Editor’s note: Dominica News Online has been informed that the following letter has been sent to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.
Dear Sir,
It is my intention to vote in this upcoming election for the very first time. I am 45 years old, however I do want my vote to be counted. I have been listening to both you and Mr. Linton and have still not decided – I am on the fence waiting to be convinced.
I am humbly approaching you to honor a debate. This would give persons like me information as to the reason why I should cast my vote. The bible says, “The people perish for lack of knowledge”. I want to make informed decision not one based on emotions.
I am writing this solely from a private citizen’s point of view. I am not politically motivated in anyway nor am I looking for anything from anyone. It is my right and duty to vote but it your responsibility to inform me as to why I should vote for any political party or person.
Please don’t deny me and others like me this great opportunity to make an informed decision – otherwise we might be discouraged to vote.
I hope you receive this with LOVE!!!
Sincerely,
Marian Jno-Finn
Private Citizen
225-2121
I wonder why Dominicans want to equate Dominican politics with American politics! We are light years apart, people. First of all, we don’t have financial resources to do some of the things you are expecting. Furthermore, our constitution doesn’t make any mention or provision for any debate among aspirants to the Prime Minister´s chair. So the sitting Prime Minister is under no obligation to participate in any debate of sorts. If he does, it his personal choice. Finally, I think you are being rather unfair. Dominica has had six Prime Ministers before Skerrit and it was never an issue, so why all of a sudden it has become an issue? What is there to debate? Each party has its privately owned radio station to present its plans and vision to the public… what more debate do you want? Please get real!
Cowardice ask the question: is it safe?
Expediency ask the question: is it politic?
Vanity ask the question: is it popular?
But the conscience ask the question: is it RIGHT?
And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic nor popular. One must take it simply because it is RIGHT – Martin Luther King jr.
if you are 45 and have never voted,, keep moving,, no need for debate,, PM cant debate fools
D what bait? You find we look like we fishing? Let those who fishing find d bait, they will need it!
Skerro, pa faire debat avec Linton, ou pa poids a, pa allez dobout en face a pasque e kay baw JOK. Moi kay explique sa ki jok le moi ke voir. Grand chemin pour ou navigèe sans domage devant
There is no obligation to vote, it is a democratic privilege. If you do not like what you hear from either side you always have the right to abstain, not to cast your vote at all.
I’m reading these comments and I’m baffled by the venom of our people towards Ms Jno-Finn. What’s wrong with a debate. I am a 29 year old who has never voted. Just registered a few months ago to do so; and i still haven’t decided who I am voting for as yet. I honestly don’t listen to the politics on the radio and the corner. It’s all quite ridiculous to tell you the truth. A debate would be a great tool for those of us out there who are not politically affiliated. A chance to hear the real issues and real plans, instead of what ‘they say’, precisely because a lot of us refuse to listen to the they-sayers. So, on with the debate I say.Where’s the harm?
You must listen more both sides presented their budget for the development of Dominica, dip is donating to projects whilst the under women panty up is spewing venom every chance the get. Read and don’t look for answers on don. We are in 2014 news in all forms are available educate yourself in order to make your own decision and not be influenced by others knowledge is power.
Please give me a break..
The bible refers to knowledge from GOD and it have nothing to do with man..
Man’s knowledge is foolishness..Know that..
On the other hand I see no need for a debate..The politicians say one thing and does another..And that’s worldwide..They’re part of the global problem today..Haven’t you’ll learn that as yet…
Marian Jno-Finn you want to know why I don’t belive you. It’s simple. You’re old enought to know about the tennor of the UWP and what they did to this beloved country of ours.
So the PM asked Lennox to come in the ring and when he reach the PM running out the next side? What a coward. Lol
Have you seen fights with Mohammed Ali.. The pm is using the same strategy but psychological ally. Google Ali. Your goat
Zumba, are you really suggesting that Roosevelt Skerrit floats like a butterfly….?
Hello Marian Jno Finn, you I give your flowers while you are alive, YOU HAVE GUTS. I see DNO is quick to publish your foolishness but they yet to present the story on Linton and his trip and activities in Las Vegas. That debate thing is not going to distract us from the issue of the kind of individual people like you would like to have sitting in the PM chair. Linton’s entire Radio Talk Show years has been to destroy the PM he enters the political arena and he continued. I have not heard any of you ask for a debate between an elected Opposition Leader and the PM never, but you think that a man who represents no one in parliament, one who refused to step into the Parliament as a replacement for Isidore, one who is proven to be a cheat, one who along with Clayton Shillingford sought to destroy our nation by submitting false information to the Committee on Hemispheric Affairs etc deserves a debate. Marian dear, you not serious but by the way, I never heard you when he called women prostitutes, called Ministers of DLP Rapists, neither did I hear you on the Phtotocopy speach issue, but now you come out! Well we the people who support the DLP which is 18-3 in Parliament does not need a debate to know where we stand in this coming General,
Elections. We do not assess our PM on his ability to debate but on his track record. By the way have you written to Linton asking him to make public his Academic Qualification and Employment history? When you have done that you can ask about a debate in the meantime I ask DNO to return your ill advised correspondence to the sender. And of course you are not political just someone who at your age needs a debate to decide who you voting for, thats the most foolish thing I have ever read from one who should know better. shame on you. hahahahahahaha, thanks fr the laugh.
