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·         Paul B in Los Angeles wrote: [this is good]

“As Greg Gutfled said last night on Red Eye (Fox News Channel) "I'd rather be in my pajamas in Costa Rica than President of Honduras" (or something like that).

I don't think Zeyala, Chavez and their brethren care much about the people who they claim to be seeking power to help. They just want to help themselves but are not honest enough to admit it. They are greedy for money and power but then aren't we all really. Adam Smith recognized this human characteristic and proposed that a free enterprise system, were every person was free to compete to serve the community (meaning marketplace of people who wanted and needed things and were willing and able to buy them) would take advantage of mankind's desire to prosper and live well and reward the creative and productive members of society with profit. In the process those business owners would enrich other members of the society through employment as well as fund the requirements of legitimate government through paying taxes. Of course there are always going to be abuses by those (like Zeyala, Chavez, Castro, Soros, etc.) who don't have a problem with taking advantage of those less talented or able to produce.

Of course Adam Smith was a devout man who also understood that no system, collectivist of competitive, could provide a good life for all without the leaders of that system adhering to a legal system that had for its basis the principles which our creator has given us to live by.”

Thank you Paul for your thoughts. 

I thought  that rather than having someone going through the comments left on the Zeyala article  to read your note that it deserves to be read and chose to present it here - hope you don't mind.

There is so much talk and threats from major World Organizations all promoting the return to Zeyala to the office of President. Sometimes doing what appears to be the right thing may not be in the interest of general population. Zeyala should realize that a return to office could result is a bad ending and may very well jeopardise his life.  I don't think that the soldiers who righted the floundering ship would welcome Zeyala to their own detriment. Zeyala is just one person and his goal is not in the interest of the people. He should compromise and attenmpt to return in good terms and seek another way to help his people - if that is true goal.

"After arriving in Costa Rica, deposed President Manuel Zelaya said he had been kidnapped by soldiers in a "coup".

Mr. Zelaya, elected for a nonrenewable four-year term in 2006, had wanted a vote to extend his time in office.

His arrest came just before the start of a referendum ruled illegal by the Supreme Court and opposed by Congress.

There had also been resistance within Mr. Zelaya's own party regarding the President's desire to extend his time in office."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8123126.stm

Indeed Manuel Zelaya was constitutionally elected to serve four years as president of Honduras but has been removed by the military and taken into exile. So why am I not sympathetic to his cause? This one is very easy to answer.

Mr. Zeyala was not contented with serving one term as President.  Does he believe that he is the answer to the problems in the country and that no one else is qualified enough to resolve the issues? So many leaders in Central America, the Caribbean region and Africa too often do not want to give up power and would do anything even break the constitution that put them there in the first place to become the next Chavez.

Mr. Zeyala wanted a referendum to extend his stay in office or to give himself the opportunity to run for office again - this is totally against the constitution of the land. The Supreme Court was not sympathetic to his cause and ruled that the referendum was illegal. However, the President convinced that his power and wishes were more important than that of the highest court of the land moved ahead with his plans for the referendum even though members of his own party were against this process.

Mr. Zeyala should consider himself very fortunate that the military exiled him and did not arrest him as is done in most banana republics. The long reach of Chavez and Chavez like aspirations must be stopped and was rightly done in my opinion. 

Everyone is condemning the actions of the military.  What have they done/do you realize what took place?  Simply put, they protected the constitution that they swore to protect and serve!

I have no pity for the leftist Zeyala - move on with your life and consider yourself very fortunate sir. As for the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who spoke out on behalf of the 'rule of law' ... do your job and take care of the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago - you are so lacking and the people are still without water and electricity in many areas.

Move on...

I don’t usually pay attention to the utterances of Mr. Basdeo Panday but today I have to agree with his assessment of the Prime Minister’s desire to member states of the Caribbean and also with his desire to form a political union with those willing to grab petro crumbs.

It looks like Mr.  Manning wants to one up Dr. Eric Eustace Williams and ‘give birth’ to the already tried and failed West Indies Federation that died on May 31, 1962.

I have to agree with Mr. Panday and endorse his views (and yes I still believe that Bas should depart from the leadership of his party- for unity of the opposition).

The following quote was taken from the Trinidad Newsday newspaper written By Andre Bagoo Thursday, June 25 2009

“But Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday yesterday criticized Manning for getting his priorities wrong.

“The duty of the Government is to look after its own citizens first,” Panday told reporters hours after Manning made his announcement in Parliament. “Right now I do not think we can afford (this). We can’t afford it because our people still do not have water. Our roads, our hospitals are in a bad way. No, at this point in time the first and most important consideration is our own people.

