Monday 19 November 2012

Casino Vote May Come Next Year | Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas | Bahamas Local News - Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas

Casino Vote May Come Next Year | Bahamas Local News - Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas

The incompetence continues. Truly remarkable. The idea that they are going to spend all of 2013 playing politics and bringing the people into a frenzy with referendums on so many issues is a bad joke. What a colossal waste of tax payer funds!

Sunday 4 November 2012

Thursday 1 November 2012

Are You On It?

Are You On It?

Heroism and Hardship: Why Bloomberg Changed His Mind and Endorsed Obama

Heroism and Hardship: Why Bloomberg Changed His Mind and Endorsed Obama

U.S. Unadjusted Unemployment Down to 7.0% in October

U.S. Unadjusted Unemployment Down to 7.0% in October

Can people please start giving the man some credit!

General Election: Romney vs. Obama

General Election: Romney vs. Obama

Obama finally retakes the lead in the national polls. Thank you Americans for voting with sense. Let's get this done for America and the world.

U.S. Economic Confidence Best Since 2008

U.S. Economic Confidence Best Since 2008

More realistic news on the economy. This is what happens when you keep the GOP out of office long enough for them not to be constantly raping the economy to the advantage of the wealthiest Americans. Still no credit from most Americans, it seems, for Obama's amazing steady hand in turning around the economy, in the face of what was going to be the second Great Depression. It defies all understanding. If GOP Americans care about deficits, in deeds, not empty words, they will keep Obama in office. No, growth isn't spectacular, but fast paced greed is what got us into the mess. Remember, slow and steady wins the race and the world economy is not helping the American economy to recover faster, as both Europe and Asia are facing problems with growth in their own markets.

Wednesday 31 October 2012

Toure: Electoral Map Looks Just Like Confederate Map

Toure: Electoral Map Looks Just Like Confederate Map

Andrew Sullivan originally made this point and Republicans can whine all they want about this, but this is deeper than politics. This is about the racism built into US culture, into humanity. In 1864, if you focus on the states in existence at the time, Lincoln was looking at the exact same map that Obama is looking at in 2012. In 1864, Lincoln was a Republican advocating the end of slavery. In 2012, Obama is America's first black President and a Democrat. The exact same map is staring him in the face. This speaks directly to the fundamental cultural reality of the USA and of the south. The parties 'switched sides' when Johnson signed into law Kennedy's Civil Rights Act in 1964. That fundamental divide has not disappeared in modern America. The scar of slavery and the legacy of the fight for Civil Rights still stands for all to see.

On a positive note, I still believe that America is light years ahead of most countries in the world on the issue of racism, despite the racism that exists in America, because no other country has such an honest and open dialogue about race relations as the United States. Anyone prepared to criticize it must also acknowledge the genius of the 'open' political fight that has taken place on this issue. Other countries tend to pretend that they are far more advanced on the issue, but with the exception of Canada, I maintain that no other culture has made the strides that America has made on this issue, and their starting point, constitutionally institutionalized slavery, was one of the most difficult to confront.

Maher warns about Romney: Spot on!

Christie: Obama "Sprung Into Action"

Christie: Obama "Sprung Into Action"

The Case for Obama: Why He Is a Great President. Yes, Great.

The Case for Obama: Why He Is a Great President. Yes, Great.

New Obama 'Forward' Ad.

Friday 19 October 2012

General Election: Romney vs. Obama

General Election: Romney vs. Obama

Obama on 'Romnesia': Excellent

John D. Rockefeller Junior's words of Inspiration

These words of John D. Rockefeller Junior are inscribed at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York. They are words that speak of the true greatness, foresight and optimism of the American dream.

"I believe in the supreme worth of the individual and in his right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.
I believe that the law was made for man and not man for the law; that government is the servant of the people and not their master.
I believe in the Dignity of labour, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living.
I believe that thrift is essential to well ordered living and that economy is a prime requisite of a sound financial structure, whether in government, business or personal affairs.
I believe that truth and justice are fundamental to an enduring social order.
I believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a man's word should be as good as his bond; that character not wealth or power or position – is of supreme worth.
I believe that the rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind and that only in the purifying fire of sacrifice is the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the human soul set free.
I believe in an all-wise and all-loving God, named by whatever name, and that the individuals highest fulfilment, greatest happiness, and widest usefulness are to be found in living in harmony with His Will.
I believe that love is the greatest thing in the world; that it alone can overcome hate; that right can and will triumph over might."

