Why didn't he make this happen while he had the POWER?
He could have told the PM (when a cabinet post needed changing or appointing for example) that he will not approve the post, until this &#@* is taken care of.
But, I guess it's easier to "talk" while out of power, just like the rest of us.
I agree with you. But HOW will we get it. That is what that website is about. Action. I have not finalized (based on other people's input etc) what specific action to take on Tuesdays. I don't like the idea of a general boycott of purchasing, although that idea did garner a lot of support on Facebook a few weeks ago. I'm toying with the idea of a boycott of all banks on Tuesdays. Do not use the ATM, do not go inside, if at all possible. Try to avoid it. Let's see if we can make a noticeable change in their customer levels on Tuesdays. Of course, there will be wankers out there that will take advantage of the "slack" time and get their stuff done - just like in the past when taxi unions tried to strike you always had a few sell-outs that would go around a pick up all the people. There are always traitors. However, I believe there are more good people than bad, and if we band together to do something LEGAL like this and make a difference, it could get attention. Banks have the power to pressure Govt to make changes too. They might, if we convince them to.
This is not asking for much. And my feeling is that if people are not willing to do something simple and easy like this - then we as a country simply deserve to die. When our country dies, it will not be a tragedy or a shame or anything like that - it will simply be what we wanted. A chosen suicide.
Would YOU be willing to get your money out of the ATM on Monday instead of Tuesday? Hold off on cashing that cheque or making that deposit until Wednesday? Don't worry about what others will/won't do. Will YOU? A fire starts with a spark.
Yes I am familiar with Israel's system. They even let prisoners vote there, because unlike us and the USA they do not consider prisoners to be sub-human non-citizens. Here in the Bahamas if you go to jail, you can never get a good job for the rest of your life. In the USA if you go to jail on a felony (and almost anything is a felony now in the states), then you can never vote again unless you petition a judge to "restore" your voting rights.
This is ONE reason why I keep saying we need a larger Parliament. 38/39/40 members is simply not enough.
It is too small a group, too easy to keep secrets, too easy to split/share-up pies, too easy to handle everything in a wrong way and nobody finding out.
People argue with me that the salary cost of a 200 member Parliament is too high. That is just silly. Those couple dollars pale in comparison to the millions of lost potential dollars this country loses every week. We lose money in lost opportunities and inefficiencies that are simply mind boggling. Our stupid Bahamasair jet is one fine example of extreme waste. We can't afford to have a jet - so we just let National Insurance "pay" for it, in constant loans.
This kind of nonsense and lots of other kinds would be dramatically reduced if we had a 200 member parliament. You would also be able to meet with your MP in a timely fashion. Bills on the floor that are STUPID would be more easily able to be voted down.
Think about it. Think about the advantages of a 200 member parliament. I cannot think of a better answer for our country right now. Oh, and of course, we wouldn't want 199 of the 200 to be from Nassau, like they are now.
And yet, even though he says of this, he is unwilling to chastise the former PM for not implementing a Freedom of Information Act.
How can the middle class, or any class, survive when there is a governing class that spends all of our money and we don't even find out about it until after the fact. Or they sign us up for all kinds of STUPID treaties, and we find out after the fact.
Well, actually, we don't even find out about those. Have you ever seen a copy of this FATCA agreement thing?
Ever seen a copy of the W.T.O. application form they submitted? A list of W.T.O. rules for members?
TheMadHatter says...
Quick !!!!!! Somebody send a Fedex to the Privy Council. Ask them if this qualifies as "The worst of the worst" ?
I mean, begging our British Over-Lords is always an option for Bahamians, right?
**TheMadHatter**
On UPDATED: Mother shot dead while holding her young son
Posted 27 March 2015, 8:23 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Why didn't he make this happen while he had the POWER?
He could have told the PM (when a cabinet post needed changing or appointing for example) that he will not approve the post, until this &#@* is taken care of.
But, I guess it's easier to "talk" while out of power, just like the rest of us.
**TheMadHatter**
On Former Governor General calls for gender equality
Posted 27 March 2015, 8:13 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
It doesn't matter what we think or want - we live in a dictatorship, like China.
Thanks for trying, though.
