Hitherto this day I have written my lectures esoterically, not onto the masses but onto their leaders that they (when confronted with truth) might reject and abandon their corrupt practices, openly confess their wrong deeds, and duly uphold that which they have publicly sworn to perform.
Today, I now dedicate this lecture for the complete edification of the masses: That upon reading you might receive the Word of Wisdom; upon hearing thereof you might seek the Light of Truth, and, in the fullness of time, you might recognize the Omnipotent God which dwells within you.
In 1967 the wealth-deprived uneducated and marginalized Bahamian masses fought against an evil imperialist United Bahamian Party (UBP) regime and overwhelmingly won a small step forward towards deciding their own destiny. The following year I was born. Later in 1972, by an act of that imperialist parliament, Bahamians everywhere were granted the privilege of internal self-governance – a mere shadow of “independent sovereignty status”; establishing grounds for membership and participation in international bodies such as the United Nations, the Organization of American State, The Caribbean Community, and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Led by Sir Lynden Pindling – the first black Bahamian Premier and, shortly after, Prime Minister: The Bahamas, mainly comprising people of African heritage, although expecting sweeping changes instead inherited an imperialist system, symbols and tokens while the black majority continued (from 1967 to 1992) in widespread economic deprivation - poorly academically and socially educated. Those that have achieved a high standard academically and socially - first had to escape the boarders of The Bahamas, and have returned to achieve economic empowerment.
Sir Lynden and his PLP regime, within his five political terms, presented and passed over 600 new pieces of legislations, laying the foundations for meaningful social changes, and, although great economic opportunities were presented, the wealthy well-educated white minority took full advantage and continued to prosper. It was obvious to the greater black majority that, while the shadows of imperialism existed, true unified change would still be beyond their reach.
Confronted by the unchanging social and economic realities: In 1992 an overwhelming majority of Bahamians once more took a step and fought against evil guised in the form of a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administration, and, through ‘their’ imperialist political system, elected a Free National Movement (FNM) administration, under the leadership of Mr. Hubert Ingraham, to further establish the foundations for all Bahamians to ‘impartially’ enjoy the rights and privileges of “independent sovereignty” together with greater academic and economic opportunities regardless of social status. However, with slight differences, it became quickly evident: the former and the latter are one.
Single-mindedly focused upon leaving a political legacy that rivals his predecessors’, Mr. Ingraham (from 1992 to 2002) ‘heavy-handedly’ presented and passed new pieces of legislations which, in many instances, paved way for widespread economic advancement for all Bahamians, and again the wealthy well-educated white minority took full advantage and continued prospering. Elected once more by an overwhelming majority: Mr. Ingraham (from 2007 to 2012) further established economic opportunities for all Bahamians through government funded entrepreneurial programs and incentives; undertaking massive ongoing improvement to the countries’ infrastructure and touristic sectors; building new healthcare and educational institution nationwide; and, further expanding major ports of entries.
As Ramesses, king of Egypt; likewise will Sir Lynden Pindling and Mr. Hubert Ingraham political legacy be forever remembered in the hearts of the average black Bahamian as: One who built great cities, institutions and infrastructures upon the broken backs of disenfranchised laborers.
Although Sir Lynden and Mr. Ingraham efforts toward establishing a solid foundation upon which a strong and vibrant Bahamian economy and society might flourish: Their main focus rest upon building and improving structures made of iron and stone, rather than building and improving the everyday life of the average Bahamians. Seemingly, that one small step for the greater good of all Bahamians brought both Sir Lynden and Mr. Ingraham closer toward individual prosperity as oppose to a unified national progress; placing them both within the small circle of the wealthy minority and further away from the daily realities of the marginalized Bahamian masses.
Yes..! We as a country have moved forward and upward socially since the days of Premier Sir Roland Symonette United Bahamian Party’s (UBP) blatant imperialist control. However, as a people, we have yet to move onward “together” academically and economically as promised and expected. This obvious dilemma we face daily cannot and must not hinder the little progress made in the past, nor must the greater majority allow a small minority to influence the direction we as a people pursue.
If not watch and regulated, this small wealthy minority among us will influence the legislation of an imperialist system of control upon the greater majority with devastating consequence for our children. If we as a people do not speak-up to effect the necessary political, social and economic changes within our own communities: the rights, privileges and opportunities that are constitutionally in our power will be forfeited into the hands of foreigners for their enjoyment.
An official reported given by Mr. Brent Symonette in February 2012 openly admits: More than ten thousands (10,000) illegal Haitian migrates and other foreign nationals were granted citizenship under his watch as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the present FNM administration (just weeks before the 2012 general election is called) – many of whom were unable to competently or simply failed to speak English (the native language of The Bahamas). When question on this point, Mr. Symonette retorted: “The Progressive Liberal Party administration granted more citizenship than the Free National Movement”. In other words: “what is good for the goose is good for the gander.”
It is this sort of ‘petty political rivalry’ which has promoted widespread mediocrity, civil unrest and social divide; the legacy of an evil imperialist regime inherited by successive governmental administration that has (to this day) cultivated the seeds of distrust, dishonesty and corruption within the hearts of a once warm and friendly people. Coupled by negligent crossbreeding between a passive and an aggressive group of individual, the former inherits undesirable behavioral flaws from the latter, which now has surfaced, and have proven detrimental to Bahamian culture and society: Placing tremendous burden upon an already inadequate healthcare system, a deprived educational system, and a dangerously backlogged legal system.
It has long been speculated: In order for The Bahamas to experience a tremendous economic boost, there would have to be an equivalent boost of the local population. This idea held much promise and gave license for the wealthy well-educated white minority, whom are also the ruling merchant class (collectively owning the majority of businesses, shopping malls, wholesale and retail stores, etc) in The Bahamas – specifically in Nassau and New Providence. Therefore, if it was necessary for an expedient growth within the local economy, it was equally necessary for the importation of individuals to fill a predetermined quota: as simple as importing merchandise to full empty store shelves; and, as simple as the evil imperialist regime imported slaves to satisfy labor demands within their colonies.
Just look around in your community and walk the streets of your capital, and you will quickly realize your diminishing status as a natural born Bahamian. Then ask yourself one important question: “Do I want more for me and my children?” If the answer is “Yes”, you need to take two steps: Step #1. Start agitating your parliamentary representatives for immediate change; and, step #2. Don’t stop agitating until that change is reality.
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