Monday 15 October 2012

Deficit Reduction Truth in America

The wrong issue for the wrong candidate is the simple fact that the GOP does not, historically, reduce the deficit when in power. They simply talk about doing it and then explode the deficit when in power by cutting taxes for the rich and massively expanding military spending. Reagan, Bush Sr and Bush Jr all exploded the deficit. The only people to reduce the deficit were President Clinton and President Obama. The irony is profound, since that is the essence of the GOP platform. To summarize, the GOP are bold faced liars and their historical record speaks for itself, if people bother to actually look at it, rather than be bamboozled by their bogus rhetoric.

CBPP: Allowing High-Income Bush Tax Cuts to Expire Would Affect Few Small Businesses — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Allowing High-Income Bush Tax Cuts to Expire Would Affect Few Small Businesses — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

CBPP: Downturn and Legacy of Bush Policies Drive Large Current Deficits — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Downturn and Legacy of Bush Policies Drive Large Current Deficits — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Monday 8 October 2012

Same old Bush nonsense: Mitt Romney Gives An Address On Foreign Policy

Mitt Romney Gives An Address On Foreign Policy and winds up sounding just like George W Bush.

Please America, the anti-science, anti-reason, anti-logic and pro-stupid, in their current manifestation, GOP cannot be allowed to lead the USA again. Don't you remember how crazy it was under W or are your memories that short? Come on America, don't give into fear again.

Reuters Video: SpaceX launch of Falcon 9 Rocket - Oct 8th 2012

Wednesday 3 October 2012

Parody Video: Romney Gangnam Style Parody


Foreign Affairs: America the Undertaxed

America the Undertaxed: Compared with other developed countries, the United States has very low taxes, little income redistribution, and an extraordinarily complex tax code. If it wanted to, the government could raise taxes without crippling growth or productivity. Tax reform is ultimately a political choice, not an economic one -- a statement about what sort of society Americans want.

Foreign Affairs: How to Make Almost Anything

How to Make Almost Anything: In recent decades, the world has been rocked by revolutions in the digitization of computation and communication. Now the physical world is being digitized, thanks to new technologies that can turn data into things and things into data. Digital fabrication will let people build custom home furniture, living organs out of cells, and drones that can fly out of a printer; science fiction is becoming industrial fact.

From CanalChat: Charlie Winston







Foreign Affairs: The Myth of German Hegemony

The Myth of German Hegemony: Germany has the strongest economy in Europe, but its financial strength does not translate into political supremacy. In recent months, Berlin has lost both allies and influence, and it will need to compromise in order to stabilize the eurozone.

Thursday 27 September 2012

nymag.com: The Poetic Justice of Romney’s Self-Immolation

nymag.com: The Poetic Justice of Romney’s Self-Immolation

Obama Outlines Economic Plan In New Closing Argument Ad

Obama Outlines Economic Plan In New Closing Argument Ad

Hilarious: (Rated R) Samuel L Jackson: Wake the f%^& up Obama Ad 2012

From Mother Jones: A New 'Old' Mitt Romney Video

The use of the phrase 'harvest them at a significant profit' is most insightful. 'Potential value and hidden value' in these targeted acquisitions usually meant pension plans and worker benefits. It also involved leveraging a company with debt to inflate the acquisition price. Ever seen the movie Wall Street? Mitt Romney and Gordon Gekko are starting to sound like they speak the same language. See le monde article here.

ArchDaily.com: Villa 921 Harunatsu Architecture

This article features an amazingly simple and elegant design. Okinawa gets typhoons, just as the Bahamas gets hurricanes. Perhaps its time for some cross cultural architectural innovations?

Obama: "We Are Not As Divided As Our Politics Suggest"

Obama: "We Are Not As Divided As Our Politics Suggest"

Monday 24 September 2012

Ted Koppel on Bill O'Reilly = Truly Priceless

Enjoy. Ted Koppel just allows Bill O'Reilly to walk right into portraying himself as a pompous ass on a vile 'business driven news network'. And by 'business driven news network', I don't mean informative about the topic of business for its viewers, that would be Bloomberg, I mean something that just dolls out crap to make money, in this particular case, right wing crap. Ted Koppel is just a statesman here. Kudos.

