I get the need to celebrate longevity, it's a human thing.
But as I listened to people I couldnt help but think the celebrations were targeted at the privileged, the simple minded and the easily swayed. I saw an international magazine speak in wonder about the fact that the Bahamas now has a Junkanoo museum. What are we doing? From the minute they announced that The Port would *own* our heritage I asked how could a govt allow it? The shining glory of what most Bahamians recognize as wholly Bahamian and we dont own it, our beaches we dont have the right to visit. I saw a sign on one beachfront saying *Private, No Fishing*. What dat mean? Cuz you have to be near the *high water mark* to fish. What are we doing???
Huh? Where's the story about a hot tin car flying through the air? This is as bad as the ocean gate sub. Will we hear the story after something more serious happens?
I listened all day to people speaking about their wonderful experience, the committee did a great job. *Whatever* money they spent it was well spent.. oohh King Charles sent us a message too... and I wonder when did our priorities get so screwed up? One show host put it in the proper perspective she said basically *it appeared to be a nod to the upper class and they forgot the people*. That's precisely what it seemed like. The lower class got stuck in hours long traffic, relegated to walk several blocks to then be shuffled through a tiny entrance, ushered to crammed seating while the dignitaries got the police escorts, preferred seating, perfect makeup and balls gowns to cut the 5,000 dollar gold cake (I'm guessing) and to top it all off more brainwashing with a fireworks display featuring Sir Lynden... was he really the only person who fought the fight?
**From the time of Caeser nothing has changed, the ruling class draped in jewels and golden robes have sought to take the minds of the people off their daily sufferings with weeks long games and festivities**. I had occassion to drive through Pinewood this day after the millions were spent, and it looked the same... dismal. The giant potholes made the experience somewhat worse.
Id argue that the Bahamas is Heaven! it gat the natural beauty...you read the part where Satan get hit with the megaolomania virus, get some rabid supporters behind him and civil war break out? (Sounds familiar...) and I know Archangel Michael look better than Captain America, and he gat majestic wings, a sword that could rival Excalibur and he could fight better than Jackie Chan and Donnie Chen put together ? You really cant beat the bible for some good science fiction (/fact) screenplays
Can you imagine that this administration knowingly allowed its citizens to bathe and drink water contaminated with gasoline for months and hid the findings to save their jobs?
Speaking out in this country requires courage. Speaking out so publicly as the face of a news journal even more so. I will give you though that being wealthy and out of reach of petty politicians accounts for some of that courage
When I saw Mrs Carron's photo I thought this was another type of announcement, didnt even want to read the headline. Glad its an honour being bestowed.
The weird thing is all of these ginormous tax increases are surfacing after Brave Davis Davis gave us his sincerest Im for the poor speech. The FNM is no better. They would have come with no preparation no ideas and resorted to handing over property to foreign investors in ridiculous deals and hiking taxes for increased revenue to support crony contract awards.
Tax tax tax will not work. Handing innovation contracts to men in suits who farm out to India and China will not work. It will certainly serve them and the people they pay off, but not the country. Can you imagine Singapore trying to get its tech industry off the ground and sending the work to China? Its ludicrous
The problem with Clints appointment is that he and Brave Davis have precisely characterized the nature of his new role, ~"*to get the govts message out*", not much different from his old role. "*Meet the new boss...*"
Wow. The MOF certainly knows how to kill an industry. What will one snapper cost now? 50 dollars? And this comes after Brave Davis' eloquent speech about no new taxes
ThisIsOurs says...
I'm with you.
I get the need to celebrate longevity, it's a human thing.
But as I listened to people I couldnt help but think the celebrations were targeted at the privileged, the simple minded and the easily swayed. I saw an international magazine speak in wonder about the fact that the Bahamas now has a Junkanoo museum. What are we doing? From the minute they announced that The Port would *own* our heritage I asked how could a govt allow it? The shining glory of what most Bahamians recognize as wholly Bahamian and we dont own it, our beaches we dont have the right to visit. I saw a sign on one beachfront saying *Private, No Fishing*. What dat mean? Cuz you have to be near the *high water mark* to fish. What are we doing???