“I agree that prosperity in the other Caribbean countries is important because it means they can buy goods and services from us,” Panday admitted, but he saw the matter more for the private sector as opposed to public sector intervention. “To be prosperous they (the other Caribbean islands) must invite the private sector because this is a free economy.”

http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,102649.html

June 11, 2K9  WACKY EVENT

April 06, 2K9  112:23 PM

Wackradio901fm.com - Easter Edition. Retro Showdown #2 for 2K9
I really could not help it ... I immediately cranked up my vox blog and put my quill to work. Hear ye, hear ye, Kung Fu has spoken and Kenny has gone on record to crown Fu the real deal the true Retro King. 

Now Kenny did not wait for some dust to settle on Clef Jam's crown that he (Clef) won on Shouter Baptiste day and has put his led foot on the gas pedal and crowned Kung Fu the real Retro King.

Now foot in mouth Kenny is really creating trouble for himself and Kung Fu.  I wonder how much Kenny paid Fu to speak on air? Nothing short of a bribe could have caused Kung Fu to leave Shaolin to come down from Mount St. Benedict Monastery, take off his Shaolin garments and participate in a show  with these musical mortals.

I wish I was a fly on the wall when Kenny bribed Kung Fu to participate in the upcoming Easter Retro Show down. But wait,  Papa Fly was there and he reported that Kenny was already going through the archives to get 'chunes' for Kung Fu to play.  "My son Fu play these ... no one has touched these yet". Deso has to get involved and search the archives to ensure that Clef continues to rule the Retro kingdom that he recently conquered so majestically.

Foot In Mouth Kenny is at it again and now the lovable Kung Fu who managed one sentence (or was it two?) will have to be coached by Wack royalty Damion (his dear friend).  Damion if yuh pull this one off yuh deserve ah raise in pay pardna.

Here is the deal "Foot in Mouth Kenny":
Smartypantz says that even if Kung Fu plays the best music on that day the show will only be a success if he can tie everything together with Shaolin words of wisdom. So even though everyone will be Kung Fu finghting let's hope Kung Fu does not get cold feet after his first sentence uttered into the microphone and ruin what could be a musical lesson for the ages (now this is how it should be done my children).

No pressure on you FU but our eyes are already on you! You laughed and scorned the others in your playful or should I say it this way.... Yuh take basket from Foot in Mouth Kenny and scorned the opposition before yuh get to the start line.

Hmmmmmmmm.................

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March 29, 2K9  10:01 PM

The UNC never seems to want to get out of its own way and is forever condemned to survive in opposition because of their silly leadership quarrels constantly taking place.

Now the trouble in the UNC is good news for the PNM and their continual survival that is created because of the foolishness of educated fools who believe that they all know that which is best for the party.  Do I believe that Basdeo Panday has outlived his importance as leader of the UNC? Yes I do believe that it is time for him to step down as leader of the party. However, after watching the events that have been taking place recently I really don’t know, in typical Trini style, “who dey go put as leader”.   No one has cleansed themselves and moved above all the 'commess' that is taking place within the party. Gypsy, Ramesh and Jack seem to want to take the party in a different direction. Do you believe that these men are genuine? I am very skeptical but I also feel the same way about Basdeo Panday.

Now if you believe that the only hope to unseating the PNM lies in the unification of the opposition forces under one umbrella with one leader (not a caucus of leaders) then you may be on the path to something that could make sense and just might work.  However, this may be just a dream of many that will be soundly defeated by the minority group of persons who have the finances to influence the major players backing the political aspirants.  Only time will tell but it is difficult at this time because the Silver Fox who has served the party and the Labor movement for so many years still has a grip on the rural communities that is primarily the lifeblood of the party.

These men have to be without reproach and place themselves above all the chaos and realize that it is time for most of them to move on but Caribbean politics is more in line with “politricking” and they are extremely good at fooling the masses. Someone has to influence Basdeo Panday to step down from the leadership position but stay in the party to keep that loyal base in play. Next they need to decide on the main players and select the best person to lead the party. That is the trick to winning the election – to get a face and voice that people will believe in and vote for without hesitation; and coupled with a sound agenda that will resourcefully spend the finances of the country to better the circumstances of the population. 

Can it be done? Of course it can be accomplished but lawyers and big shots playing politicians need to put aside their egos and think about the good of the people. These so called leaders must remember that public servants and anyone involved in government are there to serve the needs of the people.  The problem is most of these men are in it for chest thumping and self accomplishments.

In the end the people will suffer because most people are like sheep and choose to follow instead of thinking for themselves that which is best for their family and their community. When this happens then maybe they will find the right person with character and virtue fitting to be called leader of the party. Until then Gypsy will have to keep singing that, “Captain the ship is sinking”.

March 20, 2K9  7:32 AM

Good morning to everyone and happy first day of Spring... but wait just one minute now, is that snow that I am seeing looking out my NYC apartment window?

Oh yes indeed it is snow and my triplets are excited to see the flaky stuff coming down. Yes I said snow not flurries mind you. I have to say it was and still is a WACKy year and continues to be that way with the weather Gods chipping in to tell their own surprise story.

