Comments on: Opinion: 90% Of Pie, Must Go To 90% Of People

By: Onion

Onion — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:00:30 +0000

All of us are concerned about the marginalised member’s of Bermuda’s community. Deacon is setting a mathematically impossible standard and is getting skewered for it as he should be.

The America’s Cup organisation is working hard and opening every door to people who want to benefit from the Cup and all that’s left is for people to stand up and walk through those open doors.

By: abracadabra

abracadabra — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:05:20 +0000

racist ranting

By: Redman

Redman — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 01:03:22 +0000

What u say,

Actually what bingo suggests is being proven daily. As much as the tired old tale that Bermudians are lazy is BS, too many are becoming unemployable (outside of Govt) because of their past performances.

Bermuda is a small place and while many a good worker is unemployed due to the economic times so too are many here unemployable in their present state be it of mind/attitude. Many are ‘blacklisting’ themselves daily with their behaviour & poor work ethic with little thought to how their behaviour today will affect them tomorrow.

Employer of nearly 20 years

By: Redman

Redman — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:39:40 +0000

@ ImJustSayin

Manipulate the people, hmm clearly not happening by others who claim to be looking out for the people is it? LOL

So what if people inherit something. So what should happen? It be given to you, me or throw all into a magical pot that goes to whom??? Chip, Meet Shoulder!!

What does it matter to you or anyone if other people ‘forget’ where they started from? It’s none of your business is it?! Get over it already.

Jealousy, bitterness much?.

By: What u say?

What u say? — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:06:26 +0000

You would have to prove that claim. Stop throwing out stuff and hope it sticks.

By: Creamy

Creamy — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:23:37 +0000

There you go JD. You see things the same way as Betty Trump.

By: BetttyTrump

BetttyTrump — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:55:32 +0000

Jeremy Deacon you are spot on! I hope that 90 percent will go to the People of Bermuda! That this AC can have a big benefit if all get a little piece of the Pie. Bermudians have been hurting and maybe the government will move on its promise. I seek equal rights and opportunities for all.

90percent and not only 10 percent is the way forward! Hope the Government is listening!

By: serengeti

serengeti — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:16:41 +0000

The headline doesn’t indicate equal access to opportunity. It’s a headline indicating he wants equal distribution of the ultimate rewards. If the cry is that everyone should get the same ultimate reward, yep, that’s a handout.

By: Tell the Truth

Tell the Truth — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:07:07 +0000

Petty.

By: C James

C James — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:52:37 +0000

The obvious would be to ignore you Alvin. It works for me.

By: Stunned...

Stunned... — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:42:46 +0000

show me a good socialist country ie. thriving with ‘happy’ citizens, an abundance of food, jobs and human rights.

“A socialist government would at least TRY to spread the wealth…” yeah, after the fat cats were finished stuffing their pockets is what likely happens.

By: serengeti

serengeti — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:38:36 +0000

Is that what you think happened in the USSR? Or East Germany?
You might want to look more carefully into that assertion.

By: Jeremy Deacon

Jeremy Deacon — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:15:10 +0000

revert to stereotype – you obviously know me intimately ….. you must be my wife in disguise

By: fourtwo

fourtwo — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:18:28 +0000

Jeremy
“A socialist government would at least TRY to spread the wealth…”
I’m afraid you revert to stereotype too easily. There are many socialist Governments worldwide both past and present that have stolen from their people and looked after themselves in spite of their rhetoric. Likewise there are many examples of “capitalist” Governments looking after their people. Surely it’s the end result that counts, not the label you attach to it?

By: TruthHertz

TruthHertz — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:39:58 +0000

The problem being every time they try it more than likely fails.

You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it.

“The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money [to spend].”

By: Alvin Williams

Alvin Williams — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:09:35 +0000

The elephant in the room; an embarrassment for all of those in Bermuda who would rather ignore the obvious.

By: Jeremy Deacon

Jeremy Deacon — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:07:58 +0000

A socialist government would at least TRY to spread the wealth…

By: Jeremy Deacon

Jeremy Deacon — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:07:03 +0000

If Maggie was involved in this, only a few would benefit.

By: Jeremy Deacon

Jeremy Deacon — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:05:32 +0000

Please – don’t patronize me with that ‘patience’ thing and you have failed to read my column properly

By: fourtwo

fourtwo — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:47:43 +0000

Jeremy,
Interesting that you bring up Thatcher. As someone that grew up and experienced the 1970s and 1980s as a young person around the mining communities of England when Thatcher was trying to close unprofitable pits I can testify personally to (and completely understand) the anger and hostility generated against the woman. On the other hand, however, from a distance now I can see that the changes that she oversaw were crucial to future prosperity of the country. Sometimes even socialists have to be realistic.

By: serengeti

serengeti — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:40:18 +0000

I could argue that I’m repeating and adding context.

Equally, I could argue that your article takes things out of context.

By: Double D

Double D — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:27:39 +0000

Again, do you honestly believe that people will flock to Bermuda…to get on a boat…to go miles offshore to simply look at the open ocean…and say this is a nice reserve? I mean it is all open ocean out there and not some exotic diving sites.

We have some of the best diving sites in the world as well, but that doesn’t seem to have boosted our eco tourism dollar. How will an opean ocean reserve do that instead?

By: Jeremy Deacon

Jeremy Deacon — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:15:04 +0000

It is a good programme and my kids have loved it! I am suggesting subisidising this and other programmes so they are free and therefore accessible to all.

