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06-06-07, - 09:59 AM
http://jonesbahamas.com/?c=45&a=12865
6th June
Political Activist Switches Parties
By Bianca Symonette
Saying that the choice is clear, former Free National Movement supporter attorney Paul Moss is now a card-carrying member of the Progressive Liberal Party.
Mr. Moss, who said he joined the PLP to help rebuild the party, made the announcement at a press conference Tuesday.
Mr. Moss said he intends to bring his expertise to the party, to help the PLP look more attractive for the next general election, which he predicted would be in 2008.
"The Progressive Liberal Party is at the stage where it must regroup and rebuild. And as in any works of renovations, while you keep the foundation and much of the old structure, you must also use new materials to show up that which is left," Mr. Moss said. "The PLP must forge ahead, keeping all that is good and solid while identifying, embracing and utilizing new talents with which to build."
Mr. Moss said his decision is a good one despite the fact that the PLP lost the general election just a few weeks ago.
"For me now is a perfect time, an exciting time to be PLP. The PLP has always demonstrated that it is the party that not only best represents the interest of the grassroots Bahamians, or the less fortunate Bahamian, but it is a party committed to the empowerment of all Bahamians," Mr. Moss said.
"The many national social initiatives and programmes enacted by them over the years show that they are indeed the party with vision, innovation and heart. Under successive PLP governments, the country has grown and progressed. There is still some ways to go and I truly believe that the PLP is the best vehicle to take us there."
Mr. Moss said his decision to join the PLP came after much deliberation and consideration and at the end of the day he concluded that the philosophy of the PLP proved to be far better than that of the FNM.
"When you look at the philosophy of the PLP, the PLP has demonstrated that it is the party for all Bahamians. And when you look at what the FNM has done in coming back to office, like the removal of the container port [issue], [the FNM] can see fit not to remove the port even though it would benefit the country and the merchants on Bay Street…that in itself tells me that is not a party for a majority of Bahamians but a party for a minority of Bahamians," Mr. Moss said.
Mr. Moss was critical of Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s decision to review contracts signed by the former administration, charging that the FNM should be sued for halting such contracts.
"The government of The Bahamas is perpetual. There is no such thing as an FNM or PLP government. When you have a government coming to office and stating that they are reviewing contracts or canceling contracts something is fundamentally wrong with that," Mr. Moss said.
"The government is subject to a lawsuit and the Bahamian people will be made to pay and that is an irresponsible and immature government to breach a contract and they should cease from doing that," Mr. Moss said.
The attorney also called for campaign finance reform, claiming the FNM’s success in the election was due to the fact that the party had more funds at its disposal.
"Issues were not talked about during the election campaign. Money played a significant role, which I believe is the catalyst that brought the FNM to office. They simply had more money and that’s what really helped them this election," Mr. Moss said.
However, he believes that at the end of the election court process, the country will be forced into another general election, as the PLP will gain additional seats in the House of Assembly.
Mr. Moss said he intends to offer himself as a candidate in the next general election.
I wonder if it hurts to change your spots so often...
6th June
Political Activist Switches Parties
By Bianca Symonette
Saying that the choice is clear, former Free National Movement supporter attorney Paul Moss is now a card-carrying member of the Progressive Liberal Party.
Mr. Moss, who said he joined the PLP to help rebuild the party, made the announcement at a press conference Tuesday.
Mr. Moss said he intends to bring his expertise to the party, to help the PLP look more attractive for the next general election, which he predicted would be in 2008.
"The Progressive Liberal Party is at the stage where it must regroup and rebuild. And as in any works of renovations, while you keep the foundation and much of the old structure, you must also use new materials to show up that which is left," Mr. Moss said. "The PLP must forge ahead, keeping all that is good and solid while identifying, embracing and utilizing new talents with which to build."
Mr. Moss said his decision is a good one despite the fact that the PLP lost the general election just a few weeks ago.
"For me now is a perfect time, an exciting time to be PLP. The PLP has always demonstrated that it is the party that not only best represents the interest of the grassroots Bahamians, or the less fortunate Bahamian, but it is a party committed to the empowerment of all Bahamians," Mr. Moss said.
"The many national social initiatives and programmes enacted by them over the years show that they are indeed the party with vision, innovation and heart. Under successive PLP governments, the country has grown and progressed. There is still some ways to go and I truly believe that the PLP is the best vehicle to take us there."
Mr. Moss said his decision to join the PLP came after much deliberation and consideration and at the end of the day he concluded that the philosophy of the PLP proved to be far better than that of the FNM.
"When you look at the philosophy of the PLP, the PLP has demonstrated that it is the party for all Bahamians. And when you look at what the FNM has done in coming back to office, like the removal of the container port [issue], [the FNM] can see fit not to remove the port even though it would benefit the country and the merchants on Bay Street…that in itself tells me that is not a party for a majority of Bahamians but a party for a minority of Bahamians," Mr. Moss said.
Mr. Moss was critical of Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s decision to review contracts signed by the former administration, charging that the FNM should be sued for halting such contracts.
"The government of The Bahamas is perpetual. There is no such thing as an FNM or PLP government. When you have a government coming to office and stating that they are reviewing contracts or canceling contracts something is fundamentally wrong with that," Mr. Moss said.
"The government is subject to a lawsuit and the Bahamian people will be made to pay and that is an irresponsible and immature government to breach a contract and they should cease from doing that," Mr. Moss said.
The attorney also called for campaign finance reform, claiming the FNM’s success in the election was due to the fact that the party had more funds at its disposal.
"Issues were not talked about during the election campaign. Money played a significant role, which I believe is the catalyst that brought the FNM to office. They simply had more money and that’s what really helped them this election," Mr. Moss said.
However, he believes that at the end of the election court process, the country will be forced into another general election, as the PLP will gain additional seats in the House of Assembly.
Mr. Moss said he intends to offer himself as a candidate in the next general election.
I wonder if it hurts to change your spots so often...