The executive of the Dominica Labour Party, strongly condemns the message issued by Mr. David Bruney, to peaceful and law abiding citizens, that they are too docile in expressing their disagreement over the approach of Government to the governance of this country.
Mr. Bruney`s subtle call on citizens to emulate the thuggery, looting and wanton destruction of life and property currently haunting England, by executing similar acts here in Dominica, is not only unpatriotic, but is downright distasteful, and a blatant disregard for the laws of the land which as an officer of the court, he has pledged to uphold, respect and defend.
The Labour Party finds it despicable that Mr. Bruney has clothed his call for lawlessness and criminal behavior in the guise of Emancipation. We are left to wonder if the learned gentleman is serious in advancing the view that the Emancipation of black people is taken to a higher level when they revert to the barbarism and disrespect for life and property that were the drivers of slavery and which characterized primitive civilizations.
The Labour Party stands proud on its achievements as the vanguard political organization, which has lifted the laboring classes and propelled them from being mere “tillers of wood and carriers of water,” to become the proud citizens who today own their own properties. Citizens are assured a sound education for their children and grandchildren that will lead them to success in life. We will defend these gains strongly and will not tolerate any move to destroy the assets and properties of those who have moved on through the progressive policies of the DLP.
We therefore appeal to all Dominicans to add their voices in condemnation of Mr. Bruney`s subtle but brutal call for chaos and pillage in our country.
Editor’s note: Below is the statement made by David Bruney.
I have a strong feeling and it is sad to say it which we are still in the realms of mental slavery and whether we like it or not. I mean my brothers Lennox and Angelo can talk, explain and they can do everything on radio, but what I saw in England this weekend was riots in the streets of London.
The people are rioting again, and why are they rioting? Because one of their people, one of their community was shot by police in a way that they thought was unlawful.
In England we fought for the right to be free, and I am not sure that we in Dominica are at that juncture, it may just be that we quite enjoy the type of governance that we have, but we have people here today that are obviously opposed but are there the numbers?
My fellow govt. ministers I sit with amazement to see how you all jump to bash opposition speech, wrong or right,opposition moves, wrong or right but not one of you guys strong enough to speak against the wrong doings in the country by members of your group.Not one of you will one day come openly and say the idea of the opposition is good and we should uphold it for the purpose of nation building,eg the voter I D cards. It is so alarming to see how all you sit like little moose boys and say nothing when the white massa lawyers say so many things out of order you dare not comment. When the master of the clan offer Dominica’s support to the barberick act of the lybia leader to the detriment of our tourist industry not a word from you guys. Will he sack you for speking truth to power? You are elected to serve the constituence and not the master of the clan. Right now only a selective few of you can speak and it has to be directed against anything the oppositions says.when last have we heard the member for colihaut,wesley,grandfond,petite savanne,dockwell brother,soufrierre,roseau south and the other mooomoos in the parliament,dont even talk about mr. john-yes from Castlebruce. Fellers is time to stand up for our country and set the prioriety straight.speak out for what is right doh matter from which side do it for dominica. Which one of you guys will see to it that the emanuel case is properly investigated and the criminals especially those wearing the coat and ties brought to justice??
there is only one set that getting rich some of you will leave with nothing like graneau and baron so stop that foolishness support dominica and not just the party that have you there bringing shame on the country.
Ministers please take my advice and start serving Dominica. Thanks very much for listening
When someone made a statement in petite savanne water inauguaration concerning “take to the streets to show them where the true forces are in dominica”. what did you say Petter?
have some balance man.
Brilliant Mr. David Bruney…i fully endorse his statement
DLP has brought Dominica to its lowest point in its History…
so long i gathering my cool wosh…all those who afraid, I will send for all you….so that tomorrow, all you can be free men and women….our forefathers did it….I am willing to do the same….
Dave Bruney…way to go….!!!!!!
Mr St Jean go and do the people’s work..I see nothing wrong with Bruney’s statement….In fact i strongly endorse it…
I fully back the statement by David Bruney makes alot of sense…!!
Labour is way too corrupted..
Labour can try everything their regime is fully cursed thats the facts of the matter!!
