Comments on: Heavy rains create havoc in North-West

By: Neal

Neal — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:13:53 +0000

I obviously intended to address the last comments to dash100,and not Curtis as indicated.My apologies.

By: neal

neal — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:36:50 +0000

I hear, or rather ‘read you loud and clear Curtis. You are indeed justified in highlighting your outrage at any shortcommings you observed in regard to our beautiful country, and should not be intimidated from presenting the ‘facts’as you see them , or likewise into sucumming to “political correctness,”by what you’ve characterized as “administration defenders.”
Sometimes however, one can have the best of intentions in the world as far of dealing with a pressing social/ political problem ,but your actions would come to zero if no attempts are made to get to the real heart of the matter.
When a man is starving for example , I always believe that he would not be satisfied if you purchase a fine five course meal from the best resturant in the world and rub it outside on his stomach.
I am on record to state what must be done to ease many of the social problems in this country. Few would feel inclined to follow my advice since many in the drivers seat are ill prepared to “give a wing to the man that made it possible for them to obtain the chicken today .” We prefer to opt instead for costmetic gestures , scapegoating tatics, and medivial political ploys .
Trinidad and Tobago would be no better even if you were to uproot the Canadian legislature from Ottawa its home and bring it to our country after you drown the entire PNM- and yes- UNC leadership and parties in the Ecacas sea, so that they drift off to much beloved Chavez our neighboring henchman .Stay strong.

By: dasy100

dasy100 — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:09:48 +0000

I have watched carefully over the last few months people trying to justify and minimize the status quo of the country! Sending an disengenuous message of togetherness; trying relentlessly to navigate away from the responsibility of the current administration. Using every angle possible to weaken the minds of those capable of using blogs such as this to voice their opinion and perhaps encourage influence others to take action.

When you have One person changing names to make it appear as though there is consensus among them amplifies the notion that people are fedup living the way they are currently and change is tentative and the current administration knows it. Therefore their soldiers are out here trying vigorously to make sure people live with blinkers on.

In general, Trinbagonians are a patient people they spend most of their time trying to pvovide for their family and other dependents and are lackluster when it comes to national issues, that is, until if affects them personally. The struggle of OWTU, TTUTA, are no longer front page news as it was 20yrs ago; cost of living, murder, rape, corruption, constitutional rights and freedoms are now in the forefront, even for those who can’t even spell the word CONSTITUTION!

Their patients have now run out and they know that they are entitled to better things. They are tired of watching their babies die, ralatives and friends murdered, home invasion, women being raped in broad daylight, the Prime Minister acting like Hitler with the intentions of rewriting the constitution to fit his needs and wants.

As you said Neal “take it easy,” and the emotional police bit; I am what I am! and that is a CONCERNED CITIZEN. Concerned about the welfare of our nation and where it’s headed. Is this the Trinidad and Tobago we want our children and grand children to grow up in? I think not. The mere joy of long ago, taking a walk at night with a girlfriend, husband, wife or just alone has become a life threatening and dangerous activity, why should I take it easy?

I am deeply offended that the Prime Minister has the gall to walk into a radio station and get people suspended but does not have the balls to take a stand against the siege that the country is under. Yes, I am pissed that our cops are not equipped well enough to apprehend criminals in a timely fashion nor the facilities to conduct proper investigations to put away those dregs and unwanted individuals called humans in society, that is causing the death toll to rise as though it has yeast enshrined it.

I have a right to be pissed and render my opinion regardless of who is offended. They can cuss me till’ mornin come and I will be relentless.

Most people are afraid to state their true opinion because of political correctness and the chances of being spurned on a blog like this. That is why the race card is played on here by the administrations defenders. All it takes is one indian to complain about anything, murder, rape, kidnapping, whatever! then the race card begins just because it’s an indian he HAS to be talking about an African. My opinions are based on the facts as they presents themselves. We can run from it, but you can’t hide from it; and not speaking out is interperted as being satisfied with it!

Finally, I just hope those people who have read the articles on this blog do so with an open mind! Is it wrong to demand a government that works for the people! This government has not demostrated it’s ability to lead a pack of dogs let alone people. It has demonstrated how to take a “once rich and free” nation and turn it into a place that most people think of getting away from; not because they don’t love their country but because they may not live long enough to enjoy it.

By: neal

neal — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:31:56 +0000

dasy100, how are you my friend? You’ve got to take it a bit easy , as it is claim that doing otherwise can be detrimental for one’s health.
I once saw a quote some years ago that was written on some obscure area , I cannot rememer. It was of some significance to me at the time ,and stated as follows:- “An emotional police is not only useless, but ineffictive.” I am doing some paraphrasing here.
Same I believe applies to bloggers. I am not saying that you fit the bill – mind you. I have also being known to get passionate and fustrated at times since I pounced on this wonderful forum outlet last March, but in time one can see the gist/ logic of a fiesty fellow national with a different perspective.
Let’s agree on this. The PNM led today by Mr Manning did make some mistakes and there is still much work left to be done. The Opposition must be prepared to capitalize on these mistakes if they are to seize the reign of power.For me they too must also acknowledge their roles in contributing to the political malaise , economic stalemate, and social dysfunction that exist in the countryand cannot expect to wash their hands like pontious pilot to every problems that is bombarding us today. I can elaborate if you wish in time especially on the question of crime.
Both parties have a base , and many from within that respective base have suffered from neglect . It is time to tear up the old political playbook if the people’s will are to be address by present or prospective leaders .Get moving , an be part of the solution . Regards.