RCP: State of the Race, Part 3: Winning by Losing

RCP: State of the Race, Part 3: Winning by Losing

RCP: State of the Race, Part 2: Why Romney Wins

RCP: State of the Race, Part 2: Why Romney Wins

ASAP Science: The Science of Procrastination - And How To Manage It



This timer program from Google for Google Chrome is great for controlling net browsing. Click here.

David Brooks rips Mitt, again!

NYMag: Bill Clinton Explains Secret to His DNC Speech on The Daily Show

NYMag: Bill Clinton Explains Secret to His DNC Speech on The Daily Show

Sunday 23 September 2012

Iran reportedly moving on domestic Net plan, blocks Google

cnet: Iran reportedly moving on domestic Net plan, blocks Google


You know you are doing well as a government when you find it necessary to block Google. Seriously Iran? Ridiculous. Talk about condemning your own people to the stone age. That's like issuing a fatwa on the use of fire at the dawn of time. As Forrest Gump said, 'Stupid is as stupid does.' Talk about disgracing the legacy of Persia, one of the world's greatest historical civilizations.

RCP: General Election - [Obama 48.3] +3.7% [Romney 44.6]

RCP: General Election: Romney vs. Obama

Bloomberg: How Muslim Extremists Can Learn From Larry Flynt

BloombergHow Muslim Extremists Can Learn From Larry Flynt


Wired: Stunning Shots of Space Shuttle Endeavour‘s Final Flight

Wired: Stunning Shots of Space Shuttle Endeavour‘s Final Flight


Charlie Hebdo nothing sacred | euronews, world news

Charlie Hebdo nothing sacred | euronews, world news

Germany’s Oktoberfest welcomes beer-lovers | euronews, world news

Germany’s Oktoberfest welcomes beer-lovers | euronews, world news

EditorsPicks: The Highlights From New York Fashion Week | Vanity Fair

Editors Picks: The Highlights From New York Fashion Week | Vanity Fair

Inside Annie Leibovitz's Latest Photography Exhibit | Vanity Fair

Inside Annie Leibovitz's Latest Photography Exhibit | Vanity Fair

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Full Video of Mitt Romney at Boca Raton Private Fund Raiser

His comments on foreign policy and the '47%' are absolutely ridiculous. On foreign policy, it is blatantly clear that he is a neo-con and will think just like Bush/Cheney. On domestic issues, he would do even more damage than George W Bush did, because he is even more of a Wall Street insider than Bush was. The GOP cannot rule the United States of America in its current incarnation. It needs massive reform.


Police Chief playing politics with Crime Statistics

See the article in the The Nassau Guardian. These government people must think we are either fools or children.

Sunday 9 September 2012

Bernard Arnault, France’s richest man, seeks Belgian citizenship | euronews, world news

Bernard Arnault, France’s richest man, seeks Belgian citizenship | euronews, world news

Personal take on this: Can you really blame him? 75% is too much. I favour progressive taxation, but no one ever should have to give up more than 50% of their income in taxes. It is counterproductive and prejudicial to an economy focused on sustainable growth which is the healthy ideal of a vibrant capitalist society. To date, no economic model has ever seriously challenged capitalism's ability to encourage freedom and prosperity. In practical, factual and historical terms that statement is virtually unassailable. Ideally, taxation should not exceed 20% to 40% of income per year, depending on the stage of development that a state finds itself in. That's the 'sweet spot'. This rate of taxation would be ideally implemented via a VAT structure that is crafted to garner the respective target rate of taxation. This predictable stability would create a healthy economic environment for investors, wherever implemented. Times of crisis should be able to trigger a maximum 50% rate, but the rate should never go above 50%, as it creates a disincentive for work and discourages the most productive members of a society.

Friday 7 September 2012

Thursday 6 September 2012

Bill Clinton's Speech at 2012 Democratic National Convention

Clinton broke it down masterfully and laid out the very clear differences between the Democrats and the crazy people on the other side. The choice is clear. Bush II's policies were a disaster. Please, people, exercise your memory. Romney is just more Bush. Do we want tax cuts to the rich? War with Iran? That's what we'll get under the GOP. Say no America, please, the world is watching.

