@K4C Minnis has to go, anybody else with common sense could do a better job. He has singlehandedly destroyed the premise that doctors are suppose to be smart people!...
... the government has done a horrible job suppressing the virus. Do you realize that Minnis is personally responsible for causing Bahamian to congregate in groups that would encourage the spread of the virus on multiple occasions with his previous orders. Remember that 80% of those infected will have no symptoms, this can only mean that a significant proportion of our population has been infected and now have antibodies to the infection and are unable to get it again. But we are not testing for antibodies, so we have no idea what is going on!! Our leader is an idiot!!
The PLP should sit small and shut up! If they had not wasted so much borrowing and wasting, we would have a bit more room to figure out how to respond to the current crisis. The PLP leadership are an integral part of why we are in the state we are in! Brave Davis and his minions are an absolute waste of time!
actually what is of priority is the approximately 40%higher incidence of mental illness in that demographic that is unrelated to social pressures or bullying! Single mothers are far more likely to suffer harassment, discrimination and other pressures on a job because of the obvious disadvantage (lower education, dependents etc). BTW heterosexual women and men are both seeing increases in physical, emotional and substance abuse at this time. No one is immune. These issues are larger than a particular demographic!
Although I am against gambling, this is an opportunity to create a national lottery with the appropriate controls and remove the flow of cash into the hands of a few who have pillaged the over the hill community all these years!
Increase stamp tax on sale of properties over $2 million and start taking legal action against cruise ships that pollute in our waters.
Go rogue against the OECD and find creative ways to attract offshore business again.
Update fines for various criminal offences as well. There are many other ways to increase revenue without hurting the law abiding small man!
... the most obvious flaw in your statement is that the president of a federalist system does not have the power that the PM of a constitutional democracy has. Trump does not get to control what happens on the state level. Is he responsible for what is happening in New York for example? Minnis's power is felt at a very individual level, as the 'competent authority' what he says goes and much of what he says and does, does not make sense. For instance why lock down an island to local movement that has had zero cases of covid from March (eg. Eleuthera) but not lock down an island like Bimini at the time that had a confirmed covid case from April. No he decides to do it recently when spread has already taken place? Makes no sense!!
... you are right! Sensitizing a population with 50% unemployment, an expected $900 million deficit and a national debt that will be in excess of $10.5 billion, on LGBT issues is of the utmost priority at this time!
@Topdude... it is because of large numbers of voters like you that dimwits like Minnis will continue to rule us into oblivion! Review Taiwans response to this pandemic and then compare ours.
joeblow says...
@moncurcool... actually the Guardian is a much better paper in terms of the quality of their journalism and editorials! Much better!!
On Restrictions eased as nation moves into Phase 3 of reopening
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:14 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... or the common sense lecture in while at home in grade one. Good one and true!!
On Restrictions eased as nation moves into Phase 3 of reopening
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:09 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@K4C Minnis has to go, anybody else with common sense could do a better job. He has singlehandedly destroyed the premise that doctors are suppose to be smart people!...
On Restrictions eased as nation moves into Phase 3 of reopening
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:08 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the government has done a horrible job suppressing the virus. Do you realize that Minnis is personally responsible for causing Bahamian to congregate in groups that would encourage the spread of the virus on multiple occasions with his previous orders. Remember that 80% of those infected will have no symptoms, this can only mean that a significant proportion of our population has been infected and now have antibodies to the infection and are unable to get it again. But we are not testing for antibodies, so we have no idea what is going on!! Our leader is an idiot!!
On Restrictions eased as nation moves into Phase 3 of reopening
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:06 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The PLP should sit small and shut up! If they had not wasted so much borrowing and wasting, we would have a bit more room to figure out how to respond to the current crisis. The PLP leadership are an integral part of why we are in the state we are in! Brave Davis and his minions are an absolute waste of time!
On PLP slams 2020/21 Budget
Posted 28 May 2020, 6:58 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
actually what is of priority is the approximately 40%higher incidence of mental illness in that demographic that is unrelated to social pressures or bullying! Single mothers are far more likely to suffer harassment, discrimination and other pressures on a job because of the obvious disadvantage (lower education, dependents etc). BTW heterosexual women and men are both seeing increases in physical, emotional and substance abuse at this time. No one is immune. These issues are larger than a particular demographic!
On LGBTI community still planning pride march
Posted 28 May 2020, 3:05 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Although I am against gambling, this is an opportunity to create a national lottery with the appropriate controls and remove the flow of cash into the hands of a few who have pillaged the over the hill community all these years!
Increase stamp tax on sale of properties over $2 million and start taking legal action against cruise ships that pollute in our waters.
Go rogue against the OECD and find creative ways to attract offshore business again.
Update fines for various criminal offences as well. There are many other ways to increase revenue without hurting the law abiding small man!
On $10 BILLION: Pandemic and Dorian send deficit soaring
Posted 28 May 2020, 10:34 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the most obvious flaw in your statement is that the president of a federalist system does not have the power that the PM of a constitutional democracy has. Trump does not get to control what happens on the state level. Is he responsible for what is happening in New York for example?
Minnis's power is felt at a very individual level, as the 'competent authority' what he says goes and much of what he says and does, does not make sense. For instance why lock down an island to local movement that has had zero cases of covid from March (eg. Eleuthera) but not lock down an island like Bimini at the time that had a confirmed covid case from April. No he decides to do it recently when spread has already taken place? Makes no sense!!
On UPDATED: PM tables resolution to extend emergency orders
Posted 28 May 2020, 10:22 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... you are right! Sensitizing a population with 50% unemployment, an expected $900 million deficit and a national debt that will be in excess of $10.5 billion, on LGBT issues is of the utmost priority at this time!
On LGBTI community still planning pride march
Posted 27 May 2020, 8:25 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@Topdude... it is because of large numbers of voters like you that dimwits like Minnis will continue to rule us into oblivion!
Review Taiwans response to this pandemic and then compare ours.
On UPDATED: PM tables resolution to extend emergency orders
Posted 27 May 2020, 8 p.m. Suggest removal