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Karia J. Christopher jokes it was a 'mistake' to reveal intentions to enter politics

- Real Talk host said her comments created a 'big stir'
Several months after ‘Real Talk’ host Mrs Karia J. Christopher said she had her eyes set on the Virgin Islands (VI) political space, the talk show host has related that comments created quite a stir and joked that maybe she should have kept quiet about it. Photo: Facebook
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) advised that those in the public sphere must measure their words. Photo: Facebook
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) advised that those in the public sphere must measure their words. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several months after ‘Real Talk’ host Mrs Karia J. Christopher said she had her eyes set on the Virgin Islands (VI) political space, the talk show host has related her comments created quite a stir and joked that maybe she should have kept quiet about it.

Speaking on the Thursday, May 19, 2020, edition of 'Honestly Speaking' with Claude O. Skelton-Cline, Mrs Christopher had said her eyes were set on the political space in the Territory, even though it may not necessarily be very soon.

"I'm not saying it is going to happen tomorrow, but if I'm truthful and I'm honest, I certainly would see myself in some political space... that's the honest truth," she said.

Comments labelled controversial

Now, the popular talk show host in an October 5, 2020, interview with Ninth District Representative, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), indicated that there was much controversy surrounding her comments.

“I made, I’m going to say, the mistake… because I don’t know how not to be honest. I was on,  and I don’t ever do anybody’s talk show, I’m selfish like that and I did one, I ain’t doing another one,” she said jokingly to Hon Wheatley.

“And so they ask me… well where do you see yourself in the future, and I silly lily willy me said well maybe in the future, maybe, I will probably look into politics,” she said.

Mrs Christopher then moved to set the record straight, saying that it is her love for people that sparked the comment and not a need to ‘push’ a politician out of their job.

Measuring words

“I didn’t say I will do it tomorrow people, but I believe in being authentically honest.” 

Christopher signalled amusement that the comments sparked a ‘big stir’, leading to Hon Wheatley advising that those in the public sphere must measure their words.

“Maybe I need to shut up and don’t talk,” Mrs Christopher remarked, "I don’t know how to measure my words, so maybe it might not be a good space [politics] for me,” she joked.

22 Responses to “Karia J. Christopher jokes it was a 'mistake' to reveal intentions to enter politics”

  • hog city (12/10/2020, 11:20) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Don’t be a coward we need women in politics
  • Temperature (12/10/2020, 11:23) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    She tested the waters but found it to be unberable hot!
  • Good chouise (12/10/2020, 11:23) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    stick to talk shows local opra
  • My girl (12/10/2020, 11:24) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    A little honestly is good for the soul lol
  • shantel (12/10/2020, 11:25) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lmfao, guess the kitchen too hot... VINO you all ain't easy at all.
  • TORTOLIAN (12/10/2020, 11:45) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    WHO ME I DONE HEAR WHAT THEY SAYING ABOUT ME LET ME KEEP OUT..THE KITCHEN WILL BE TOO HOT FOR HER.
  • ausar (12/10/2020, 11:47) Like (19) Dislike (6) Reply
    Your candor, Karia, is exactly what this country needs in politics!

    Please dont give up on the idea!

    At this juncture, we need all hands on deck!

    And I believe, that this county will benefit greatly from your kind of political analysis-candid, hands on, and immensely engaging!
  • hmm (12/10/2020, 12:11) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Them hog will gobble she up
  • Real Talk (12/10/2020, 13:11) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Yea le het come we waiting
  • As a Woman (12/10/2020, 14:20) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    I will have to say, a cop out towards Women. Why are you recanting now? Who got into your head with the negativity?
  • LOCK DOWN (12/10/2020, 14:54) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
    THANK GOD YOU COME TO YOUR SENSES YOU FOR POLITICS OR POLITICS FOR YOU WHO WOULD HAVE FINANCE YOUR CAMPAGIN THE BIG TRUCK MAN, WELL HE NEED MONEY MORE THAN EVER NOW SO GO FIX THE MAKE UP, CURVE THE EYE LASHES, PICK OUT A NEW WIG OR HAIR PIECE. SHINE THE HIGH HEEL BOOTS, AND CHECK OUT JC PENNEY THEN YOU WILL BE GOOD TO GO, VOTE K CHRISTOR NO 3 ON THE BALLOT
  • hot (12/10/2020, 15:14) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    TOO HOT TO TROT YOU BETTER GET OUT THE KITCHEN AND STAY OUT TEMPERATURE VERY HIGH WHAT TURN YOU BACK OR WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO YOUR POINT GOOD CALCATION PLUS AND MULTIFICATION SOME TIMES DOES NOT ADD UP IT SUBSTRACTS
  • RedStorm (12/10/2020, 18:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go for it! If God for you , who can be against you? Never give people opportunity to dim you light. Politics need fair and honest people, however you cannot give ears to the negative.
  • WIMEN (12/10/2020, 20:13) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go for it
  • musa (12/10/2020, 22:20) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    This lady can make a big difference on any team
  • SUBJECT (13/10/2020, 06:18) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    GIRL KARIA GO SIT FOWN YOU GOT A LOT TO LEARN AND NOT EVERY ONE IS GOING TO TAKE YOU YOU NEED YO QUIET AND HUMBLE YOUR SELF POLITICS DOES NOT NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU POLITICS WILL MASH UP
    • okay (13/10/2020, 07:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Before you come for Mrs. Christopher, please learn proper grammar. Oh yes, and stop hating. There is enough for all of us in this world to thrive.
  • Vision (13/10/2020, 08:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Fraser will leave a void in the 3rd district. He need to start grooming someone
  • VISITIOR (13/10/2020, 09:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    YES SHE MAY BE RUNNING BUT IT IS WHO WAN HER, IF SHE RUN AT LARGE SHE MIHH GET A CHABCE BUT THERE ARE THINGS ONE NEEDS TO KNOW POLITICA CAM MAKE YOU OR BREAK YOU SO LOOK IN THE MIRROW AHAIN AND CHECK THE LINES AND CURVES DONOT MIND THE BIG NOISE A LOT IS SAYING YOU NEED TO SIT DOWN BECAUSE YOU MAY COME ACROSS MANY DITCHES NOT WISHIBG YOU BAD BUT THE TRUTH IS THE TRUTH PEOPLE ARE FICKLE


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