We are in the midst of an economic downturn and hey maybe the Gods want to give us something to talk about this morning other that the Presidents performance on Jay Leno last night. You know the saying "hope springs eternal in the human breast" and even though we have snow this morning there is always reason for hope ... we are here, we are alive, and we can always hope for the best.

Have a great first day of spring everyone!

February 16, 2K9  10:15 AM 

Just imagine... Asphalt to cover roads all over the World - TLA shipped in pellet form for the George Washington Bridge in NYC/NJ and for use in Airport runways all over the World. Hold on, I must also state that we are also blessed with an Oil industry that also provides the raw material for bituminous mixes for road resurfacing at home - fantastic, we have it all!

Now with the 20/20 vision plan of current PNM administration can you please explain the photo beneath that was published in Newsday (http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,95250.html)?  The vehicle sits of an earthen surface that goes by the name "Upper Moraldo Street" - is this a joke?

Moraldo Street, Maraval Trinidad (Newsday)

Keep up to date with news from Trinidad read Newsday at http://www.newsday.co.tt/

February 11, 2K9  10:10 AM 

Wacky Tuesday – Dem Peeps R Real Wakos Oui

Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure that everything is real, on the upside so to speak. It has been a long time since I last logged onto the WACK radio page and also a long time between articles posted on this site. OK, so I logged into the WACK homepage to pay for the Wacky Tuesday show on Tuesday February 17, 2K9 for the third edition of the show. A switch went on and I had an idea for a brief write up.  The thing is I always enjoy poking at Kenny and his people who follow without questioning his ways. 

Now don't get me wrong, I really do admire his push in an industry that is constantly searching for change especially in Trinidad. Kenny has been innovating much but he still needs someone to tug on his coat tail to bring him down to earth. Hey someone has to do it.

Well the first thing that came to my attention was the fact that every show posted on the site had a cost of US $8.00 per event – cheap enough…well maybe.  OK, first of all did you notice that there were no discounted package deals? Hold on no packaged programs whatever. I saw four shows on the schedule that included the Calypso Fiesta, Dimanche Gras, National Panorama and Wacky Tuesday … all live paid events and all quoted in US currency. Last year there were package deals that reduced the cost for shows grouped together rather that paying for individual shows. As a consumer this is a step back but could be profitable for the entity selling these shows.  Where is the love is these bleak economic times? 

So my first gripe is out of the way … what is my second gripe?  Hmm, can someone please explain why  WACKy Tuesday is given the same importance and the same cost as the other 'Significant National Events' that are known around the World?  People mark their calenders and make the trip to Trinidad to be a part of these events. Oh I see they do the same for WACKy Tuesday? You mean the 'shoutbox' fans who attend? There is no comparison here! I am certain Kenny Phillips (CEO of WACK) will be steupsing and cussing when he does get to this article. Yes he will be annoyed when he reads this article ( he will get to it and blast me on his Sunday Show - a good show) but like it or not this is a valid question to ask. He will argue that the National festival prices are cheap – well, maybe and the cost to host this event is the same as  the other broadcasts.  But then again some of these events will be seen on the WWW for free if you know your way around browsing the sites.  Forgive me but I believe that Tigress, the Wajang song lady and the Professor, Black Stalin ("still vex cause dem bois thief and pirate his music/his creativity/his CD") will also be performing at the event - class is class pardna. Can I give Kenny a pass because of these luminaries being part of the show? The question is should I give him a pass? Well if you know me then you already have the answer to that question.

So how do your value the event to price it?  As a subscriber (and 'agent in advertising Wack for free mind you) I believe that WACKy Tuesday should be half the cost of the price charged for the National events. Now keep your pants on don't get an anxiety attack. The rationale here is to show the supporters of the station that even though it is costly to host the broadcast WACK values our support. As a result they have discounted the cost of hosting the event to show "their appreciation" for the support shown and for the supporters continually making WACK radio the number one online radio broadcast from Trinidad. Oh and yes I said it... Half the cost of the National Events! Mr.  Kenny Phillips is going to broadcast the event regardless of the amount of paid subscribers. Yuh know it has always been said that yuh cyar clap with one hand, can you Kenny?

So am I still going to pay to see the show?  Well... Maybe. Everything is upside down as far as I am concerned since the shoutbox representative is not a part of the 'shoutbox' (a shoutbox native wispered that "he is ah bogus shoutbox representative".  Well on reflection I have to admit that the person who instigated that statement was wrong to say that. The shoutbox is an international body that is home to anyone who supports WACK even if it is by proxy. So don't get annoyed with SP most of what is written is done in jest and meant to rile up the CEO (for those who don't know, it just motivates him to do better and to prove everyone else wrong). They say he couldn't do it and look at WACK today. So whatever you say and whatever you do please "doh call meh wajang eh".  Yes Damion it is really a level of madness compared to nothing else,  for real...

So please support WACK and enjoy WACKy Tuesday because you won't see or hear another show like it anywhere else.

What are your thoughts?