DNO Admin, have you not seen the photos and video of Linton in Las Vegas dont you find that this is a story of public interest? Why have you failed to bring out the story to your thousands of fans worldwide is that not news? I wait for your response?
Admin: DNO has prepared and will be publishing a story on the latest allegations against Linton but we first wanted to ensure that it was balanced as we’re certain that readers like you would wish to hear both sides.
What is the big news about a private citizen having dinner with a few friends. The man was not caught naked in the presence on a woman. Keep on digging for dirt, that wont put money in the pockets of Dominicans.
Nope, the man Las Vegas strip is not news worthy. Why u doh take out pictures of your PM overseas and ask him for value for money every time he returning empty handed? Why you want DNO to spread propaganda for you and help you with the Jong strategy? The Jong strategy will hang Allu just now.
That nonsense will not put food on our tables or stop the economic downturn that our country has been experiencing under the Dominica Latrine Party.
CHANGE IS A MUST ABSOLUTELY IN THE NAME OF JESUS!
What’s your motive? have you seen the photo of Mr. Skerrit having dinner with the king of Morocco? What is the big deal?
IGNORANCE is TRULY BLISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For some reason, I am obliged to ask Marian a few questions.
1. Why are you now interested in voting?
2. Do you not know that a great talker is just that-a great talker?
3. Would you allow your son to go close to someone who spews so much hate and animosity towards him.
Hell no, my son in Christ Roosevelt Skerritt will not stand near Linton in a debate. AND THATS FINAL. Ki ou vote say biginne, ki ou pa vote say polka. Amen
No Debate !!!!!!!
I saw Lennox interview Ms Charles on a “what about’ program and I swore he was going to hit her.I believe he didn’t because she was a woman. It was about the layou river hotel projet and our passports. Call me a coward but I would be afraid, better safe than sorry.
So when we go shopping don’t we compare prices and brands…..or when we by a new car don’t we look at the body engine see how it feels…I mean let’s be real grown about this…them fellas only now after 15yrs fixing wotten waven rd..see how long it take them to do morne prosper..the rd to delices is bad …round about to layou is terrible…only now fixing the spot where my boys died in pond case .. Carib territory rd will burst ur shocks…penville rd will give u flat…grand fond just start etc… I could go on and On but I am sure u get the idea….where and how will Dominica rise Mr pm wat is the plan….let’s debate… .I don’t think gugu gaga should be the only one to know….lol
Rone was not built in a day even jesus christ took 7 days to mske the whole world
Execuse my error. I meant rome. And make
What has this got to do with the price of fish Zuma? In any case, it was not Jesus Christ who created the world but his Father. Back to bible class Zuma!
the reasons put forward by the Prime minister and his supporters against a debate, is only a pretence to avoid a debate because of fear.
Why was he for 45 years? Whether debate or no debate God knows who is best for the country.
It is not God that is voting but you and me!
Now that’s another thing which the Uwp government should implement when in office that there Must be a debate between the politics leaders before election . The other two are there must be a fix election date and the prime minister whoever it is should have only two terms as prime minister .
Dictators do such; they don’t want to debate their plans against those who disagree with them . It is clear as daylight skerrit is a dictator. He think his actions and words are gospel and no one wrong should disagree with him. In a democracy you have debates, leaders arguing their plans before the populace before elections. In parliament it is always the ‘yays’ because they are in the majority but if there are debate between the parties before the election then the voting population has a chance to choose who they want to lead them over the next five years.
A leader seeking to be pm of any country should be able to articulate his plans. If he can’t well he isn’t fit to be pm.
The mere fact that this lady has made herself known, might be too revealing for some , and it shows that some part of her history , culture and traditions ,pertaining to the political field has somehow been disrupted and stripped and have openly exposed how the intellectual bar , and competitive spirit has dropped unlike the past . Undoubtedly , many hurtful and indecent and sometimes untrue stories or previous politicians were told in the past , but yet they honored the masses , recognized how they started, and chose to debate . Thanks for being brave enough to disclose your name , in your attempt to magnify the cry and wishes of many your own people .
I coming down to talk to you. I want to debate linton any topic he take will be fine with mev an wen we done lets see whose head fit to wear de crown you hear lie that is lie. Call lord nelson. Too much talk action we want and for now the pm is action. Talk is cheap money talks bs goes in the loo.
” I have been listening to both you and Mr. Linton and have still not decided – I am on the fence waiting to be convinced.” Really Ms. Jon-Finn? Really? If you have been listening what about the debate will make you listen. These people are speaking in the same language, through various mediums. What about the debate that will make you change your mind? Is it the way that they will present when they sit side by side of each other? Is it to compare how they look while sitting side by side of each other? I mean what really is it?
