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The Labour Party says there is no need to rush into the next election but rather all the necessary preparatory work must be done first. Is this right, or should holding an election to get Fiji back to being a democracy be a priority?

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1. ?a?a? of ?????? 462 days & 7 hrs ago
   Ну вы подеритесь еще, нашли о чем поспорить :)
   

2. Pita Moce of Fiji 431 days & 23 hrs ago
   No, we should rush in before they take over our country, no need for them to be in the election.

3. Donald Duck of Nadi. of Fiji 421 days & 5 hrs ago
   I agree with the Fiji Labour Party,have all the necessary preparatory work done first before having elections. It's only wise to do this, after all most will have faith in the outcome, it's going to be free and fair and not racist and one that is not based on and along communal lines whereby the chiefs of this country manipulate the gullible in order to achieve their own personal agenda. In counttries like New Zealand and Australia and other democratic countries do not have this type of voting system and this is one reason why they are so successful and way ahead with their living standards compared to ours. They do not have this so called ratu's and other garbage who claim to be representing the people. They just represent themselves as individuals. It's sad to see that Australia and New Zealand and other countries who have their backing fail to take note of, and it is exactly what Mr Bainimarama is trying to eliminate. In a democratic rule everyone has the right to a free and a fair election and we do not need to be influenced by other peoples decision, we all have our own independent mind to use. The naive, especially those in remote villages need to be educated about this aspect of democracy and to create more awareness on this issue it will require more of both which is time and work. Once all of this is completed then we can call for a general election.

4. Donald Duck of Nadi. of Fiji 421 days & 5 hrs ago
   I agree with the Fiji Labour Party,have all the necessary preparatory work done first before having elections. It's only wise to do this, after all most will have faith in the outcome, it's going to be free and fair and not racist and one that is not based on and along communal lines whereby the chiefs of this country manipulate the gullible in order to achieve their own personal agenda. In counttries like New Zealand and Australia and other democratic countries do not have this type of voting system and this is one reason why they are so successful and way ahead with their living standards compared to ours. They do not have this so called ratu's and other garbage who claim to be representing the people. They just represent themselves as individuals. It's sad to see that Australia and New Zealand and other countries who have their backing fail to take note of, and it is exactly what Mr Bainimarama is trying to eliminate. In a democratic rule everyone has the right to a free and a fair election and we do not need to be influenced by other peoples decision, we all have our own independent mind to use. The naive, especially those in remote villages need to be educated about this aspect of democracy and to create more awareness on this issue it will require more of both which is time and work. Once all of this is completed then we can call for a general election.

5. Donald Duck of Nadi. of Fiji 421 days & 5 hrs ago
   I agree with the Fiji Labour Party,have all the necessary preparatory work done first before having elections. It's only wise to do this, after all most will have faith in the outcome, it's going to be free and fair and not racist and one that is not based on and along communal lines whereby the chiefs of this country manipulate the gullible in order to achieve their own personal agenda. In counttries like New Zealand and Australia and other democratic countries do not have this type of voting system and this is one reason why they are so successful and way ahead with their living standards compared to ours. They do not have this so called ratu's and other group who claim to be representing the people. They just represent themselves as individuals. It's sad to see that Australia and New Zealand and other countries who have their backing fail to take note of, and it is exactly what Mr Bainimarama is trying to eliminate. In a democratic rule everyone has the right to a free and a fair election and we do not need to be influenced by other peoples decision, we all have our own independent mind to use. The naive, especially those in remote villages need to be educated about this aspect of democracy and to create more awareness on this issue it will require more of both which is time and work. Once all of this is completed then we can call for a general election.

6. Donald Duck of Nadi. of Fiji 421 days & 5 hrs ago
   I agree with the Fiji Labour Party,have all the necessary preparatory work done first before having elections. It's only wise to do this, after all most will have faith in the outcome, it's going to be free and fair and not racist and one that is not based on and along communal lines whereby the chiefs of this country manipulate the gullible in order to achieve their own personal agenda. In counttries like New Zealand and Australia and other democratic countries do not have this type of voting system and this is one reason why they are so successful and way ahead with their living standards compared to ours. They do not have this so called ratu's and other groups who claim to be representing the people. They just represent themselves as individuals. It's sad to see that Australia and New Zealand and other countries who have their backing fail to take note of, and it is exactly what Mr Bainimarama is trying to eliminate. In a democratic rule everyone has the right to a free and a fair election and we do not need to be influenced by other peoples decision, we all have our own independent mind to use. The naive, especially those in remote villages need to be educated about this aspect of democracy and to create more awareness on this issue it will require more of both which is time and work. Once all of this is completed then we can call for a general election.

7. Donald Duck of Nadi. of Fiji 421 days & 5 hrs ago
   I agree with the Fiji Labour Party,have all the necessary preparatory work done first before having elections. It's only wise to do this, after all most will have faith in the outcome, it's going to be free and fair and not racist and one that is not based on and along communal lines whereby the chiefs of this country manipulate the gullible in order to achieve their own personal agenda. In countries like New Zealand and Australia and other democratic countries do not have this type of voting system and this is one reason why they are so successful and way ahead with their living standards compared to ours. They do not have this so called ratu's and other groups who claim to be representing the people. They just represent themselves as individuals. It's sad to see that Australia and New Zealand and other countries who have their backing fail to take note of, and it is exactly what Mr Bainimarama is trying to eliminate. In a democratic rule everyone has the right to a free and a fair election and we do not need to be influenced by other peoples decision, we all have our own independent mind to use. The naive, especially those in remote villages need to be educated about this aspect of democracy and to create more awareness on this issue it will require more of both which is time and work. Once all of this is completed then we can call for a general election.

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