@truetrueBahamian ... look, this is simple. Bahamians who travel to a hotspot can get infected and bring the infection back. Tourists who travel from a hotspot cannot bring the virus here when they travel. The data proves that. There is a selective virus destroyer on flights that works based on nationality or is it melanin?
... don't worry, things are trending down based on the data and input from medical professionals! Ignore the obvious infections and deaths. You can go to the beach and relax! Your supreme ruler has spoken!
Arawak Cay should be curbside only for now in order to avoid crowding. Once people start drinking and eating their reduced inhibitions can only result in socializing. If they start talking about politics or junkanoo, people will be in each other faces without masks without even realizing it.
Let patrons call in their orders and pick it up curbside!
... my only point was that some of these issues are more complex than many would let on. We live an an age of propaganda where those with the largest megaphones and wallets are able to shape human thought and consequently human behavior with their perceptions of truth. Can we make decisions to make things better, of course, but the issue at the heart of all inequality in the world is self-centeredness or self interest. Man is hardwired for it and that is why no economic system can create true equality. That is why people will exploit both human and natural resources for their own benefit. Only a change of heart can alter the cataclysmic course mankind is on because of that. Education can help, but it is only a band-aid because self interest always oozes through . How the heart of man can change is a separate discussion.
... you know well that the issue is **not** people coming to the Bahamas to work. The larger issue is people coming here **illegally** to compete for jobs with legal residents and citizens. Vast difference!
While people talk about seal level rise and man made 'global warming', nobody talks about new island formation, increased subaquatic volcanic activity causing melting of polar ice or plate tectonic activity in the whole equation. But I bet the issue is a simple man made problem that will be solved by more solar panels and electric vehicles!!
Too many left vulnerable and it is likely infection rates will increase.
Government should consider, in addition to what is already proposed:
Food stores should be open 7 days per week
One designated shopper should be enforced for all business (people should not be roaming through stores in groups of two or more).
Government must get rid of these ridiculous poorly fitting cloth masks that offer no protection to those who wear them and encourage the use of surgical masks or another equivalent
Police should screen cars to ensure that more than one passenger is not in a vehicle without proper cause
joeblow says...
... touché! Just tryin' to keep hope alive!
On TRAVEL BAN TO STAY TWO MORE MONTHS? Tourism pressure remains as foreign flights may be off until end of October
Posted 26 August 2020, 6 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@truetrueBahamian ... look, this is simple. Bahamians who travel to a hotspot can get infected and bring the infection back. Tourists who travel from a hotspot cannot bring the virus here when they travel. The data proves that. There is a selective virus destroyer on flights that works based on nationality or is it melanin?
On TRAVEL BAN TO STAY TWO MORE MONTHS? Tourism pressure remains as foreign flights may be off until end of October
Posted 26 August 2020, 5:11 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The most striking thing about this entire experience is that no coherent plan for sustainable national development has been proposed yet! Remarkable!
On TRAVEL BAN TO STAY TWO MORE MONTHS? Tourism pressure remains as foreign flights may be off until end of October
Posted 26 August 2020, 5:07 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... don't worry, things are trending down based on the data and input from medical professionals! Ignore the obvious infections and deaths. You can go to the beach and relax! Your supreme ruler has spoken!
On 15 more cases of COVID-19, two deaths under investigation
Posted 26 August 2020, 4:58 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... sadly, I had a 30 minute conversation with a connected FNM yesterday and they cited most of the things you said about the PM.
On Where’s the plan on what we do next?
Posted 26 August 2020, 4:56 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Arawak Cay should be curbside only for now in order to avoid crowding. Once people start drinking and eating their reduced inhibitions can only result in socializing. If they start talking about politics or junkanoo, people will be in each other faces without masks without even realizing it.
Let patrons call in their orders and pick it up curbside!
On Mixed views on reopening plans
Posted 26 August 2020, 4:51 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... my only point was that some of these issues are more complex than many would let on. We live an an age of propaganda where those with the largest megaphones and wallets are able to shape human thought and consequently human behavior with their perceptions of truth.
Can we make decisions to make things better, of course, but the issue at the heart of all inequality in the world is self-centeredness or self interest. Man is hardwired for it and that is why no economic system can create true equality. That is why people will exploit both human and natural resources for their own benefit. Only a change of heart can alter the cataclysmic course mankind is on because of that. Education can help, but it is only a band-aid because self interest always oozes through . How the heart of man can change is a separate discussion.
On Global warming’s huge threat to Bahamas
Posted 26 August 2020, 12:19 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... you know well that the issue is **not** people coming to the Bahamas to work. The larger issue is people coming here **illegally** to compete for jobs with legal residents and citizens. Vast difference!
On Hardship sign: Incoming wire transfers 'doubling'
Posted 26 August 2020, 10:35 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
While people talk about seal level rise and man made 'global warming', nobody talks about new island formation, increased subaquatic volcanic activity causing melting of polar ice or plate tectonic activity in the whole equation. But I bet the issue is a simple man made problem that will be solved by more solar panels and electric vehicles!!
On Global warming’s huge threat to Bahamas
Posted 26 August 2020, 8:22 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Too many left vulnerable and it is likely infection rates will increase.
Government should consider, in addition to what is already proposed:
Food stores should be open 7 days per week
One designated shopper should be enforced for all business (people should not be roaming through stores in groups of two or more).
Government must get rid of these ridiculous poorly fitting cloth masks that offer no protection to those who wear them and encourage the use of surgical masks or another equivalent
Police should screen cars to ensure that more than one passenger is not in a vehicle without proper cause
Antibody testing should be implemented since there is now ample evidence that it is unlikely for a person to get this infection twice so people who have already had this infection can get back to work https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/22/he...">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/22/he...
Those having COVID parties or other mass gatherings should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
Buses should be allowed to run at 50% capacity (if profitable to them) with windows down
Government should make no further decisions without first consulting the people, since they lack the ability to think rationally.
We don't need another lockdown just smarter more sensitive decision makers.
On PM's address 'struck the COVID-9 balance'
Posted 25 August 2020, 2:25 p.m. Suggest removal