Or, he/she really could be a 'hardcore' FNM, who really thought that this iteration of the FNM actually represented positive change for the country...only to be severely disappointed. As, it appears, are most people.
infoseeker, admittedly I posted my comments before reading yours. So, you are asserting that she is unable to receive a Haitian passport due to the fact that both of her parents have Bahamian passports? Ok, fair enough...thank you for the clarification.
I ask this question out of ignorance, and I stand very much to be corrected. But, isn't the Tribune headline wrong? To the best that I understand our law, this by all accounts wonderful young lady does have a status. She is a Haitian citizen and can receive a Haitian passport at any time. Is this not accurate? The issue here isn't "status", its that she wants a Bahamian passport, no? And, for the record, I am not attempting to argue whether her current immigration status should be the case, I am just pointing out that the only reason she is "without status" is because she does not have a Haitian passport, that she is eligible to receive at any moment. Again, if I am wrong, please correct me.
Interestingly, even the Tribune and its merry band of FNM apologists, who resoundingly champion even the most nonsensical FNM decisions, have kept their collective sycophantic mouths shout on this decision. Extremely shortsighted move on the part of the government.
AlexCharles, your individual points are accurate, as any quick search on the internet would reveal. But, Porcupine's larger point is equally accurate. A lot of the initiatives we can take to improve our financial situation can happen outside the realm of WTO. If I am interpreting Porcupine's comments (and forgive me Porcupine if I am wrong) what he/she is suggesting is that there are more efficient ways by which the Bahamas can "benefit" economically other than joining WTO. His/her second point is equally important...we (Bahamian citizens) have yet to receive a cogent and reasoned explanation as to the pros/cons of joining WTO (I do stand to be corrected, however) from the government (either PLP, FNM or DNA). I agree with Porcupine that this WTO cost/benefit should have been disseminated eons ago.
Economist, I don't understand why your ideas are mutually exclusive...i.e., create a national lottery anyway. If the numbers businessmen can still remain viable, then let them. You don't need to shut them done to create a lottery. I would argue, however, that the government (read: political party in power) would not stand a chance in competition against the numbers men. Government too inefficient and bureaucratic to compete.
Porcupine, I am with you regarding Fweddy, but come on, in this case he is right. This nonsense by the AG is much ado about nothing...a waste of time and effort. Can we please just proceed with trying to run an efficient country?
tetelestai says...
Or, he/she really could be a 'hardcore' FNM, who really thought that this iteration of the FNM actually represented positive change for the country...only to be severely disappointed. As, it appears, are most people.
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tetelestai says...
Point taken.
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tetelestai says...
infoseeker, admittedly I posted my comments before reading yours. So, you are asserting that she is unable to receive a Haitian passport due to the fact that both of her parents have Bahamian passports? Ok, fair enough...thank you for the clarification.
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tetelestai says...
I ask this question out of ignorance, and I stand very much to be corrected. But, isn't the Tribune headline wrong? To the best that I understand our law, this by all accounts wonderful young lady does have a status. She is a Haitian citizen and can receive a Haitian passport at any time. Is this not accurate? The issue here isn't "status", its that she wants a Bahamian passport, no? And, for the record, I am not attempting to argue whether her current immigration status should be the case, I am just pointing out that the only reason she is "without status" is because she does not have a Haitian passport, that she is eligible to receive at any moment. Again, if I am wrong, please correct me.
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tetelestai says...
Not only will he win, but he will win resoundingly!
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tetelestai says...
Interestingly, even the Tribune and its merry band of FNM apologists, who resoundingly champion even the most nonsensical FNM decisions, have kept their collective sycophantic mouths shout on this decision.
Extremely shortsighted move on the part of the government.
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tetelestai says...
"Put life vests on them and toss them overboard 7 miles north of Haiti." The is just vile utter nonsense...
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tetelestai says...
AlexCharles, your individual points are accurate, as any quick search on the internet would reveal. But, Porcupine's larger point is equally accurate. A lot of the initiatives we can take to improve our financial situation can happen outside the realm of WTO. If I am interpreting Porcupine's comments (and forgive me Porcupine if I am wrong) what he/she is suggesting is that there are more efficient ways by which the Bahamas can "benefit" economically other than joining WTO. His/her second point is equally important...we (Bahamian citizens) have yet to receive a cogent and reasoned explanation as to the pros/cons of joining WTO (I do stand to be corrected, however) from the government (either PLP, FNM or DNA). I agree with Porcupine that this WTO cost/benefit should have been disseminated eons ago.
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tetelestai says...
Economist, I don't understand why your ideas are mutually exclusive...i.e., create a national lottery anyway. If the numbers businessmen can still remain viable, then let them. You don't need to shut them done to create a lottery. I would argue, however, that the government (read: political party in power) would not stand a chance in competition against the numbers men. Government too inefficient and bureaucratic to compete.
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tetelestai says...
Porcupine, I am with you regarding Fweddy, but come on, in this case he is right. This nonsense by the AG is much ado about nothing...a waste of time and effort. Can we please just proceed with trying to run an efficient country?
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