Valid points, but it is concerning that so many do not seem to understand the the undercurrent of frustration, resentment and disenfranchisement Bahamians feel in their country as a result of politicians manipulating illegal immigration for political gain over many decades, while taxpaying Bahamians struggle to make ends meet and now must bear much of the cost for reconstruction in hurricane devastated islands. It has nothing to do with hate or thinking one is better than another, but simply the poorly expressed frustration and overwhelming hopelessness many Bahamians feel in their own country!
*Over his career he has served as midshipman, acting sub-lieutenant, sub lieutenant, senior lieutenant, lieutenant commander and commanding officer of HMBS Nassau. He has also served as administration and human resources officer at the RBDF Coral Harbour Base.*
.. these things tell us nothing about his actual competency, since promotion in the Bahamas is seldom by competence. .On the job training, in an organization that allows Haitian sloops to beach near their base, failed to respond properly during or after Dorian etc, does not bode well for the future of the RBDF. Doesn't anybody there have any real experience?.
Most poverty in this country is self inflicted by not taking advantage of an education, single parent homes and failing to plan, save and invest for the future. Being a single parent is usually a choice! People also have a "I want a job" mindset but lack a strong work ethic. People will spend money on weaves and tattoos but won't buy a book to learn financial literacy. People will spend money on what they want and beg for what they need. Those are problems!
... he is quite liberal, because I have I lost count of the times he has been married or caught with 'tings on the side'. He has no idea what it means to live by principles.
Actually, I think that after this hurricane you may find that people are more concerned about food, shelter, finding a job and taking care of their children! But if you had bothered to talk with your constituents in Pineridge, you would know that!
It is foolish to compromise national security in the reconstruction phase post Dorian. The Chinese will want (or find a way to gain) access to telecommunication lines among other things and Trump will not allow a Huawei 5g network to be setup so close to the US. Accept their money, high quality steel, copper wires or concrete and allow the Americans to assist us in the on the ground reconstruction. That's the only way!
joeblow says...
Valid points, but it is concerning that so many do not seem to understand the the undercurrent of frustration, resentment and disenfranchisement Bahamians feel in their country as a result of politicians manipulating illegal immigration for political gain over many decades, while taxpaying Bahamians struggle to make ends meet and now must bear much of the cost for reconstruction in hurricane devastated islands. It has nothing to do with hate or thinking one is better than another, but simply the poorly expressed frustration and overwhelming hopelessness many Bahamians feel in their own country!
On The great equaliser
Posted 18 October 2019, 10:25 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
*Over his career he has served as midshipman, acting sub-lieutenant, sub lieutenant, senior lieutenant, lieutenant commander and commanding officer of HMBS Nassau. He has also served as administration and human resources officer at the RBDF Coral Harbour Base.*
.. these things tell us nothing about his actual competency, since promotion in the Bahamas is seldom by competence. .On the job training, in an organization that allows Haitian sloops to beach near their base, failed to respond properly during or after Dorian etc, does not bode well for the future of the RBDF. Doesn't anybody there have any real experience?.
On King in charge as commodore takes three months of leave
Posted 17 October 2019, 10:25 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Most poverty in this country is self inflicted by not taking advantage of an education, single parent homes and failing to plan, save and invest for the future. Being a single parent is usually a choice!
People also have a "I want a job" mindset but lack a strong work ethic. People will spend money on weaves and tattoos but won't buy a book to learn financial literacy. People will spend money on what they want and beg for what they need. Those are problems!
On Poverty in The Bahamas
Posted 17 October 2019, 8:03 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I guess Chipman does not know Bahamians don't want representation or innovation, they want hand outs (especially in that area he's in)!
On 'Chipman out for himself - not us'
Posted 16 October 2019, 3:11 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
...Perry was there for 40 years and some of them still using slop buckets and going to the pump for water! Ignorance is a serious thing!
On ‘Chipman? He don’t come around here’
Posted 16 October 2019, 2:03 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... he is quite liberal, because I have I lost count of the times he has been married or caught with 'tings on the side'. He has no idea what it means to live by principles.
On END THE TABOOS: McAlpine - it’s time for national debate on gay civil unions and abortion
Posted 16 October 2019, 10:05 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Actually, I think that after this hurricane you may find that people are more concerned about food, shelter, finding a job and taking care of their children! But if you had bothered to talk with your constituents in Pineridge, you would know that!
On END THE TABOOS: McAlpine - it’s time for national debate on gay civil unions and abortion
Posted 16 October 2019, 10:02 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... you just answered your own question!
On China's aid unwanted? Nonsense
Posted 15 October 2019, 2:35 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... tiefin' !
On 'Shanty clean-up has to happen'
Posted 15 October 2019, 9:05 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
It is foolish to compromise national security in the reconstruction phase post Dorian. The Chinese will want (or find a way to gain) access to telecommunication lines among other things and Trump will not allow a Huawei 5g network to be setup so close to the US. Accept their money, high quality steel, copper wires or concrete and allow the Americans to assist us in the on the ground reconstruction. That's the only way!
On China's aid unwanted? Nonsense
Posted 15 October 2019, 9:04 a.m. Suggest removal