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A natural born skeptics view on Bahamian culture, politics, and issues at hand. An opinionated blog on the things happening around me

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Christie: Boosting Private Sector Will Bring Jobs, You mean investing in already failing companies would bring jobs...ok

The " Direct forms of Bahamian investment to create more jobs" is what scares me. They are most likely only going to invest in their supporters. As a way of showing "good faith". Its like the reverse of a super PAC American politics seems to be fond of, and they are covering up lobbying as "job stimulation." Granted they could really be trying to make jobs and probably make a few hundred maybe even a few thousand if their lucky, but it sounds very biased on who they are choosing. There are tons of start ups and great business models out there that can be explored but Christie and Hubert was stuck on making the big companies bigger leaving no room for diversity, and hindering economic growth. We shall see how this plays out my money is betting it will barely breakeven


Article Link: http://www.tribune242.com/news/2012/sep/19/christie-boosting-private-sector-will-bring-jobs/?c=6215

Minnis: Government Must Decide On Oil Oh really? When do we ever get a say?

I think Mr. Minnis realizes that if they hold a public vote they will be in less control of all the variables. For instance lets say the deal they are proposed from the oil company ensures Bahamian workers but less money for the government? Then the public would certainly vote for it to pass but the government could potentially LOSE money for the first 5+ years, and that's a blow we really can't afford. There is a flip side this could be profitable for Bahamians and Government (I think of them as separate entities because Bahamians usually get the short end of the stick) but if they hold a public vote it would actually give the people some power and God forbid that happens! I think Mr. Minnis just wants the government to have all the say possibly for shady reasons? Only time will tell where this is going.

Article link: http://www.tribune242.com/news/2012/sep/20/minnis-government-must-decide-oil/?c=6214

It's Been a While

Its been a while since I last made a post I have been working on other projects and I have put this on the back burner, BUT I shall start posting again now that I am finished with those. :) Be prepared

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Hubert cries wee wee wee all the way home

LOL just read the comment I posted.

Article: http://www.tribune242.com/news/2012/jul/26/former-pm-calls-ruling-last-speech-bogus/?c=4888

LOL this is laughable, I can't believe this immature man ran a whole country for years. Why does he think he should be first on the agenda? He isn't even an MP for his constituency anymore. He should've just waited and I'm sure he would've had a chance to speak. Seems like he just loves to hear his own voice. There are much bigger issues at hand than for a speech to be first priority give me a break. Even in primary school they tell you wait your turn to speak. Guess he can't be too mad he made a ton of money during his employment. If he thinks this will somehow bother people he's sorely mistaken he just made himself to look like a 5 year old whos parents didn't buy them candy in the store.

Hubert and Perry slapboxing as usual

Sorry guys it has been a while since my last blog post I have been busy but now I am back on track. I recently read an article in the Tribune actually a few but decided to comment on this one. Reason for that is I can't stand when politicians just say what the people want to hear but don't give any real solutions, unfortunately it seems to be the commonplace amongst most politicians. Oh well. Here's what I said.

ARTICLE:: http://www.tribune242.com/news/2012/jul/25/fnm-could-not-grasp-true-value-urban-renewal/?c=4886


Yet again politicians are being vague and dancing around the subject. Hubert seems to be criticizing something irrelevant just to shake the bees nest. If the houses are abandoned and run down, obviously no one is around to represent it or they just don't care, or they just can't afford to do what the government can. The government isn't planning on taking the land over just getting rid of eyes sores, and potential dens of mischief, crack houses, places where women can be raped, etc. Perry doesn't seem to grasp urban renewal either, urban renewal isn't just finding out the problems and notifying the branches of government. What is that going to solve? How are you going to find out the problems of the household exactly? Are the police going to come in sit the people down and force them to just tell them all their problems? Very unlikely. Getting the people to trust the police is a whole other issue that kind of speaks for itself on how difficult to impossible that is these days.What the government needs to do is put extra curricular activities in place to get the kids away from home and interact with them on a daily to weekly basis. You will find out everything you need to know that way, and you can instil values and discipline they aren't getting at home. Its just one of many suggestions they can address. Besides the basis of solving any problem is finding the root cause not the effect, just a thought.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Should Bullies Be Held Accountable For Causing Suicides?

Recently there was a story about a mother Toni Medrano who accidently smothered her three day old son after drinking, she had a blood alcohol level of .11, laid down next to her son Adrian, rolled over on top of Adrian, and killed him. The incident itself is downright horrible. You can imagine the guilt and sheer grief she was feeling after the death of Adrian by her own hands. She was a fairly young mother 29, she had other children before Adrian. Then Nancy Grace got wind of the story, Doomsday. When the story was featured on Nancy's show she condemned Tori with comments such as 'She's waking up and she is so drunk off a fifth of vodka she doesn't even know her baby is laying there dead beside her,' practically yelling. After the segment aired Tori was ridiculed so harshly with death threats, and insults AFTER the Nancy Grace show. She was so miserable racked with guilt, she lit herself on FIRE, and committed suicide. Now it isn't Nancy Grace's fault that people went and treated her that way. She didn't tell them to go and send tons of hate mail. But that doesn't mean she didn't instigate it, Tori was already charged with two counts of manslaughter which can face up to 10 years in prison. Granted not the value of life loss, but time for atonement. The main question is, is Nancy Grace a bully and be held somewhat responsible? I think so if you are on TV and millions of people are watching you, you should be careful what you say it may be YOUR opinion but people can sympathize with you and act on it. Check the video for yourself.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Meet Your Promises, Don't Just Spread Propoganda' Maybe you shouldn't talk FNM

Article: http://www.tribune242.com/news/2012/jul/09/just-meet-your-promises-dont-just-spread-propogand/?c=4190


I found this article so ironic I just couldn't pass it up, What is the FNM thinking just trying to bash the other party? Heres what I said.

Is the FNM serious? They are trying to call out a party for committing politics? The FNM is not safe from this accusation either. There really is no point to this, but to well spread propaganda themselves, which is hilariously ironic. For the FNM to talk about something, really the only successful thing they did with utilities as some form of evidence that they are free from criticism is just brazen. Point is no party can claim they have fulfilled all their promises around elections. Period.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

" Bahamians ‘Not Disciplined Enough’ To Use Casinos" I guess everyone is not mature enough but the top 10%

Article: http://www.tribune242.com/news/2012/jul/07/bahamians-not-disciplined-enough-use-casinos/?c=4131
I noticed this article on what Robert Sands said about the gambling situation. I think he is trying to divide the different wealth classes further. Here is what I posted on the article.

OMG NO! Trying to further separate the different classes of people in the Bahamas by giving the rich rights others don't have because of wealth is downright sickening. Taking away rights is never anyone's benefit, they are losing their liberty which doesn't seem to matter to Mr.Sands. Just because something is legal doesn't mean everyone is going to go out and gamble. If you made cocaine legal today people aren't going to flood the streets with white noses and tweaking. The number houses are actually quite genius and progressive thinking whether the people, Christian council, or politicians like it or not, they are most likely here to stay as long as they provide jobs and contribute to the flow of money in the country. So make gambling legal give us our liberties, and maintain our human rights.