While I sincerely agree, support and recognize the clear thoughts that went into the writing of the letter, what disturbs me is the fact that its author feels the need to be anonymous. He/she rather signed off the letter as the 'the realist'. This strongly indicates the level of trepidation as a result of intimidation perceived in our society.
This feeling of the need to mask and then express ourselves , in and of itself, serves to stagnate our social, political and economic advancement. Persons need to be afforded an environment that not only guarantees freedom of expression, but also applauds sensible and creative thinking. We too should resist the cowardice that militate against us to stand up for what we know and hold to be right.
Having already stated that the deceased was an " "honest, intelligent and reliable" civil servant"... then going forward, and with respect to the bereaved family, we ought to be cautious that our comments don't implicate or impugn the Officer's character otherwise.
Given the absolute assertion of his character by Sheeprunner12, it seems to me that Sheeprunner12 knew the Officer very well. Perhaps Sheeprunner12 can also shed some light on the questions he asked as well. Was there guns or illicit drugs involved Sheeprunner12?
We ask this question (How did the Bahamas ever get to this?) but are we prepared to accept responsibility for our roles and contributions towards it getting to this deteriorated state?
Aspects that are at the heart of it are hate, scorn and resentment towards each other.
There are too many high places in the Country. Imagery which operates to separate and widen the socio-economic gaps between the people. And this is even the case when it comes to persons being able to obtain the most basic humanitarian needs.
Information and education is seemingly thought to be worthy of dissemination only among a select class or few. Then when the crisis, as such, which is a result of the marginalizing and alienating others, hits home to those close tom us, we then sooth ourselves by asking this sort of questions.
On Easter morning too, a businessman was killed on Kemp Road. He left behind a wife and two small children to care for. Was there any comparative outcry? No, he was a dispensable Bahamian.
We all can begin a turn around with compassion and empathy. For starters, we can begin by saying, "but for the grace of God,... there goes I". The one-man-up-man-ship mentality needs to be condemn and put away from like a loathsome disease, i.e. leprosy, AIDS, rabies and the likes.
"I am proud of the life I live, coming up from humble beginnings in Jones Town, Eight Mile Rock. What I have accomplished and continue to achieve has been an inspiration for many Bahamians that thought we would never make it out of the “Rocks”. I refuse to let anyone who goes around digging in garbage cans define who I am to the world, or to my beloved Bahamian people."
"I have always made an honest living for myself and my family. I’ve never had a government job, never compromised my ethics for anyone and will never cloak wrongdoing. I have always been forthright..."
"This same administration ...paid a Trinidadian artist $100,000 to perform for an hour and a half and they now have their bloomers in a bunch because a Bahamian artist can earn that amount in a year? Is this another example of them believing in Bahamians? Only a foreign mother can spawn a child to make that kind of money, ay?"
When I visited Panama... the glaring lesson I came back with was that Panama is for Panamanians. One can invest in Panama in whatever industry the Panamanian authority approves, but you cannot yourself work in the business. This is absolutely reserved for Panamanians.
This aspect stood out with me because I saw the sharp contrast of this policy approach in Panama with that of labor policies in The Bahamas, where, as I can prove that, and with strong verifiable authority, The Bahamas is for everyone except the Bahamians. Why is this so?
That being said, the Chinese having position themselves, and as it seems, has the consent and blessing of Our Protectorate to occupy and/or be our next colonial masters. If this is the case, and knowing China now holds a strangle grip on our bread-basket: tourism, which of the two people is it that will be China's priority of concerns? Is it the Bahamians in The Bahamas, or, is it the Chinese in The Bahamas?
Who will take priority in the exercise of their powers or business decisions, be it financial, social or political?
pride is a bitch... It seems like persons among us lack decency and the maturity to look at something and call it for what it is.
Mr. Moore's comments are the classic example of a grown man stuck in his infantile stage... or rather, and when I reflect on his ranting and raging during the fiasco meeting in which he announced his support for Dr. Minnis, he is probable going through the early stages of senility. I say this with no intention of disrespect, but again, we must call it for what it is.
The FNM, on the whole, has displayed cowardice in their not doing what they had promised to do at the end of February, which was: to set a date for a convention.
The Executive, as well as, the Central Council have reneged on their promise. If we cannot keep to a simple agenda among ourselves, how are we to set the Country on a right and progressive path? Are we still determined to sacrifice the welfare of the Country just to align our personal ambitions within the Party? This is wrong!!!
Give the power to the people. Don't be afraid of what the decision of the people will be. Stop treating the people as though they are the enemy and that they are unable and incompetent of making of free choices.
Godson says...
While I sincerely agree, support and recognize the clear thoughts that went into the writing of the letter, what disturbs me is the fact that its author feels the need to be anonymous. He/she rather signed off the letter as the 'the realist'. This strongly indicates the level of trepidation as a result of intimidation perceived in our society.
This feeling of the need to mask and then express ourselves , in and of itself, serves to stagnate our social, political and economic advancement. Persons need to be afforded an environment that not only guarantees freedom of expression, but also applauds sensible and creative thinking. We too should resist the cowardice that militate against us to stand up for what we know and hold to be right.
Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson
On Foolish behaviour by leaders
Posted 7 April 2016, 8:31 a.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
Having already stated that the deceased was an " "honest, intelligent and reliable" civil servant"... then going forward, and with respect to the bereaved family, we ought to be cautious that our comments don't implicate or impugn the Officer's character otherwise.
On UPDATED: Three in custody over murder of Customs officer
Posted 4 April 2016, 12:11 p.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
I apologize for not having said it at first in my earlier comment but my sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson
On UPDATED: Three in custody over murder of Customs officer
Posted 4 April 2016, 9:55 a.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
Yeah..you are qualified to ask the question "how did we get to this?"; and I'll bet you are also qualified to throw the first stone as well... Right?
On UPDATED: Three in custody over murder of Customs officer
Posted 4 April 2016, 9:47 a.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
Given the absolute assertion of his character by Sheeprunner12, it seems to me that Sheeprunner12 knew the Officer very well. Perhaps Sheeprunner12 can also shed some light on the questions he asked as well. Was there guns or illicit drugs involved Sheeprunner12?
On UPDATED: Three in custody over murder of Customs officer
Posted 4 April 2016, 9:45 a.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
We ask this question (How did the Bahamas ever get to this?) but are we prepared to accept responsibility for our roles and contributions towards it getting to this deteriorated state?
Aspects that are at the heart of it are hate, scorn and resentment towards each other.
There are too many high places in the Country. Imagery which operates to separate and widen the socio-economic gaps between the people. And this is even the case when it comes to persons being able to obtain the most basic humanitarian needs.
Information and education is seemingly thought to be worthy of dissemination only among a select class or few. Then when the crisis, as such, which is a result of the marginalizing and alienating others, hits home to those close tom us, we then sooth ourselves by asking this sort of questions.
On Easter morning too, a businessman was killed on Kemp Road. He left behind a wife and two small children to care for. Was there any comparative outcry? No, he was a dispensable Bahamian.
We all can begin a turn around with compassion and empathy. For starters, we can begin by saying, "but for the grace of God,... there goes I". The one-man-up-man-ship mentality needs to be condemn and put away from like a loathsome disease, i.e. leprosy, AIDS, rabies and the likes.
Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson
On UPDATED: Three in custody over murder of Customs officer
Posted 2 April 2016, 12:34 p.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
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On Deception, deflection and deceipt
Posted 1 April 2016, 2:08 p.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
"I am proud of the life I live, coming up from humble beginnings in Jones Town, Eight Mile Rock. What I have accomplished and continue to achieve has been an inspiration for many Bahamians that thought we would never make it out of the “Rocks”. I refuse to let anyone who goes around digging in garbage cans define who I am to the world, or to my beloved Bahamian people."
"I have always made an honest living for myself and my family. I’ve never had a government job, never compromised my ethics for anyone and will never cloak wrongdoing. I have always been forthright..."
"This same administration ...paid a Trinidadian artist $100,000 to perform for an hour and a half and they now have their bloomers in a bunch because a Bahamian artist can earn that amount in a year? Is this another example of them believing in Bahamians? Only a foreign mother can spawn a child to make that kind of money, ay?"
Need I say anymore?
On Deception, deflection and deceipt
Posted 1 April 2016, 2:01 p.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
When I visited Panama... the glaring lesson I came back with was that Panama is for Panamanians. One can invest in Panama in whatever industry the Panamanian authority approves, but you cannot yourself work in the business. This is absolutely reserved for Panamanians.
This aspect stood out with me because I saw the sharp contrast of this policy approach in Panama with that of labor policies in The Bahamas, where, as I can prove that, and with strong verifiable authority, The Bahamas is for everyone except the Bahamians.
Why is this so?
That being said, the Chinese having position themselves, and as it seems, has the consent and blessing of Our Protectorate to occupy and/or be our next colonial masters.
If this is the case, and knowing China now holds a strangle grip on our bread-basket: tourism, which of the two people is it that will be China's priority of concerns? Is it the Bahamians in The Bahamas, or, is it the Chinese in The Bahamas?
Who will take priority in the exercise of their powers or business decisions, be it financial, social or political?
Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson
On Would you pay for a ‘pig in a poke’?
Posted 1 April 2016, 1:48 p.m. Suggest removal
Godson says...
pride is a bitch... It seems like persons among us lack decency and the maturity to look at something and call it for what it is.
Mr. Moore's comments are the classic example of a grown man stuck in his infantile stage... or rather, and when I reflect on his ranting and raging during the fiasco meeting in which he announced his support for Dr. Minnis, he is probable going through the early stages of senility. I say this with no intention of disrespect, but again, we must call it for what it is.
The FNM, on the whole, has displayed cowardice in their not doing what they had promised to do at the end of February, which was: to set a date for a convention.
The Executive, as well as, the Central Council have reneged on their promise. If we cannot keep to a simple agenda among ourselves, how are we to set the Country on a right and progressive path? Are we still determined to sacrifice the welfare of the Country just to align our personal ambitions within the Party? This is wrong!!!
Give the power to the people. Don't be afraid of what the decision of the people will be. Stop treating the people as though they are the enemy and that they are unable and incompetent of making of free choices.
Godson 'Nicodemus' Johnson
On Calls for early FNM convention
Posted 1 April 2016, 8:41 a.m. Suggest removal