrit, if he is not part of the “Our people?

    Young man, you are talking “arrogance” about PM Skerrit, which is nothing near the truth, but that character is pasted all over you. Your “manifesto” thing spells ARROGANCE in every word od it.

    King Solomon was appointed as the King of Israel at a very young age. One night God came to him in a dream and said to him: “Ask! What shall I give you?” Solomon said to God:

    I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in—Give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge these great people of Yours?”

    That is humility! And by God’s blessings Soloman was the richest and wisest man of his days.

    The lesson is, you don’t start at the top of the pedestal, you must work yourself up; to find what is there for you

    • The Truth Be Told
      November 22, 2019

      Wise word from ElizabethLinaXavier. I notice so many persons want to be at the top and some do not want to work for it. Some think it should be just handed on a platter. I have noticed some of this attitude most recently. When one serves his /her people, one does not have to wait for election to win. they are always serving & 1 or 2 things can happen – they will ask u to represent them & 2 they will support u at election time. Love of people is needed to serve people. Not egoist attitude. As Elizabeth said Solomon asked for wisdom & Jehovah gave him more. One has to be humble and God will raise them. You cannot walk without creeping. All those who want the top position must understand it is God who brings up & he loves humble people. One just have to walk circumspectly & without u ever dreaming, God will give you the position. We cannot work in our strength for position. We work diligently & honestly at what we do not expecting anything from those we serve. God uplifts

      • November 22, 2019

        @The Truth Be Told, thank you for the addition. Only people of God can see the things of God, together we become a unit–that is what He wants.

        • RandyX
          November 26, 2019

          …and I guess that’s why you can see Skerrit! You are a major hypocrite.

    • DAPossieMasse
      November 22, 2019

      So where should start? Maybe because he running against a PM, that you assume he is running to be PM. He is right, Roosevelt Skerrit achieved what he did by using low morals and underhanded crookedness.

      Is Roosevelt Skerrit part of our people? Can you live where he is living? How many Dominicans can afford what he can because he has stolen from us and did not give us a chance to do the same. Nope he is not a part of us any more.

  15. Reallyyyyyyy
    November 21, 2019

    Clement u jus a big dreamer u had job as an environmental officer u couldn’t handle it so I didn’t think being a pal rep u will do better anyways thanks for the money u going to give the treasury cuz u surely going to lose ur deposit

  16. mine
    November 21, 2019

    Lennox votes in Roseau so whats you point. You have an ego muchless you were the parl rep. You sound just like lennox.

  17. Frank N Stein
    November 21, 2019

    I hope you all see why Skerrit cannot debate Clem lol :mrgreen:

  18. StepheNicholas
    November 21, 2019

    My brother you are awesome. What a great eloquent response, if ever this Pm go on a national debate with you, bro you will crush him. Respect to you my brother you are well read, compare to the PM

  19. Lin clown
    November 21, 2019

    This guy MARCELLIN is educated but,lack commonsense.Patrick John is not from the St.Joseph constituency,does not even have a tree of FIG planted there.He won on a DLP ticket.Charles Maynard was not living and registered in Soufriere,he won on a DFP ticket.Lennox Linton spent most of his life in BELFAST MAHAUT he is not living or registered in Marigot,he won on a UWP ticket.ROSEVELT SKERRIT has his house,land,and farm in Vielle Case.He live in Vielle Case.He has spent more time in Vielle Case,than Lennox has in Marigot.Marcellin is talking BS typical UWP looking for sympathy.Skerrit is the ONE who BUILT Dominica after MARIA.What have you done for your country?Waiting to live like a PARASITE on the hard work of SKERRIT?That will never happen.

  20. John
    November 21, 2019

    WAW. In your face Skerrit.

  21. dissident
    November 21, 2019

    Brilliant!!!

    skerrit is just a petty boujoire!
    you are well poised for leadership……Vielle Case constituency will honor you

    don.t worry about the naysayers……they are not de one challenging Skerrit

  22. It’s Like Dat!
    November 21, 2019

    My thoughts and prayers are with my people, my country Dominica especially this coming election.
    I haven’t lived in Dominica for over 30 yrs but it’s still where my heart is. I’ve been following this election closely and want the best for my country in every aspect but one thing I’ll never do is come down and vote and go back to the US. I think it’s unfair to the people of Dominica for anyone to do that. Whatever party chosen should be chosen by the people who live in Dominica, but it’s obvious everyone doesn’t think like me.
    May God have his way this and every election 🗳

  23. Ok
    November 21, 2019

    So Skerrit so sure he winning Viellecase, he not even going to vote for himself? :lol:

  24. My mouth
    November 21, 2019

    So u have to answer skerritvthen stupes tan.. i take back my vote

  25. Edo
    November 21, 2019

    Well said mr Macellin. My entire household will be voting you in to represent us.

  26. Ras B
    November 21, 2019

    Mr. Marcellin, You are definitely changing the face of politics in Dominica and this is most commendable. Firstly, inviting the PM to a townhall-style debate, then preparing a manifesto and now responding to the PM. All commendable efforts.