On Rejuvaseal cancer fear
Posted 26 March 2015, 7:53 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Time for action. Let's boycott all banks every Tuesday of every week.
[Click Here][1]
**TheMadHatter**
[1]: http://user463836.websitewizard.com/
On WTO benefits: ‘Better appreciation’ needed
Posted 26 March 2015, 7:43 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
I agree with you. But HOW will we get it. That is what that website is about. Action. I have not finalized (based on other people's input etc) what specific action to take on Tuesdays. I don't like the idea of a general boycott of purchasing, although that idea did garner a lot of support on Facebook a few weeks ago. I'm toying with the idea of a boycott of all banks on Tuesdays. Do not use the ATM, do not go inside, if at all possible. Try to avoid it. Let's see if we can make a noticeable change in their customer levels on Tuesdays. Of course, there will be wankers out there that will take advantage of the "slack" time and get their stuff done - just like in the past when taxi unions tried to strike you always had a few sell-outs that would go around a pick up all the people. There are always traitors. However, I believe there are more good people than bad, and if we band together to do something LEGAL like this and make a difference, it could get attention. Banks have the power to pressure Govt to make changes too. They might, if we convince them to.
This is not asking for much. And my feeling is that if people are not willing to do something simple and easy like this - then we as a country simply deserve to die. When our country dies, it will not be a tragedy or a shame or anything like that - it will simply be what we wanted. A chosen suicide.
Would YOU be willing to get your money out of the ATM on Monday instead of Tuesday? Hold off on cashing that cheque or making that deposit until Wednesday? Don't worry about what others will/won't do. Will YOU? A fire starts with a spark.
**TheMadHatter**
On Baha Mar's contractor relations hit new low
Posted 26 March 2015, 7:21 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Yes I am familiar with Israel's system. They even let prisoners vote there, because unlike us and the USA they do not consider prisoners to be sub-human non-citizens. Here in the Bahamas if you go to jail, you can never get a good job for the rest of your life. In the USA if you go to jail on a felony (and almost anything is a felony now in the states), then you can never vote again unless you petition a judge to "restore" your voting rights.
duppy- I would like your comment on ...
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On Baha Mar's contractor relations hit new low
Posted 25 March 2015, 9:21 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
This is ONE reason why I keep saying we need a larger Parliament. 38/39/40 members is simply not enough.
It is too small a group, too easy to keep secrets, too easy to split/share-up pies, too easy to handle everything in a wrong way and nobody finding out.
People argue with me that the salary cost of a 200 member Parliament is too high. That is just silly. Those couple dollars pale in comparison to the millions of lost potential dollars this country loses every week. We lose money in lost opportunities and inefficiencies that are simply mind boggling. Our stupid Bahamasair jet is one fine example of extreme waste. We can't afford to have a jet - so we just let National Insurance "pay" for it, in constant loans.
This kind of nonsense and lots of other kinds would be dramatically reduced if we had a 200 member parliament. You would also be able to meet with your MP in a timely fashion. Bills on the floor that are STUPID would be more easily able to be voted down.
Think about it. Think about the advantages of a 200 member parliament. I cannot think of a better answer for our country right now. Oh, and of course, we wouldn't want 199 of the 200 to be from Nassau, like they are now.
**TheMadHatter**
On Baha Mar's contractor relations hit new low
Posted 25 March 2015, 6:20 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
What? No outcry from the environmentalists? LOL
**TheMadHatter**
On Bimini Big Game 'going great guns' on $4.4m upgrades
Posted 25 March 2015, 6:08 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
And yet, even though he says of this, he is unwilling to chastise the former PM for not implementing a Freedom of Information Act.
How can the middle class, or any class, survive when there is a governing class that spends all of our money and we don't even find out about it until after the fact. Or they sign us up for all kinds of STUPID treaties, and we find out after the fact.
Well, actually, we don't even find out about those. Have you ever seen a copy of this FATCA agreement thing?
Ever seen a copy of the W.T.O. application form they submitted? A list of W.T.O. rules for members?
**TheMadHatter**
On Middle class facing 'consistent assault'
Posted 25 March 2015, 6:06 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Oh, and here's the article you mentioned:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/b…
On ‘Gray must go’ amid claims he interfered with justice
Posted 23 March 2015, 11:20 p.m. Suggest removal