Animal Beauty competition look confusions who tell me to let monkey judge monkey has an old personal grudge since they ask him to bring water as the ugliest man since then monkey bitter. He gee de pm 1st 2nd and third place… And then he tell ugly flat if you wanna be pm of da you could do we that
The gift of garb look it up. Whilst the pm is busy looking for ways and means to help dominicans prosper a bunch of losers spewing propaganda just for power. Its like a competition who can do it best punchinella. Too many cooks spoil the bouyon. You cant invent the wheel with a new party. If u are intelligent decipher the meaning. King liar call lord nelson
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That’s right Zuma, Skerrit has the gift of the garb but Linton has the gift of the gab.
Question.exactly what is the reason for the pm to debate with linton and what this will bring positively towards developing dominica. All those asking for a debate is like kids at a circus begging the clown to keep the monkey on his back so the joke can be held….i ask you to imagine the scene
ZUMA…YOU ARE SILLY………TUNED IN TO “BEWTEEN YOU AND ME”…AND LEARN SOMETHING….
GET EDUCATED….UNDERSTAND HOW A COUNTRY IS RUN
PLEASE GET OFF THE TOILET SEAT…YOU ARE SITTING THERE TO LOOOONG………SHIT MAN??????? GET OFF….
45 years old and you have not voted? What kind of crap is this? Then you are in no position to ask our Prime Minister to debate Lennox “Las Vegas” Linton. You should be ashamed of yourself Marian Jno Finn. Continue to support your UWPwi because we know that’s where your allegiance is and leave out PM alone so that he can continue looking after Dominica’s future. I could tell you so much more you know but…………………………………..
Change is not a must, it is an option!
Ma’am for sure you will be discouraged to vote because the PM will not debate a Playboy, Bully and Fighter!
You may have already given reasons from the other side why you should vote for him(Lennox). Compare the Fairy Tales that were said to you and what you see and hear happening in the country by the present Government led by PM Skerrit and make your decision.
LABOURITES say NO debate…period.
IS THE BIN BOBOL…..STEALING AND ABUSE OF STATES FUNDS A FAIRY TALE TO YOU……….
IS GONG THROUGH THE EASY DOOR……TRAFFICKING REPAYNWNT MONEY FAIRY TALE TO YOU..
THAT BIB BOBOL WAS SO FAST AND FURIOUS AND DANGEROUS LENNOX STILL PICK UP THE SCAM AND NAME THE THIEVES……SOON THEY WILL PAY BACK THE REST……CHNAGE IS A MUST…..INCLUDING DIRTY DIAPERS
Dont waste ur breath young lady, Skerrit alredy chicken out. Will we have election monitors for the upcoming elections, Mr,Skerrit?
labour advisors( tony ,alick , mammy, crazeeT, Hartley )
PM, we will stick to our decision. we will not debate Linton. That is the man turf that is the man strength .We know lennox will mash u up. The man just too eloquent.
Comrade you have your strengths.
Keep showing those dimples,
sell some more passport to raise funds,
keep the hand outs going; galvanize, toilets, school shoes, more NEP,
call them names: bastards , lazy,
Get Regi out there to talk about cow meat,
give more old people gas.
Dont drift too far comrad that’s what we do well comrade lets focus on these.
Parry, I would advise the Prime Minister to have a debate with Mr. Lennox Linton. His acceptance would put to rest the notion that he fears Mr. Linton because of his eloquence, also, his ability as a quick thinker in terms of handling and analyzing situations with great comfort. Being aware of his university education, therefore, Mr. Linton being considered an uneducated man by himself and his peers, a debate, should be as easy as a walk in the park on a Sunday morning.
Debates between the ruling PM and the Opposition Leader has never been in the political culture of Dominica. Why are some people bent on introducing it now? Is it is to prove how eloquent of a speaker LL is? Eloquence is not all. I guess the requester of the debate never voted in her 45 years because there has never been a debate and she could never decide how she should cast her vote.
WHY DO YOU WRITE SUCH NONESENBSE?????????
ARE YOU SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF WHAT YOU SAYING…
ARE YOU SURE YOU ARE INFORMED…..
ARE YOU SUDE YOU KNOW YOUR HISTORY?????????
It’s all a political ploy to the disadvantage of the PM. Those wishing for a debate are only interested because of the PM’s disability – he stammers/ stutters. Therefore, because the opposition has an ability to speak smoothly, articulate, has eloquence, annunciates words more prolifically than the PM, they think it is a valid reason for a debate. They are not interested in a genuine debate; they are more interested in sound bites. My choice would be to vote someone with more experience right now than a novice with a storied past.
