... Bahamians, not only visitors, also deserve the best service for their hard earned money and to facilitate this, mandatory gratuities should be stopped. Every server should have to earn their tips and gratuities based on the service they give! Bahamians know how to take your money, but too many don't give good service!
Far more important than discussing the idea of becoming a "republic" is having term limits for politicians, including PM's. Nobody should be able to make a career out of suckling at the public purse. MP's should have higher salaries and should be able to serve two terms maximum, then retire without a pension. That would be national service.
Our country is worse off for having people in positions of influence and power for 20 years or more!
... we tried to be "independent" and have failed miserably at it (uncontrolled debt, illegal immigration, systemic corruption, failing health and education systems etc). We would have been better off if we remained a British colony. At least we would have a better educated populace with greater administrative efficiency in government.
Lastly, remember, the Brits were in Abaco to offer substantive help after Dorian, long before our own RBDF. So, do we really want to go it alone?
... if a Republic will reduce the nation debt, illegal immigration, government corruption and diversify the economy, then I'm all for it, but we all know it won't, so why bother!
Now let me see if I can think of one successful Caribbean republic ....!
... why seek reparations from the British only, why not seek reparations from African tribes who sold captured slaves into slavery? Why not seek reparations from blacks who owned and bred slaves? In fact, why not go after the ancient Egyptian, Roman, Babylonian and Greek societies that also had slaves, some of whom may be our ancient ancestors?
History shows blacks were never the only people who were enslaved, they were the most recent to be emancipated from it. Slavery still exists in many Muslim countries. Its time to move on to real issues like reducing out national debt by controlling government spending!
... "independence" has done more of a disservice to this country than "colonialism" ever did. Blacks are more ferocious, oppressive and greedy than our former overlords. Will the Brits please take us back?
... they spent $6 million for the domes, then destroyed them and paid the occupants $4,000? No wonder we have a national debt of more than $11 billion. Haiti status, here we come!
"*Rape by basic definition the forcible taking agreement/acceptance to the sexual act on either gender, not either, on another totally against the will of the other party. #If any of either gender - without either party agreeing is forcibly against their will into a sex act of any kind does not have to be limited to intercourse or anal sex - that is Rape*"
If this definition were correct then women could also be charged with rape, and it is discriminatory that they cannot be.
Rape is a gender specific crime that involves the penetration of any orifice with a penis (natural or surgically created) without consent, or a reasonable belief in consent. If the courts really want to be just it should allow women who have unconsented intercourse to be guilty of rape as well by making is an act of sex without consent or reasonable belief in consent!
Wonder if a feminist will ever consider this argument, in the promotion and furtherance of "gender equality",
joeblow says...
... Bahamians, not only visitors, also deserve the best service for their hard earned money and to facilitate this, mandatory gratuities should be stopped. Every server should have to earn their tips and gratuities based on the service they give! Bahamians know how to take your money, but too many don't give good service!
On ‘Best bang for dollar’ to counter rate hikes
Posted 22 September 2022, 4:50 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... based on how often 'Brave' is seen in a mask in public settings and photo ops, I thought the mandate had been lifted long ago!
On UPDATED: MASK MANDATE LIFTED ON OCT 1...but requirement stays in classrooms, healthcare facilities and care homes
Posted 22 September 2022, 8:05 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Far more important than discussing the idea of becoming a "republic" is having term limits for politicians, including PM's. Nobody should be able to make a career out of suckling at the public purse. MP's should have higher salaries and should be able to serve two terms maximum, then retire without a pension. That would be national service.
Our country is worse off for having people in positions of influence and power for 20 years or more!
On PM: NOT THE TIME FOR REPUBLIC DEBATE – Discussion can be had after official mourning period ends
Posted 15 September 2022, 4:45 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... we tried to be "independent" and have failed miserably at it (uncontrolled debt, illegal immigration, systemic corruption, failing health and education systems etc). We would have been better off if we remained a British colony. At least we would have a better educated populace with greater administrative efficiency in government.
Lastly, remember, the Brits were in Abaco to offer substantive help after Dorian, long before our own RBDF. So, do we really want to go it alone?
On Bahamas ‘not ready’ for step to republic
Posted 13 September 2022, 5:04 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the fact that that issue was obviously ignored is suspicious!
On Seven more die from COVID
Posted 12 September 2022, 5:14 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... if a Republic will reduce the nation debt, illegal immigration, government corruption and diversify the economy, then I'm all for it, but we all know it won't, so why bother!
Now let me see if I can think of one successful Caribbean republic ....!
On Republic would not help Bahamas
Posted 12 September 2022, 5:11 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... why seek reparations from the British only, why not seek reparations from African tribes who sold captured slaves into slavery? Why not seek reparations from blacks who owned and bred slaves? In fact, why not go after the ancient Egyptian, Roman, Babylonian and Greek societies that also had slaves, some of whom may be our ancient ancestors?
History shows blacks were never the only people who were enslaved, they were the most recent to be emancipated from it. Slavery still exists in many Muslim countries. Its time to move on to real issues like reducing out national debt by controlling government spending!
On Obie Wilchcombe: We must seek reparations
Posted 12 September 2022, 5:07 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... "independence" has done more of a disservice to this country than "colonialism" ever did. Blacks are more ferocious, oppressive and greedy than our former overlords. Will the Brits please take us back?
On British officials in The Bahamas offer condolences
Posted 9 September 2022, 5:29 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... they spent $6 million for the domes, then destroyed them and paid the occupants $4,000? No wonder we have a national debt of more than $11 billion. Haiti status, here we come!
On Demolition begins of domes in Abaco
Posted 9 September 2022, 5:07 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
"*Rape by basic definition the forcible taking agreement/acceptance to the sexual act on either gender, not either, on another totally against the will of the other party.
#If any of either gender - without either party agreeing is forcibly against their will into a sex act of any kind does not have to be limited to intercourse or anal sex - that is Rape*"
If this definition were correct then women could also be charged with rape, and it is discriminatory that they cannot be.
Rape is a gender specific crime that involves the penetration of any orifice with a penis (natural or surgically created) without consent, or a reasonable belief in consent. If the courts really want to be just it should allow women who have unconsented intercourse to be guilty of rape as well by making is an act of sex without consent or reasonable belief in consent!
Wonder if a feminist will ever consider this argument, in the promotion and furtherance of "gender equality",
On Rape laws urgently need review
Posted 6 September 2022, 4:32 p.m. Suggest removal