Allyuh leh Jack an he family make dey money nah, why all de hating?? Ah wonder if man does have dis kinda passion when monies for ah new airport suddenly is unaccounted for an real people geh catch in slackness.
I say leh Jack make he money...da's Trini ting.
Pointman, you are obviously kidding...at least I would hope so. For the most part, we are not hating on Jack Warner...we are "hating" on his actions, and the actions of the TTFF who are complicit in this. If the allegations are accurate, the actions observed by all reasonable clear thinking individuals would come to an obvious conclusion --- that what JW through his direct linkage to Simpauls, having exclusive "rights" to the tickets on the go-ahead by the TTFF, is an Unfair and Unjust business practice. There was and is NO Accountability, and NO Transparency. Certainly even a Jack Warner supporter can see that.
Anyone who supports the actions of JW and his cohorts, in the light of all the evidence, has no right to speak against the crime situation in T&T. If you accept one crime, and show apathy to one issue, then you should ALSO accept ALL crime...maybe even nominate the hitmen, the kidnappers, and the crimelords, for the Trinity Cross.
Now, if you would like to discuss the airport situation, we certainly can on another board. I'm sure you heard that Piarco just decided to construct a new world class hotel w/in a kilometer from the airport...there's more bacahnal to come, my friend...stay tuned.
Fidel, what I said should be taken w/ ah grain ah salt. We all know there is nepotism involved in this whole football thing. Along with being CONCACAF presi JW is also ah businessman, he in dis ting to make money. The conflict of interest issue here is one for the auditors to find and prove. Since JW and he boys running tings and transparency scarce proof will be hard to come by.
Also, since when is business fair and just. In the real world of business we do what is in our power to be successful and if we have a monopoly in something even better. I dare say with, all due respect,you'd do the same. too.
Is it fair to equate this situation with the state of violent crime in T&T?
Pointman, with all due respect I understand how business works...I'm in the business field in the business capital of the world --- Wall Street. In my business, as in most, we have rules and regulations in order to maintain a fair playing field. Trust me, I understand the way things work. I fully believe in the ideals of capitalism and the free markets despite my namesake of "Fidel" (which is my actual middle name). In my business you do what you can to get that competitive advantage, but all within the boundaries of the law. Ethics comes into play also.
You made a statement that I would do the same as Jack Warner if I were in his shoes. Yes, you may be correct or you may be wrong. However, if I were committing an act such as that, then I would know that it is a calculated risk I am taking. If i got caught, then i would probably fight tooth and nail, and find the most expensive lawyer to plead my case of "innocence". But I would know that I am wrong, and deserved to face the arms of justice...but I would probably never admit to that in public, though. Hey, that's what liars do. Liars and dishonest people will never admit to wrongdoings --- do you expect anything less? (hahaha). But any clear thinking sensible person seeing the evidence, and my actions, wouldn't buy my story at half price.
How's that for realness, Pointman?
Listnen, you can committ the crime, but you have to be ready and willing to do the time, if caught. Ask Michael Milken...once the biggest Junk Bond "monopolist" on the planet (Averaged an income of US $450 million per year).
PS: And yes I believe it is fair to equate this "crime" with any other crime in T&T. It basically boils down to our levels of acceptance of what is right and what is wrong in our country. It boils down to the standards of behaviour we are willing to accept. It boils down to our sence of decency and values. We lower those standards, and we stand the risk of losing a lot more than we bargained for.