By: Jeremy Deacon

Jeremy Deacon — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:13:24 +0000

eco tourism around the world is estimated to worth about $4bn annually. I can see no reason why Bermuda cannot press on with this concept to at least try and earn extra revenue and publicity. It can always be revoked

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:03:50 +0000

Gotta recognize the one thing is that Wednesday was a bit more on the fly, planned last minute

By: Sickofantz

Sickofantz — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:49:10 +0000

I have asked Jeremy this before and got no response!

By: Sickofantz

Sickofantz — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:46:53 +0000

So Where do you see the revenue coming from and how would you distribute it?

By: Bermuda123

Bermuda123 — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:35:20 +0000

Let’s have faith people wand wait for the plan before we all start complaining about sharing profits and proceeds. Remember that these blogs are read internationally and we need to show our best face to the world. Everyone looking to participate must also look to contribute – look at yourself and ask what you can do to help make this a success and let’s work together.

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:33:15 +0000

Gotta love how that response is almost a knee-jerk reaction for people like Yahoo. If only they could stop for a minute and recognize that in actuality they do not view a certain segment of the community as “equally human” and deserving of an opportunity to express real, valid concerns that stem from the historically disgraceful conduct of another segment of the community.

By: aceboy

aceboy — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:30:58 +0000

No I didn’t. You open up the government to criticism should a person be unable to benefit…because the government didn’t help enough. Government needs to hold people’s hands and show them how where and when they can collect part of their 90% according to your article.

By: bingo

bingo — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:13:51 +0000

this is a very good point – the sociopolitical landscape in Bermuda is utterly complexing

By: bingo

bingo — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:09:25 +0000

what if they are grossly negligent and a safety risk? should they be hired then?

By: serengeti

serengeti — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:06:45 +0000

As long as the best proposal gets the contract, based on its economics and the ability of the people involved to actually deliver whatever they promise, fine. But that doesn’t mean that the rewards get spread out equally. You’re saying two things at once.

By: Truth is killin' me...

Truth is killin' me... — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:54:59 +0000

What’s a camber maid?

By: Chris Famous

Chris Famous — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:17:26 +0000

Jeremy Deacon

The salient points you raise cannot be pushed to the side.
Let the critics be critics.
He who has eyes to see will see.
He who has ears to hear will hear.

Oh yea thanks for those 3 points last week.

By: Coffee

Coffee — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:32:53 +0000

Is that a smokehouse ?

By: Bright Star

Bright Star — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:55:55 +0000

Agreed. Case and point… the production of Wednesday’s show on Front Street was lack-luster at best. When you get the cue for the video to play, and the video doesn’t play, this is simply unacceptable when playing on the same field with the America’s Cup. Don’t be surprised if Bermuda just lost the contract to provide infrastructure for entertainment! Bermuda can make themselves look silly on the international stage, but I am VERY sure the Americas Cup won’t let Bermuda take them down too. If we want to the work, we need to pick up OUR game, myself included, and produce at a standard acceptable on the international stage, cause that’s where we are… on display for the WORLD to see.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:12:38 +0000

You can get more information from the RBYC website or email them to be added to the list for the camps and programs.

By: A Better Bermuda for All

A Better Bermuda for All — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:11:47 +0000

Transparent like the Port Royal bank account? Maybe Zane can be the auditor. Don’t worry luckily the PLP is no longer in charge

By: A Better Bermuda for All

A Better Bermuda for All — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:07:20 +0000

Wake up from my nightmare and realise with immense relief that it wasn’t true!

By: A Better Bermuda for All

A Better Bermuda for All — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:03:58 +0000

Again. You should be so proud that you are able to stand up on your own two feet. Your sense of responsibility and openess to seek opportunity does you proud. I have absolutely no doubt that in a few years from now you will be a very happy, sucessful person. I wish you all the best. Hang in there, chin up, and carry on. It is also very important that you mentor the younger people around you so that they too can benefit from your great story. Well done you.

By: Looking for work

Looking for work — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:51:40 +0000

Thankyou OBA for creating opportunity for me and my family!

By: Kunta

Kunta — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:46:46 +0000

Since de early 2000′s and camber maids make peanuts.

By: ImJustSayin

ImJustSayin — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:44:25 +0000

Yeah study how to minipulate the people. Plus some of them inherit it. And most forget where they started from. So keep dreaming, because some people are not buying Bull.

By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real!

Keepin' it Real!...4Real! — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:16:51 +0000

This is a First Class event is it not..? guess what is required..? can you meet the “requirements”. This booster rocket that just took off, could give us Fame n Fortune, or it could be the Death of us. Ryde or Die!

By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real!

Keepin' it Real!...4Real! — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:59:24 +0000

you know what i find amazing..? even with all the history surrounding Bermudas’ Sailing Heritage…we have to pay a handful of people to teach us how to live our heritage…in other words , I know how to sail A boat, and i didnt have to pay for it…when i came up it could have been a brother sister cousin whatever, and they would teach you…if you cant relate to this comment , then i’d say you’ve been lost your heritage.

ps. this comment is not directed to the poster but i jus jumped inline.

By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real!

Keepin' it Real!...4Real! — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:45:16 +0000

can we at least have a transparent AC bank account..? at least let us see what enters and exits…will make void all assumptions from the assumers..yeah? online jus like checking your balance or a lil mini statement…now, what BERMUDIAN would have a problem with that..?

By: Trulytruly

Trulytruly — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:39:38 +0000

Why start the negative slant already? Can’t you wait to hear the house tomorrow at least to hear what is said? It was only announced on Tuesday. You might be surprised.

By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real!

Keepin' it Real!...4Real! — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:34:38 +0000

i’d like to open up my very own “Bermuda Green Dreamery”…well, we got 2 years.

By: Keepin' it Real!...4Real!

Keepin' it Real!...4Real! — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:25:33 +0000

what u gonna do wen de PLP is re elected in 2016…?