Category Archives: Blogs by Joan Thompson

To all the kids who were born in the 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s

Posted on October 1, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson A friend sent the following e-mail. It is spot on and worth sharing here. Whoever wrote this, "get’s it!" *CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s !! First, … Continue reading →

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“The Same Old Thing”

Posted on September 10, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson The following was in Tommy Turnquests weekly e-mail.  Not that I read it every week – it is too much to stomach really. Tommy’s ideas are no doubt those of his party, and that is too bad. … Continue reading →

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Hatred of the Good

Posted on August 26, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson Bahamians beware of the big bad wolf across the Gulf Stream, the Cuban Ambassador’s warning to Bahamians. Americans are about to take advantage of not only Cubans post Fidel, but also of Bahamians. Fortunately we have a … Continue reading →

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Sanction of the Victim

Posted on July 19, 2006 by weblogbahamas

Joan Thompson Adrian Gibson would have Israel sanction its own demise. The answer to the question "why Israel is allowed to bomb Palestinian ministries"  is not difficult.   Israel wants to get the killers before they get to kill Israelis. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Bahamaland Marching

Posted on July 10, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson Would that there were 250,000 Bahamians committed to the freedom philosophy so eloquesntly described by Dr. Sidney Sweeting.  What a contrast he makes with the political speak of politicians.  Tommy Turnquest has a different view of his … Continue reading →

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Transparency in Foreign Affairs

Posted on July 8, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson It would contribute to the health of this democracy if Bahamians were advised of pending international meetings well before they take place. Further a brief outline of the issues on the agenda would encourage interest among the … Continue reading →

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Abomination of “rights”

Posted on April 18, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson Replacing an old refrigerator turned up a 1985 issue of The Nassau Guardian.  The feature news item that October was a report on  Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) meeting hosted by The Bahamas.  The subject was Apartheid … Continue reading →

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Constitution and Liberty

Posted on April 3, 2006 by weblogbahamas

Joan Thompson A Constitutional Committee has published an outline for consideration of changes to the Bahamas Constitution. Also today co-incident with the Bahamas Constitution Committee’s report to the general public is the announcement of the death of one of the … Continue reading →

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Eternal Vigilance

Posted on March 27, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson The evidence is before us – if only we take the time to look. Government is growing as it tries to take on more responsibilities to “solve” more and more problems. We question the legitimacy and the … Continue reading →

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Joan Thompson

Posted on March 26, 2006 by weblogbahamas

Joan Thompson, born in Canada, graduate of the University of Toronto married with three children and 11 grand children and founder of the Brass & Leather Shop Ltd, Nassau, in 1960. Retired from full time duties energies are now directed … Continue reading →

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