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Panday: They did a very stupid thing

NO PERMISSION: Basdeo Panday

A very stupid thing.

This is how an upset sounding Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday has described the plea by three party members to Chaguanas West MP Jack Warner to drop a lawsuit against him (Panday).

Warner indicated yesterday that he would no longer sue Panday for allegedly calling him a drug lord on a radio programme as he heeded the pleas of Opposition MPs Dr Tim Gopeesingh and Chandresh Sharma as well as party’s general secretary Faizal Karim.

’If they did that, they did a very stupid thing and they did it without my permission or authority,’ Panday said in a telephone interview with the Express.

Panday said Warner had no case against him, adding that ’Jack Warner is irrelevant to the politics of the UNC, he is only relevant to the politics of the PNM’.

’There was no need to bargain with anybody because there is nothing to bargain for,’ he said, adding that when he returns from New York, USA, he intends to question the three men as to why they spoke to Warner on this matter.

Both Gopeesingh and Sharma told the Express via phone that they were concerned about the impact this battle between Warner and Panday was having and none of them acted on Panday’s behalf.

’I called Mr Warner on Tuesday in my personal capacity, not on behalf of the party and not on behalf of anyone. I told him this is going on too long and if he has the same common mission as we have of removing the PNM, we need to put a stop to this issue and for him to consider using other alternative dispute mechanisms which he is capable of doing by virtue of his international experience to deal with conflict,’ said Gopeesingh.

Gopeesingh said he understands why Panday would be upset, as in the public eyes it would appear that he was acting as an emissary. Gopeesingh stressed he received no instructions from Panday.

Sharma however said he acted on behalf of his constituency executive and the people on the ground who are tired of the internal strife. He said he was overwhelmed with messages and phone calls from people asking him to speak with Warner to bring an end to the internal conflict. Sharma said he hopes Warner also drops any other legal action he intended to take against the UNC executive.


