So in other words things are just horrible and terrible and way below average, and any other negatives you can put to it - BUT things are getting better.
Is he trying to run in the next election for PM? Cause that guy saying the same nonsense.
I agree completely. I wish somebody would start a RALLY or drive or some movement to have us vote and get the USA to invite/agree for us to become the 51st state in the USA. We already are anyway to a large extent.
Just read this, and realize that I am suggest Ingraham collaborated with the DNA. I did not mean to imply that. Ingraham collaborated with 3 independent candidates if memory serves.
An excellent essay. I would only add that they FNM should also consider doing what Ingraham did in his first campaign - and that is collaborate with the DNA for each not to host candidates in at least 10 constituencies - so that they hedge their bets, and at the end of the d11ay can at least have a coalition government.
Many Bahamians are fed up with both parties, and the same draining of opposition votes by the DNA is likely to occur on an even grander scale this time. Thus ensuring a PLP victory in a similar manner at each polling station as this:
plp 160 fnm 110 dna 90
Clearly most people (200 in total) voted against the PLP who only obtained 160 votes. BUT since their vote count is greater an any other individual count, they win. That's what happened last time.
True. Heartless unions. They prove here that they have no love for their fellow man - or do we only house animals at Her Majesty's Prison (new name) ?
I'm sure Mr. Pinder is aware of the conditions under which so-called children of God are both housed and in which the employees there are made to work.
I'm sure he gets all dressed up every Sunday for church and sings songs about brotherly love.
A 5 year sentence to prison for armed robbery - does not state that someone should have to (censored).
You have an excellent point. Also a good memory - yes I did support VAT as an alternative to currency devaluation. Anyone can take a trip to Jamaica and decide for themselves if they think currency devaluation is a good idea.
I had no illusion that either the PLP or the FNM would spend the VAT money wisely - but at least they would have the money to help pay the IMF and the IMF could see that the money was there. Neither party - having been in power several times each - have implemented a Freedom of Information Act, and no financial info is available to the public. In fact, they recently removed the govt salary info from the budget.
People also need to bear in mind that a budget can say anything - it is the actual spending figures that we need to be able to see.
All of this needs to be made available online - with details - not just saying $87million at PMH - but showing salaries, equipment repair (specific to each piece of equipment), needle costs, syringes, gauze, light bulbs, etc.
However - I still must question if at the end of day - having such info whether the people would be moved to do any different come election day. It is my understanding that a large portion of our population are currently banning together in meetings and making plans to reinstall the same government party that they last tossed out. So if that be the result of more info - the only thing that will happen is we will have a change of party each election - but only between the same two same old same old.
While I am not a great fan of either party in particular - I MUST commend both of them for having a great skill in convincing 90% of Bahamians who are disgruntled to stay home and not bother to vote. It is truly an accomplishment for anyone, if you can convince your enemies to simply lay down their swords and not bother to fight at all.
TheMadHatter says...
The choice for the FNM is simple - find a real leader or lose the election.
It can't be no more easily explained.
I think Bulter as PM with Symonnette as dpm would be great.
**TheMadHatter**
On Minnis: Keep it in the family
Posted 27 January 2016, 10:47 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
So in other words things are just horrible and terrible and way below average, and any other negatives you can put to it - BUT things are getting better.
Is he trying to run in the next election for PM? Cause that guy saying the same nonsense.
**TheMadHatter**
On Scotia: Bahamas ‘skews’ bad Caribbean mortgages
Posted 26 January 2016, 3:02 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
I agree completely. I wish somebody would start a RALLY or drive or some movement to have us vote and get the USA to invite/agree for us to become the 51st state in the USA. We already are anyway to a large extent.
On Govt calls in FBI on crime
Posted 25 January 2016, 4:56 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
6 month extension again?
Nobody is going to invest with only the promise of being able to survive financially for 6 months.
On Freeport’s restaurants 50% below break even
Posted 21 January 2016, 4:25 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Just read this, and realize that I am suggest Ingraham collaborated with the DNA. I did not mean to imply that. Ingraham collaborated with 3 independent candidates if memory serves.
On Minnis is afraid to call convention
Posted 21 January 2016, 4:18 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
An excellent essay. I would only add that they FNM should also consider doing what Ingraham did in his first campaign - and that is collaborate with the DNA for each not to host candidates in at least 10 constituencies - so that they hedge their bets, and at the end of the d11ay can at least have a coalition government.
Many Bahamians are fed up with both parties, and the same draining of opposition votes by the DNA is likely to occur on an even grander scale this time. Thus ensuring a PLP victory in a similar manner at each polling station as this:
plp 160
fnm 110
dna 90
Clearly most people (200 in total) voted against the PLP who only obtained 160 votes. BUT since their vote count is greater an any other individual count, they win. That's what happened last time.
**TheMadHatter**
On Minnis is afraid to call convention
Posted 21 January 2016, 3:57 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
True. Heartless unions. They prove here that they have no love for their fellow man - or do we only house animals at Her Majesty's Prison (new name) ?
I'm sure Mr. Pinder is aware of the conditions under which so-called children of God are both housed and in which the employees there are made to work.
I'm sure he gets all dressed up every Sunday for church and sings songs about brotherly love.
A 5 year sentence to prison for armed robbery - does not state that someone should have to (censored).
On Mass demonstration threat over Cable price increase
Posted 21 January 2016, 3:43 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
What a shame if you were to stay home on election day. Vote for change my friend. It is long overdue.
On FNM convention - but no voting?
Posted 21 January 2016, 3:35 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
100% correct. In addition, the goal of replacing the white man with the yellow man is also questionable.
On Freeport’s restaurants 50% below break even
Posted 21 January 2016, 3:27 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
You have an excellent point. Also a good memory - yes I did support VAT as an alternative to currency devaluation. Anyone can take a trip to Jamaica and decide for themselves if they think currency devaluation is a good idea.
I had no illusion that either the PLP or the FNM would spend the VAT money wisely - but at least they would have the money to help pay the IMF and the IMF could see that the money was there. Neither party - having been in power several times each - have implemented a Freedom of Information Act, and no financial info is available to the public. In fact, they recently removed the govt salary info from the budget.
People also need to bear in mind that a budget can say anything - it is the actual spending figures that we need to be able to see.
All of this needs to be made available online - with details - not just saying $87million at PMH - but showing salaries, equipment repair (specific to each piece of equipment), needle costs, syringes, gauze, light bulbs, etc.
However - I still must question if at the end of day - having such info whether the people would be moved to do any different come election day. It is my understanding that a large portion of our population are currently banning together in meetings and making plans to reinstall the same government party that they last tossed out. So if that be the result of more info - the only thing that will happen is we will have a change of party each election - but only between the same two same old same old.
While I am not a great fan of either party in particular - I MUST commend both of them for having a great skill in convincing 90% of Bahamians who are disgruntled to stay home and not bother to vote. It is truly an accomplishment for anyone, if you can convince your enemies to simply lay down their swords and not bother to fight at all.
I give the Devil his due.
On Gov’t urged: Hear ‘loud cries’ over Business Licence
Posted 21 January 2016, 3:21 p.m. Suggest removal