Russian censors take aim at kids TV | euronews, world news

Russian censors take aim at kids TV | euronews, world news

Thursday 30 August 2012

Government Statement on Energy Sends Right Signals - Bahama Pundit

Another great article from Bahama Pundit. Click on the title to go to the article: Government Statement on Energy Sends Right Signals - Bahama Pundit. If the PLP continue us on the path of renewable energy, then it would be a very impressive and badly needed step for the Bahamas. As a nation, it would give us something amazing to be truly proud of, independence on energy needs. That would be a massive step towards real independence.

The Bahamas Investor

The Bahamas Investor is a great information source about all things Bahamian that would be relevant for investors. Worth a look.

Photos: The Sports World’s Most Fashionable Men | Vanity Fair

Photos: The Sports World’s Most Fashionable Men | Vanity Fair

Tuesday 7 August 2012

La Piel que Habito (The Skin I Live In) [2011]


This is a truly remarkable Spanish film. It's a psychological trip and a half, so brace yourself. Isn't that the point of great cinema, to challenge our understanding of the world? Banderas isn't usually a brilliant actor, but he exceeds himself with this performance. IMDB rates it a 7.6 and RT rated it an 81%. The film is by Pedro Almodovar. It's available for purchase here. Otherwise, it's playing on STARZ this month.

Wednesday 1 August 2012

Bahama Pundit: A Preliminary Assessment of Hubert Ingraham's Legacy

Another great article from Bahama Pundit. Click here. Thanks to Larry Smith for his excellent and well researched articles on all things Bahamian. Knowledgeable writers are few and far between in the Bahamas. We're a country that is generally light on facts and solid information and heavy on opinion and hearsay. Larry's writing is always informative and well researched.

Bahama Pundit: Diplomatic Postings -- China

Another great post from Bahama Pundit that quotes Henry Kissinger's excellent tome, On China, which is all about the rise of China and explores its political, economic and cultural relations with the wider world at great length. The article is here: Diplomatic Postings -- China. Kissinger wrote another insightful book on international relations titled Diplomacy.

Sunday 22 July 2012

JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the long awaited prequel to The Lord of the Rings is slated for release Holiday 2012. After years of legal wrangling, Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema finally came to an understanding over the royalties for the original Lord of the Rings films, which garnered 17 of a possible 30 Academy Awards. The premiere is slated for a November opening in New Zealand, which is Peter Jackson's homeland and the site of the majority of the filming. It will be followed up by The Hobbit: There and Back Again, which is slated for a late 2013 release date. Here's a preview of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey:

Tuesday 3 July 2012

Dante Terrell Smith aka Mos Def

Hip Hop is a diverse music form with roots in R&B, jazz and poetry. It really is one of the great artisitc exports of the USA. Sadly, very little good hip hop is heard by the overwhelming majority of people, even by those who claim to be into it. The music industry bombards the public with 'hip pop' stars and chromed out idiots with even dumber girls around them. Most people's experience of hip hop is limited. It doesn't have to be that way. Expand your horizons and defy the marketing blitz krieg. Explore. Start that exploration with some Mos Def. Lyrically, he's one of the most gifted rappers out there and his message is far more complex and interesting than bitches, bling, cars , guns and the other silly stuff that most hip hop obsesses over. Enjoy.




Bahama Pundit: Leslie Miller and the Racist LNG Conspiracy

Leslie Miller and the Racist LNG Conspiracy - Bahama Pundit

Monday 2 July 2012

The first PLP witch hunt of 2012: PLP vs Larry Smith

This link is the PLP's attempted 'retort' to Bahama Pundit's excellent article, which was mentioned in one of my earlier posts. Click here for his most recent article on BTC. Click here for Bahama Pundit's original article on Bluewater, the PLP's attempted giveaway of BTC to their own insiders back in 2006/7.

Fortunately, Larry Smith at Bahama Pundit has two things that his adversaries possess in short supply: a brain and integrity. This is a blatant attack on a respected journalist who has done his home work on this issue. 

The PLP don't like the truth on this issue, so they attack the messenger. It is an all too typical PLP tactic straight out of Pindling's drug era playbook! Discredit the journalist trying to talk sense and explain the truth to the people and repeat bogus falsehoods in the media for the loyal simpletons to absorb and parrot. The Republicans in the USA have mastered this technique well. 

