Excellent article as always Nicole. I wrote the following comment on the Moss resignation article and am just posting it here to ensure readership. I will not be posting after today. I also made the mistake of returning to the Bahamas after obtaining my degree. My life has been a total waste the last 25 years.
My advice to any Bahamian who has a degree abroad and should find themselves in the TSA line at the airport about to return here - go to the nearest airport store and buy a BIG bottle of suntan lotion (or something). They won't let you through with that (max 3.5oz right?) - and just insist that you cannot go on without it, claiming your skin will catch on fire. You will eventually be escorted out of the airport and onto the streets of the USA or Canada. Trust me, even if you end up under a bridge holding out a cream can begging for coins - you will be much better off than had you boarded that plane.
Seems this would be a fitting time for ME also to offer my resignation from politics. The arrest of a protester in Freeport two days ago during a peaceful protest, and the declaration and validation by the Court the following day that we as citizens need permission to protest says all that needs to be said about our state of affairs.
Our comments on here and on Facebook and wherever else are actually a form of protest - in a way. If protesting is illegal, then it might not be long before these online activities also lead to arrest. The sad thing is that in most countries where people are not free, the economies usually suck because people have no incentive to "rise above" and perform. I hope that situation will not befall our beloved nation.
In truth, all of our comments on here are really a waste of time anyway - because the only time our "voice" means anything (perhaps) is during one day every five years.
Seems this would be a fitting time for ME also to offer my resignation from politics. The arrest of a protester in Freeport yesterday during a peaceful protest, and the declaration and validation by the Court that we as citizens need permission to protest says all that needs to be said about our state of affairs.
Our comments on here and on Facebook and wherever else are actually a form of protest - in a way. If protesting is illegal, then it might not be long before these online activities also lead to arrest. The sad thing is that in most countries where people are not free, the economies usually suck because people have no incentive to "rise above" and perform. I hope that situation will not befall our beloved nation.
In truth, all of our comments on here are really a waste of time anyway - because the only time our "voice" means anything (perhaps) is during one day every five years.
Seems this would be a fitting time for ME also to offer my resignation from politics. The arrest of a protester in Freeport yesterday during a peaceful protest, and the declaration and validation by the Court that we as citizens need permission to protest says all that needs to be said about our state of affairs.
Our comments on here and on Facebook and wherever else are actually a form of protest - in a way. If protesting is illegal, then it might not be long before these online activities also lead to arrest. The sad thing is that in most countries where people are not free, the economies usually suck because people have no incentive to "rise above" and perform. I hope that situation will not befall our beloved nation.
In truth, all of our comments on here are really a waste of time anyway - because the only time our "voice" means anything (perhaps) is during one day every five years.
Seems this would be a fitting time for ME also to offer my resignation from politics. The arrest of a protester in Freeport yesterday during a peaceful protest, and the declaration and validation by the Court that we as citizens need permission to protest says all that needs to be said about our state of affairs.
Our comments on here and on Facebook and wherever else are actually a form of protest - in a way. If protesting is illegal, then it might not be long before these online activities also lead to arrest. The sad thing is that in most countries where people are not free, the economies usually suck because people have no incentive to "rise above" and perform. I hope that situation will not befall our beloved nation.
In truth, all of our comments on here are really a waste of time anyway - because the only time our "voice" means anything (perhaps) is during one day every five years.
AND not only is he getting away with it - but they are punishing the Island Administrator who he contacted because he spoke out about it. He has been placed on suspension.
So be warned fellow citizens. If you see a PLP MP shoot somebody in cold blood and even have a photo with your phone - for God's sake don't tell anybody. You might find yourself brought before the Court and charged with the murder of that person.
But, as Bahamians, we've known that for many years.
You are correct !!! It is a waste of time talking about the budget. We never get to see the actual what was spent figures the following year after our dreamy budgets are passed.
ALSO why the Hell doesn't the FNM expel Edison from the Party? This is the 2nd time there has been a big to-do in the House in the last couple years and the last time he remained in the House as well.