 Comments: Panday: They did a very stupid thing
Re:Stupid ???? Posted: 2009-08-20 7:34:00 PM
How come Mr. Panday sees so many others foes and peers alike as Stupid yet has no vision of his actions and how the General Public perceives him...?? Concerned Citizen
Panday Posted: 2009-08-21 00:54:00 AM
Why can't the party demand that he steps down. If he does not want to, why don' they vote him out. Why are they afraid of him?
They Did A Very Stupid Thing Posted: 2009-08-21 00:06:00 AM
First there were three of them (Warner/Ramesh/Peters) now six? Bas will most likely take the new ones before the disciplinary committee for trying to make peace. How much will it take to get Mr. Panday to realize that his style of leadership is outdated? Now it is up to the rest of Panday's supporters to convince him that his time is over (including his daughter and brother). Trini. from Malaysia.
STUPID Posted: 2009-08-21 02:21:00 AM
Typical of Bas. They went to bat for you and now you saying they did a stupid thing, how ungrateful.The whole country should take note.
stupid thing Posted: 2009-08-21 01:30:00 AM
They the UNC want to remove the PNM,with or without Warner. Panday have differant ideas.Youall did astupid thing.
We did a stupid thing by having you as PM of T&T Posted: 2009-08-21 03:17:00 AM
The class starts to show in them now,who didn't know, before youall do now.We see where the race thing has been festering like a bad sore, it's passing information now. Panday for PM go out and support him we no class.
Panday - 'stupid thing' Posted: 2009-08-20 10:27:00 PM
Mr. Panday, you are educated enough to know what stupidity is all about, what it can do and what it has done. These M.P.s acted on their own accord, not taking orders from you, as they should, and made their pitch to Mr. Warner on behalf of the people who voted them into office, and with the hope that changes would be made to improve the party in whatever way necessary. You served your country and people well, and are intelligent enough to know what steps you must now take. It is in your hands and your hands alone. Take the straight and narrow road - you would be proud of yourself, eventually, and serve the interest of the people of this nation. When the game is over, we all go home.
Panday: They did a very stupid thing Posted: 2009-08-21 05:16:00 AM
Gotta love Basdeo Panday! He's a likable old chap!
They did a stupid thing Posted: 2009-08-21 04:07:00 AM
Mr Opposition leader Will these three blind mice ( Tim etc)face the disciplinary committee of the UNC?
Stupid Thing! Posted: 2009-08-21 01:11:00 AM
Mr Panday intends to speak with the men who spoke to Mr. Warner on his behalf without his permission. Like Mr. Warner said before Mr. Panday is the most ungrateful man he has ever met. Nuff said.
stupid thing? Posted: 2009-08-21 07:10:00 AM
no th estupid thing is all those couva north constituents that voted for someone they never see, yes Mr Panday we the sugar cane cutters and drainers that once supported you and now you have left us to all suffer , when will we see you?,
My grandfather Posted: 2009-08-21 07:34:00 AM
My granfather was just like that - a stubborn old man.
Another 3 in Bas doghouse. Posted: 2009-08-21 07:42:00 AM
Bas maybe right on this one. They did a stupid thing, but then Bas smart people would not do things these men has done in the past for you...
They Did A Very Stupid Thing Posted: 2009-08-21 06:41:00 AM
This man called Mr Panday is an ungrateful man.I dont know how big educated men can allow this man to dictate to them their every move.Imagine he is saying that they did a stupid thing by trying to foster peace in their party not Mr Panday's
PANDAY, PANDAY, PANDAY Posted: 2009-08-21 06:45:00 AM
What will it take for this man to go away? Kiya.
A Stupid Thing Posted: 2009-08-21 06:50:00 AM
It's amazing, instead of Mr Panday being greatful to his colleagues he is in essence calling them stupid due to their actions. What is wrong with this man, is he ever wrong? I believe Mr Warner's intention was one of 'grand charge' and he was never going to sue Panday....maybe he should have done so and only then Mr Silver Fox would learn some valuable lessons.
Attaboy Panday Posted: 2009-08-21 07:13:00 AM
Yes, Basdeo, your three lieutenants (Tim Gopeesingh, Chandradesh Sharma and Faizal Karim) did do a stupid thing to beg Jack Warner to drop the lawsuit against you. You, as a lawyer, knew you could have won the matter and therefore the unsolicited pleadings of the three jefes made it look like you covertly asked them to beg Warner to back off. Everyone know that Jack is a loud mouth and was only making noises when he knew very well that he couldn't proceed with the matter. You, Basdeo Panday, still hold the upperhand.
No remorse Posted: 2009-08-21 07:28:00 AM
This man has no remorse for nasty attack on Mr. Warner, and still mouthing off, he should be sued.
warner-panday Posted: 2009-08-21 03:41:00 AM
How hard it is for these people to see PANDAY IS THE PROBLEM. Get rid of this relic and there MAY be a glimmer of hope. May.
They did a stupid thing Posted: 2009-08-21 05:04:00 AM
This response highlights the immature and irresponsible attitude of Mr. Panday who enjoys "washing his linens in public". He is not relevant in today's politics and should take a back seat and allow a smart, young,capable,and tactful person run the UNC. Goodbye Panday, you served well!
Principle not expediency Posted: 2009-08-21 08:01:00 AM
It is time UNC politicians put principle before expediency. Gopeesingh and Sharma display poor political judgement. For lasting solutions, these things should be allowed to take their natural course. It is time the UNC disciplinary committe do its work in regards to Warner, Maharaj, and Peters. syl
Panday: They Did A Stupid Thing Posted: 2009-08-21 11:11:00 AM
Come on UNC members and voters Is this the man we truly want to lead us? Wake up and get him out as our Leader.He is no longer an asset to our Party,more a liability if he continues.We may not even be in Opposition come next Election.He has to be go now.He should be so greatful that others allegedly spoke to Warner and he responded.No way to behave Bas the outside world eyes are on us. Concerned Member
You really want to get back into POWER Posted: 2009-08-21 10:11:00 AM
No way! Mr. Bas with all this mess you are making you expect to be a leader? I think you need to look into yourself before you go further. Sad to see all that is going on but UNC aint stand a chance now, you all messed it up big time. COP and PNM are the only two rallying. You all grow up and set an example for once.
There is only one word to discribe Panday and that is SHAMELESS. Posted: 2009-08-21 10:56:00 AM
Have you ever seem a more bold face and ungrateful person than Panday? Jack listen to the people and dropped the charge and Panday is not grateful for that.
Panday should hide his face in shame. Posted: 2009-08-21 06:59:00 AM
Warner is a good man and the people's blessing will continue to help him. sorry but I cannot say the same for Panday.
Thanks Posted: 2009-08-21 09:34:00 AM
They did it without your permission or authority. Look at that. I thought that grown old men were free to call who they want and say what they want. Thanks for clearing it up Mr. Panday. We are now in possession of the fact that they need your permission before they make phone calls.
Panday Posted: 2009-08-21 12:30:00 AM
They saved your tail from something very horrible so they did indeed do a stupid thing by dropping their case against you...They shouldn't have but God exists in atleast some humans but not you.
BAD JONH POLITICS. Posted: 2009-08-21 08:47:00 AM
Panday made allegations jack is a drug lord,and still cant see something wrong with that,MR PANDAY the people of T&T need to move ahead everybody knows it doh have no more bad john, so stop leading a great party 40 years backwards.BAD JOHN DAYS DONE.
Regime change Posted: 2009-08-21 1:06:00 PM
Forget these old men's squabbles. It's time to get rid of them both, and for the Opposition to start focussing on what's really important in Trinidad & Tobago - the People. Sharma and Gopeesingh sound like good alternatives! Side by side we stand Piers Varley - New York City
Panday's Season Is over!!!!! Posted: 2009-08-21 1:33:00 PM
I want to thank Mr panday for the many years of service he has given to this nation in his many capacities. I also think that he should bow out gracefully before its too late. Become an elder states man , Mr Panday, write your memoirs and relax and bask in the joys of a simple and quiet domesticity. DO IT NOW before you get BOOTED OUT!
They did a very stupid thing Posted: 2009-08-21 2:06:00 PM
Mr Panday, this is no way to be the opposition of any country. Mr Panday should step aside and let someone else take his place. All the infighting in the UNC will only lead to the PNM winning the next election and more suffering. Because the PM only thinking OIL. No other alternative form of revenue. Please leave with grace and stoping acting as though you are a God, too many GODs in T&T already. Trini in Calgary
A STUPID THING Posted: 2009-08-21 3:30:00 PM
Dr Tim Gopeesingh is a real statesman. He got Jack to see the light. He should lead the UNC, not Panday and his ingrate attitude
Enough Aready Posted: 2009-08-21 4:20:00 PM
Is it just me or is anybody else fed up with with Warner and Panday.

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