As Goebbels infamously observed: "The most brilliant propagandist technique will yield no success unless one fundamental principle is borne in mind constantly - it must confine itself to a few points and repeat them over and over." Educated Bahamians, hopefully, can see through the PLP's crass tactic.

Bland tomatoes?

Here's why, courtesy of the LA Times article found here. Let that be yet another warning on choosing form over substance for the day.

Future Food: Pizza?

Fascinating article on nutritional pizza.

Paul Krugman: Europe's Great Illusion

The Nobel Prize winning economist, Paul Krugman, releases another insightful piece on the ongoing debt crisis facing the world. Click here for the NYTimes column.

The Nassau Guardian: The Prom Syndrome

The Nassau Guardian letter here is a perfect example of one of the major problems with our culture. Our love of form over substance. Prom is a glaring example of the insane, ass backwards priorities of our people. Instead of being focused on good grades and actual performance at school, our culture puts more emphasis on the appearance of their children at their prom ceremonies.

Our culture's obsession over ceremony instead of results manifests itself in many ways, but none so glaring as prom and politics. Our politicians often appear to live in a prom world where throwing a ceremony for a thing is more important than achievements, results or reality. Another case in point, the renaming ceremony of the airport, which was done before any actual improvements were done. It's pathetic. It's disgraceful and as an intelligent young Bahamian, I consider it to be an insult and an affront to anyone in this country with a brain. Bahamas, do better! Demand more! Wake up!

Friday 29 June 2012

NYC: Empire State of Mind

After visiting NYC... feeling inspired. I'm also confused as to why so many Bahamians elect to travel to Florida when a flight to NYC costs almost the same and offers infinitely more to do. Florida, in the immortal words of Bill Maher, is 'America's Dick'. While I don't fully agree with that sentiment, a comedian is entitled to his bombast and Florida, at times, can have a plastic feel, while NY is all brick and mortar and dreams.




Google's Nexus 7

Google's Nexus 7 made by ASUS computers wins CNET editor's choice. It's a great 7" tablet that runs Android OS.

Wednesday 27 June 2012

Migration and Naturalization

One thing that is clear, advanced, confident economies take in a lot of people to fuel their advanced economies. Look at this chart from The Economist. Cultures, communities and political parties that lack confidence in the real abilities of their constituent members tend to be anti-migrant. They're usually heavy on ideology and short on pragmatic strategies for policy formation and problem solving as well.

BahamaPundit: Reviving the BTC and BEC Dinosaurs

Reviving the BTC and BEC Dinosaurs

The Nassau Guardian: Turnquest on Surveillance Drones

The Nassau Guardian: Turnquest on Surveillance Drones. I fully agree with his sentiment.

Friday 8 June 2012

Blizzard: StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty won multiple awards in 2010, when it was first released. The original game focused on the Terran campaign. The first expansion pack, which focuses on the Zerg, is called Heart of the Swarm and is an add on to this real the strategy game mega hit. It will be followed by the Protoss themed, Legacy of the Void. Blizzard, the maker of the game, has consistently made only award winning games. They work on their games for years before releasing them, putting in more hours than a movie shoot in many cases. Their most recent release, Diablo III is likewise an award winning game. Enjoy the videos. If you're looking for something to keep your mind sharp, this is essentially chess at light speed. More info here.




Wednesday 6 June 2012

Escape from New York! Five Hot Pocket Rocket Cars for Blasting Out of the Stinky Summer City | Style | Vanity Fair

Escape from New York! Five Hot Pocket Rocket Cars for Blasting Out of the Stinky Summer City | Style | Vanity Fair

5 fantastic compact cars! Forget New York, these would be great in the Bahamas!

El Secreto de Sus Ojos (2009)


El Secreto de Sus Ojos, English title, The Secret in Their Eyes is an excellent film. Don't believe me? It scored 8.2 on IMDb and 92% on RT. It also won Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010. It is a Spanish and Argentinian production and is a well crafted crime drama with greater lessons to offer on life, love, passion and duty. As with all great foreign language films, the liberating lack of a formulaic narrative is what creates the magic, that old magic of the movies. Hollywood often seems to have forgotten how to make movies like this, which is what makes global film great. More reviews here.