    If I was allowed to advise you, I would suggest that you work in the constituency during the remaining days before elections. You should use this time to empower the people, helping them to appreciate the value of their vote, helping them to understand that their parl rep no longer considers the constituency appropriate for him to live after his contribution to the constituency and point out his contribution, increase poverty, increased begging, reduced employment, deterioration in the hopes and aspiration among the youth; decline in sporting facilities etc. Appeal to their consciences, help them to realize that they cannot continue like this. Present them with an alternative option. Make their dreams attainable and surely you should win.

  27. Looking
    November 21, 2019

    Looks like you people want judge for us we are the ones voting for Clemo or the do called pm an I will tell you that so called pm did nothing for us so he should know his time is up Clemo time as a young man so all those people that saying they voting for pm you all don’t vote in our constituency we going to mk you all cry with the pm ok

  28. True Patriot
    November 21, 2019

    You asking me to vote for you and you voting for someone else? Well you don’t need mine.

  29. Pristine Rivers
    November 21, 2019

    Skeritt will be voting in the Roseau Central constituency so that after he cast his vote he will linger around the polling station so he can intimidate and bribe voters with cash, do that they can vote for Mellisa. This is what he did in Grand Fond at the last election .
    DICTATORSHIP WILL NOT THRIVE IN DOMINICA

    • Goodweed
      November 21, 2019

      Clement I love you my brother but you are misleading the people. And you are not ready for this position. Your timid, passive, turtle personality is not welcomed in this world. People out there wants to do business with a confident person. So yes, Skerrit is egotistic, self-centered and is extremely confident in himself and his vision for Dominica. And investors love him.

      Are you an economist? Who told you that Dominica is in a state of luckluster economy? If someone told you or you read it in an article please quote it already and stop blowing hot air. Smfh for ig. “Based on the imf report dated on such such date……”

  30. DA MASSIVE
    November 21, 2019

    “out-going parliamentary representative”…….where he going? Young man prepare yourself for a BIG defeat!!

    • Toto
      November 21, 2019

      Oh yes, he is prepared already, for Skerrit defeat. I mean the way the PM is urinating on his constituency people. He is voting in Roseau but expects Vieille Case people to hand him selection on a platter. He must be demented is all I say.

    • November 21, 2019

      @DA MASSIVE, I was thinking the same thing as I read the news article.

      This young man doesn’t realize how bold he is sounding–having no experience as a politician. Perhaps he doesn’t know how much easier it is to write things and place images with the thoughts, than bringing those ideas to physical fruition.

      He is calling out PM Skerrit, who has been chosen by the people of Vielle Cas for three elections in a row. Why should he not be confident in receiving the fourth one? This young man has just entered the political stage.

    • Northern one
      November 21, 2019

      We do have some very intelligent folks in Dominica. Mr. Clement is such an eloquent writer as he is a speaker. This is a great piece. That being said, I have to agree, if you’re not voting for yourself, why should the people of your constituency vote for you? This is a clear message that the parliamentary representative is sending to his constituents- he has no faith in his abilities as a rep. All the best to Clement.

  31. Channel 1
    November 21, 2019

    Look Clement just played a spectacular cover drive on Skerrit. What a shot – not a man moved….

  32. Royal
    November 21, 2019

    Mr. Marcellin, you are not politically ready. What the pm asserted is not an issue, it’s a claim. Why has this affected you motivated you to respond? As we both know he is right! Also your respond to his claim is very basic and surfaced.

    What has the pm done in Vielle Case that you are proud of? There has to be something. What could he have done more of and what more can you do and what have you tried to do for your constituents in thr last five years? You don’t have to be in government to make a different sir….

    • jamie
      November 21, 2019

      Small minded people like you,will never move forward,Skerrit demise is coming,and it will not be this young man to do so,he will be forced to step down in due time,so grab all the freeload you can now.

      • The Truth Be Told
        November 22, 2019

        jamie small j. Short sentences. Talking without facts. jamie change j to capital J and u will start thinking big & be able to objectively comment.
        jamie who taught you to hate one man? No respect for the PM. U always address as “Skerrit” . Call him PM until Clemo becomes the PM (whenever this happens). jamie give to Caesar what belongs to him – call the PM – Prime Minister. When u do so I will say you are respectful and do not hate anyone. jaimie! Peace, Love,

    • Ibo France
      November 21, 2019

      The PM has a lot of experience doing the wrong things. He has experience in corrupt practices, victimization, incompetence and many other vices. If Skerrit was ready, Dominica would have been a jewel in the Caribbean. Marcellin has class, ideas, charisma, intelligence, foresight and all it takes to be a visionary leader. Look at the dilapidated state of the country. Listen to Sherrie talked about building an international airport using empty shipping containers. Instead, Skerrit should be booted out of office and confined in one of those said containers. Marcellin for Vieille Case!

