Sam Duncombe is exactly right on this. You can shut down a whole country, but can't stop this suicidal activity? nonsense! ag Bethel is obviously not for Bahamians, not for the healthy existence of this country. He should be ousted by The People. Simon Potter deserves to be banned from The Bahamas for his "imminent" drilling, despite the clear wishes of Bahamians. This is a scheme. A scheme that may well cost us our country. Is this alarmist? Sure, to those who can see only money, for themselves. If this drilling moves forward, it will be a nail in the coffin of this country. Unfortunately, this seems now in the hands of the judiciary. A group of people I have little to no faith in.
The government can't help everyone"? So, let's just focus on helping those who are in our own class, to say nothing of those who really need the help. I agree on the personal responsibility argument. However, if you have been paying attention, in our lifetime millions upon millions of people globally have been pushed into poverty through no fault of their own. It is fairly well proven at this point in time that the great and growing economic inequality that exists in the world has everything to do with taxation and the inherent, yet predictable, flaws and weaknesses of capitalism. I'm sorry frustrated, I just don't buy the crux of your argument. Governments are formed to protect and foster the common good. We have simply gotten used to governments operating solely for the benefit of the rich and powerful, while giving the finger to the vast majority of people. The will of the people has no bearing on any government in the world. I wish all we had to do was to get people to act responsibly. But, the reality is that the deck is stacked against us.
Porcupine says...
The country has had billions and billions. It has been pissed away. As it will be again. Get real.
On 'Minnis can shut country but not escape oil deal?'
Posted 16 December 2020, 5:38 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Crock of shit. As usual from you.
On Spill would be a disaster
Posted 16 December 2020, 5:35 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Thank you Kevin.
On Spill would be a disaster
Posted 15 December 2020, 7:28 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
I did think about it and I completely agree.
Great letter.
On Ban oil drilling in Bahamas
Posted 15 December 2020, 7:27 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
No. I think we see it. Just wishin' it weren't so.
On 'Minnis can shut country but not escape oil deal?'
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Porcupine says...
Are Columbus Pillow and 7Bananas onboard Stena?
On 'Minnis can shut country but not escape oil deal?'
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Porcupine says...
Quite sadly, I think you are right.
On 'Minnis can shut country but not escape oil deal?'
Posted 15 December 2020, 1:26 p.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
I agree, You are right, and I especially appreciate the civil dialog with you on this..
On EDITORIAL: When will this brutality end?
Posted 15 December 2020, 11:01 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
Sam Duncombe is exactly right on this. You can shut down a whole country, but can't stop this suicidal activity? nonsense!
ag Bethel is obviously not for Bahamians, not for the healthy existence of this country. He should be ousted by The People.
Simon Potter deserves to be banned from The Bahamas for his "imminent" drilling, despite the clear wishes of Bahamians.
This is a scheme. A scheme that may well cost us our country. Is this alarmist? Sure, to those who can see only money, for themselves.
If this drilling moves forward, it will be a nail in the coffin of this country.
Unfortunately, this seems now in the hands of the judiciary. A group of people I have little to no faith in.
On 'Minnis can shut country but not escape oil deal?'
Posted 15 December 2020, 8:33 a.m. Suggest removal
Porcupine says...
The government can't help everyone"? So, let's just focus on helping those who are in our own class, to say nothing of those who really need the help. I agree on the personal responsibility argument. However, if you have been paying attention, in our lifetime millions upon millions of people globally have been pushed into poverty through no fault of their own. It is fairly well proven at this point in time that the great and growing economic inequality that exists in the world has everything to do with taxation and the inherent, yet predictable, flaws and weaknesses of capitalism. I'm sorry frustrated, I just don't buy the crux of your argument. Governments are formed to protect and foster the common good. We have simply gotten used to governments operating solely for the benefit of the rich and powerful, while giving the finger to the vast majority of people. The will of the people has no bearing on any government in the world. I wish all we had to do was to get people to act responsibly. But, the reality is that the deck is stacked against us.
On EDITORIAL: When will this brutality end?
Posted 15 December 2020, 7:53 a.m. Suggest removal