Mr.St.Jean statement should have read like this:
The Labour Party stands proud on its achievements as the vanguard political organization, which has lifted the laboring classes and propelled them from being mere “tillers of wood and carriers of water,” to become the proud Beggars who today can proudly walk up Ministry steps and beg for plywood, galvanize and money to pay their bills.
Mr. St.Jean is clearly at war with the English Language and from his response I can see that he did not read Mr.Bruney’s statement. What is he condemning Bruney for I am not sure. He is simply a man who is waging war with the English Language.
He is not the only one who is at war with the english language…Many of them have english as their second language..
Mr. PM there is NO OTHER leader like you, with your charisma to take your place..I will give you your flowers. and you HAVE done for Dominica ALOT….. ANYTHING you have done our of bounds, I personally can forgive and move on TOGETHER with your leadership!!! but you must understand that the peoples questions will persist if left unanswered. and this is the cause for the division of our beautiful country…..WHATEVER we doing let us do it TOGETHER..
has he done all that for love of country or at a crucial price? a price that many generations to come will be paying for. a price that most persons who go into politics now will wnat to follow and forget about for love of country? meditate upon that. see all what jesus did while he was on earth and not even for his own benifit he was doing it.
Comrades!.. It is time to rise up!… FOUR LEGS GOOD, TWO LEGS BAD!
CALL NO MAN ‘FATHER’ ST JEAN
CALL NO MAN FATHER
ITS IN YOUR BIBLE TOO
These guys are behaving like Birds on a string. One rests onthe string – the others rest too. One flies away they all fly away. Blackmoore started the nonesense, then St,Jean picks it up. Next Skerrit raps it up withmore nonsense. Hey man DA is a free country….
when d riot start i waitin 4 to get rid of those ppl that buyin out property and exploitin dcans startin on that lil french man…
I do not see quite frankly what Mr St Jean is ranting and raving about.
Just like beauty is in the eye of the beholder so are our opinions on what is right or wrong in the actions or inactions of politicians and the party they represent. It is rather intriguing that despicable behavior from both sides of the political divide is accepted and glorified. The invasion of privacy is deemed accepted by those who adore the work of guys like Lennox et al. The blatant lies , corruption and misconduct on the part of the government is seen as a necessary evil by supporters of the DLP. The last time I checked we were a god fearing nation but alas even those who are suppose to be/ so called anointed ones of god are themselves guilty of condoning evil works by evil men. I hope that in the court deism the seemingly hypocrites will be asked to account for their failure to take a stand against the lies, deceit, thieving while poor people are struggling, the email hacking , Character assassins , money launderers and drug dealers.
If we don’t stand for something we will fall for anything.
If the intention is to reveal criminal activity the so called hacking is not invasion of privacy, they are just doing what the Commonwealth of Dominica police force should be doing.
But i not seeing what Bruney said to warrant all this story. Them fellars acting like little cacanese girls
There is never any appeal for the publics’ understanding. Nor any apology for the lack of transparency and accountability of our government or its ministers. But always almost every week, a condemnation of our people and individuals who have been pillars of our society. We are sorry for opening our mouth. Dominica is sorry okaYyy we sorry
We as a people need to be careful. Bruney is a lawyer and not because we may support him in certain things that he must not be condemned for wrong doing. The fact that he makes reference to what is happening in England as to action that we must take is infact asking that we behave the same way to achieve our so call objectives.
Today we will show that we are a civil people and we don’t have to sacrum to such barbaric behavior to achieve our goals. It was the British who enslave our people yet they remain uncivil and raciest. We are a better people. Bruney you may have learn from the British but you have been here long enough to know better,
I am now reading this from David Cameron the British PM address “Moral Decline and Bad behavior is not limited to a few of the poorest parts of our society. In the highest offices, the plushest boardrooms, the most influential jobs, we need to think about the example we are setting.” did it have to take this riot for this message to be heard??? as he rightfully indicated these problems may have existed but they were shied away from. and now they have come to a confrontation. if we want an non confrontational resolution to any problem we must stop running away and shying away from the issues glaring at us.