Now, I am a 20 year old female who has never voted before and who is confused as to which party to vote for.. Keep That In Mind
But, I mean for grown people who want to justify Skerrit not wanting to debate Linton just because they called Roosevelt (as I Quote) a “Rapist, Corrupt, Thief, French man, Dictator, Liar, Fake, Greedy” then you need some more growing up to do!! BOTH parties are throwing insults at each other!! Barack Obama went through his fair share of all sorts of people insulting him (by both voters and the people he had to debate against as well). But guess what, he still debated!!
Because it wasn’t about whose feelings were more hurt.. it was about getting your ideas and future plans across and showing people that no matter what!! YOU ARE A LEADER! Tell Skerrit to come better than that.
The man who has constantly degraded the poor, the young women, the elderly, and the educated masses in Dominica, is asking for a stage fight. Hell no, my PM has more class than to stand with Mr. Arrogant, Novice, Bully, I am concern for your safety Sir. Can the leader of the opposition please address the allegations of plagiarism.
Miss Jno.Finn, I applaud your intention and take it seriously. I however must confess that I have to ask where have you been in the past 22 years where ad when you could have voted three times and also, as a 45 year old to be aware of the corrupt practices of this Skerrit lead government. The bin bobol, the Fertilizer bobol, the villas, the Easy-Door alliances. This government lacks foresight and has no development plans for the people of this country. If after 15 years in office all yo can hurriedly offer the and insult the people, your people of Castle Bruce is toilet rather than in the poast years make the economy could that you poor family live inpooverty , no jobs, no money that they are unable to buy the basic amenities to make them comfortanble then ou vote should go to Lennox Linton and the UWP.
If you chose that YOU and YOUR FAMILY IN CASTLE BRUCE and Antigua and Texas and Virgin Islands deserve to be insulted for the rest of your lives then you can vote the toilets of Skerrit. it is a shame.
MISS JNO. FINN WELCIME TOTHE REAL WORLD….WE NEED CHNAGE. SKERRIT AND THE DLP ARE A FRAUDULENT GOVERNMENT – STAY FAR AWAY FROM THEM
CHANGE IS MUST…….VOTE TEAM DOMINICA
Should I still support the labor party?after reading some of the comment by my supporters it makes me sick.and after the meeting in lagour I left very disappointed.
The bible says, “The people perish for lack of knowledge”. i think the bible meant get knowlege on how to live as christians n how to behave in the world not those gabbage politics…to suit allu self i think u better give your life to christ and stop quoting scriptures verse for what it’s not intended for.
It is people like you who only practice the scriptures in the confinement of a church building 4 walls. But from what I understand – The bible is a book for practical living – in and out of the 4 walls of any building. There are those of us who understand a bit more …….
Marian..
As a community minded person I am surprised that you have not made your mind on whom you believe is better able to lead the country. After all, can you see anything that serves to show 15 years of development in Dca other than the road from Roseau to P/ Mouth via the west coast?
Now let us look closer to home… Castle Bruce! Can you see anything Johnno is doing to improve the lives of the citizens? At least Issac is trying to do something as a private citizen but Johnno is stuck in the larboo below I-low. Even Column or Wyyet (May their soul RIP) would have done better as parlrep for C/Bruce. We all know Skerro will NOT debate Linton or Thompson for that matter because the man does not have a clue.
Last election he come Gluglu and give out phones and money. Even Alan had phone playing heavy until the minutes rune out and he could not top-up. So if that does not tell you DLP is incapable, take a look at C/Bruce and see the misery on people faces, houses falling, no sense of belonging among the youth. Johnno is a really nice guy but best he stay in the church groups because hat where he belong. He doh man ask Skerro for help. Watch the Reunion Center in Seequee! You of all people should know better than be “sitting on the fence”.
Time to awake from your political slumber and get on with supporting Issac for a change. Skerrit will NOT debate, Skerrit don’t care if you on the fence, but Skerrit will give you some hush money soon. Just be reminded that Change Is A Must!
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
You don’t have to vote. We will do it for Roosevelt Skerrit. We are giving him five more years. Your letter is not necessary.
Well, well while you are wasting your time asking for a debate the wanna be pal rep, the shinning star of the UWP is in paliament embarassing herself and her party. Miss Williams, the St. Joseph River has always emptied in the sea. Why, didn’t the Hon. Linton prep your first. In American politics you are Sarah Pallin. We the St. Joe people are embrass. You made a papy-show- today in the house.
Debate , Debate , Debate that’s the way to go , we need to hear Mr.Skerrit defend the 100 and one allegations against him and his Government . We need to know his plans for the Country if he is re-elected . No time for tongue lashing at this forum this is serious business . Mr. Linton also need to tell us of his plans and how they intend to achieve these plans . Dominicans lets behave as a civilized nation it doesn’t matter who puts himself or herself up to serve the country we must respect that , and learn to respect their views as well . We are not in a communist or dictatorship country , we are democratic lets remain that way please .
Go to hell Go to hell i not having any debate, this is Cuba and i am the castro of Dominica, who don’t like it can leave. And if i lose election i will not step down from my office, who vex lost.