Could it be that he is neither FNM nor PLP? Maybe he is loyal to the Queen and has to stay in the House to be her eyes and ears? Could it be that he is the REAL Governor General?
Just some thoughts, because it does seem mysterious.
The reason why there IS cheap labour, is because there are too many people. You talk about affording the cost of children. Shouldn't that be thought about by parents before-hand?
I know cashiers at the grocery store making $180/week and they have 4 children, one of them has 7 children. How in the HELL can you think to raise 7 children on $180/week. Parents are feeding these kids Ramen Noodles - which if you look at the sodium content it is about 780gm vs a bag of potato chips at 160gm - nearly 6 times a much salt !!!!!!
It would be nice to think that if you raised the minimum wage, those parents would then be able to afford a little higher quality food for their children and that they would do that.
But, no, I assure you - they would not. They would only then think they can afford to have MORE children and baby number 8 would be on its way.
Because there are so many people employers can say hey if you want to work for $150/week you can, otherwise I have 47 other applications sitting on my desk from people desperate for work. Baby #8 above will be ONE of those desperate souls when he/she reaches the age of 18.
Mr. Smith says in the article "Bahamians have an inalienable right to enjoy a better life in a better land – a land where our people are healthy, educated and prosperous, enjoying an improved quality of life in safe and secure communities.".
to that i reply:
wow, yes, that sounds wonderful.
Do our people currently live in a better land? If so, what is better about it? Are our people educated or do we continue with D averages in the schools? Are our people prosperous or do we continue mainly to work as maids and gardeners in foreign owned hotels? Do we have safe and secure communities, or is someone murdered in Nassau at least every 3 days?
There are lots of things, as listed above, that are NOT working in your pipe-dream of a reality that doesn't yet exist.
How will NHI make all of these dreams come true?
Should we at least try to fix maybe 2 of the above listed problems before we embark on a mission that has an endless need for money, and a system where nobody can say "NO" because denying care to someone would be seen as heartless and inhuman?
I predicted over 20 years ago that if the migrants continue to come to this country, they would eventually overwhelm the public clinic system to where Bahamians would be unable to obtain care, and then later on it would get to the point where even the migrants could not get care in a timely and quality fashion due to their own huge numbers of persons.
That time has obviously now arrived. The clinics are bulging over with immigrants and the system is unable to provide them with care in sufficient quantity and quality - SO NOW all of a sudden it is necessary to have NHI and expand PMH and do all sorts of things so that THEY can get care.
What about when Bahamians weren't getting sufficient health care 20 years ago? Who was crying for them? Where was Mr. Smith then? Is his mother a Haitian? Is his grandmother a Haitian? They must be. It is the only reason he could support such a STUPID idea as N.H.I. (New Haitian Insurance) designed to provide enough care to handle all the new Haitian arrivals every week.
Clearly since there are so many stupid Bahamians who would support this idiotic plan and have no concern for their own people and their own country - the only way that our country has a CHANCE of remaining Bahamian and preserving our culture would be if we had a TOTAL economic melt-down and our currency was devalued to like ten cents to the US$ and everything got so disgusting and terrible here that no migrants would want to come here. The only way we MIGHT survive is if the Bahamas became worse than Haiti and then they might want to go back there for an improved lifestyle.
TheMadHatter says...
Thank goodness I remain in retirement, and do not have to think up a comment.
**TheMadHatter**
On YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Moss resigns as bridge to the future implodes
Posted 12 June 2015, 5:10 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Excellent article as always Nicole. I wrote the following comment on the Moss resignation article and am just posting it here to ensure readership. I will not be posting after today. I also made the mistake of returning to the Bahamas after obtaining my degree. My life has been a total waste the last 25 years.