Yes, i agree. Bruney should not make that statement. disatisfied as some may be with the DLP, violence does not sole any problem. If we are a peaceful people as we claim, we will remember that the DLP was voted in by the people of Dominica more than once. And when the people of Dominica no longer wants the DLP then they will vote accordingly. Until then we should respect the current ruling party and stop all the negativity. I remember when Freedom and UWP was in power it was the same thimg. People was never satisfied. So get a life and vote in the next election that is all that we can do for now.
we thankfully have free speech in Dominica, which is why he can stand up and say as he pleases. This free speech also gives Pappy the right to drive around town spewing his nonsense at top volume, when the right to free speech is curbed then we really will be in a one party dictatorship.
oops…. we there already.
Free speech is good but it does not mean that one should use their freedom of speech to encourage rioting. I have never heard riot solve any problem. Because the victims of the riots will not be politicians, it will be the same poor people that we are talking about.
WE MUST CONDEM ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE WETHER IT BE VERBAL ECT.WE MUST ALSO CONDEM VERBAL VIOLENCE WETHER IT COMES FROM OUR POLICAL PARTY OR NOT.WHEN A CERTAIN LAWER WITH LABOR TIES CALLED DOMINICANS CKAKADOR,PIGS,ROACHES,AND TALIBAN WE DIDNT HEAR A CALL OF CONDEMNATION.
It must be clear by now to all, mr. Bruney included that the riots in the U.K. were not caused by the shooting of an assumed criminal by the police.It may have been a catalyst, if that. It was simply an excuse for wanton destruction and looting. The inference that this was race related and somehow harking back to our people’s days of slavery is misguided. However, mr. Bruney’s remarks are far from an incitement for riot and unrest. However, we must be very careful not to give the powers that be any excuse to impose restrictions of freedom or, God forbid, a state of emergency or martial law. Be aware that some elements may be itching just to do that!
fear is an old instrument of political control.
if we give in to fear we will be crippled by it in all ways. history has taught us that “peaceful” “fearful”
races like the Arawak indians suffered brutal genocide at the hands of those races who were more advanced economically, but MOST OF ALL psychologically.
it was willie lynchs’ method of control described in “the making of a slave” to hold a race captive over 300 years by instilling fear in their hearts.
If mr. Bruney’s statement was not calling for a riot what is? You are a hyporicte that statement should never come from a concerned citizen’s mouth. So what was he saying, “let’s have prayer togeter”? give me a break.
Yet another kinder garden attempt by tony and company to smear and destroy any one who is opposed to the present administration. The statement as posted by DNO does not in my opinion incite or call for violence. I’m not convinced either that there is an inference to spark violence. The very same people who are crying foul due to a simple statement by Bruney are the same ones who defended the threats by the current administration to unleash an armed police on peaceful demonstrators. The use of the SSU at the Isidore court proceeding could also be considered a threat. Let us not forget though that the UWP administration also used armed police officers to threaten civilians.
It is not my intension to defend Bruney however I cannot accuse the man of encouraging violence. Like the government supporters would say – show me the evidence.
Come on brothers and sisters, let us focus on nation building and not be distracted from the task by rebel rousers trying to stir up trouble.
It is the duty of every law abiding Dominican to respect our government, protect our government and when necessary correct our government… but always in responsible and civil manner.
The violence and disruption called for by the UWP will only destroy what the DLP government has been working so diligently to build for the benefit of all Dominicans.
Give respect and u will get respect in return. No matter who u are or what position u occupy
Truth B Told,don’t come with your lies and deception and try playing your games this won’t calm us down.If u are our true brethren come join us in the revolution to oust the evil plague in our nation,for we are already focused on nation building that’s why we want this evil regime out.Have u asked Roosevelt Medard Skerrit to respect the laws of the land that he breaks and disrespect all the time?U are the one who supports him so go correct him.Is David Bruney a member of the UWP?I am not a member of any political party and supports none,just like i called for the removal of the UWP in 2000,i am now calling for the downfall of Roosevelt Medard Skerrit and his band of thugs who has hijacked the country.REVOLUTION TIME NOW!
jackass shut up! you have nothing to say so dont. the time is coming for it to happen ok
well we now seeing that 2700 plus people have being picked up with 1400 plus being charge for an illegal riotin london , we must seek to bring those illegal demonstrators in dominica to justice, prime minister of britian “if you are old enough to commit the crime then you are old enough to face the consequences”
still i believe something good wil come out of that situation; it might not be right away. we go see. remember power changes hands. this might just be a cause for change next election;
Mr. St. Jean, Bruney does not have to make any “subtle call on citizens to emulate the thuggery” going on in London. Let your government continue taking bread out of the mouths of their citizens and instead feed and employ non-nationals who care less about Dominicans and you will see. A hungry man is an angry man.
