As the “Band of Eight” begins to crumble in a state of confusion, unable to justify their amateurish and poorly planned coup, the truth is coming to light. We thought Senators had more sense than to request payment of campaign debt from public funds, however they never cease to amaze us. Former Senate President Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg was on target to reject this bold request. But this is just the beginning!
More than half of the contributions Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen has received in the current election cycle are linked to a Washington contractor who is the subject of a federal inquiry.
According to an article today in the Washington Post, Christensen has received at least $37,000 from contractor Jeffrey Thompson, who is suspected of using “straw” or phantom donors to evade contribution limits that are set for candidates running for office. His operations have drawn the attention of Federal authorities.
According to the article, Thompson’s accounting firm Thompson, Cobb, Brazilio and Associates, has 189 contracts with the federal government, worth $17.1 million. The company has done some business in the Virgin Islands, auditing grant funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Highway Administration. TCBA recently advertised for an accounting position based in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands.
Recently, Christensen has urged the Federal Election Commission to investigate the election system of the Virgin Islands, citing public discontent with the way the Board of Elections in operating. Perhaps this current development will hasten their acceptance of her request.
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Eyes Wide Open:
Are you kidding? “Clear up”? It’s only NOW that every thing is MUDDIED. You all better “Wheel and come again”, according to Mario.
Whatta propa’ pistarckle going around ya.
Whitney
Do you think that an intelligent person like Dwayne Callwood don’t have anything to do but talk about people.
You really need to get your fact together. If the people had listen to the what the candidates who was running for Senate in 2008 had to say we would not be in this confusion we are into.
Johnny: First, i said the same thing because of the amount charge, but Foncie is indeed a buisness man. He always have buisness to conduct and i am sure its not only locally. If you think on a wide scale, maybe the amount on the bill may become valid. I heard a gentleman speaking and he said, people need to know that Foncie is NOT only a senator,but also a consultant. Do you think that while he was out the senate he was sitting in Mc.Donald’s with the retiree’s? No, he was conducting his buisness that requires numerous calls.
native virgin islander
Dwayne Callwood may be intelligent to you, but NOT to the people of the Virgin Islands thats why he has not been elected. Everyone Senator that he has create false accusations on are always elected and in the senate; the place he will love to be. As for now, he is ONLY on theses sites just like you and I.
The Truth Is Out:
Foncie “the businessman”? Give me a break.
I wonder why shady Baker had to take Foncie to court. That’s a long story too.
It is becoming a battleground, where the SOLDIERS are fighting and the GUNS are firing.
Who are the GENERALS?
Dwayne’s father is the pissy-stink slob that puts the trash on demmansay.com. He often calls Mario’s talk show. He served time for killing his wife and he is Sen. White’s spokesperson.
This is very sad. We are fighting for seats on the deck on the Titanic, and the band plays on….
Please refrain from the personal attacks on this website..stick with the issues.
Thank you, Mr. Springer. We drift away from the issues too easily. I believe that’s why we end up with such poor representation.
I believe our discourse should not be about the CHARACTER of the MESSENGER, but rather it should be about the CONTENT of the MESSAGE.
However, the PROVOCATEURS at Demmansay.com initiated the NEGATIVE ATTACKS on the MESSENGERS instead of dealing with the MESSAGE. In effect, they become “personal.”
I agree with the EXPOSURE of SHADY POLITICIANS and their SHADY DEALS, but I disagree with the ATTACKS on JOHN “Q” PUBLIC.
I hope Demmansay.com has learned their lesson(s), and I hope they thank Mr. Springer for coming to their rescue.
Caveat lector!
Again you shift from the focus.
This is not about DEM MAN SAY. Their job is to spark your interest. They do that. Our jobs are to pick out the truths and act on them. John Q Public is just as responsible for the actions of the “shady politicians” as the politicians. As long as the pubic sits silent, we are equally as responsible. As long as we keep re-electing the same jokers we are responsible.
When is the last time you made a protest call to Gov’t house or a Senators’ office?
I just got back in town. Did Senator Donastorg ever hold a press conference. I’m looking for it in the newspapers and online and can’t seem to find any story about him responding like he said he would.
yes he did ,he held it on st.crox. up to now we have had no respond from the band of eight bandits.
I will refrain from personal attacks when this courtesy is extended to all concern citizens. Until then, all is fair in love & war. When people live in glass houses, they should not throw stones. If it is too hot in the kitchen, stay out! If you can’t take blows, do not insult the messengers. Honey catches more flies than vinegar.If you can’t beat them, join them. It is free for all. Let’s get dirty and give the raw unvarnished truth. The truth shall set you free.
I have recently shifted from demmansay after I noted a shift in tone. I find it rather disturbing my friend I have known for so long Dwayne Callwood and his father would be providing such eroneous information about people. I find it to be even more upsurd they would be criticizing anyone especially when Father Callwood murdered Dwayne’s mother years ago, and permited his son Dwayne to go untreated for his pychological problems. When you read the articles and inuendos, its apparent Mr. Dwayne Callwood is imploding and may very well be on the verge of collapsing. Out of concern, I think he needs treatment and his father has not taken notice. He can’t help himself. Can some one contact Olaf and asked him to help the Callwood family?
Can anyone tell me if the Attorney General’s office will address Senator Patrick Sprauve and his criminal attempts to defraud tax payers. I recently heard this was not the first time he tried to get his campaign debt paid with public funds. I hope the people of St. thomas realize only one lesson can be taught to this bandit; vote him out. It is my unwavering intention to call as many people as I can possibly call in St. Thomas to vote against him in the upcoming election. This kind of behavior cannot go untreated.
In the VI Paradise the evil & corrupted are rewarded for their poor performance/criminal behavior and in some cases they are not persecuted. Here are some examples:
Sen. Usie Richards sexually harassed a few female employees of the Legislature, yet he was re-elected to another term in the Senate.
Sen. Hill voted himself a hefty increase in salary (Act 6905), yet he received the second highest # votes on St. Thomas.
Attorney Judy Gomez,former senator, swindle money from the stupid by a pyramid scheme, yet she was never charged.
Delegate Adelbert Bryan, former senator, killed his son & looted after Hurricane Hugo, he also was never charged for his crimes.
The former Commissioner of Tourism embezzled money, but do not expect her to even be investigated.
Chucky Hansen committed fraud, but was acquitted.
Sen.Dowe also was acquitted on fraud charges.
Sen. Ronnie Rascal(he believes he is still a senator) cheated his grandmother out of funds and had his law firm bill her for a birthday party.
Sen.White dares not try to replace Commissioner McCall, he has a cemetery in his closet and is under investigation by the Feds.
Do you see a trend?