... depends on who you talk to. If a junior doctor then they will tow the union line, if someone more seasoned you may get a different perspective. The reality is that many agree that the quality of doctors has decreased since UWI opened its program in the Bahamas. Some older docs I have spoken too are not impressed with their skills. A degree does not magically confer competence they say!
China is one of the most oppressive, intrusive and subversive regimes in the world using Communism to keep its foot on the masses while using capitalism (an ideology that should be at odds with their brand of communism) to enrich the party's loyal and economically rape developing countries. Their capito-communist philosophy is just as hypocritical as their one country two systems gibberish!
*The press in this country influences the political thought processes of the Bahamian people.* This statement is most certainly untrue since circulation of the Tribune only reaches about 10% of the population. The vast majority of Bahamians get their news from online media sites and gossip. You will generally find that its predominantly educated people who buy and read the dailies. Emotions are, by far, the greatest influencer in Bahamian political thought processes!
People should realize that government cannot invest hundreds of millions of dollars in diesel generators and then allow less dependence on on that system, but we must find a way to transition without losing the investment in generators while benefiting consumers with lower electricity bills!
joeblow says...
Maybe we can hold out until the HIV rates increase to 1 in 2.
On Promiscuity in The Bahamas
Posted 30 August 2019, 8:17 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... depends on who you talk to. If a junior doctor then they will tow the union line, if someone more seasoned you may get a different perspective. The reality is that many agree that the quality of doctors has decreased since UWI opened its program in the Bahamas. Some older docs I have spoken too are not impressed with their skills. A degree does not magically confer competence they say!
On Get back to work: Govt wins court order forcing halt to strike action
Posted 29 August 2019, 10:47 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
When a black mistreats, oppresses or takes advantage of another black = victimization or being unkind;
White does the exact same thing = racism!
Seems dumb to me!
On ALICIA WALLACE: Black and white lives - the conversation is long overdue
Posted 29 August 2019, 10:42 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
**sugary sweets, foods and beverages serves as a comfort food for unhappy people.**
... so does alcohol, drug use and sex-- hence the magnitude of our social and cultural problems!
On 'We're eating ourselves into an early grave'
Posted 29 August 2019, 9:34 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
This is quite funny coming from an overweight Doc!
On 'We're eating ourselves into an early grave'
Posted 29 August 2019, 8:17 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Why do people even bother to read much less write such drivel!
On ALICIA WALLACE: Black and white lives - the conversation is long overdue
Posted 29 August 2019, 8:16 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I am sure their pre-arranged marriage partners must be devastated!
On 100 Haitians stopped on boat
Posted 28 August 2019, 1:01 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
China is one of the most oppressive, intrusive and subversive regimes in the world using Communism to keep its foot on the masses while using capitalism (an ideology that should be at odds with their brand of communism) to enrich the party's loyal and economically rape developing countries. Their capito-communist philosophy is just as hypocritical as their one country two systems gibberish!
On 'One Country, Two Systems' – a policy China believes works and will defend against all violence
Posted 28 August 2019, 12:58 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
*The press in this country influences the political thought processes of the Bahamian people.*
This statement is most certainly untrue since circulation of the Tribune only reaches about 10% of the population. The vast majority of Bahamians get their news from online media sites and gossip. You will generally find that its predominantly educated people who buy and read the dailies. Emotions are, by far, the greatest influencer in Bahamian political thought processes!
On Dean move a blow to the FNM
Posted 27 August 2019, 12:15 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
People should realize that government cannot invest hundreds of millions of dollars in diesel generators and then allow less dependence on on that system, but we must find a way to transition without losing the investment in generators while benefiting consumers with lower electricity bills!
On Solar - an absurd lost opportunity
Posted 27 August 2019, 10:42 a.m. Suggest removal