Comments on: The Whole World Is Watching

By: VI Visionary

VI Visionary — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:42:10 +0000

“Right On” T Jacks, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Remember, If we truely have our eyes on the prize, then we must be prepared, whomever we support, to close ranks in support of whoever the Democratic nominee is because four more years of George W. Bush through his surrogate, John McCain, is not an option for the Territory or the Nation.

By: TJacks

TJacks — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:38:19 +0000

Respect does not mean hanging on any person’s strings like a puppet. Leaders are chosen to be the head, and the last time I noticed, the dog wags the tail not the other way around. That being said, our one man one vote can collectively remove any leader since they serve at the pleasure of their constituents. Deligate Christensen has the right as a super deligate to vote her conscience, and if she chooses Clinton, again which is her right, for her justified reasons, I think a mature thinking Obama would recognize loyalty and respect that.
Are we not tired of the froggy hop from lilly pad to lilly pad in our legislature?

By: Michael J Springer

Michael J Springer — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:41:10 +0000

Shouldn’t our elected representatives respect their constituents? …..after all thats why we elected them.

By: TJacks

TJacks — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:05:10 +0000

For more reasons than the color of his skin, I am in support of Obama, despite the fact that I cannot cast my one man one vote for him. More important than the Donna issue is the fact that the world is fed up with the United States, and America is perhaps the most hated country. Obama is the perfect model to show that the country if not the politicians, are serious about changing the image of the “ugly American”. If our Deligate chooses to support Hillary so be it, there are no hard and fast rules that say we should follow our leaders with blindfolds. Those of you that are threatening to replace her with Warren Mosler need to pay close attention to the everpresent approach that was used by the Pilgrims against the Native American. (infiltrate, then destroy, control).

By: VI Visionary

VI Visionary — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:00:59 +0000

Virgin Islanders, and Crusians in particular, would do much better asking the tough questions to those in power about the 42 million gallons of oil spilled under the HOVENSA refinery. With oil on the world market near $110.00 a barrel and gas at the pump above $3.00 a gallon, are we still getting the rediculous contribution 2 cents a barrel under the Hess extension agreement, for every barrel processed at the refinery? Now we must also be concerned about our precious aquafurs, public health and God forbid, fire. Don’t light a match nearby, the whole thing might go up. Like I said before, there are far more important things for us to worry about.

By: VI Visionary

VI Visionary — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:02:21 +0000

Yes Victor, just as I defend Donna’s right to vote her conscience, I’ll defend your right to do the same. And if it is your desire to apply your vote base on a single personal issue that doesn’t serve the interest of your community, “More Power to You”. Many of us Virgin Islanders have, far too many times, “cut off our nose to spite our face”. I guess things have changed little over the years.

By: Victor

Victor — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:39:37 +0000

According to you, VI Visionary, Donna is allowed to vote for whomever she wants. Likewise it is my decision t
vote for whomever I want. I will not vote for Donna again. The people of the VI also can vote someone
other than Donna and that is the sentiment I am hearing.
There are many other capable African Americans who can
represent me and my wishes.

By: VI Visionary

VI Visionary — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:29:13 +0000

Once again a plurality of my fellow Virgin Islanders are letting their emotions rule their heads. The rules governing the Super Delegates allows them to support whomever they choose and whether we agree with Delegate Christensen or not, lets respect her decision. Forming relationships and alliances in Washington is how progress on vital legislation is made in the interest of the Virgin Islands and whether we want to accept it or not, Hillary Clinton has been Donna’s ally and an active friend of the VI in that regard. Yes I to am to proud that we have both a viable black man and a woman who can possibly win the presidency but those of you who threaten to punish Donna by replacing her with her white political opponent, Warren Mosler, if she votes her will, takes me back to a time when the feeling was that a black Virgin Islander shouldn’t run for Delegate to Congress because a white person was better suited to work with all the other white people in Washington. What a bunch of crap, both then and now. It seems to me that her vote as a super delegate, however she decides to use it is inconsequential compared to the effective, competent and productive service Donna has given our beloved Virgin Islands over the past 11 years. We clearly know what we have, a strong and effective representative in Congress, but can we really say what we will get. My people, don’t let this minor family disagreement get out of control, we all might pay dearly if it does.

By: Victor

Victor — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:45:56 +0000

I will support a local Virgin Islander for delegate.
Certainly, I am not going to vote for Donna again.

By: visplack

visplack — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:39:47 +0000

I agree with Cruzan. Ain’t like we getting a damn thing, but photo-ops from Donna. Mosler may have less experience, but look at what is happening with Obama. This is more than a campaign. People across the country are sending a message that they are sik and tired of the status quo. It hasn’t been serving the good of the country well, and they’re ready to try something different. The BIG question is how do we transfer that same energy to our local populace? With all the complaining that is taking place in the territory, I’m betting that at 10 incumbent Senators will be re-elected, especially after the retro checks are sent out in September or early October. Then the same people that vote for names they recognize will be the first to complain.