Please UWPites get a life. Is that the best you could offer? A man who has look down and disrespected the poor, the elderly the young Dominican women, and the educated masses of Dominica. Is that your trump card debate? Not evern if hell freezes over would I encourage the PM to debate Mr. Novice. For a person that you have choosen to be the leader, he has shown no remorse or humility for his past mistakes. Is that the person you would like to lead us in the 21st century?.
Skerrit has again displayed his ignorance like a badge of honour by proudly stating that he not debate Mr. Linton!! Can you in 2014 really believe this?
You’ve heard of leaders fainting many of them are up there in age so it is normal when these Sr.guys take some heat plus yrs of stress they faint sometimes.
I guarantee you Medard will faint due to fright.
DLP ites once boasted of ” Our Young handsome P.M lol!
They fail even today to say ” Our aging physically not so young anymore” Carpond/Coward P.M LMAO to the max.”
Not politically motivated?Are you kidding me?
If you really intend to cast a vote as a private citizen,no one is preventing you to do so.
So far there is enough happening and going on in the country.
Enough being said and done by both parties for you to analyze and parse.
Debates are always taking place in Parliament so you have enough to make your decision to vote.
By the way,you have already make up your mind and you know who you are voting,so your little tac tic won’t work.Pure politics….
The individual made their request, which to me is a logical one. The best way to convince the people who really has their head on straight, is by having a debate. There are no debates taking place in parliament so I dunno know what you’re talking about. A fair and informative debate is what we need. Stop being a troll and let the person’s words move.
You’re too politically minded, someone could write this letter without being political. please rise up and look further than your toes
So fast and furious . Any one who wants debate is against the PM? what does that mean? Is there something really negative or wrong with debate?
By the way do you recognize you’re the most disliked blogger on the internet?
@ too late,
I’ve always learnt that the TRUTH offends;and
When you stand for the Truth,you stand alone.
You know who dislikes my comments.Is people like you and your likes;but who cares. You and your likes or dislikes can never ever prevent me from expressing my views………….
Poor Fast n Furious- people like me get furious at your reasoning for not encouraging a debate in Dominica; yet I am sure a lot of people like you sat in Dominica infront of our tv sets to see Obama and Mc Cain debate in 09 and then in the recent US elections we watched the presidential and vice presidential debates yet still we are saying no to debates in Dominica – what a shame eh; I wonder if people should now tell their kids that they should not participate in school debates because whatever the topic there is a lot surruonding the topic being discussed out there – so there is no need to debate ; doesn’t that sound foolish to you?
Are you trying to say that the ability to debate is how you judge the performance of a political leader. Ma’am/ miss I humbly disagree with you. I am not against a debate I just don’t see it revealing or solving anything new. The fact of the matter is Skerritt is a great leader and Lennox is a great talker. End of story.
Great i love your comment youu really hit it on the spot. I suggest you debate linton.. smile
Tell that to people in other democratic states in the world. like the American public and see if they wouldn’t laugh at you.- My friend debates have a lot to do with the outcome of elections, they can make or break a candidate. Have you ever notice the ratings after a political debate? Have you ever heard the critical analysis coming from the various publics after a debate – my friend debates are extremely healthy and important and failure to see the benefit speaks volumes of your level of intelligence.
Let me do it for you daddy; just give me some lines from austrie and tony. Look, look I hear dimi saying go go. He is trying to say to include “go to Hell” daddy.
Surfacing already! Waw.
Let us be honest if some one calls you the following names:
Rapist
Corrupt
Thief
French man
Dictator
Liar
Fake
Greedy
To mention just few, would you sit at a table with this person ?
Which one is he not?
Yes i would. Cause the issues of Dominica are more important than name calling, if i loved my country.
Jesus been thru worse to save mankind.
And just see what mankind is doing to each other so what’s in a debate…..
He is ALL the above you mentioned….and you said it not me!
Patriot, you forgot bastard.
I don’t get ur point they call Lennox thief,terrorist and all other names and he willing to seat at the table..having a debate is not a personal thing..it’s of national importance so the youths can hear the leaders articulate their plans to develop the country….
If a person tells you:
1.Go to hell
2. you are a bastard
3. you are like a tick
4. You are political terrorist
5. you are like Bin Laden and we should hunt you down with dromes
6. you lazy good for nothing
7. you can’t write your own speech/plagirizer
8. you steal and cheat
9. You are to free
10. among others
wouldn’t you like to seat with that person to let that person know that all that you are saying about me is not true and here are the reasons why?
That was in response to all the garbage Lennox Linton has been saying about him so if you say you honest give the context in which PM said those things. I dont support the name calling by the way but it started with whom and PM is also human so go figure
Yes, yes we know Skerrit is human. The trouble is he himself thinks he is a deity.
