That one. And also this one
THE PEOPLE SAID NO!
By Michael Rudon Jr
In a previous article, I had indicated that it seemed ignoble to cast
aspersions on an Opposition which was composed of three
mediocre politicians at best, lacklustre and without substance.
Dean Barrow, the new leader, surprise, surprise, then took on a
cast of second-rate entertainers and proceeded to act out his
version of Belize's own 'Another World.' Since then, the 'new and
inproved' UDP has been like ticks on the body of the Government
- no real threat, but a constant annoyance. Somehow along the
way, Dean Barrow forgot, and needs to be reminded, that the
people said no!
Dean Oliver Barrow, a consummate politician and legend only in
his own mind, has been standing in front of the PUP and slinging
the usual slander and malicious propaganda - sort of like charging
into battle armed with a slingshot. He has really taken the word
opposition literally, and has opposed everything Government has
done since its inception.
Well, I have news for you, Mr. Barrow. The best thing that you
and your pesky sidekicks could do is sit down and shut the hell
up. All you have done is be a nuisance, and not even a good one
at that. Dean O has either gotten too old and jaded in the game,
or the people have gotten smarter, but whatever the case, this new
UDP is transparently false and not much different from the
abusive, negligent party of not so long ago.
First of all, this entire victimization crap. Dean has jumped on a
bandwagon and has declared himself the saviour of all supposedly
victimized persons. The fact of the matter is, Barrow does not give
a damn about anybody, but cares only about what they can do for
his political career, which has been lukewarm at best. After the
UDP truly victimized the BCB, turning it into a government
propaganda tool and rendering it forcibly partisan, they now turn
around and have a plan to save the BCB. Hmmm! makes you
wonder, doesn't it? Then Dean O declares that they will open a
hotline for all 'victimized' people, and have put steps in place to
help them in their time of need. Tell me something, O Leader of
the Opposition, when you say that you will help the victimized
people, does this include the over 860 retrenched at
Christmastime, and the many public servants who thereafter felt
the wrath of the UDP hatchet. Tell us, O great one!
When the dishonourable and barely literate Melvin Hulse gets on
the radio, practically in tears, and bemoans the fate of the
'victimized,' sobbing and weeping - How will they eat? How will
they feed their families - and so forth and so on - are they
forgetting that it was the UDP who made victimization a reality?
Oh, Grandma, what a short memory you have!
Lies, lies, lies - the story of Dean Barrow and the UDP. In the
midst of his victimization spiel, the Leader of the Opposition then
announces that they will open a new newspaper. I seem to
remember him saying to the press and the public that they had
discontinued the smutty PULSE because they were looking for a
new media thrust, a new way of reaching the public - I guess in
UDP language this translates to owing so much that they had to
declare a Belizean style bankruptcy, opening later under another
name to escape from creditors. Barrow has lost all credibility, but
what's new?
Like I said, sit down and shut the hell up. The Government is
doing a fantastic job, and the country for the first time in five years
is showing signs of forward movement. If the UDP cared about
the country and the people, they would just leave the government
alone to revitalize the nation. Constant sniping and backbiting just
for opposition's sake does nobody any good, least of all Belize
and Belizeans. On a misguided crusade with an army of misfits,
Barrow is seeking to hold the country back, all the while spouting
platitudes and moral rhetoric.
Just to finish off here, Mr. Leader of the Opposition, a little
reminder. The UDP spent countless dollars on their pre-election
campaign - the worst smut, malice and misinformation available -
bombarding the public with lies about the members of the PUP.
The UDP also went on an unprecedented giveaway splurge,
showering the public with last minute 'gifts' and promises. Despite
all this, Mr. Barrow, the UDP suffered a humiliating defeat at the
hands of the PUP - 26 seats to 3 - Ain't life grand? In other
words, the people said no! No to the broken promises, no to the
slander, no to the malicious persecution, no to the lies, no to the
UDP! Nothing has changed, Mr. Barrow, so think about that.
When you jump up on the rostrum tp perform the same old tricks,
remember that you're not as smart as you think you are.
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