*"Mr Davis said true success is not measured by wealth or status, but by the good people do for others. “Here in The Bahamas, we have always known a different truth,” he said. “Success is measured by how much we give. It is measured by the love we show, by the good we do, and by the lives we lift up along the way.”*
... there is no metric by which the Bahamas is better off than it was 50 years ago. Any perceived gains have been eroded by the loss of intangible qualities that made us uniquely Bahamian. People have more stuff, but less love for themselves and others. We have more police and more crime. Many have more education, but less commonsense. More broken homes and less social cohesion. The national debt grows while politicians (and those closest to them) personal fortunes increase. Politicians consider self service to be national service! We have lost our work ethic and look to the government to provide everything, losing our dignity in the process. This country needs a cultural reset badly!
... the real ignorance on display here is not understanding that Jewish value systems were based on the 10 commandments and the laws of Moses given to be a moral guide for the people of Israel. Within that body of laws, there were two basic categories of sin: those for which sacrifices could be given and those for which death was the penalty. Homosexuality, along with a few other sins, were in the latter category. Death was the only penalty. The reason Jesus came, was to be a sacrifice for all sin, but especially for those that had no sacrifice for forgiveness. He did not have to say anything specific about homosexuality because everyone in his culture knew it was punishable by death, as was adultery or a child striking their parent. That is why when he told the woman found in adultery to go an sin no more, that would have included all those sins punishable by death, if people repent and are forgiven. One cannot revel in their sins and expect Gods grace! Of course, one would first have to believe in God in order to place some value on His dictates!
*"Mr Bastian said his priorities for the constituency include creating a community impact centre, promoting affordable housing, and tackling the high cost of living."*
... interesting, since his business model involves undermining the work ethic and siphoning wealth from over the hill communities by enticing people to play games in which the house always wins! I am convinced, Bahamians loved getting played!
... just yesterday his wife was talking about getting help to those women who need different menstrual products. So women can't afford to buy necessary hygienic products and this moron wants people to have more children who have to be housed, fed, clothed and educated??
... a simpler solution might be to stop using NIB funds for capital projects and repay into it funds that were borrowed!! Secondly, responsible Bahamians might be able to have more children if they could afford them, but they are too busy being crushed by the cost of living and the higher taxes that go with supporting those who do not work!
... people should be offended that they are playing politics with the public purse AGAIN!! The taxes get passed on the the shrinking middle class who have to pay for everything! Sad!
... the vanity project that the "Office of the Spouse" is, must be disbanded! It's paltry budget can be given to Social Services.
The government finding ways to increase the populations dependence on them for things large and small is very socialist and undermines the qualities that keep democracies strong: personal responsibility and accountability! They uses this growing dependence on them to influence votes!
Not too long ago Bahamians had more pride than to have their hands out to the government for everything. What's next, a drive for women to have access to panties and bras?
... the puerile retort of "racist" is all you have? Quite telling that your first instinct was not argue that what was said, by a black Bahamian, is untrue!
... this sounds like something having responsible parents (if person is a minor) or a job could easily fix! Since it is a specifically female issue, wealthy persons can provide private assistance at their discretion! The government ain't your daddy!
joeblow says...
*"Mr Davis said true success is not measured by wealth or status, but by the good people do for others. “Here in The Bahamas, we have always known a different truth,” he said. “Success is measured by how much we give. It is measured by the love we show, by the good we do, and by the lives we lift up along the way.”*
... there is no metric by which the Bahamas is better off than it was 50 years ago. Any perceived gains have been eroded by the loss of intangible qualities that made us uniquely Bahamian. People have more stuff, but less love for themselves and others. We have more police and more crime. Many have more education, but less commonsense. More broken homes and less social cohesion. The national debt grows while politicians (and those closest to them) personal fortunes increase. Politicians consider self service to be national service! We have lost our work ethic and look to the government to provide everything, losing our dignity in the process. This country needs a cultural reset badly!
On More than 500 people awarded national honours
Posted 14 October 2025, 2:53 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the real ignorance on display here is not understanding that Jewish value systems were based on the 10 commandments and the laws of Moses given to be a moral guide for the people of Israel. Within that body of laws, there were two basic categories of sin: those for which sacrifices could be given and those for which death was the penalty. Homosexuality, along with a few other sins, were in the latter category. Death was the only penalty. The reason Jesus came, was to be a sacrifice for all sin, but especially for those that had no sacrifice for forgiveness. He did not have to say anything specific about homosexuality because everyone in his culture knew it was punishable by death, as was adultery or a child striking their parent. That is why when he told the woman found in adultery to go an sin no more, that would have included all those sins punishable by death, if people repent and are forgiven. One cannot revel in their sins and expect Gods grace! Of course, one would first have to believe in God in order to place some value on His dictates!
On Church group to protest over Pride Week march
Posted 10 October 2025, 10:35 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
*"Mr Bastian said his priorities for the constituency include creating a community impact centre, promoting affordable housing, and tackling the high cost of living."*
... interesting, since his business model involves undermining the work ethic and siphoning wealth from over the hill communities by enticing people to play games in which the house always wins! I am convinced, Bahamians loved getting played!
On Sebas: I'm 'ready to serve' Ft Charlotte
Posted 10 October 2025, 10:23 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... just yesterday his wife was talking about getting help to those women who need different menstrual products. So women can't afford to buy necessary hygienic products and this moron wants people to have more children who have to be housed, fed, clothed and educated??
On Laroda: Bahamians need to have more kids to keep NIB sustainable
Posted 8 October 2025, 4:51 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... a simpler solution might be to stop using NIB funds for capital projects and repay into it funds that were borrowed!! Secondly, responsible Bahamians might be able to have more children if they could afford them, but they are too busy being crushed by the cost of living and the higher taxes that go with supporting those who do not work!
On Laroda: Bahamians need to have more kids to keep NIB sustainable
Posted 8 October 2025, 4:42 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... people should be offended that they are playing politics with the public purse AGAIN!! The taxes get passed on the the shrinking middle class who have to pay for everything! Sad!
On PM promises payments by Christmas as workers march on Parliament
Posted 8 October 2025, 4:40 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the vanity project that the "Office of the Spouse" is, must be disbanded! It's paltry budget can be given to Social Services.
The government finding ways to increase the populations dependence on them for things large and small is very socialist and undermines the qualities that keep democracies strong: personal responsibility and accountability! They uses this growing dependence on them to influence votes!
Not too long ago Bahamians had more pride than to have their hands out to the government for everything. What's next, a drive for women to have access to panties and bras?
On Ann Marie Davis: My office will address expanding menstrual products in country
Posted 7 October 2025, 12:50 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the puerile retort of "racist" is all you have? Quite telling that your first instinct was not argue that what was said, by a black Bahamian, is untrue!
On LETTERS: The crisis of illegal immigration
Posted 3 October 2025, 3:16 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
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On LETTERS: The crisis of illegal immigration
Posted 3 October 2025, 3:15 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... this sounds like something having responsible parents (if person is a minor) or a job could easily fix! Since it is a specifically female issue, wealthy persons can provide private assistance at their discretion! The government ain't your daddy!
On Govt urged to address feminine item choice issues
Posted 2 October 2025, 11:03 p.m. Suggest removal