In a scene straight out of a political basa basa, Christ Church South Member of Parliament Ralph Thorne found himself dishing out metaphorical “knockouts” to two of the big wigs of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP).
When Thorn appointed his two senators, many anticipated that he would have chosen to fill the positions with two senior members of the DLP. Obviouly this was not to be so.
Subsequently, after an apparent high-stakes meeting at the DLP’s George Street headquarters, Thorne’s bid to join the party have seemed to hit a roadblock as the Executive Council decided to postpone a decision. General Secretary Steve Blackette, looking slightly bruised metaphorically, informed reporters that further consultations were needed before any thumbs up could be given.
Blackette, who seemed to be nursing his wounds, explained, “By majority vote, the Executive Council of the party made that decision… that we will have further consultations with Mr. Thorne, and therefore, the decision to admit or not admit into the party has been deferred until then”
In what can only be described as a humorous turn of events, plans were laid out to set timelines for Thorne’s consultation, presumably to ensure the DLP’s leaders could don some political armor before engaging further.
Thorne’s recent leap from the ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to the opposition benches has left a mark on the political landscape, with his application to the DLP serving as the latest punchline in the political saga.
Former Cabinet minister Dr. David Estwick, the “pitt bull” of George Street, threw his support behind Thorne’s bid to rejoin the DLP, hoping to lend some weight to the bruised ego of the party’s big wigs.
Dr. Estwick praised Thorne’s commitment to democratic principles, perhaps hoping his endorsement could serve as a political upper cut to knock some sense into the head of the delusional members of the executive.
As Thorne waits in the wings for further consultations, the political arena is buzzing with speculation and laughter, with the outcome of his application promising to deliver more punchlines and drama in the days to come.