Great letter! Thanks. I did that today. I went out by the water's edge, in the cool breeze, and sat under a coconut tree with my dog. Today, we only lost water. Lately, we have been losing water, electric, and internet and phone all in the same day. So yeah, dream we must. Also, the three hurricanes of 1926 did considerable damage through a number of islands, including Nassau.
It seems to me that the ORG is suggesting that NPOs and NGOs do what our government has failed to do. Of course these unpaid volunteers have and do contribute to our society, and not just in the aftermath of storms. However, first and foremost to provide the help and resources needed, should be the people we voted into office and the business of the people our taxes support. The celebration of NPOs and NGOs for their work in helping our Bahamian people is laudable. However, they should not replace our government's clear obligations to it citizens. The Bahamian politicians and their operatives need to quit running around asking others to do the work they were voted into power to do. The 50 year failure of the Bahamian government to do right, now is to be laid at the feet of those who would volunteer? Anyone else see a problem with this mentality? Why, I ask, are we in the position of needing so much help? Instead of being in a position to help others?
You are exactly right. I have studied this issue for some time. I also call for the elimination of this Capitalist idea of scarcity. However, in the meantime, I need to focus on our own community. Our failings run deeper than our economic system.
Yesterday here on Mangrove Cay, Andros we had a trifecta. That is when we lose BPL electrical power, Water & Sewerage water, and BTC phone and internet all at the same time. This, when we're supposed to be entering into the digital age. Most all government business is conducted online now. So, how do we do that without electricity and internet? What happened on Mangrove Cay, on north Andros and who knows what other Family Islanders are suffering through. is unacceptable. The power has been going out for too long now. Our water pipes are crumbling. Our phone and internet have gotten worse every year since the "sale" of BTC. Is this not a disgrace? Quit making excuses for the utter failure of the Bahamian government. This isn't an act of God. This is utterly poor performance from those whom we elected. We do this over and over, expecting different results. Quit making excuses for FNM or PLP. Both have been epic failures for this nation. I am sick of these incompetent, ignorant, lying, greedy political people. Show me one who deserves to be in office? One. Enough is enough. The Bahamas is entering into failed state status. Stick your head in the sand if you wish, but the realities are staring us in the face. These aren't the only issues. Look at education. Look at our debt and how much money is leaving our shores each year, in interest alone. How about the cost of goods and the minimum wage. Our clinic here on Mangrove Cay is an absolute disgrace. Yet, most of us remain silent.
Diane, Agreed. In the last few years Jimmy spent a few visits here on Mangrove Cay. His music was formative to my youth, and having lived in Key West for 11 years living on a boat most of the time.
Thanks for this article. I think we need to reexamine our work requirements for those who work outside in summer. Also, here in The Bahamas, do we ever really need to have our kids wearing long pants?
MB, yes we have too many guns, that is true. Yet, the guns themselves pose no problem, if people respected life. The world has changed. For me, the solution to this crime and violence issue is economic. People who have nothing, have nothing to lose. That's why harsher sentencing doesn't work. These guys just don't care. But, I hear you. And, I agree with you.
And, this 30 year old "agreed" to forfeit 1.5 billion in assets. Anyone one connected to running this scheme should have all of their assets taken. All.
Porcupine says...
Also, if you happen to get that ministry going, may I apply for position of Minister of Nonsense. I like to stay busy.
On Needed: Ministry of Good Sense
Posted 15 September 2023, 4:34 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Great letter!
Thanks.
I did that today.
I went out by the water's edge, in the cool breeze, and sat under a coconut tree with my dog.
Today, we only lost water.
Lately, we have been losing water, electric, and internet and phone all in the same day.
So yeah, dream we must.
Also, the three hurricanes of 1926 did considerable damage through a number of islands, including Nassau.
On Needed: Ministry of Good Sense
Posted 15 September 2023, 4:30 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
It seems to me that the ORG is suggesting that NPOs and NGOs do what our government has failed to do.
Of course these unpaid volunteers have and do contribute to our society, and not just in the aftermath of storms.
However, first and foremost to provide the help and resources needed, should be the people we voted into office and the business of the people our taxes support.
The celebration of NPOs and NGOs for their work in helping our Bahamian people is laudable.
However, they should not replace our government's clear obligations to it citizens.
The Bahamian politicians and their operatives need to quit running around asking others to do the work they were voted into power to do.
The 50 year failure of the Bahamian government to do right, now is to be laid at the feet of those who would volunteer?
Anyone else see a problem with this mentality?
Why, I ask, are we in the position of needing so much help?
Instead of being in a position to help others?
On NPO’s vital role in storm resilience
Posted 15 September 2023, 9:35 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
These perspectives are important.
Thanks for taking the time to put them out here.
On Madness has to stop
Posted 14 September 2023, 12:58 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
You are exactly right.
I have studied this issue for some time.
I also call for the elimination of this Capitalist idea of scarcity.
However, in the meantime, I need to focus on our own community.
Our failings run deeper than our economic system.
On Renewables may be way forward for Andros
Posted 13 September 2023, 7:57 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Yesterday here on Mangrove Cay, Andros we had a trifecta.
That is when we lose BPL electrical power, Water & Sewerage water, and BTC phone and internet all at the same time.
This, when we're supposed to be entering into the digital age. Most all government business is conducted online now. So, how do we do that without electricity and internet?
What happened on Mangrove Cay, on north Andros and who knows what other Family Islanders are suffering through. is unacceptable.
The power has been going out for too long now.
Our water pipes are crumbling.
Our phone and internet have gotten worse every year since the "sale" of BTC.
Is this not a disgrace?
Quit making excuses for the utter failure of the Bahamian government. This isn't an act of God.
This is utterly poor performance from those whom we elected.
We do this over and over, expecting different results.
Quit making excuses for FNM or PLP.
Both have been epic failures for this nation.
I am sick of these incompetent, ignorant, lying, greedy political people. Show me one who deserves to be in office? One.
Enough is enough.
The Bahamas is entering into failed state status.
Stick your head in the sand if you wish, but the realities are staring us in the face.
These aren't the only issues.
Look at education.
Look at our debt and how much money is leaving our shores each year, in interest alone.
How about the cost of goods and the minimum wage.
Our clinic here on Mangrove Cay is an absolute disgrace.
Yet, most of us remain silent.
On Renewables may be way forward for Andros
Posted 12 September 2023, 7:54 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Diane,
Agreed.
In the last few years Jimmy spent a few visits here on Mangrove Cay.
His music was formative to my youth, and having lived in Key West for 11 years living on a boat most of the time.
On DIANE PHILLIPS: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere – A tribute to the life and lyrics of Jimmy Buffett
Posted 8 September 2023, 7:59 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Thanks for this article.
I think we need to reexamine our work requirements for those who work outside in summer.
Also, here in The Bahamas, do we ever really need to have our kids wearing long pants?
On THE KDK REPORT: Dire health consequences of extreme heat on the body
Posted 8 September 2023, 2:11 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
MB, yes we have too many guns, that is true.
Yet, the guns themselves pose no problem, if people respected life.
The world has changed. For me, the solution to this crime and violence issue is economic.
People who have nothing, have nothing to lose. That's why harsher sentencing doesn't work. These guys just don't care.
But, I hear you.
And, I agree with you.
On When did guns become so common?
Posted 8 September 2023, 12:49 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
And, this 30 year old "agreed" to forfeit 1.5 billion in assets.
Anyone one connected to running this scheme should have all of their assets taken. All.
On Guilty – FTX exec admits illegal campaign donations
Posted 8 September 2023, 12:42 p.m. Suggest removal