The great irony here is that in short order his MP will be coming around with a smile and a handshake to look for his vote. I hope he saved some of them coconut husks to pelt him with!
… solid B+ no way. Our numbers are not a reflection of reality. Firstly, many people who called the COVID hotline with symptoms were told to stay home and were never tested or followed up-- this is a fact. Secondly, they did not order enough tests and sent infected people home with no way to monitor their movement through the community. Finally the decisions to open are not based on testing, so we actually do not know how many people have actually been infected or are immune. Our numbers in Nassau are probably going down because we have attained herd immunity in part because Minnis repeatedly caused mass congestion of people at food stores and other places during the course of this pandemic NOT because of some stellar job done by Minnis or the ministry of health. It is only by Gods grace that more people did not get really sick and die!
Minnis clearly lack the capacity to make rational decisions that can balance the national interest without continuing to oppressively hurt the citizens of the country with his despotic dictates. Sadly, not one MP from the FNM side has said anything to bring the cries of their constituents to the fore, or suggested they take a salary cut for now. What a sorry bunch!!
In spite of that, a vote of no confidence in Minnis should be tabled and the DPM should hold the reins for the time being!
… but still the overwhelming majority of voters in a Tribune poll thought the government was doing a good job managing this crisis. Bahamians have such low expectations, are cognitively disconnected from what normal should be and have such short memories that in the not too distant future a T shirt, promise of a job and a few cold Kaliks will be enough for them to forget the hell they endured at this time and they will rush to vote for another slate of incompetent candidates. Religion is not the opiate of the people, gambling, alcohol and sex are... the brainless love them!
Biblical Christianity is rooted in having a relationship with God-- that is a personal thing. Religion is rooted in trying to have a vicarious experience with God thorough customs and traditions-- like going to a particular building to worship or following a particular form of worship. The constitutionality of one having a relationship with God and expressing that how they choose is not in question!
If pastors were the least bit concerned about the health and well being of their congregants at this time, they would encourage them to follow the law and strengthen their personal relationship with God. To do otherwise is suspect!!
This is idiotic. Without exposure there means there is no one with immunity to the virus. One person landing with the virus would wreak havoc since there is no proper medical care or testing in Exuma. Look at the incompetence of the governments response to Bimini! Only those showing they have antibodies to the infection can be allowed to the island or there will be hell to pay. Mark my words!
Why put an additional demand on the already stretched public treasury for a new technology when national security already has ankle bracelets that allow tracking? Who is/are the beneficiary(ies) of this new app?
Secondly, why is this being introduces so late in the game. It should have been foreseeable that if you ask infected persons to self isolate there should have been means in place to monitor them to ensure they did not become 'super spreaders'. Too little too late!
But yet the vast majority of those in a Tribune poll thought the government was doing a good job managing this problem.
joeblow says...
… but these are not normal times. many have not worked for 7 weeks and just need to eat! Courts can use greater discretion!
On Courts urged: Have a heart
Posted 21 May 2020, 7:12 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The great irony here is that in short order his MP will be coming around with a smile and a handshake to look for his vote. I hope he saved some of them coconut husks to pelt him with!
Kudos to those who helped pay his fine!
On 'It made me feel like a criminal even though I'm trying to do right . . . to stay out of harm's way and to help my family'
Posted 21 May 2020, 7:08 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… solid B+ no way. Our numbers are not a reflection of reality.
Firstly, many people who called the COVID hotline with symptoms were told to stay home and were never tested or followed up-- this is a fact. Secondly, they did not order enough tests and sent infected people home with no way to monitor their movement through the community. Finally the decisions to open are not based on testing, so we actually do not know how many people have actually been infected or are immune. Our numbers in Nassau are probably going down because we have attained herd immunity in part because Minnis repeatedly caused mass congestion of people at food stores and other places during the course of this pandemic NOT because of some stellar job done by Minnis or the ministry of health. It is only by Gods grace that more people did not get really sick and die!
On ‘We couldn’t open them all in one go’
Posted 21 May 2020, 5:35 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Minnis clearly lack the capacity to make rational decisions that can balance the national interest without continuing to oppressively hurt the citizens of the country with his despotic dictates. Sadly, not one MP from the FNM side has said anything to bring the cries of their constituents to the fore, or suggested they take a salary cut for now. What a sorry bunch!!
In spite of that, a vote of no confidence in Minnis should be tabled and the DPM should hold the reins for the time being!
On ‘We couldn’t open them all in one go’
Posted 21 May 2020, 11:33 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… but still the overwhelming majority of voters in a Tribune poll thought the government was doing a good job managing this crisis. Bahamians have such low expectations, are cognitively disconnected from what normal should be and have such short memories that in the not too distant future a T shirt, promise of a job and a few cold Kaliks will be enough for them to forget the hell they endured at this time and they will rush to vote for another slate of incompetent candidates. Religion is not the opiate of the people, gambling, alcohol and sex are... the brainless love them!
On Health chief’s answer on why islands stay shut: ‘I HONESTLY DON’T KNOW’
Posted 20 May 2020, 6:14 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Biblical Christianity is rooted in having a relationship with God-- that is a personal thing.
Religion is rooted in trying to have a vicarious experience with God thorough customs and traditions-- like going to a particular building to worship or following a particular form of worship. The constitutionality of one having a relationship with God and expressing that how they choose is not in question!
If pastors were the least bit concerned about the health and well being of their congregants at this time, they would encourage them to follow the law and strengthen their personal relationship with God. To do otherwise is suspect!!
On 'Govt should be sued if churches not opened'
Posted 20 May 2020, 5:54 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… but you can't have one set of rules for some and not others, that's what Swabgate was all about!!
On Barbers and hairdressers waiting for opening go-ahead
Posted 16 May 2020, 5:39 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Six weeks too late, but there are those who believe pointing out the failings of the government is nitpicking!
On EDITORIAL: Will the nation pass this test?
Posted 16 May 2020, 5:36 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
This is idiotic. Without exposure there means there is no one with immunity to the virus. One person landing with the virus would wreak havoc since there is no proper medical care or testing in Exuma. Look at the incompetence of the governments response to Bimini! Only those showing they have antibodies to the infection can be allowed to the island or there will be hell to pay. Mark my words!
On Family Islands ‘ready to open’
Posted 16 May 2020, 5:35 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Why put an additional demand on the already stretched public treasury for a new technology when national security already has ankle bracelets that allow tracking? Who is/are the beneficiary(ies) of this new app?
Secondly, why is this being introduces so late in the game. It should have been foreseeable that if you ask infected persons to self isolate there should have been means in place to monitor them to ensure they did not become 'super spreaders'. Too little too late!
But yet the vast majority of those in a Tribune poll thought the government was doing a good job managing this problem.
On App to monitor those in self-isolation
Posted 16 May 2020, 12:39 p.m. Suggest removal