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TEBBUTT/TIMES POLL and high approval rating for FFP government very, very "FISHY". Chaudhry says there is something WRONG with poll for everyone he speaks to, they want Government to be booted out

21/8/2017

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"The Fiji Times has itself run a series of articles in recent months pointing to people’s dissatisfaction with the very high cost of living, rising unemployment and poverty levels, shortage of drugs and doctors in our hospitals, problems faced by cane farmers, lack of security of employment for civil servants … the list goes on. I have been to several gatherings in recent weeks – social functions, weddings, funerals – where the talk has all been about the need to change the government come next elections. If despite such evidence of socio-economic frustration among the people, the government can continue to get a high approval rating, then there is something really wrong somewhere with the manner of the poll itself." FLP leader Mahendra Chaudhry
Fijileaks: One reason the FFP government gets high approval rating in The Fiji Times commissioned Tebbutt/Times poll is because the paper is too scared to do any investigative journalism or  even reproduce any investigative story relating to the present Government; it is however now busy milking the internet to rake in the dollars:
FLP: Governance issues make it difficult to accept poll. For more on this story, please pick up a copy of today's edition of The Fiji Times newspaper or subscribe to our E-Edition.

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Tebbutt/Times poll results

In the most recent Tebbutt/Times poll published Saturday, the Fiji First government received a 76% approval rating for its performance.

This is difficult to accept given the number of serious governance issues facing our nation.

The Fiji Times has itself run a series of articles in recent months pointing to people’s dissatisfaction with the very high cost of living, rising unemployment and poverty levels, shortage of drugs and doctors in our hospitals, problems faced by cane farmers, lack of security of employment for civil servants … the list goes on.

“I have been to several gatherings in recent weeks – social functions, weddings, funerals – where the talk has all been about the need to change the government come next elections,” said Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry.

If despite such evidence of socio-economic frustration among the people, the government can continue to get a high approval rating, then there is something really wrong somewhere with the manner of the poll itself.

Apart from problems affecting people’s daily lives, Fiji faces serious issues centering on lack of respect for human rights, huge gaps in accountability and transparency in the affairs of the State, restrictions on media freedom, over regulation of the business environment as well as corruption in high public office, not to mention cultural nepotism and crony capitalism.

Since taking office, the FF government has abused parliamentary powers and privileges to further its own interests and undermine the role of the Opposition. It has failed to comply with key provisions of its own hand-crafted Constitution (Freedom of Information and Code of Conduct legislation, appointment of an Accountability and Transparency Commission etc (Sections 121,149,150). The Constitution itself is fundamentally flawed and carries several provisions which demonstrate disrespect for the rule of law (Sections 155 -158 and 174).

Unless these fundamental problems are addressed, the long term well-being of our people and the nation stands jeopardized. These bad governance issues may not be ‘bread and butter’ problems for our people, but they are equally important in terms of democratic values and the long term prosperity and progress of our nation and people.

With a record such as this, it is highly unlikely that our people should want them back in government.

Just because the Prime Minister goes around being generous with tax payers’ money on freebies, does not make him a good prime minister.

They are clearly vote buying gimmicks that do nothing to contribute to the overall development and sustainability of the nation. They merely foster a handout mentality amongst our people which must be denounced.

The Electoral Commission should take action to investigate these vote-buying campaign tactics employed by the Fiji First government using public funds.

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Chiku
22/8/2017 01:54:23 am

The Fiji Times has become a paper with a weak backbone. The Fiji Sun a paper with no backbone. The upshot of this is the conspicuous absence of a pivotal pillar of democracy in post coup Fiji : a free and independent and fearless media to hold power to account and to speak truth to power.
We now have in Fiji a political climate which cultivates and rewards sycophancy .
That's the broader context in which you get the kind of outcomes you get from the Fiji Times/ Tebbutt polls.

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alibaba
22/8/2017 03:18:56 am

In fact it is rather baffling that the approval rating for FF is supposedly so high. Either the people of this country are dumb as rocks or their is something seriously wrong with the polling methods used. I know everyone around me who voted for FF the last time ain't voting for them this time. The consensus on the streets is very much against the FF government. But then again Fiji is known to produce some of the dumbest people on the planet so who really knows. If the polls are indeed true then i have no more hope for this country. What i find absolutely perplexing is how some Indians in particular reconcile with the fact that these 2 morons get like $3000 a day to travel as allowance when the average Fiji worker is on $2.68 an hour. How can one not think past that one fact alone let alone the $400m lost in transition so to speak and all the other mishaps of this failed government is beyond me.

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Chiku
22/8/2017 08:25:01 am

If there was respect for democratic values and norms there wouldn't be coups. We have had 4 coups . Today we are a country ruled by coup makers. They have been able to smartly transition from dictatorship to democracy by paying lip service to democratic values and that has kept the international community ignorantly happy. It has allowed them to return to doing business as usual.
For the domestic community the strategy has been distraction via bread and circus. That has kept the local population happy. See the preoccupation with rugby, bazaar soccer, festivals, fashion shows, golf tournaments, Bollyhood stars, including some who were porn stars.
I would not be surprised if the poll is an accurate gauge of popularity and public perception.