Looks like some people boiling and they fraid. I see no issues with Mr. Bruney’s statement. I echo his sentiments by simply adding “Yes we can”. As a democratic society leaders have the right to guide those needing guidance and as such if protest is the only way deemed possible to get the message out so be it. Let the chips fall where they may.
i echo the sentiments by Dave Bruney, how can this government with this kind of corrupt behavior in office expect us to seat by calmly and take this bull shit, violence is the only solution to fight.
ADMIN: Is it at all possible to get the statement of Mr. Bruney so as to let us see for ourselves exactly was said before we pass judgement??? Thanks.
ADMIN: Did you read the story? Mr. Bruney’s statement is a the bottom. SMH
Thanks, having now read the statement, I do not see what has the Hon. Blackmoore,Hon. St. Jean and some of the bloggers so upset. I do not see Mr. Bruney calling for a riot or anything of that nature.
Is it because Mr. Bruney makes mention of “the type of governance that we have” why they obviously appear to be upset? Maybe Mr. Bruney has touched a raw nerve or put some salt on a wound!!!! Come on, grow up, stop fretting. Let us pull our socks up and move on to matters of a more serious nature.
was it not more dangerous when charlo said to ban brisbane?
the labour party should never again mention disregard for law after the things skerrit said about the constitution…as for mr bruney’s statement it is simply saying fight for what we belive in as a people;as a nation;as a community;as a neighbor.
What I am thinking is, if the government is acting within its lawful bounries why is the peoples solidarity and strength so threatening to them?? Do they want to govern a people who are blind deaf and dumb?? Who never ask questions or stand up for what they believe in?????
Those children there still making noise about that?
I find Mr. Bruney’s Statement very dispicable and the fact that he will try to insight people to harphardously riot and destroy their communities in the underlying cause of dissatifaction with Government very distructive. That my brothers is infact the mental slavery realm that he mentioned still exist; “insight the fools to destroy themselves in the name of freedom, while it benifits the master.” The fact is that in promoting this riot, he knows that he will not be directly affected becuase the burning, looting, loss of life and destruction will not be in his community and hence not affect him.
I hope that he clarifies his statement and issue a statement to clarify that he was not implying that Dominicans kill each other, steal from each other, destroy each others property, destroy their communities in the name of protesting against the Government. Think about it people, “Who does this behavior affects and who benifits from that kind of behavior. You get my drift…Bruney and his Clan. Please do not destroy your communities and kill your neighbours so that these fools can then blame someone for you or your brother killing your neighbour.
One Love Dominicans
Such interllectual mombo jumbo. Please.
Righteous to u and all others who are opposed to Bruney’s statement,based on what i read to be the statement he made i find nothing dispicable.If we are of the opinion that Roosevelt Skerrit’s government is taking us down the wrong road in respect to his illegal governance and don’t intend to stop, the right thing to do is march,protest,revolt and force his administration out of office without destroying pivate property and businesses.If we’ve got to go into his office by whatever means to send him the message then so be it,we are the ones who paid and will pay for any damages to state property.In a revolution u gain some and u lose some.
man sometimes sweet freedom costs sacrefices. construction can be redone. if talking and theory don t work man let us get practical
dominican kill each other and steal from each other but that is what this admin teaching us to do. be with me and florish and opposition go to hell. the pm words remember. when there are no jobs no oppotunities what will happen? we will do illegal things to kill each other drugs which then leads to us killing each other while them man in their corruption florishing.
