I studied overseas and paid income tax while working, still paid double (probably closer to triple all fees included) in tuition for being international. The process to obtain permanent residency overseas costs several thousand dollars as well.
I don't think we should be charging unfairly, but we absolutely have a right to levy a fee for using our airspace.
Same people who egged on the protests against zero COVID are now trying to bring back useless, asinine travel restrictions to play geo-political games; anyone who can't see that the medical field is completely politicized after COVID is an utter moron.
I loved to read when I was younger, but just simply don't have the time to invest like I used to.
With regards to the younger generations, I think that their attention spans are fried thanks to social media platforms like TikTok or Instagram which are centered around having quick & relatable things to share (although that trend started in proper with Vine). As such, I don't predict that there will an uptake of interest in reading among the youth anytime soon, their brains are just not wired for it these days. The proliferation of e-readers makes this even less likely, you can now have a device read a book for you. Technology can be a blessing and a curse.
I am honestly distrusting of the banner year forecasts for tourism in 2023 as well; most of these people are paying for their trips on credit and the Fed is going to continue to raise interest rates until a recession is triggered. The spending bubble is due to pop at some point, just nobody is sure of exactly when.
Wondering now how many Bahamian public figures will have to return those generous "donations", and if we will see any getting flown out soon. Simple fact is that Bahamians are going to get thrown under the bus first, even though US political figures are just as guilty of taking "donations" from this guy.
LastManStanding says...
We will be hearing about how NIB needs more money until the day that we die.
On ‘Future generations and youth let down’ over NIB
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LastManStanding says...
I studied overseas and paid income tax while working, still paid double (probably closer to triple all fees included) in tuition for being international. The process to obtain permanent residency overseas costs several thousand dollars as well.
I don't think we should be charging unfairly, but we absolutely have a right to levy a fee for using our airspace.
On Second US aviation group calls for Bahamian airline sanctions
Posted 11 January 2023, 5:09 p.m. Suggest removal
LastManStanding says...
Wondering what kind of bussup will be coming in July lol.
On Mitchell blasted by Dame Marguerite
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LastManStanding says...
> Yahoo news
Lol. Good as Pravda.
Same people who egged on the protests against zero COVID are now trying to bring back useless, asinine travel restrictions to play geo-political games; anyone who can't see that the medical field is completely politicized after COVID is an utter moron.
On COVID ‘under control’ in China despite wave of new measures
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LastManStanding says...
Sadly, I would wager that they received the saline shots instead of the real thing. Would solve a lot of problems if they hadn't.
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LastManStanding says...
Truth.
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LastManStanding says...
Shocked that the comment section is still open for this one.
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LastManStanding says...
I loved to read when I was younger, but just simply don't have the time to invest like I used to.
With regards to the younger generations, I think that their attention spans are fried thanks to social media platforms like TikTok or Instagram which are centered around having quick & relatable things to share (although that trend started in proper with Vine). As such, I don't predict that there will an uptake of interest in reading among the youth anytime soon, their brains are just not wired for it these days. The proliferation of e-readers makes this even less likely, you can now have a device read a book for you. Technology can be a blessing and a curse.
On FRONT PORCH: Reading critical to human development
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LastManStanding says...
Truth.
I am honestly distrusting of the banner year forecasts for tourism in 2023 as well; most of these people are paying for their trips on credit and the Fed is going to continue to raise interest rates until a recession is triggered. The spending bubble is due to pop at some point, just nobody is sure of exactly when.
On Christmas sales back to 2019 levels, say retailers
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LastManStanding says...
Wondering now how many Bahamian public figures will have to return those generous "donations", and if we will see any getting flown out soon. Simple fact is that Bahamians are going to get thrown under the bus first, even though US political figures are just as guilty of taking "donations" from this guy.
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