Ok so I get it it’s a debate to defend the name calling not about taking DA to the next level.. Bunch of losers
While I understand your concern to ask for a debate between our two main political leaders, I disagree with most of your reasons. 1.How could you be listening to both Lennox and Skerrit and still not convinced? No doubt Skerrit has given us ABSOLUTELY NO REASON to vote him for a third term. Right on the other hand, Mr. Linton has made his case loud and clear. His vision is well articulated and he has assembled an honest team that is ready and willing to deliver Dominica from the bondage of Skerrit. 2. The fact that you are asking Skerrit for a debate just as thousands of us are, including Mr. Linton, should be a clear NO VOTE FOR SKERRIT. 3. To even suggest that if Skerrit denies your request for a debate might result in you and others getting discouraged to vote is sad. After all, why should you hurt yourself and Dominica because Skerrit is doing everything under the sun to deny us a debate, which really is making his vision known to us?
There is absolutely no need for a debate the facts as presented by both leaders and teams are clear even for the blind to see. If lennox wanted a debate he would have come into the house at the earliest opportunity. He choose not to afraid of the reaching arms and teeth of the IPO commission. But then again monelle presents better than spags john maybe that’s what lennox reasoned all along. From what has been presented who is clearly the better leader a now almost 15 year old politician and decade long PM or decade long unemployed, unemployable man. What’s worst is that there are professionally trained men up to the doctorate level because of their weakness of character allows this novice to lead them……
Because he has the gift of gab (thx jojo) a talker/chatter
You are welcome Zumba. However, I have checked the Oxford English dictionary twice now: and it says:
“the gift of the gab” = the ability to speak fluently and persuasively.
Checkmate ?
NO Debate!!!
Ms Jno. Finn as a labourite i want to support you that their should be debate between the leaders of our country
Thanks so much for your support. I am not hiding behind a fake name or telephone lines to make my point ( I even gave my email address and cell number), because I am convinced about what I am writing about. When people like Lasana Sekou, Muta Baruka , Fabian Badejo, Rhoda Arrindell Ruby Bute, Aime Caesar and many other Caribbean nationals teach me to stand up for what I believe and be bold to put my name and face to it- you can’t help but to stand up or something or fall for anything. To be bashed by those that are short sighted or politically motivated – is no surprise. For them keeping a bold fold over our eyes is the best way forward- even if this means they too are blind too, but there are some of us who demand to see -it is our God given right. It is not enough to just hear both leaders from their own settings or podium – they must face each other on neutral grounds and be asked questions.
I am more than a political colour or party – I seek to remain above that.
I think we should start a petition drive
Why don’t you subpoena the pm if this would satisfy your libido. Do you want to hypnotised by a smooth talker I hope you are not one of them 40 year old ……… You do as u like and others do as they like this is why this is a democratic island in dependant and not a communist state get off your high horse lady . If you are so deadpan for a debate I suggest you debate Linton , you come across as a smooth talker as we’ll.
Labourites know all wolf in sheep clothing!
Esphawae…..how u expect d man to shoot himself. .
we need ,no cops, no guns ,and no tricks ,for this election ,
just a debate ,mr skeritt the world is looking at you,and no body will vote a coward
Fear is a terrible thing.
Especially when their are wolves in sheep clothing everywhere. I would have fear as well. the pm is being prudent and intelligent watching the fishes get angry
if you have been listening to both sides as you say
and still don’t know which side to choose at 45
then you need to go back to kindergarden
cause its clear who is performing and who is just blowing steam
45 is a beautiful age -one of confidence, one of reasoning, one where you don’t accept foolishness, one where you demand the best from yourself and everyone else. Mediocrity becomes a curse word.
Young lady, I admire your forthrightness and your guts. No matter which party you vote, or don’t vote, you are brave, far, far braver than many a political big wig.
I was already confident from the day I was born. Cause I stepped into the world without no fear and I gave a big scream to ensure that everyone present heard me. Had I waited to be 45 I don’t know where I would be.. But then again no 2persons are the same.. If you can appreciate this
please debate……Mr. SKERRIT.
Oh please woman!!! Tell Lennox to go to parliament and debate the people’s business, instead of sending Monelle to make a fool of herself, and while he’s at it he should stop spending thousands of dollars on posh hotels ………….in Vegas while asking fools like you to donate to his campaign through radio thorns.
we as citizens need to inform ourselves, before we speak. Mr. Linton is not a member of parliament, how is he going to speak in parliament?
Tell them.
You must hold the prime ministers ster to that same standard…he uses my tax dollars to stay at even more posh hotels plus he gets $500 US dollars a day and he still says to me go to hell.
I find it hard to believe this. Mr. Linton has now come on the scene of politics. The PM has served well. A debate is words. Action speaks louder than words.
If you want to vote Linton vote Linton. If you want to vote PM vote PM. But a debate wont help you, but the fact will.
that correct Skerrit and the labour Party has failed us Dominicans.
The P.M. has served himself well indeed.
Good try, but the PM is so terrified of Lennox, that this will simply not happen. Even with Lennox’ limited formal education, the PM is afraid. Poor thing.