On It’s a new beginning for our Bahamas
Posted 12 July 2023, 2:08 a.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
Huh? Where's the story about a hot tin car flying through the air? This is as bad as the ocean gate sub. Will we hear the story after something more serious happens?
On Passenger requires emergency medical aid on Bahamasair flight from Florida
Posted 11 July 2023, 8:25 p.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
I have a hard time with this one...
I listened all day to people speaking about their wonderful experience, the committee did a great job. *Whatever* money they spent it was well spent.. oohh King Charles sent us a message too... and I wonder when did our priorities get so screwed up? One show host put it in the proper perspective she said basically *it appeared to be a nod to the upper class and they forgot the people*. That's precisely what it seemed like. The lower class got stuck in hours long traffic, relegated to walk several blocks to then be shuffled through a tiny entrance, ushered to crammed seating while the dignitaries got the police escorts, preferred seating, perfect makeup and balls gowns to cut the 5,000 dollar gold cake (I'm guessing) and to top it all off more brainwashing with a fireworks display featuring Sir Lynden... was he really the only person who fought the fight?
**From the time of Caeser nothing has changed, the ruling class draped in jewels and golden robes have sought to take the minds of the people off their daily sufferings with weeks long games and festivities**. I had occassion to drive through Pinewood this day after the millions were spent, and it looked the same... dismal. The giant potholes made the experience somewhat worse.
**What did we celebrate? *Out of touchedness*?**
On JUBILANT! Events across the country as nation marks its 50th anniversary year
Posted 11 July 2023, 8:18 p.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
Id argue that the Bahamas is Heaven! it gat the natural beauty...you read the part where Satan get hit with the megaolomania virus, get some rabid supporters behind him and civil war break out? (Sounds familiar...) and I know Archangel Michael look better than Captain America, and he gat majestic wings, a sword that could rival Excalibur and he could fight better than Jackie Chan and Donnie Chen put together ? You really cant beat the bible for some good science fiction (/fact) screenplays
On PM: Independence was the first big step on the long journey
Posted 11 July 2023, 11:20 a.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
Can you imagine that this administration knowingly allowed its citizens to bathe and drink water contaminated with gasoline for months and hid the findings to save their jobs?
Happy 50th
On PM: Independence was the first big step on the long journey
Posted 10 July 2023, 10:28 a.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
I'd agree with the characterization.
Speaking out in this country requires courage. Speaking out so publicly as the face of a news journal even more so. I will give you though that being wealthy and out of reach of petty politicians accounts for some of that courage
When I saw Mrs Carron's photo I thought this was another type of announcement, didnt even want to read the headline. Glad its an honour being bestowed.
On Tribune publisher and editor Eileen Dupuch-Carron named a Companion of the Order of the Bahamas
Posted 10 July 2023, 9:58 a.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
The weird thing is all of these ginormous tax increases are surfacing after Brave Davis Davis gave us his sincerest Im for the poor speech. The FNM is no better. They would have come with no preparation no ideas and resorted to handing over property to foreign investors in ridiculous deals and hiking taxes for increased revenue to support crony contract awards.
Tax tax tax will not work. Handing innovation contracts to men in suits who farm out to India and China will not work. It will certainly serve them and the people they pay off, but not the country. Can you imagine Singapore trying to get its tech industry off the ground and sending the work to China? Its ludicrous
On Boat registration fee hikes ‘not a tax grab’
Posted 8 July 2023, 3:57 a.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
The problem with Clints appointment is that he and Brave Davis have precisely characterized the nature of his new role, ~"*to get the govts message out*", not much different from his old role. "*Meet the new boss...*"
On Public Media Alliance raises concerns about Clint Watson's appointment at Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas
Posted 8 July 2023, 3:47 a.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
When tax grabbiness is going on everywhere else it defies belief that one tenfold increase is also not tax grabby
On Boat registration fee hikes ‘not a tax grab’
Posted 7 July 2023, 3:37 p.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
Wow. The MOF certainly knows how to kill an industry. What will one snapper cost now? 50 dollars? And this comes after Brave Davis' eloquent speech about no new taxes
On Fishing ‘distress’ over boat registration hike
Posted 6 July 2023, 5:56 p.m. Suggest removal