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Political ideas tarnished by name calling & disrespect - Ronnie Lettsome

7th District candidate, Ronnie Lettsome said many good ideas put forward by aspiring politicians have not received the kind of attention it should due to name calling and disrespect in the campaign. Photo: VINO
VANTERPOOL, East End, VI - 7th District candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) slate Ronnie Lettsome believes a number of important issues have been highlighted by many of the candidates contesting the upcoming General Elections and some have tried to present some good solutions, however, a lot of those discussions, he said, have been tarnished by name calling and disrespect.

“Our people have been shocked about the manner in which some campaigns are being run with the name calling, the slander and the evil political tactics used to mislead our people. My people they are singing a song of disrespect. Some of them forget that our children are listening and observing our behaviour. The VIP will sing one song; Let the work that I’ve done, Speak for me,” Lettsome told residents at a rally in the 7th District on November 1, 2011.

But Lettsome is nevertheless optimistic that at the end of this political phase, the people of the Virgin Islands will return the most experienced and able party to lead, which is the Virgin Islands Party.

He also said Virgin Islanders are fortunate to live in a democratic society where they have the power to choose their government and encouraged voters to take advantage of this.

“We can decide not only the fate of our Districts, but we can also select the 4 best individuals who we believe understand the issues and will represent the people of the Virgin Islands at the Territorial Level.”

Giving some words of advice, the district candidate said persons should consider a few things before going to the polls on November 4 and 7, 2011 noting that there is a record number of candidates this election year to choose from.

“So I ask you to consider very carefully how you will vote. Think wisely. Who has proven to be able to take this country through the critical financial crisis that we are currently facing? Who has the experience and the track record to make sure that the Virgin Islands continues to develop steadily? Who understands that we need to preserve our fragile environment? Who displays no discrimination and truly cares about all the people of the Virgin Islands?” Lettsome asked rhetorically.

13 Responses to “Political ideas tarnished by name calling & disrespect - Ronnie Lettsome”

  • Skittles (03/11/2011, 07:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ronnie YOU AND YOUR VIP PARTY REALLY DRINKING SCHUPPID BUSH. YOU MUST BE SLEEPING WHEN RALPH FRASER OMAR SLANDERING THE OTHER PARTY'S CANDIDATES BEFORE THEY SAY WHAT IDEAS THEY HAVE...YOU ALL JUST SICK IN AYO BRAINS
    • gone crazy (03/11/2011, 11:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      you have your facts wrong "SKITTLES" you mean the desperate NDP who started off never one day telling us what they doing for us but only engaging in gutter pol-tricks and mud throwing...
      • Skittles (03/11/2011, 14:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You MUST be lost a screw. VIP has not said 1 thing with sense they PLAN to do. .... full up a Manifesto and their launches/rallies busy talking about NDP to try to deflect from their own failure in the last 4 years. We as a PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING
  • BREAKING NEWS!! (03/11/2011, 07:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The candidates who doing the more disrespecting is Ralf, Frazer, Keith and Cline. As you can see, your party leading in that area. Now go and sit down your WEAK self!!
    • Radio 2 (03/11/2011, 15:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      BREAKING NEWS - I bet you cannot say how and when each of them was disrespectful because you have one in there that neither did nor said no disrespect. If you are blogging the least you can do is be honest. The public deserves that much.
  • vip loyalist (03/11/2011, 07:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the bvi political landscape was good until ndp came on the scene
    • Period Cramps (03/11/2011, 12:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Just make sure you have on your big boy pampers come Nov. 7th!!! VIP doesn't have a team, they're all over the place. Ronnie talking about throwing insults, where Ralph, the leader calling people demons, satan, devil and making threats, Omar calling people broke, Fraser slandering people's name! All VIP candidates are campaigning against Fraser, a set of mix up nastiness going on. That's why poor Ralph cant step down, he already realize hell will broke loose that's why he's still holding on!!!!!
  • CNN (03/11/2011, 10:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ronnie please
  • RADIO ONE (03/11/2011, 11:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lettsome bouy you trying ah ting you best hope is to come in above Allen...but your time has pass
    • long look (03/11/2011, 13:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      i voting for doc but i bit ronnie will get more votes than allen
  • 7th District Voter (03/11/2011, 14:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i dont understand these VIP canidates the first thing them do is attack the NDP, these man call avera a broke short woman with a bag, them say mark broke, them call kevin a adultry, them call myron a demon and the party a demon party, what **** you talkin big man buh too much name calling talk to ya team wid ya crap. ALL NDP DO IS DEFEND THEM SELF AYO THINK IT GOIN BE LIKE LAST TIME WITH ALL THE LIES AND MISS INFORMATION. A GUESS YOU BEEN SLEEP FOR THE WHOLE CAMPAIGN BIG MAN BECAUSE NDP WAS GIVEN IDEAS FROM DAY ONE WHILE YOUR MAN THEM DOING PERSONAL ATTACKS ESPECIALLY YOUR BOSS THE CONSULTANT TALKIN FOOLISHNESS STRIAGHT BUH PEOPLE HAVE RICH FRIENDS AND PAINT NDP AND THEIR SUPPORTS AS HIGH CLASS ELITES, JUST GO AND SIT DOWN DUDE U COULD NEVER WALK IN PICKERING SHOES TALKIN CRAP BUH NEW LEADERSHIP WHY YOU DONT SAY YOUR PARTY NEED NEW LEADER SHIP, YOUR LEADER IN POLITICS LONGER THEN YOU BEEN ON THE EARTH DUDE GO SIT DOWN.
  • Radio 5 (03/11/2011, 15:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Perhaps breaking news does not know the definition of "disrespect." What a pity! If only we could stick to the issues at hand, this electoral process would be such a learnig experience for everyone. There are so many wonderful things to learn about each and every candidate. We need to elevate our minds. We should at least try. Each of us should at least try to make the BVI a better place, rather than dragging it down to the lowest ebb. Blogging lies and malicious rumors is no way to vent hate, envy, pride or jealousy for any of the candidates even lying to make them unpopular in the eyes of others. Whoever will win is already ordanied by God, so we need to stop it. Hope that when all this is said and done we can live with ourselves.
  • Stupis (03/11/2011, 19:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ronnie Go sit down some where from talking pi$$$ . that cant help you win your seat


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