I would be afraid as we’ll if such a man of stature and physical appearance was seated besides me to be honest I would tremble in my boots
Thanks my dear. You are indeed a leader in Castle Bruce and Dominica.
Dear Miss, Finn after 45years being on this earth I would hate to think you have no idea as to what transpired is this country over the years as to where we were to where we are now. From 2000 when this DLP government took over it was met with a broke country we took the bitter pill that was prescribed to us, we stabilize the sliding slope we was on then here comes the world market crashing in 08 we still maintained to keep the country stable, then the one thing we were blessed with our ground produce ended up with diseases we spent millions on that. We made decisions from the get go we broke ties with Taiwan and went with China which I think was the best move ever done in this country, we were bashed by MR. Linton and the UWP for doing so, to date Linton and the UWP has never backed this government on any initiative taken over the years not one, well the only one the then leader Edison James like was when we gave him extra money on his salary. The new leader has seen it fit to educate himself on matters that is detrimental to our way of life, he and his colleagues has put us in bad light with lies as to how this country is done which after they posted their report they had to take it down because they were misled. I have been debating for the last ten years, if you are 45years old that means you are older than I am so you for one knows what it was like before and now. Am sure you would say you have seen more done than ever before ie road network, school programs, infrastructural programs, water project, care for the elders. When the DLP was in opposition they had a track record of showing things that was done for the people of this country to date UWP has no track or field to show the ran on not one. Moving forward we are looking at the international airport, we are in talks with the Marina project in Portsmouth which was designed together with the Moroccan hotel, Portsmouth is the place that we are going to build up where the jobs will come from since it has not been developed like town. Had Linton educated himself on issues that will take us forward and the people that’s in waiting I would be the 1st to debate him but if he is not bringing any thing new it will just be the same old, we also has the geothermal project going. With all that said I will not debate issues with someone who does not see it fit to help promote my country who rather choose to bring it down. Miss Finn it’s surprising to see you say you are not politically affiliated, I have seen your posts on FB and on DNO giving your dissatisfactions with me and the DLP I have never seen you said anything negative to or about the now Leader or UWP, I will take my chances to run on that progress report, I will say to you and all other Dominicans to take a look around and vote what you think is rite. PS I can only educate a novice and not debate a novice. Yours Truly RS.
fool, you all are looking at an international airport , uwp had started working on one, but still u saying uwp left no track record ,let me remind you ,labour has 15 years in power and you are more hungry now than when they came in
@ Truth, you speak of the international airport that was going to be done by UWP, did they leave any finances in the treasury to do that? did you not hear that the placement of the UWP airport could not have worked? I heard they said the streams and rivers would have made no sense to do that kind of work, then there’s the problem of the runway that would not be seen at the altitude that it should be seen. I for one has nothing against a debate, but Linton told the world he is a novice and from that time to now he has made no stride in changing that status the blunders I have seen his made from the day he said he’s a novice to now has not changed. Linton did not surround himself with people that can help him in any sense of the matter, case in point you cant tell Nationals to boycott the National parade by the children of the country. Then you have them being hell bent on bringing down one man and they will stop at nothing to do so, for instance COHA these people had to remove that black eye they reported on the country. My question to Miss. Jo Finn is now that you know you are not going to have a debate what’s next? if I was in your place since I know what I want to hear both of these people speak on I would go to Linton since he’s calling for a debate and ask him to speak of my concerns.
(1) What is your stance on the one China policy?
(2) How can you reduce all these taxes and still be able to keep the country afloat? when the IMF clearly states that it’s the same taxes you are willing to cut is what’s keeping us afloat, what will replace those monies? I know you said before that the construction sector would help in that sense, but will a mass of people start constructing rite away to sustain that loss of the taxes?
There is so much more but will not go anymore, to those who might think of me as a fool there’s the reason I don’t think Linton is ready yet when his team is saying we will take a hit. In this day and age if we take any kind of hit it will take a long, long time to get back, I think Dominicans are educated enough to know that trying to swallow another bad pill will bury us. In closing I will say again the PM can educate Linton as a self proclaimed novice and not sit there and try to debate measures and issues that he seems to be lacking.
Let’s have a debate! – That’s all this citizen is asking for. What is wrong with this?
Ignorance is truly bliss – as they say…..
@real possie September 22, 2014
I am not sure if the thumbs rating is working for me; I click and click and nothing happens
And so I am forced to put it writing, to say thank you for that piece of yours above. I want you to know you are speaking on my behalf for the welfare of Dominica; I now live in Toronto, but not for much longer now, God’s Will be done
Let us hold on to the many good things which we now have in Dominica–including a leader who love his people and our homeland; for it is all God’s blessings to us .
Having been back home twice within the last 6 years, 2013 was my last visit, there is no way that Dominica is in what Mr. Linton describes, when he said that Dominica is an “endless decline” and Mr. Fontaine saying that the majority of Dominicans are “living in poverty”–this statements are just not true–but they are statements for our country..
this statements are just not true–but they are statements for our country.
