tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244169556013330899.post3484723631037027469..comments2024-03-25T10:49:43.277-04:00Comments on The Rag: LIES, RIP-OFFS AND CORRUPTIONRobin Montanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06124205516547312381noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244169556013330899.post-29180016462587046502013-06-20T13:49:23.343-04:002013-06-20T13:49:23.343-04:00There is a need for a politically appointed level ...There is a need for a politically appointed level of administration between the elected government and the civil service. These people would be tasked with transforming the political agenda, working with the heads of the civil service, into workable policy. We can then get rid of these boards, reverting the civil service back to the civil service from these adhoc private entities. How else can a government implement its policies.<br /><br />The civil service should be made manageable by removing the deadwood. If that means paying off the deadwood then so be it. People should be more responsible for themselves and then they would see how they can help each other.<br /><br />No new political party can change the psyche of the people. And it is 95% of the people. Everyone has demands. And a new political party would only have new people with new demands. Maybe we should be looking at disbanding all political parties.<br /><br />AlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244169556013330899.post-69737051666199241172013-06-20T09:23:18.824-04:002013-06-20T09:23:18.824-04:00My problem with the web site "peoplespartyoft...My problem with the web site "peoplespartyoftt" is that whoever is "the political leader" of this "grass roots movement" has not had the courage to say who he/she is. Honestly, I don't really have time to be attracted to support persons who wish to lead through the safety of anonymity. If that person really has the courage of his/her convictions then let him/her say who he/she is and who are the people around him/her.<br />That's the first step. Secondly, what exactly are the policies of this group? It is very easy to criticise from behind, but what exactly (besides the obvious platitudes) does this group stand for and what are its solutions to the myriad problems facing our little country?<br />When I know the answers to these two questions then I will be in a position to decide whether or not I can support it. But don't ask me to support an anonymous group with anonymous policies on faith alone. Sorry!Robin Montanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124205516547312381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244169556013330899.post-16600021603460674132013-06-18T20:30:05.746-04:002013-06-18T20:30:05.746-04:00Robin and others. There is a solution and there is...Robin and others. There is a solution and there is a government that will take the bull by the horns and make T&T what it should be, a paradise for all, free from racism, corruption and nepotism. If you are truly as passionate as you write. Take the time to check out this web site and email them. It is the change T&T needs. I think you, Robin can be instrumental in this change!<br /><br />http://peoplespartyoftt.webs.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244169556013330899.post-27519815506232839562013-06-18T13:22:50.172-04:002013-06-18T13:22:50.172-04:00Hi Robin, I just read your article, and I too have...Hi Robin, I just read your article, and I too have encountered all kinds of corruption, but, in the Real Estate industry. For example: A certain Bank approved a loan to 2 individuals of $2 million TT dollars, and used as collateral 20 acres of land in Las Lomas, which is zoned as agriculture land, with no proper road access, no electric or water, and its 3 miles deep in the forest. A vehicle cannot even get there. The correct value of the land is $450,000. These 2 men paid the owner only a deposit $200,000 and refused to pay the balance. The owner trusted them and transferred the deed to them, because they were his friends and because of another deed they had done to transfer the property back to him, if they failed to close. When the owner complained that 5 years has passed and he wants the rest of his money, they told him he can transfer back his deed. They even gave him a document to that effect, knowing they borrowed $2 million on it. The corrupt part is this.<br />Value of land..$450,000 for the entire 20 Acres! 1.Who in town and country changed the zoning from Agriculture to Housing Development? In a dense forested area with no roads, water or electric? There are no houses nearby.<br />2. New Valuation had to be over the amount loaned of $2,000,000. Who did that valuation? It had to valued at about $3 million for them to be able to borrow $2.mill.<br />3. Who is the big man contact at the Bank involved in all this? What was his cut to approve the loan?<br />4. How can they sign a deed of Transfer to the original owner, after borrowing on the property? The document was done by an attorney.<br />5. The original owner wants to go to the Bank, and threathen that if he don't get the balance of his money, $250,000- he is going to expose this racket on Crime Watch.<br /><br />This country mad.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244169556013330899.post-3556258493859314042013-06-17T14:55:45.804-04:002013-06-17T14:55:45.804-04:00On the Gordon matter ... why are all the BIG mouth...On the Gordon matter ... why are all the BIG mouth citizens' (pnm) groups so hush hush? Even the TI is tight lipped. Cat got Reggie Dumas tongue. Everybody fraid Gordon.<br />I hope if he doesn't quit he gets fired. This is the litmus test for Mr President to make his first integrity move.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244169556013330899.post-90950016787245859502013-06-17T11:40:32.359-04:002013-06-17T11:40:32.359-04:00Thank you and Good Day.
I do not even want to thin...Thank you and Good Day.<br />I do not even want to think of the word 'corruption' anymore.<br />Its disgraceful and shameless.<br />We all have to struggle with high food bills and bank commitments,<br />while with others, the more they have the more they grab.<br />Its a straight case of "you scratch my back and I scratch yours"<br />Please "GOD" help us.<br />Thank you again.<br />God Bless Our Nation, and,<br />God Bless you and your family<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com