You fools are always looking for someone to shed light on their statement.Cant you read? Did you see anything in that statement suggesting in the slightest way that we should be violent? But again you must be one of those qwass bonda labour who is so behind that you cannot see the front. Democracy is not for Labourites or Freedomites or Uwpites it is for ALL DOMINICANS. As a matter of fact, more people benefit from democracy than dictatorship. You must find out what happened in Guyana why people there have gotten so aggressive. It is because they feel so oppressed by people who operate just like your goons here. Read boss read and educate yourself.
If you did not see anyting in the statement that suggests riot, then you cannot read let along read between the lines. Because tell me what does England’s riot have to do with Dominica? That statement had no place in that gathering. So what does he really mean. Do you think that people are blind and that they cannot understand? Well, we are not all blind and stupid.
Rightoeus ? ? ? ? very UnRIGHTEOUS ! Did you ask Mr Skerrit to clarify or apologise for walking on the law and constitution when he said in no uncertaion terms that NO LAW……. NO CONSTITUTION…….. !
not to foreget the go to hell go to hell go to hell.god is not a police.
@Righteous
Yes! I get your drift, through 4 of your strong points and one of your questions: I qoute: “Who does this behaviour affect and who benifits from that behaviour?”
I answer this question for you:
We, ourselves! Those foolish youth who believe they must rebel and hurt their fellow man to have “freedom” will yearn for this very “freedom” in their latter years.
They will have children, who will develop in that cage of the mind they produced in them and nurtured them throughout growth. Their own children will rebel against them. Yes! For their “freedom” to exist in this world
Unfortunately, you have a 10-24 thumbs up/down. Those 24 do not see the chaos and the destructive, fruitless conduct that Mr.Bruney is trying to induce in the minds of our people of Dominica–especially younger ones.
But God will protect the humble, the ignorant, and the innocent–whoever they are. That is for sure!
So do not be discouraged. God made Gideon reduce his arm of 22,000 men to just 300; and by His power Gideon defeated the Philistine army without a throw of a sword from his army of the Israelites.
Continue to speak by your wisdom of faith. For this is the sword that conquers the world–our faith–the kind of faith that works through Love.
@Dominican
A revolution that causes the destruction of people’s property, conduct bloodshed, leave behind the trail of pain, hardship, and suffering, that takes the lives of fellow human beings,is not a revolution of peace and freedom–it is not of God.
Satan is deceptive, his goal is to steal, kill and destroy. When human being choose to go along with his schemes, God does not interfer; and all they do is destroy their own selves–Satan goal for them.
There can be a revolution that will bring transformation–peace, harmony, unity, and tranquility–but God Almighty must be the Supreme leader of this revolution, not policemen, soldiers, and other human rebels.
The conducts in London is the work of your enemy, the devil–conducted by those who were charmed through his deception.
Please do not call for that conduct in our Dominica, as you suggest revolution as the solution–if indeed you are the Dominican you identified yourself to be.
I also believe that more people understand the concept of “revolution” much better than you do. That is why they will not condone to it in our Dominica.
LIZ, stay out of that please. we are not fighting any religious war, if you don’t want to stand up for our leaders to act MORALLY AND WITHIN THE CONSTRAINS OF THE CONSTITUTION, then go to the church and PRAY. Because when we stand up. we standing up for alllllllll Dominicans. including YOU. so just stop your religious nonsense please.
AMEN TO THAT!!!WE DO NOT WANT ANY VIOLENCE OR RIOT. RIOT DOES NOT PAY. WE ARE THE ONES THAT WILL SUFFER TOMORROW.
Where in his statement did you read ‘insight people to harphardously riot and destroy their communities’? By the way, the word is incite and if you spend less time in your dictionary, trying to look intelligent and more time listening and opening your eyes, you will become more educated and be less of a fool.
we must get clarification for statements for ” no law no constitution can prevent…”, “these country is to free…”, ” we must take to the streets to show them where the true forces in the country lies”, and so son..
you see all the man is saying is that sometimes it takes a revolution to bring a solution. if rosie douglas was alive we would ask him about revolutions and solutions.when you child disobeys what do you do. you punish him right? is something like that is just that in this regard the punoshment is more intense it therefore termed a revolution.am sure that you civilized person non hypocrites do understand what i mean.
Let them condemn all those things skerrit and tony saying too.