LETTER: The Troubling Candidacy of Barbara Coates: A Call for Authentic Leadership

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The Troubling Candidacy of Barbara Coates: A Call for Authentic Leadership

As the political landscape shifts with new candidates emerging, the debut of Barbara Coates as an official representative for the United Progressive Party (UPP) raises serious concerns among constituents of All Saints. As a committed supporter of the UPP, I believe it is imperative to expose the troubling truth behind her candidacy grounded in elitism and a history of disconnection from our community.

A Flawed Past

Barbara Coates has never been the “people person” and champion of the people that she now claims to represent. Many in Sea View Farm remember her as a teenager and young adult whose actions were marked by disdain and scorn towards those she deemed beneath her. This troubling history is far from bygone; it serves as a stark warning of the potential values she brings to her campaign.

The Pattern of Elitism

Coates’ history is not an isolated incident but rather a troubling pattern of behavior deeply embedded in her persona. Her past actions reflect a blatant disregard for the community’s needs and a selfish yearning for leadership that prioritizes her ambitions over the voices of the very people she now seeks to serve. The essence of her elitism clouds her qualifications as a candidate, prompting us to question: Do we want a leader whose qualities resonate with snobbery and elitism? Or can we aspire for something better?

A Call to Action

Now is the time for the UPP to critically examine the implications of her candidacy. It’s crucial for the party to explore alternative candidates who genuinely embody the core values of our community. One candidate who stands out is Harold Lovell—an individual who has consistently demonstrated integrity, compassion, and a dedication to serving our neighborhoods.

As supporters of our communities, we must make our voices heard. Let’s demand authentic leadership free from the shackles of elitism and self-interest. We will not be swayed by glossy presentations or empty promises; it is time to unmask the truth behind Barbara Coates’s elitism and firmly reject her candidacy.

Count Me Out!

In this critical moment, let us stand united. We deserve leaders who prioritize our community over their aspirations. It’s time to lift up candidates like Harold Lovell who align with our values, ensuring that the future of our leadership is in capable hands. Together, we can advocate for change and foster a political climate that reflects the true spirit of All Saints.

– Constituent of All Saints West

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10 COMMENTS

  1. I support the call for Harold Lovell to return to the battle field. However if you are a constituent and are certain of what you are saying why should you fear? Why have you withheld your name? You are a laboRAT. No one hides when speaking the truth except in circumstances where one fears for his life and safety. We have not gotten to this in Antigua. You are a laboRAT who fears that she will walk all over the Babyface Judas. Search your conscience and it’ll you make it past tonight go to church tomorrow and repent.

  2. Talk is cheap. The ABLP rabid dogs as some are now referring them to, seems to have caught the talking blues virus and has reversed the natural course of digestion from mouth to anus to become anus to mouth. CONGRATULATIONS the ABLP leadership has invented and patented The Ass To Mouth Syndrome🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮🤮🤢

  3. @Sraght Shooter:
    Lol, you are acusing the author of the very same thing that you’re doing. You withheld your name. What are you scared is? Are you playing both sides? You people never cease to amaze me.

    There will always be people who hold an opinion of you when you choose to offer up yourself for public. Your past indiscretions or lapse in judgment will always take center stage, even if you’ve learned from it and have moved on.

    Serving people is at the highest level of esteem in our country. It’s called the “coveted title” for a reason.
    May the best person win.

  4. Making a case for Harold Lovell to riun in All Saints West by insulting yet another female contender for UPP leadership!???? You UPP guys, like your ChairMAN, are just haters of women. Since when did elitism and social disconnect concern UPP disciples? You have been embracing their actions and philosophy since you claim that you’re a faithful supporter. Then you go and spoil it all by saying something stupid like, to paraphrase, Harold Lovell, the epitome of leadership devoid of elitism social disconnection. You seem to be suffering from the sour grapes syndrome. However, you need not worry. Barbara is female and will be fed to the cannibals in your camp in short order. Maybe then there will be room for you and your bad-minded, misguided, anti-female psyche. You’re in the right camp. Maybe, in time, you will rise to the lofty position as cab driver of the Opposition Leader For Life, Harold Lovell.

  5. What a sick country, people say Turner is part of the elitist society but I guess that doesn’t bother you since you are all part of the lickspittle brigade and anything is acceptable but you have a problem with Miss Coates

  6. Barbara Coates embodies class and integrity, and she cannot be bought. It seems that her authenticity poses a threat to some people because she truly understands the needs and desires of the people. Attacking her is essentially an attack on the residents of All Saints West. The citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need to wake up and recognize the troubling direction our country is heading.

    The current leadership is focused on undermining the opposition instead of prioritizing the needs of the people and the development of the nation. This strategy reveals their fear of the opposition, as they resort to financial tactics to secure their position in upcoming elections. Barbara Coates stands firm; she is a woman of principle, and no amount of money can sway her. Those who seek to undermine her are simply demonstrating their own weakness and lack of confidence in their leadership.

  7. BATOW already put blows on her for ABFA election 😆 🤣 😂 guess she want to try the politics thing to become a banging post.

    FOOTBALL ⚽️ LOSER to political 🤡

  8. A trap! Lovell a trap! Don’t even academically entertain this set up with rebuttal, they want to test your integrity on your decision that you withdraw from politics, it is Gaston pushing this agenda to destroy your character as power hungry.

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