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All this and you still voting for PNM scum to preserve you DNARedman wrote:Election season start.
Every criticism is a UNC plot.
Every defense is a PNM tillahded
No meeting of the minds
No real communication
No progress.
‘Remember Manning’s warning’
THE Prime Minister’s recent attack on TT Chamber CEO Gabriel Faria was part of a trend of behaviour and people should remember the warning of late prime minister Patrick Manning, said political scientist Dr Indira Rampersad.
Rampersad in a telephone interview said it was not the first time the PM has behaved in this manner. “We saw the kind of language that was used to describe the Opposition Leader and other people,” Rampersad said.
She said the Prime Minister’s attacks are usually worse than what was in the post and some people speculate that he may not have written it himself. She noted the saying “those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad” and questioned whether Rowley’s recent behaviour was reflective of that quote.
“We saw him attacking the media unceremoniously and for no good reason. We saw him attacking individual journalists. We saw him going against the wishes of TTUTA and teachers regarding the Secondary Entrance Assessment (examination date). Now he is attacking the Chamber of Commerce and a big community like the business sector.
“But this is very typical of Prime Minister’s behaviour. It is nothing unusual. A leopard cannot change its spots.” She said people should not forget (in 2009) when then prime minister Manning described Rowley in Parliament as a “wajang” and a “raging bull”.
“In this silly season, all kinds of things will happen. (Rowley) thinks he is on a wave. But I don’t know how many people will want to continue with him as prime minister.”
TRUMPIAN
Lead consultant at Demming Communications Dennise Demming in a post entitled “a Trumpian rant versus clear communications” said Communications Minister Donna Cox delivered a “masterful stroke” on media enquiries about her health but it was in stark contrast to Rowley’s Facebook rant.
“And you see an attack on someone in a position of leadership who is simply speaking his truth about the business community and the government’s lack of action. Faria has consistently spoken and written about outstanding VAT and how it negatively impacts the business community. The Prime Minister’s ‘Trumpian’ rant reminded me of the ‘bullishness he was accused of by the late former prime minister Patrick Manning.”
Demming added: “The Prime Minister would do well to embrace the counsel of his Minister of Communications while pausing any inclinations to revive the ‘raging bull, wajang or Rottweiler behaviours of which he has been rightfully accused in the past.”
The Nationwide Organisation of We The People (NOW) in a statement said it takes umbrage with the Prime Minister’s outright attack against Faria.
“Mr Faria is a citizen of our TT who, under the Constitution, has guaranteed rights to freedom of speech, expression, and association. The brazenness of Dr Rowley’s social media post, especially in these challenging times, is dangerous, divisive, worrisome, and potentially destructive.”
https://newsday.co.tt/2020/06/19/rememb ... s-warning/
paid_influencer wrote:Gabriel Faria get off easy. He should be thankful to his Prime Minister for not revealing more. Being in public life is not easy and Gabriel get some first-hand experience now.
Mr. Faria attacked all politicians, PNM, UNC and PEP alike. People like my leader, Phillip Edward Alexander, go through this battle daily but PEA is the only man brave enough to fight that fight and say what needs to be said. That is why he has my vote. Vote PEP.
elec2020 wrote:I saw an article in the guardian i think stating that Faria handed in a letter of resignation as well following his apologies... it has not been accepted as yet... but when i read Faria's comments is nothing different to what the man on the street says... politicians are greedy... all they do is tax the hell out of us... and both parties are rubbish... sad to see people clamoring for his resignation based on comments we always say... thats why u gotta be anonymous Mr. Faria when u making comments u know politicians wouldnt like... people solemnly wanna see u rise... but when it comes to seeing your downfall... tickets for that sell out quick quick
bluefete wrote:You could have posted some info to help us ignoramuses out. I went "farrin" to get this.
https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/06/18 ... amber-ceo/
Trinidad PM blasts ‘disrespectful’ T&T Chamber CEO
Stabroek News June 18, 2020
(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday launched a scathing attack on T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce CEO Gabriel Faria, saying he had a “disrespectful mouth” and an “acid tongue.”
The Prime Minister made the comments on his Facebook page but did not say why he attacked Faria or what prompted the post.
In the post, which amassed 336 reactions and 74 comments within two hours of posting, Rowley blasted Faria for not offering himself for public office “because he is only about himself and what he can suck from the country.”
But while disparaging Faria for not offering himself, Rowley also said if Faria did offer himself for public office “he will be dismissed with a swift kick in the pants.”
“As head of the Chamber of Commerce Gabriel Faria can have no private view which he expresses as the “known” head of the Chamber. He knows exactly what he is doing and it is him trying to influence voters with his dismissive shallowness whilst being very disrespectful to the country’s leadership,” Rowley wrote.
While there are no public reports of Faria speaking out recently about the selection process or the country’s leadership, Rowley seemed to be referring to something specific.
“If he is so disdainful of all the people who offer themselves for office through all political parties and who the population selects freely and fairly, to run their affairs, then why doesn’t he give a few years of his brilliance and perfection in service of the public interest,” the PM said.
Rowley lashed even harder at Faria, saying the population “sees him for what he is.”
“A disrespectful mouth with precious little value rattling around in the Chamber with his acid tongue,” Rowley said.
Rowley did not respond to calls or messages yesterday for clarification on what prompted the post. He also declined calls to his mobile phone.
But even Faria was blindsided by the comments when contacted yesterday.
“I have no idea what it’s about,” Faria said in response to WhatsApp questions from Guardian Media on what may have prompted Rowley’s harsh words.
But while Faria was in the dark about the attack, one Government minister pointed Guardian Media to an interview the Chamber CEO did on TTT on Monday morning, in which Faria was critical of Minister of Finance Colm Imbert.
