Have to agree with Miller but the problem isn't the Union demands, they can come to the table and ask for anything. The real problem is big government. Why is government in businesses that could be owned and operated by private companies? Governments in small 3rd world developing countries like the Bahamas, are subject to voter blackmail. They don't think cost at the negotiating table, they think votes. At the end of the day they don't agree what they can afford, they agree what they need to for labor peace and hopefully votes as a result. Private companies put it to you cold, this is what we can afford, take it or leave it.
So troubling that we live in a country where we need to give 'thanks' and praise for the government doing what governments are supposed too. Isn't this what we pay taxes for? Isn't that the reason various agencies exist? In the final analysis seems to me everyone did what they are expected and paid to do, no more, no less.
All of these socialists and communists in the Unions will finish destroying the Bahamas yet. Let them make their bed hard, only they will have to sleep in it. A word to the wise is sufficient as they say while empty vessels make the most noise.
those same folks are going to thank Fitzgerald by voting him back . when push came to shove you see what him and Alison did; they looked out fir themselves.. thats what they mean by putting people first, they are referring to themselves of course...
We can all appreciate Ms. Burrows English lesson but in today's world, few words are used technically correctly and they develop everyday use and meaning. Writers are quite correct to refer to the prevailing attitude regarding non-Bahamians by resident Bahamians as being xenophobic. We get downgraded and some get pissed off because foreigners say so. You have an activist group who receive money from non-Bahamians and suddenly it's a plot to destabilize the government. You have a dispute with Izmiralian and because he dared to push back, he is villified. As per the dictionary we can debate this view, but as used in everyday language, I'm afraid Ms. Burrows that we are xenophobics...
Why listen to this woman who left town, put her buddy in charge and just coincidentally a Nolli is magically issued at the same time to get her clients off... Give me a break. Typical PLP response..believe it just coz I say so but don't expect me to produce any evidence to support what I say... Democracy PLP style...
Well one thing is certain, Munro is just like the rest, keep everything secret from the stupid Bahamians because they don't have enough sense to read and understand anything for themselves.. We need people like him, Mitchell, Davis and the rest to spit out some s#%t and we believe it just because they say so.. No wonder this country is such a mess..
as long as we have this 'consolidated fund' system where all money is collected then disbursed at the whim and fancy of the government of the day, we can never spend responsibly since there is no corelation between expenditure and revenue in terms of value for money... e.g. every year since independence, succesive administrations have thrown millions at Bahamasair and paid for every aircraft acquired on top of that to the extent that this one entity alone is responsible for 10% of the $6.0 billion national debt. there is no sign of or hope that this,will ever change. is it responsible to throw the people's money away like this? so where is the hope for debt reduction and fiscal prudence making decisions like this and many more, year after year.
Mitchell is a fascist. He believes 3rd world genius politicians like him have the right to rule over us idiots who aren't genius politicians without question. He finds it absurd anyone would dare to challenge that principle, hence his attitude toward this whole mess. Then to add insult to injury, this ruling came from a foreign judge.. I guess we will need to now consider a Bahamas Supreme Court to ensure that we can control all ruling made so that they are always to our liking,,,.
Socrates says...
Couldn't stop laughing at this one.. Talk about the tail wagging the dog..
On Unions team to drive employment reforms
Posted 31 August 2016, 11:16 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Have to agree with Miller but the problem isn't the Union demands, they can come to the table and ask for anything. The real problem is big government. Why is government in businesses that could be owned and operated by private companies? Governments in small 3rd world developing countries like the Bahamas, are subject to voter blackmail. They don't think cost at the negotiating table, they think votes. At the end of the day they don't agree what they can afford, they agree what they need to for labor peace and hopefully votes as a result. Private companies put it to you cold, this is what we can afford, take it or leave it.
On Miller: Unions preventing quality utility supplies
Posted 31 August 2016, 11:11 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
So troubling that we live in a country where we need to give 'thanks' and praise for the government doing what governments are supposed too. Isn't this what we pay taxes for? Isn't that the reason various agencies exist? In the final analysis seems to me everyone did what they are expected and paid to do, no more, no less.
On Baha Mar work starts next month
Posted 29 August 2016, 9:55 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
All of these socialists and communists in the Unions will finish destroying the Bahamas yet. Let them make their bed hard, only they will have to sleep in it. A word to the wise is sufficient as they say while empty vessels make the most noise.
On Union chief tones down strike threat
Posted 27 August 2016, 3 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
those same folks are going to thank Fitzgerald by voting him back . when push came to shove you see what him and Alison did; they looked out fir themselves.. thats what they mean by putting people first, they are referring to themselves of course...
On Dozens of residents still using wells near Rubis service station
Posted 26 August 2016, 1:45 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
We can all appreciate Ms. Burrows English lesson but in today's world, few words are used technically correctly and they develop everyday use and meaning. Writers are quite correct to refer to the prevailing attitude regarding non-Bahamians by resident Bahamians as being xenophobic. We get downgraded and some get pissed off because foreigners say so. You have an activist group who receive money from non-Bahamians and suddenly it's a plot to destabilize the government. You have a dispute with Izmiralian and because he dared to push back, he is villified. As per the dictionary we can debate this view, but as used in everyday language, I'm afraid Ms. Burrows that we are xenophobics...
On POLITICOLE: The inaccuracy and lunacy of ‘xenophobia’
Posted 26 August 2016, 5:51 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Why listen to this woman who left town, put her buddy in charge and just coincidentally a Nolli is magically issued at the same time to get her clients off... Give me a break. Typical PLP response..believe it just coz I say so but don't expect me to produce any evidence to support what I say... Democracy PLP style...
On PM is defended over Baha Mar
Posted 25 August 2016, 8:04 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Well one thing is certain, Munro is just like the rest, keep everything secret from the stupid Bahamians because they don't have enough sense to read and understand anything for themselves.. We need people like him, Mitchell, Davis and the rest to spit out some s#%t and we believe it just because they say so.. No wonder this country is such a mess..
On Munroe says Baha Mar secrecy will stop sabotage
Posted 25 August 2016, 7:54 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
as long as we have this 'consolidated fund' system where all money is collected then disbursed at the whim and fancy of the government of the day, we can never spend responsibly since there is no corelation between expenditure and revenue in terms of value for money... e.g. every year since independence, succesive administrations have thrown millions at Bahamasair and paid for every aircraft acquired on top of that to the extent that this one entity alone is responsible for 10% of the $6.0 billion national debt. there is no sign of or hope that this,will ever change. is it responsible to throw the people's money away like this? so where is the hope for debt reduction and fiscal prudence making decisions like this and many more, year after year.
On Moody’s downgrades the Bahamas’ credit rating
Posted 23 August 2016, 11:35 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Mitchell is a fascist. He believes 3rd world genius politicians like him have the right to rule over us idiots who aren't genius politicians without question. He finds it absurd anyone would dare to challenge that principle, hence his attitude toward this whole mess. Then to add insult to injury, this ruling came from a foreign judge.. I guess we will need to now consider a Bahamas Supreme Court to ensure that we can control all ruling made so that they are always to our liking,,,.
On How free is parliament - a case for the Privy Council
Posted 23 August 2016, 4:22 a.m. Suggest removal