      • The Truth Be Told
        November 22, 2019

        ibo Pm has class too. He is well recognised in the International circle. At least I will give u this – your are respectful – you address him as PM. But soon after you adress him as “Skerrit” . U said he is not ready but I know many say we are a jewel in the Caribbean. Ibo elderly people say u know what u have, u do not know what u are getting. u claim in your own words “Marcellin has class, ideas, charisma, intelligence, foresight and all it takes to be a visionary leader”. Do u know this man personally or just fly by night claims. Prove this to me . Give me a synopsis of the work he has been doing or done in his constituency or village. I need facts Ibo!

    • November 21, 2019

      @Royal, ignore the thumbs rating, what you said here is the profoud truth, and I am sure that the massive number of Laborites are with you, including me.

      That young man fails to understand that he has no grounds above the Prime Minister, which is what he is trying to present to the people.

      It would have been better if he would keep quiet; his sense of arrogance is going to destroy him, completely, even before he starts, mark my word!

      • The Truth Be Told
        November 22, 2019

        Yes indeed keep quiet and work diligently.

  33. Own Mind
    November 21, 2019

    Ohhhh….
    So Skerrit not even voting for himself?
    HE IS NOT CASTING A VOTE IN HIS CONSTITUENCY?
    Doesn’t that speak Volumes?

    Has he lost interest in his constituency? Or has no regard for them?
    Or Maybe NOT proud of Vieille Case?

    • KID ON THE BLOCK
      November 21, 2019

      Is Lennox Linton VOTING for himself in his constituency? Doesn’t that speaks volume too? Does Lennox has interest in his constituency or has no regard for them? Or maybe not proud of Marigot?
      Look before you leap!

      • Friend Joseph
        November 21, 2019

        Well yes who so ever you are he will be voting in the Marigot constituency,,so dont let your heart be troubled.

      • Frank N Stein
        November 21, 2019

        Lennox never transfered his vote thats the difference. Is that too high IQ for you? Oh lord the brains you give us some of them waste it,.

      • Youtoorude
        November 22, 2019

        Where was Lennox REGISTERED to vote?
        Where was Skerritt REGISTERED to vote?

  34. DAPossieMassive
    November 21, 2019

    My brother, all I will ask you to reference is 1 Samuel 17.

    I am a little uncomfortable with verse 26- which could seek to suggest that it was done for a reward; therefore I am asking you to understand this verse clearly as a budding public servant.

    But I sure wish you would concentrate on verse 34 – 37, then ultimately on verse 49.

  35. mine
    November 21, 2019

    IN life we have to fix our lives and our homes first before fixing others. I realize the people you help they are the ones that will crucify you.

    • The Truth Be Told
      November 22, 2019

      mine God is the one who lifts up and put down. We are commanded to help those who cannot help themselves without expecting anything from them in return. Yes as you rightly said, u realize that the ones u help are the one who will crucify u. Indeed it is as most of the negative persons are bold persons who have been helped in all kinds of ways – Medical, homes, school fees etc for their children.

      mine when u go through trials, u need to look on the one who gave u life not on man. They always deceive – . The trials will make u stonger. Gold is refined by going thru the fire. So do not be dismayed. Jehovah is the one who will reward the PM and anyone who works for others with a pure heart.

      mine do not let what u see trouble you. Do good for God is the rewarder. Return good for evil. Do not be like them. Later will be greater.

      • mine
        November 23, 2019

        it isa good to help people but it bad to be ungrateful remember the 10 lepers only one returned to say thanks.

  36. Met Boda Yo
    November 21, 2019

    BS.. That’s all you got to say?
    Your deposit is gone and so are you my boy!
    You talk of arrogant and disrespect. Did you really listen to yourself or did you look in the mirror before uttering such BS?
    You are no match to Skerrit. Put that in your pipe and smoke it, young man.

    • LifeandDeath
      November 21, 2019

      @ Met Boda Yo..lol..seems like u pray to Skerrit night and day..Good luck with your fridge and stove next round, Reggie that say that!!.Hope u already get the house..Hahahahaha..
      WTMDA!!
      Is Skerrit such a sacred animal?

    • Wapaopa
      November 22, 2019

      Alas Clemo. Good try. You looking for attention. Last Friday the people from the Vielle Case constituency spoke to you loudly by coming out in very large numbers for Pm Skerrit red red party. You are a non issue in this election

  37. Observant Reader
    November 21, 2019

    Mr. Marcellin! You are a brave person. You should be commended for responding (to whoever it may be) so positively to seek to represent the people of the Veille Case Constituency. I beleive you really want to serve. However to pretend that you are not coming up a formidable politician perhaps is a shortcoming on your part.

    Smart up Sir and humble yourself. You are a man of the future so stay you better off staying focused. Ever consider rising up the ranks and becoming leader?

  38. Tobby
    November 21, 2019

    Election tight my brother, your lashing back electrifying, yes I. Skerro better watch it and do not take this for a joy ride.

  39. Dominicacry
    November 21, 2019

    bravo clemo well said brother

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