Yawn. Many of us said or did things as fourteen year olds our adult selves would be ashamed of - we are just lucky enough it wasn't made into a hit song. If you look at the scope of his work, much of it is about love. Anyone that has actually listened to Buju's music knows that, and one song doesn't define him.
Furthermore, I was physically present when he made his statement about "war" on homosexuals. He was being picketed by gay rights groups who had forced him to cancel multiple upcoming shows. Not saying it was right, but I feel it was said out of frustration and a "me vs. them" mentality. They were/are affecting his wallet, as you have pointed out, perhaps that should be enough. If you don't want to see him, don't buy a ticket, it's that simple.
One last thing - he doesn't even perform the song in question. Destiny, Untold Stories, Hills and Valleys, No More Misty Days, Not An Easy Road, Single Parent, Murderer, etc., all voice support for peace, love, and detail the struggles we all face in everyday life. Why ignore 99% of his work to focus on one song he wrote..........when he was.......fourteen?
While part of your observation might be close (there are quite a lot of Haitians here as everyone knows), I think you're off when it comes to Treasury money. Abaco receives a lot less than it puts in - I guarantee that. We certainly don't rely on the government for anything. Here's a thought, let us keep most of it and use it how we see fit. Bet we could solve many of our issues if we had greater control and autonomy rather than Nassau politricians thinking they know best.
As a Bahamian, I feel for you. However, I must ask: What is it you want/expect the government to do that you cannot do better yourselves? I know in Abaco we don't depend on the government to provide us with prosperity. If anything, we are prosperous in spite of the government. I suggest it might be high time for Grand Bahamians to attempt to do the same.
That's one point of view. I for one don't want them in Abaco. Our tourism product is unique and our visitors are attracted here because of the lack of cruise ship/cookie-cutter "tourism"
When pressed on why today's revelations appear to contradict his statements to reporters earlier in the week, for instance, he led the crowd in a chant, shouting "PLP" and prompting them to shout "all the way”.
This is reminiscent of the bleating sheep in Animal Farm. Thanks
CuriousAbaconian says...
Yawn. Many of us said or did things as fourteen year olds our adult selves would be ashamed of - we are just lucky enough it wasn't made into a hit song. If you look at the scope of his work, much of it is about love. Anyone that has actually listened to Buju's music knows that, and one song doesn't define him.
Furthermore, I was physically present when he made his statement about "war" on homosexuals. He was being picketed by gay rights groups who had forced him to cancel multiple upcoming shows. Not saying it was right, but I feel it was said out of frustration and a "me vs. them" mentality. They were/are affecting his wallet, as you have pointed out, perhaps that should be enough. If you don't want to see him, don't buy a ticket, it's that simple.
One last thing - he doesn't even perform the song in question. Destiny, Untold Stories, Hills and Valleys, No More Misty Days, Not An Easy Road, Single Parent, Murderer, etc., all voice support for peace, love, and detail the struggles we all face in everyday life. Why ignore 99% of his work to focus on one song he wrote..........when he was.......fourteen?
On This time we should boycott Buju Banton
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CuriousAbaconian says...
The problem in the States is generally because of Anti-Vaxers. If you're vaccinated, it wouldn't matter who's coming in.
On Measles outbreak: 50k need vaccine – Global alerts spark drive to protect children
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CuriousAbaconian says...
While part of your observation might be close (there are quite a lot of Haitians here as everyone knows), I think you're off when it comes to Treasury money. Abaco receives a lot less than it puts in - I guarantee that. We certainly don't rely on the government for anything. Here's a thought, let us keep most of it and use it how we see fit. Bet we could solve many of our issues if we had greater control and autonomy rather than Nassau politricians thinking they know best.
On 30 Haitian migrants apprehended in Abaco
Posted 7 January 2019, 10:31 a.m. Suggest removal
CuriousAbaconian says...
As a Bahamian, I feel for you. However, I must ask: What is it you want/expect the government to do that you cannot do better yourselves? I know in Abaco we don't depend on the government to provide us with prosperity. If anything, we are prosperous in spite of the government. I suggest it might be high time for Grand Bahamians to attempt to do the same.
On Signed and sealed – Freeport jobs boost
Posted 4 May 2018, 11:55 a.m. Suggest removal
CuriousAbaconian says...
That's one point of view. I for one don't want them in Abaco. Our tourism product is unique and our visitors are attracted here because of the lack of cruise ship/cookie-cutter "tourism"
On Gov't to 'get cracking' on cruise shake-up
Posted 5 April 2018, 11:07 a.m. Suggest removal
CuriousAbaconian says...
You "are told" this and that. Will you believe everything you hear? OK, I'm telling you to quit being a gullible xenophobe
On Bahamians should be first
Posted 24 November 2017, 11:58 a.m. Suggest removal
CuriousAbaconian says...
Poor Fred. Sour grapes indeed.
Fly away little starling - fly, fly, fly...
On Mitchell lashes out at FNM win
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CuriousAbaconian says...
Cobalt, I don't know who you are, but I agree with you 100%
On VIDEO: Chaos at general election advanced poll
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CuriousAbaconian says...
Birdie, please go fly away...
On Jerome: My family’s firm was at Baha Mar
Posted 22 April 2017, 11:43 a.m. Suggest removal
CuriousAbaconian says...
When pressed on why today's revelations appear to contradict his statements to reporters earlier in the week, for instance, he led the crowd in a chant, shouting "PLP" and prompting them to shout "all the way”.
This is reminiscent of the bleating sheep in Animal Farm. Thanks
On Fitzgerald calm amid Baha Mar allegations
Posted 20 April 2017, 1:29 p.m. Suggest removal