My advice to any Bahamian who has a degree abroad and should find themselves in the TSA line at the airport about to return here - go to the nearest airport store and buy a BIG bottle of suntan lotion (or something). They won't let you through with that (max 3.5oz right?) - and just insist that you cannot go on without it, claiming your skin will catch on fire. You will eventually be escorted out of the airport and onto the streets of the USA or Canada. Trust me, even if you end up under a bridge holding out a cream can begging for coins - you will be much better off than had you boarded that plane.
Seems this would be a fitting time for ME also to offer my resignation from politics. The arrest of a protester in Freeport two days ago during a peaceful protest, and the declaration and validation by the Court the following day that we as citizens need permission to protest says all that needs to be said about our state of affairs.
Our comments on here and on Facebook and wherever else are actually a form of protest - in a way. If protesting is illegal, then it might not be long before these online activities also lead to arrest. The sad thing is that in most countries where people are not free, the economies usually suck because people have no incentive to "rise above" and perform. I hope that situation will not befall our beloved nation.
In truth, all of our comments on here are really a waste of time anyway - because the only time our "voice" means anything (perhaps) is during one day every five years.
Best of luck and best wishes to all.
**TheMadHatter**
On POLITICOLE: Bahamas after college = professional suicide
Posted 10 June 2015, 7:46 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Seems this would be a fitting time for ME also to offer my resignation from politics. The arrest of a protester in Freeport yesterday during a peaceful protest, and the declaration and validation by the Court that we as citizens need permission to protest says all that needs to be said about our state of affairs.
Our comments on here and on Facebook and wherever else are actually a form of protest - in a way. If protesting is illegal, then it might not be long before these online activities also lead to arrest. The sad thing is that in most countries where people are not free, the economies usually suck because people have no incentive to "rise above" and perform. I hope that situation will not befall our beloved nation.
In truth, all of our comments on here are really a waste of time anyway - because the only time our "voice" means anything (perhaps) is during one day every five years.
Best of luck and best wishes to all.
**TheMadHatter**
On PLP Chairman: Moss has squandered opportunity for public service
Posted 10 June 2015, 7:27 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Seems this would be a fitting time for ME also to offer my resignation from politics. The arrest of a protester in Freeport yesterday during a peaceful protest, and the declaration and validation by the Court that we as citizens need permission to protest says all that needs to be said about our state of affairs.
Our comments on here and on Facebook and wherever else are actually a form of protest - in a way. If protesting is illegal, then it might not be long before these online activities also lead to arrest. The sad thing is that in most countries where people are not free, the economies usually suck because people have no incentive to "rise above" and perform. I hope that situation will not befall our beloved nation.
In truth, all of our comments on here are really a waste of time anyway - because the only time our "voice" means anything (perhaps) is during one day every five years.
Best of luck and best wishes to all.
**TheMadHatter**
On Mixed reaction from Marco City constituents
Posted 10 June 2015, 7:25 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Seems this would be a fitting time for ME also to offer my resignation from politics. The arrest of a protester in Freeport yesterday during a peaceful protest, and the declaration and validation by the Court that we as citizens need permission to protest says all that needs to be said about our state of affairs.
Our comments on here and on Facebook and wherever else are actually a form of protest - in a way. If protesting is illegal, then it might not be long before these online activities also lead to arrest. The sad thing is that in most countries where people are not free, the economies usually suck because people have no incentive to "rise above" and perform. I hope that situation will not befall our beloved nation.
In truth, all of our comments on here are really a waste of time anyway - because the only time our "voice" means anything (perhaps) is during one day every five years.
Best of luck and best wishes to all.
**TheMadHatter**
On Moss: Why I quit
Posted 10 June 2015, 7:17 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
AND not only is he getting away with it - but they are punishing the Island Administrator who he contacted because he spoke out about it. He has been placed on suspension.
So be warned fellow citizens. If you see a PLP MP shoot somebody in cold blood and even have a photo with your phone - for God's sake don't tell anybody. You might find yourself brought before the Court and charged with the murder of that person.
But, as Bahamians, we've known that for many years.
On FNM suspended from House after protest against Gray
Posted 9 June 2015, 10:55 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
You are correct !!! It is a waste of time talking about the budget. We never get to see the actual what was spent figures the following year after our dreamy budgets are passed.