Tuesday 5 June 2012

Bahamas Budget Perspective—2012 - Bahama Pundit

Bahamas Budget Perspective—2012 - Bahama Pundit

Another well researched and outstanding article. Thank you Bahama Pundit!

The Economist: Better-life index


The Economist really gives you ways, through statistics and numbers, to form a clearer understanding of how the world actually is, rather than how it appears or what we think of it or what we opine from my perspective, from your perspective or from the average Joe's perspective. These are objective slices. They're not complete, but if you aggregate enough of these slices of information, you start to see a clearer picture in your understanding. One built less on people's opinions and perceptions and more on hard facts and statistics.

Anyway, this chart is exceptional and The Economist referenced Bobby Kennedy in publishing it. On GDP, Bobby Kennedy famously said, "it measures everything...except that which makes life worthwhile." I couldn't agree more. Click on the link, it takes you to their page and the original post.

Monday 4 June 2012

From Press-on Crown Nails to Queen-Themed Yogurt, All the Diamond Jubilee Crap You Could Ever (or Never) Want | Blogs | Vanity Fair

From Press-on Crown Nails to Queen-Themed Yogurt, All the Diamond Jubilee Crap You Could Ever (or Never) Want | Blogs | Vanity Fair

There really isn't enough Jubilee junk in the world! It amazes me that people still care about the Royals, almost embarrassing actually, but from a fiscal stand point, the Royal Family bring in tourism dollars and merchandising funds galore, so it has become hard to argue against them.

Americans Think “Born in the USA” Could Be Our Next National Anthem | The Magazine | Vanity Fair

Americans Think “Born in the USA” Could Be Our Next National Anthem | The Magazine | Vanity Fair

Bahamian Jubilee time: The PLP and Dame Marguerite Pindling



While many Bahamians were aiming their televisions, radios and internet feeds towards the Queen's Jubilee ceremonies in the United Kingdom, Bahamian PLPs were having a little Jubilee party of their own at Government House. It was a sad day for democracy, transparency and accountability in the Bahamas.

Unbelievably, the new Bahamian government, under the leadership of the PLP, has decided to appoint Dame Marguerite 'the champagne lady' Pindling to the position of Deputy Governor General. Dame Marguerite Pindling is the widow of former corrupt Prime Minister, Lynden Oscar Pindling, who brought in the drug lords, like Carlos Lehder, and funneled millions of illicit funds to his own private accounts. He also stole from the people and treasury of the Bahamas throughout the Bahamian drug era of the late 70s, 80s and early 90s. His time in power was referred to as the 'Pingdom'. Her reward for her loyal service to the country? To be appointed Deputy Governor General. Her former husband's reward? To have our national airport named after him.

No, we are not Zimbabwe, at least, not yet, but Pindling almost became our Robert Mugabe before finally being ousted from power in elections in 1992 after 25 long years of corrupt rule. Perhaps young Bahamians need to dig up the 1983/1984 Commission of Inquiry and reacquaint themselves with its illustrious findings. They could also look into the American media archives for stories relevant from the time. Here's one from the Sun Sentinel in Florida. Here's one from the LA Times. Here's another story from PBS's Frontline. It was shame and scandal in the familyIt seems the current government really wants to bring that legacy back to our politics, and celebrate it. This image comes to mind.

If a society rewards its most audacious and nefarious thieves with titles and honours, how can it ever prosper? What role models are we offering up to our youth? It is a travesty and Bahamians, PLPs in particular, should realize that they are doing themselves, their country and their children a grave disservice by honouring those who clearly abused their public positions of authority for their own private ends. Theft is not political, theft is theft. Party loyalty and theft are two mutually exclusive realms. There can be no party loyalty to a known thief or thieves. We must never again allow our country to become A Nation for Sale. If we're not careful, that is exactly where we are headed again.

Please enforce transparency and accountability so that we can actually have a better Bahamas where it is clear that there is actual belief in the citizenry of the Bahamas and real rule of law, not just rhetoric, and the politicians are held to account. Promises all too easily become lies, as this New Yorker cartoon reminds us and the latest batch of promises would make even the creator pause and question his ability to deliver, given the world economic situation. This action of the government is not respective to the concept of government in the sunshine. Hiding her swearing in under the Queen's Jubilee blanket doesn't make it any more palatable either.

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