In that segment, Faria spoke about the Mid-year Review and described the Government’s positive post-COVID-19 outlook as “unrealistic”.
Saying that the Government owed suppliers over $5 billion, Faria said, “I gave an estimate, I would love the Minister of Finance to validate or say it’s wrong. I gave an estimate that the Government owes suppliers over $5 billion. If the Government does not pay that $5 billion, then it is quite possible that he can manage his expenses.” He added, “The Government is actually trying to charge business taxes based on last year’s income. Almost every business is showing reduced business.”
Faria said that by not paying suppliers, overstating tax income and not paying Value Added Tax, the Minister of Finance could make his numbers “happen.”
“If you don’t pay suppliers and if you charge businesses tax on last year’s income and if you don’t pay the balance of VAT refunds, which by my estimate is $2.5 billion, it is quite possible to achieve the numbers the Minister of Finance says,” Faria said.
Faria also said taxes should not be charged on this year’s earnings because of the disruption caused by COVID-19. He said it would be “irresponsible” for the State to charge the companies taxes based on those figures, adding the Minister of Finance has been “ignoring” the Chamber on that matter.
“The Minister has the power to make the numbers he has put out happen. We speak on behalf of the business community. Let’s put that out there and make sure we do the right thing,” Faria said.
bluefete wrote:Lest we forget.
pugboy wrote:Note fat Mac was one of his few supporters back thenbluefete wrote:Lest we forget.
paid_influencer wrote:this is the apology/whatup message referenced in the OP
https://www.looptt.com/content/tt-chamb ... oliticians
Rishizze wrote:Who agree with Faria comments and do you think he should have apologized. Faria was speaking about both parties so which voters are he influencing?
Nice, you saw itLou Screuz wrote:Rishizze wrote:Who agree with Faria comments and do you think he should have apologized. Faria was speaking about both parties so which voters are he influencing?
Faria just said what any free thinking Trinbagonian already knows
that apology was no kind of apology
and is not no accident that D' Guardian put his comment big big on the front page for all to see
pugboy wrote:Imagine that, local media fraid to publish itbluefete wrote:You could have posted some info to help us ignoramuses out. I went "farrin" to get this.
https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/06/18 ... amber-ceo/
Trinidad PM blasts ‘disrespectful’ T&T Chamber CEO
Stabroek News June 18, 2020
(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday launched a scathing attack on T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce CEO Gabriel Faria, saying he had a “disrespectful mouth” and an “acid tongue.”
The Prime Minister made the comments on his Facebook page but did not say why he attacked Faria or what prompted the post.
In the post, which amassed 336 reactions and 74 comments within two hours of posting, Rowley blasted Faria for not offering himself for public office “because he is only about himself and what he can suck from the country.”
But while disparaging Faria for not offering himself, Rowley also said if Faria did offer himself for public office “he will be dismissed with a swift kick in the pants.”
“As head of the Chamber of Commerce Gabriel Faria can have no private view which he expresses as the “known” head of the Chamber. He knows exactly what he is doing and it is him trying to influence voters with his dismissive shallowness whilst being very disrespectful to the country’s leadership,” Rowley wrote.
While there are no public reports of Faria speaking out recently about the selection process or the country’s leadership, Rowley seemed to be referring to something specific.
“If he is so disdainful of all the people who offer themselves for office through all political parties and who the population selects freely and fairly, to run their affairs, then why doesn’t he give a few years of his brilliance and perfection in service of the public interest,” the PM said.
Rowley lashed even harder at Faria, saying the population “sees him for what he is.”
“A disrespectful mouth with precious little value rattling around in the Chamber with his acid tongue,” Rowley said.
Rowley did not respond to calls or messages yesterday for clarification on what prompted the post. He also declined calls to his mobile phone.
But even Faria was blindsided by the comments when contacted yesterday.
“I have no idea what it’s about,” Faria said in response to WhatsApp questions from Guardian Media on what may have prompted Rowley’s harsh words.
But while Faria was in the dark about the attack, one Government minister pointed Guardian Media to an interview the Chamber CEO did on TTT on Monday morning, in which Faria was critical of Minister of Finance Colm Imbert.
In that segment, Faria spoke about the Mid-year Review and described the Government’s positive post-COVID-19 outlook as “unrealistic”.
Saying that the Government owed suppliers over $5 billion, Faria said, “I gave an estimate, I would love the Minister of Finance to validate or say it’s wrong. I gave an estimate that the Government owes suppliers over $5 billion. If the Government does not pay that $5 billion, then it is quite possible that he can manage his expenses.” He added, “The Government is actually trying to charge business taxes based on last year’s income. Almost every business is showing reduced business.”
Faria said that by not paying suppliers, overstating tax income and not paying Value Added Tax, the Minister of Finance could make his numbers “happen.”
“If you don’t pay suppliers and if you charge businesses tax on last year’s income and if you don’t pay the balance of VAT refunds, which by my estimate is $2.5 billion, it is quite possible to achieve the numbers the Minister of Finance says,” Faria said.
Faria also said taxes should not be charged on this year’s earnings because of the disruption caused by COVID-19. He said it would be “irresponsible” for the State to charge the companies taxes based on those figures, adding the Minister of Finance has been “ignoring” the Chamber on that matter.
“The Minister has the power to make the numbers he has put out happen. We speak on behalf of the business community. Let’s put that out there and make sure we do the right thing,” Faria said.
Becareful bro mods in here will say you are a self haterantlind wrote:TT is a banana republic ruled by a wanna be dictator. And the sad thing is the opposition is so woefully inept that we will continue to live in this banana republic and be ruled by this wanna be dictator for another 5 years.
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