Pharisees and hypocrites

Hyacinth Bennett, the former leader of the National Democratic Movement (NDM), has taken aim at a group of Christians who have volunteered to clean up Kingston in preparation for the impending Creator of White Elephants, the ICC Cricket World Cup.
She seems to think that, because they did nothing prior, they are "hypocrites and Pharisees".

I'm almost tempted to agree with her, but will withhold judgement until the group, who calls themselves HOPE 2007, unveils its plans (if they have any) for cleanup activities on a continuing basis after the World Cup. I think that's only fair since, after all, they're out on the streets cleaning up and not standing in a church calling people names.

We're back!

After an almost two year hiatus, during which everything and nothing changed in Jamaica, I've started blogging again. This time I plan to put serious effort into maintaining the blog and hopefully watch it grow into a very active commentary site. If you're new to the site, please take some time to read the archived posts and let me know what you think, either via a comment or via email. Opposing viewpoints are, of course, welcome provided they address the issue being discussed.

"Corporate Alliance" where are you?

So I'm flipping through the channels looking for something mildly interesting to watch at 10:45 on Friday night, when I come across highlights of a recent fashion show on CVM. The girl dem look good (although nuff a dem mawga), so I stop for a few.

I'm nodding my head to the beat of the background music, when I realise that it's "Wait", by the Ying Yang Twins. Nice tune, but it's the unedited version.

Heh.

I wonder if the "corporate alliance" is going to threaten to boycott any event put on by the producers of the show, and boycott CVM for broadcasting the "offensive" material. It wasn't live, so they can't use that excuse.

I sent an email to Elaine Bryan, the programmes manager at CVM, advising her of the incident and asking her to review the material and let me know what actions will be taken. Anyone care to make a wager as to how long it'll take her to answer? Anyone?

The Sound of Silence

It was the night before the 15th and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. And then the 15th came... and went without fanfare or drama. Surprising? I think not.

The Private Sector Organisation who gave the ultimatum uttered not a word. The Prime Minister who is a man of calculated words had nothing to say. The Leader of the Opposition whom all would expect to say something considering that an election year is around the corner also had no comments. And are we surprised by this speechlessness from the leaders of this society? I think not.

There was however one thing that was clearly brought to the fore in this, that everyone had mud to sling and even the self righteous were brought low. Still the ripple effects of the problems continue the murder rate is now approaching 800 that would mean that within the space of 3 weeks over 100 people have died. Still we hear the deafening sound of silence. And the voices of the victims of crime and violence echo even more loudly in the silence. But what is the message that it sends to the rest of the nation? Apathy, fear, inertia, or just the calm before we storm the bastion of crime, corruption and immorality?

Well all voices returned when Asafa broke the 100 meter world record I am very proud of his accomplishments.

Thank God for sports. Do you think that maybe we could get another public holiday?
Oops... here we go again with the silence.