Correction: Those statements are just not true–but they are destructive statements for our country
You are so right…Linton is a novice…it also means he’s a novice in mismanagement,irregular land transfer deals,enriching himself … And to think being a novice is a bad thing…it wud be best if RS spends his time trying to educate his labour supporters so the can start sing their brains
Start using
we all share your sentiment
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Hello Marian,
How would you like to walk on stage, shake hands with someone who has consistently and without fail decried everything thing that you do. You can and have done nothing good. Your every action is fraught with ridicule. You are a thief and a corrupt person of the highest class. You are even a rapist or a supporter of rapist.
How would it rub off on you to meet such an individual face to face when that individual has never for one moment flinched or express any measure of regret for de-robing you of your dignity and your best efforts at bringing development to this country in every way possible. I know PM Skerrit has to be a statesman in every way, but he is only human. He can take so much. That has to be the basis for any consideration to a debate. The cordialities must not be only be for a TV audience in the race towards a general elections.
The debate should not be about personality. It should be about the plans fo rthe development of the country. It gives an opportunity for the 2 sides to be asked the same questions and respond accordingly. It would also look at the ability of both leaders to give unrehearsed responses. It would say alot in the global world we now live, that we have a leader who can command his audience by responding by the snap of a finger. I think the young people would really learn and be able to make a more decisive decision as to who they want to lead them for the future if there was a debate.
Am I to think that to be a good debater, an eloquent orator, an excellent communicator (plagiarism or no plagiarism) is sufficient basis for determining a country’s leader? Am I also to deduce from your pen, that a leader or an aspiring leader who has a speech defect and unable to woo listeners with eloquence and great oratory (with or without a plagiarized text) would be unfitted for leadership here. Is that how we should decide on Dominica’s future leadership?
Well, I am reminded of the “crooks” and “criminals” of this world. They come mostly well dressed, immaculate looking, sweet smelling, fine jewelry, well shined shoes and with the fanciest of talk. Their command of the English language is without doubt flawless – never at a loss for a convincing word of expression. Their product offering is by far the best on the plannet, they promise. They are totally able to maintain the attention of those who wish to listen for hours. These fine “talkers” are adept at making promises that cannot be easily questioned or doubted. At the end of the conversation, many an unsuspecting soul is deprived, more swindled of their hard earned money, retirement benefit, Trust Fund reserves or even their sanctity. More often than not, that is the sum total of the work of a smooth talking salesman pitching his commodity.
Which senior citizen relying on a retirement package that is unable to meet his/her needs would not want a package of assistance that would allow for the creation of a surplus to start a “trust Fund” for their grand child. Alas often enough, after the check has been signed, surrendering the small retirement package for a simple PROMISE OF A BIGGER AND BETTER PACKAGE” the salesman disappears.
In Dominica the commodity is – transparency in government, openness in government, anti-corruption, high moral and ethical values and the list goes on. Who among us would not want our leaders to be pregnant with these virtues and or morality. The exception is that these virtues does not seem to extend to the private lives of those smooth talkers who takes off to St. Martin. Resurfaces in New Jersey, then Atlanta and on to the Las Vegas Strip for a breakfast meeting at 4:30 am to discuss among other things tourism opportunities for an unsuspecting Dominica.
Darling – this is a great opportunity for both leaders to show their strength. Enough about these pettiness – let’s raise the bar . Why so much negative energy, transform that into energy that brings greatness. The bar is way tooo low and many of you are accommodating this.
WE should demand that our leaders engage in a political debate that touch on issues of importance o Dominic not resort to be on a podium and bash each other ,.
Let’s DEBATE – I say again. It is engaging, it informs, it stimulates, it educates. Is there some thing wrong with this?
How does anyone debate an irrational individual? Who seemed to always get so personal like Mr. Linton.
He is a poor example for any young person to follow. Most of times his utterances sound angry, bitter and personal.
If u are saying that young ppl should emulate the prime minister, then Dominica is surely on its way to hell in a hand basket
Great letter Marian it is people like you that is going to decide this election. And is people with the same thought pattern like you that will move our beloved country forward.
i think u got it all wrong dear u need to hear mr. linton in the house of parliament where he could bring about his contributions on topics of national interest
Jno-Finn Skerrit is a coward and cant face Linton man to man,if he is saying he is going to win by landslide face Linton.Let all the allegations of corrupttion in your administration be buried.Skerrit is not a man he is a coward.Last election i voted labour not this time around.These guys are just killing our country.
You lie!! You never voted labour! Keep on supporting your loosing workers party because labour surely don’t need your vote to win!
Linton has a track record of leading the country for ZERO years!
Oh, and how about Skerrit?It was his good fortune that Pierre Charles died.
I just burst my sides laughing not literally..
Did you fall off your bed? At 45 years old should you not have voted at least 3 times in the past? Anyway while your request is not far fetched, you still appear to be a citizen who have been irresponsible in the past. Welcome to reality.