I agree with the Bishop. The first three Bills are "citizenship" bills. Nothing to do with gender equality.
People say citizenship will not be automatic for the spouse of a Bahamian woman, but even if they take a while to give it, it will eventually be granted as it will now be the "constitutional right" of the spouse which cannot be denied unless he commits a crime or treason (which is highly unlikely). The words "gender equality" in my opinion are just a guise. This has nothing to do with equality but everything to do with granting citizenship to anyone married or born to a Bahamian.
The intention of the 4th Bill is also questionable. Too many people have a problem with it and because they refuse to fix the wording, the suspicion has only heightened. I would be shocked it gets through.
Are we looking as a small nation to have an influx of "new" citizens when we can hardly contain and control the illegal influx of immigrants that are currently within our borders and asserting a right to citizenship because they were born here (albeit to illegal persons)?
I trust the voters see this nonsense for what it is. Let's just keep the Bahamas for Bahamians please. Call me xenophobic. Trust me, I don't care, but we are not America. We are NOT a melting pot nor are we hard up for more foreign-blooded citizens.
"You know you have sunk to a new low when the former best friend of the late Anna Nicole Smith, Shane Gibson, gives you lessons in ethics and responsibility."
Child, leave 'um. They will soon see just where spinning gets you. The man gat a whole tv station off these fools and most don't even have $1,000 in the bank.
This is Dr. Minnis' one claim to fame. This proposal for VAT Exemptions for over-the-hillers. I guess he wants to ride this one "great" idea into winning the next election as that's all she wrote and the Bahamas doesn't have any other major issues. But I agree It's a pie-in-the-sky promise and exactly what Richard Lightbourn had a problem with. Now here comes the DNA saying the same thing as Mr. Lightoburn. I guess they are "racist" too.
"The Council of the FNM has been so short-sighted, provincial and inbred in its views of the world that they have deceived themselves into believing that popularity in council automatically translates into electability. Group think and fantasy has led the council of the FNM to believe that, somehow, PLP fatigue translates into FNM support."
Well said, Mr. Gibson. These idiots are so blind and what is so disheartening is they are running out of time. They are going to hand this election right back to these jokey leaders and our country will really be eff'd up after that. My heart bleeds. #sickening
Nothing shocks me any more about this country. Our borders are so porous, we don't know who the hell is here! And to think they want to pass more bills to add more foreign spouses to the citizenship roll. Y'all vote for that nonsense and we are really doomed!
After the Nygard saga, I'm convinced guess anything can be bought - citizenship included!
jackbnimble says...
But they do have proof. Don't forget they've been tapping our phones!
On Miller: We learned corruption from U.S.
Posted 18 April 2016, 3:06 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
I agree with the Bishop. The first three Bills are "citizenship" bills. Nothing to do with gender equality.
People say citizenship will not be automatic for the spouse of a Bahamian woman, but even if they take a while to give it, it will eventually be granted as it will now be the "constitutional right" of the spouse which cannot be denied unless he commits a crime or treason (which is highly unlikely). The words "gender equality" in my opinion are just a guise. This has nothing to do with equality but everything to do with granting citizenship to anyone married or born to a Bahamian.
The intention of the 4th Bill is also questionable. Too many people have a problem with it and because they refuse to fix the wording, the suspicion has only heightened. I would be shocked it gets through.
Are we looking as a small nation to have an influx of "new" citizens when we can hardly contain and control the illegal influx of immigrants that are currently within our borders and asserting a right to citizenship because they were born here (albeit to illegal persons)?
I trust the voters see this nonsense for what it is. Let's just keep the Bahamas for Bahamians please. Call me xenophobic. Trust me, I don't care, but we are not America. We are NOT a melting pot nor are we hard up for more foreign-blooded citizens.
It will be my pleasure to vote NO!!!!
On Bishop urges ‘no’ vote in gender equality referendum
Posted 15 April 2016, 2:23 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
"You know you have sunk to a new low when the former best friend of the late Anna Nicole Smith, Shane Gibson, gives you lessons in ethics and responsibility."
I couldn't agree more.
On Dr. Minnis: A question of character
Posted 5 April 2016, 1:17 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
Under a senior cabinet minister who has been representing them for more than 15 years. Damn, Gray must be so proud!
On VIDEO: Massive Crooked Island fires ‘under control’
Posted 5 April 2016, 1:12 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
If this "negro" can be elected Chairman of the FNM, there is hope for all of us!
On Rodney Moncur in bid to be FNM chairman
Posted 5 April 2016, 1:09 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
Child, leave 'um. They will soon see just where spinning gets you. The man gat a whole tv station off these fools and most don't even have $1,000 in the bank.
On Island Luck is quick on the draw with new three-ball lottery
Posted 4 April 2016, 1:25 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
This is Dr. Minnis' one claim to fame. This proposal for VAT Exemptions for over-the-hillers. I guess he wants to ride this one "great" idea into winning the next election as that's all she wrote and the Bahamas doesn't have any other major issues. But I agree It's a pie-in-the-sky promise and exactly what Richard Lightbourn had a problem with. Now here comes the DNA saying the same thing as Mr. Lightoburn. I guess they are "racist" too.
On Rivals slam ‘pie in sky’ FNM VAT exemptions
Posted 31 March 2016, 3:41 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
"The Council of the FNM has been so short-sighted, provincial and inbred in its views of the world that they have deceived themselves into believing that popularity in council automatically translates into electability. Group think and fantasy has led the council of the FNM to believe that, somehow, PLP fatigue translates into FNM support."
Well said, Mr. Gibson. These idiots are so blind and what is so disheartening is they are running out of time. They are going to hand this election right back to these jokey leaders and our country will really be eff'd up after that. My heart bleeds. #sickening
On A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Election outlook appears bleak for the FNM
Posted 31 March 2016, 3:33 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
I guess the people cannot read aye and social media don't exist. Stupid!
On Baha Mar bidders barred from talking to Sarkis and CCA
Posted 30 March 2016, 2:08 p.m. Suggest removal
jackbnimble says...
Nothing shocks me any more about this country. Our borders are so porous, we don't know who the hell is here! And to think they want to pass more bills to add more foreign spouses to the citizenship roll. Y'all vote for that nonsense and we are really doomed!
After the Nygard saga, I'm convinced guess anything can be bought - citizenship included!
On UPDATED: Belgium bombing suspect was NOT Bahamian
Posted 23 March 2016, 3:18 p.m. Suggest removal