ALSO why the Hell doesn't the FNM expel Edison from the Party? This is the 2nd time there has been a big to-do in the House in the last couple years and the last time he remained in the House as well.
Could it be that he is neither FNM nor PLP? Maybe he is loyal to the Queen and has to stay in the House to be her eyes and ears? Could it be that he is the REAL Governor General?
Just some thoughts, because it does seem mysterious.
**TheMadHatter**
On FNM suspended from House after protest against Gray
Posted 9 June 2015, 10:53 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
LOL
On Steps taken over birth records alarm
Posted 8 June 2015, 11:38 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
The reason why there IS cheap labour, is because there are too many people. You talk about affording the cost of children. Shouldn't that be thought about by parents before-hand?
I know cashiers at the grocery store making $180/week and they have 4 children, one of them has 7 children. How in the HELL can you think to raise 7 children on $180/week. Parents are feeding these kids Ramen Noodles - which if you look at the sodium content it is about 780gm vs a bag of potato chips at 160gm - nearly 6 times a much salt !!!!!!
It would be nice to think that if you raised the minimum wage, those parents would then be able to afford a little higher quality food for their children and that they would do that.
But, no, I assure you - they would not. They would only then think they can afford to have MORE children and baby number 8 would be on its way.
Because there are so many people employers can say hey if you want to work for $150/week you can, otherwise I have 47 other applications sitting on my desk from people desperate for work. Baby #8 above will be ONE of those desperate souls when he/she reaches the age of 18.
**TheMadHatter**
On Minimum wage rise recommended
Posted 8 June 2015, 7:27 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Mr. Smith says in the article "Bahamians have an inalienable right to enjoy a better life in a better land – a land where our people are healthy, educated and prosperous, enjoying an improved quality of life in safe and secure communities.".
to that i reply:
wow, yes, that sounds wonderful.
Do our people currently live in a better land? If so, what is better about it?
Are our people educated or do we continue with D averages in the schools?
Are our people prosperous or do we continue mainly to work as maids and gardeners
in foreign owned hotels?
Do we have safe and secure communities, or is someone murdered in Nassau at least
every 3 days?
There are lots of things, as listed above, that are NOT working in your pipe-dream of a reality that doesn't yet exist.
How will NHI make all of these dreams come true?
Should we at least try to fix maybe 2 of the above listed problems before we embark on a mission that has an endless need for money, and a system where nobody can say "NO" because denying care to someone would be seen as heartless and inhuman?
I predicted over 20 years ago that if the migrants continue to come to this country, they would eventually overwhelm the public clinic system to where Bahamians would be unable to obtain care, and then later on it would get to the point where even the migrants could not get care in a timely and quality fashion due to their own huge numbers of persons.
That time has obviously now arrived. The clinics are bulging over with immigrants and the system is unable to provide them with care in sufficient quantity and quality - SO NOW all of a sudden it is necessary to have NHI and expand PMH and do all sorts of things so that THEY can get care.
What about when Bahamians weren't getting sufficient health care 20 years ago? Who was crying for them? Where was Mr. Smith then? Is his mother a Haitian? Is his grandmother a Haitian? They must be. It is the only reason he could support such a STUPID idea as N.H.I. (New Haitian Insurance) designed to provide enough care to handle all the new Haitian arrivals every week.
Clearly since there are so many stupid Bahamians who would support this idiotic plan and have no concern for their own people and their own country - the only way that our country has a CHANCE of remaining Bahamian and preserving our culture would be if we had a TOTAL economic melt-down and our currency was devalued to like ten cents to the US$ and everything got so disgusting and terrible here that no migrants would want to come here. The only way we MIGHT survive is if the Bahamas became worse than Haiti and then they might want to go back there for an improved lifestyle.
**TheMadHatter**
On YOUR SAY: Why National Health Insurance?
Posted 8 June 2015, 7:17 p.m. Suggest removal