As you must know by now, I am a big fan of Kenyan political blogger Patrick Gathara. Here he is, hitting the nail on the head again about VOTING. Haven’t we had this conversation so many times before, here in Jamaica? I have to agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Gathara’s conclusion: “A democratic system is not about … More Why Kenyans Are Sick of Voting: Gathara’s World
Kenyan blogger, cartoonist and political commentator Patrick Gathara has done it again! This, his latest blog post on Gathara’s World could apply to Jamaica, don’t you think? Or actually, many other countries. It’s election time in Kenya, and I thank Mr. Gathara for a welcome dose of reality. You can find this article here. In the coming days, especially … More How To Spot Empty Campaign Promises: By Patrick Gathara
Since I last posted one of my commentaries, the election date has been announced (February 25). Today was Nomination Day, with the accompanying rowdiness. I am not at all impressed with some aspects of the campaign, now in full swing. It seems the usual indiscipline rules, despite all the pronouncements of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and … More #JaVotes2016 and Other Hashtags, SSP McGregor’s Broad Shoulders and ZikV Update Needed: Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Do we hear murmurings of a possible election in the air? Perhaps; politicians seem to be doing a lot of weekend campaigning in various parts of the country. Be that as it may, there are a number of electoral issues that have been not so much ignored as put on one side. The Jamaican anti-corruption … More Money in Politics: “He Who Pays The Piper Calls The Tune,” says National Integrity Action
“We know what we voted against, but what did we vote for?” A wise tweet from a Jamaican commentator has made me ponder the answer. But hey, who is really worried – the last few days have been fun – for the party supporters, that is. Of course, more fun for the Orange-lovers, who had much, … More Party, Party, Party
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