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Socrates says...

'owe the country a full and frank explanation.' what strange words from Davis.. he didnt know the meaning of any of this during the last 5 years.. like Bob Marley wrote, 'observe the hypocrites'...

On 'No witch hunt' pledges Minnis

Posted 23 May 2017, 5:50 a.m. Suggest removal

Socrates says...

we should be cautious with this 'new' style of political leadership which appoints persons who openly state they are potentially hostile to your policies.. by definition, political appointees are supposed to be faithful suppporters of party doctrine and policies as you rely on them to sell these things... social activists and their kind have a role to play in our system, but from outside.. i think seeds of potential confusion are being sown in the zeal to appear overly democratic.. could backfire..

Socrates says...

all of this shows that really small states although politically independent, in reality have little control in matters the 'big boys' consider important. its their way or the highway. and its not just the Europeans,... note uncle Sam just posted the most recent list of money laundries and (not surprisingly given the heavy chinese presence here), quite naturally we were on that list too..

Socrates says...

i would recommend that Davis and all citizens who dont like to see the police do their job, watch episodes of COPS to see how its done. overwhelming force my friend.. its not a game..

Socrates says...

these initial rumblings from DPM sound like we should prepare for 5 more years of the SOS.. bloated civil service, hanging onto worthless, debt infected corporations like Bahamasair and ZNS, throwing good money after bad at BoB, etc.. we may have to await 'salvation' from IMF. oh my...

Socrates says...

Gibson sounds like a 'Rollins type'. Dr. Minnis would be well advised to keep an eye on him. Clearly he had expectations that weren't satisfied or dare i say, a sense of entitlement because he represents LI. tell him to sit small, be quiet and try to learn to creep before he tries to walk.

Socrates says...

Politicians appointed as Ministers dont miss swearing-in ceremonies.. do you attend college 4 years and then not go to graduation because you had something clearly more important already planned? something very significant led to his absence.. the public have a right to know what...

Socrates says...

i have never understood the need for a Defence Force. a Coast Guard for fisheries enforcement, drug traffic prevention and illegal immigration would be enough. govt revenue in a country this size is inadequate to support the tremendous expense associated with a Defence Force.

Socrates says...

Mitchell has a gross sense of entitlement that feeds his arrogance.. he was at ZNS in case anyone forgets and that is one of the premiere institutions in the Bahamas for arrongance training..

On Mitchell a danger to democracy

Posted 18 May 2017, 1:46 a.m. Suggest removal

Socrates says...

Take note..a lot of money for search and rescue operations.. suggest instead of controlling the airspace above, it might be more beneficial to let them (the US) keep doing it and just ask for our cut. benefits with no risk..