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Welcome Home
22/8/2017 09:12:46 am

Surely no surprise? Staying On Topic: there ought by now to be reliable and competing Public Opinion Polls which are independent and free from Conflicts of Interest. Here the conflicts are staring us in the face. Basic Governance and Civics 101. Brush it all off and look at the Maternal Mortality Rate for 2014, 2015, 2016 and the 2017 Neonatal Mortality data.

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Rajend Naidu
22/8/2017 09:58:11 am

Sometime after the Rabuka coup when I was acting senior welfare officer responsible for Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki the late Magistrate Rudranathan said to me " What's ' in-confidence', Mr Naidu? Before I see your ' in- confidence ' reports the lawyers for the clients already know what's in the report ! " Yes, independent and free of potential bias and al that sort of thing belonged under the colonial administration and perhaps even in pre- coup Fiji.
Now " independent and free " is mostly conspicuous by its absence in post coup Fiji.

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Ratu
23/8/2017 09:02:47 am

I think the Tebbut Poll is a fair reflection and that's how it's going to remain unless Opposition Party leaders stop pussy footing about and take the fight to Khaiyum and Voreqe. Only Chaudhry seems to be the only one barking with a bite. Birman is trying to come across as the responsible nice guy. NFP made a big mistake in making Colonel Pio party President. In that symbolic role he has suddenly fallen mute, but when he was commenting publicly people were sitting up and paying attention. If NFP were smart they wud make Pio joint Party leader with Birman. And as for Rabuka we hardly ever hear anything from him when he should be in the line light taking on Bainimarama which was his main KPI in his elevation. To unseat a sitting party there has to be a fight but we don't see any sign of one. And not surprisingly FFP is miles ahead in the polls

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Samjoe
23/8/2017 10:17:25 am

You too right Ratu!

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Alibaba
23/8/2017 10:31:08 am

These polls are done rather strangely. The pollsters pick out about a 1000 folks. They call them and ask" the" question. The short answer they get is used as the basis of there ascertain. The vibe on the street is the real poll and i think that the people are wanting change. You can almost feel the tension in the air.

Than again this is Fiji where the dumb get dumber and poorer everyday and the rich get richer and more powerful each day.

Who really knows.

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Tomasi
23/8/2017 08:30:04 pm

How can people tell the Fiji Times the truth when they are being watched, punished, tortured, punished and threatened for standing up for the truth?

How can honest people exercise honesty when they are being threatened if they do so?

How can the Fiji Times and Tebutt Research conduct reliable political polls with a clear conscience, when they know fully well that they themselves are being watched and will be punished if the poll results will tell the BaiYum regime they must change or else?

Common sense will tell us that many of our people will continue the public charade of being peaceful and humble citizens by saying 'Thank you' to the twin rulers. But the poll that really matters is the one they will make in the ballot box come 2018.

It is also common sense that Tebbutt Research will always try and play it safe and cozy with the twin rulers of the new Fiji, Bai and Yum. For if the new kings of Fiji are not happy with Tebutt polling results, they may be severely punished. Yes, given what has happened to Russell Hunter, High Commissioners and our two former Police Commissioners, Tebutt Rsearch may find themselves flying back to the Land of Oz much sooner than they had planned.

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Rajend Naidu
25/8/2017 09:56:58 pm

Editor,
Cult Leader and Blind Followers
The court in India has sentenced a " Godman" guru to minimum 7 years jailed for the rape of two women followers of his sect. His followers ( over 16 million in India and abroad ) have been incensed by the court verdict and some have gone on a violent rampage in northern Punjab and Haryana. 29 people have died and scores injured.( France 24 Live, 26/08 ).
It's not uncommon for followers of cult leaders to believe their leader ( in this case a self-proclaimed Saint ) to be infallible.
That, of course, is hogwash.
If you read Ruth Jabwallah's work you would know this sexually aberrant behaviour is quite common in the ashrams of the Hindu cult leaders.
Parts of humanity has always suspended their " God given " gift, the human brain to think, to blindly follow rogue leaders who cast themselves under one guise or another.
Sincerely,
Rajend Naidu

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O.Malamalanitabua link
4/9/2017 11:01:53 am

Well what can we say about the Poll a big gamble and to make FFP do more damage and make them fat cats.Taukei sat in silence and allow the Coup in 1987.Followed by the Methodist Church Coup and no one spoke against it.2006 to 2017 the Silence continues and the Taukei's pursue wrong priorities and never ever consider the psychological damages heaped upon our mothers and children for the last 20 years.2018 is around the corner and what do Taukei's do,create more Political Parties with their own agendas to stand against FFP.When will we learn to follow example set by others to form a Federation Alliance and fight Fire with Fire.We as Taukei bet on old tired horses with Nationalistic views that spell DISASTER in the forth coming 2018 Election.Democracy is dead and buried as shown by the Poll Results..FFP doing a good job and popular too!!!.So what do we need as of Now...a New Covenant based solely on the followings: No Prejudice,Love,Peace,Freedom and Justice For ALL.With Unity as Mankind we as People of FIJI can work together and make our Nation a Haven with an Oasis fit for Purpose in the 21st Century.OUR NEW MOTTO...Fiji for ALL a Paradise created by Nature..Earth a safe Habitat that we have to save it for the next generations. Inconclusion Poll? well time will tell 2018 will reveal the TRUTH...we shall wait..FFP or SODELPA.Vinakwa[JUST A THOUGHT].

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