The Romans said: Panem et Circenses. Bread and Games. If you can't give them bread, give them games. Unfortunately "games" entertain you for a short time only. Bread will need to be found, sooner or later. For that you need to grow the economy. Abolish the hundreds of moronic rules that stop business developing and there will be a decent chance of that. I, for my part, have a business idea and capital ready. But I will wait for at least 1 year to see what kind of government this is before making a final decision.
Agree with everything you say. A leader's vision and deeds are very important. My worry is that it is not going to be enough. He literally has to change mindsets which have been forged by generations. But it is a small step, let us hope it is followed by many more. He needs all our prayers, goodwill and willingness to work much harder on improving ourselves.
Not that I want to piss on the parade, but the fact remains that all the problems we had yesterday, we have today. If we compare the Bahamas to a boat headed for a very sharp reef, we have probably slowed the boat from 30 knots to 10 but have not changed course. That will take years of hard work. I pray to God that Doc has the vision and ability necessary for this enormous task. Time will tell. But I am not optimistic. Not because I have anything against Doc. I don't. I just think the overall consciousness of what it takes to succeed in the digital age is generally very low and the skillset Bahamians have to compete in it is practically zero and that does not change one iota with political changes. Very steep learning curve ahead of us. May God help us. And Minnis.
0% GDP growth for 4 years straight, 12% unemployment, massive budget deficits, GDP to debt ratio of over 75%...and these guys want an upgrade? Pigs will fly first.
Lie on top of lies. Now investigative journalists: go and find out how many scholarships were approved, for how much and where the funds came from. If he lied...jail time!
OldFort2012 says...
No, it is not a concluded binding deal. It is up to new Administration to review it and finalise it, if it so wishes.
On Former PM approved energy agreement before election
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OldFort2012 says...
A very wise man once said: "If you will need to swallow a bunch of frogs, take the largest and swallow it immediately."
On Bahamians won’t be left ‘high and dry’ from Budget
Posted 14 May 2017, 6:44 a.m. Suggest removal
OldFort2012 says...
The Romans said: Panem et Circenses. Bread and Games. If you can't give them bread, give them games. Unfortunately "games" entertain you for a short time only. Bread will need to be found, sooner or later. For that you need to grow the economy. Abolish the hundreds of moronic rules that stop business developing and there will be a decent chance of that. I, for my part, have a business idea and capital ready. But I will wait for at least 1 year to see what kind of government this is before making a final decision.
On 'People's government' will have 16 cabinet ministers
Posted 13 May 2017, 8:16 a.m. Suggest removal
OldFort2012 says...
Agree with everything you say. A leader's vision and deeds are very important. My worry is that it is not going to be enough. He literally has to change mindsets which have been forged by generations. But it is a small step, let us hope it is followed by many more. He needs all our prayers, goodwill and willingness to work much harder on improving ourselves.
On ELECTION RESULTS LIVE: Christie concedes after crushing defeat
Posted 11 May 2017, 9:44 a.m. Suggest removal
OldFort2012 says...
Not that I want to piss on the parade, but the fact remains that all the problems we had yesterday, we have today. If we compare the Bahamas to a boat headed for a very sharp reef, we have probably slowed the boat from 30 knots to 10 but have not changed course. That will take years of hard work. I pray to God that Doc has the vision and ability necessary for this enormous task. Time will tell. But I am not optimistic. Not because I have anything against Doc. I don't. I just think the overall consciousness of what it takes to succeed in the digital age is generally very low and the skillset Bahamians have to compete in it is practically zero and that does not change one iota with political changes. Very steep learning curve ahead of us. May God help us. And Minnis.
On ELECTION RESULTS LIVE: Christie concedes after crushing defeat
Posted 11 May 2017, 7:48 a.m. Suggest removal
OldFort2012 says...
How very Third World.
On 851 POLICE OFFICERS PROMOTED ON EVE OF POLL
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OldFort2012 says...
He is a Presumptive Lifer in Prison.
On Christie: Don't support 'Fake National Movement'
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OldFort2012 says...
0% GDP growth for 4 years straight, 12% unemployment, massive budget deficits, GDP to debt ratio of over 75%...and these guys want an upgrade? Pigs will fly first.
On Rating agencies told: ‘Stroke us with same Baha Mar whip stick’
Posted 25 April 2017, 6:54 p.m. Suggest removal
OldFort2012 says...
The Fed is "owned" by private bankers? Stop believing every conspiracy theory out there and Google it instead.
Try: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_R…
or even: https://www.federalreserve.gov/faqs/abo…
On Bahamas goes 4 years without GDP growth
Posted 25 April 2017, 2 p.m. Suggest removal
OldFort2012 says...
Lie on top of lies. Now investigative journalists: go and find out how many scholarships were approved, for how much and where the funds came from. If he lied...jail time!
On Nygard gave Gibson $94,000: $5,000 a month paid to minister’s US bank account
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