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Daily Dingleberry 08-26-12 Does This Pass The Bullshit Test??????? Tell Me What You Think

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Direct link to the following  http://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/74930

Aug 23, 2012

6 containers of suspected pseudoephedrine turn out to be chalk

FLORENCIO MARIN JR.

Earlier this year, a shipment of seven forty-foot containers housing a significant quantity of methylamine hydrochloride, a chemical precursor used in the manufacture of methamphetamine, was confiscated by the Customs Department.  The consignment, valued at an estimated ten billion dollars, was shipped from China to Belize in February to Belize Gardens Consortium, a local company owned by businessman Vernon Cuthkelvin.  Following the seizure, samples of the substance were sent to the United States for testing while the Anti-Drug Unit led an investigation into the matter.  In the interim Cuthkelvin sought representation from attorney Lionel Welch, who indicated that a charge of making a false declaration on a customs entry was the only legal action that could be taken against him.  But the charge never materialized and today Minister of National Security John Saldivar said that the chemicals, after being tested, turned out to be nothing more than chalk.  The investigation, he added, has since been closed.

 

Florencio Marin Jr., Area Representative, Corozal South East

“Can the Minister of National Security say what is the status of the police investigation into the seven forty foot containers that were shipped to Belize in February containing chemicals which form the base for the deadly drug commonly known as ‘crystal meth’ and whether or not anyone has been arrested or charged in this matter?”

 

JOHN SALDIVAR

John Saldivar, Minister of National Security

“Mr. Speaker, samples sent abroad to the United States for analysis have proven that the container for the Belize Evergreen Distributors and Supplies was found to be chalk, calcium carbonate.  The three containers that were declared as titanium dioxide for Belize Gardens Consortium was found to contain chalk, calcium carbonate which was found to the front of the container, while samples taken from the back of the container was found to be all methylamine hydrochloride which is a precursor for the production of methamphetamine.  The other three containers which were declared as ammonium sulphate were found to contain some ammonium sulphate from the samples taken from the front while the samples taken from further in the back of the containers were found to contain methylamine hydrochloride.  Mr. Speaker, calcium carbonate, ammonium sulphate, and methylamine hydrochloride are not prohibited substances under the current laws of Belize therefore there were no reasonable grounds to believe that the person or persons had committed or is committing any offence under the laws of Belize.  As a result, there were no arrests made and the police investigation into this matter is considered closed.”

 

The “chalk” was destroyed, reportedly with assistance from the US. 

 

 

 

Daily Dingleberry 08-24-12 Wheel and Leave The House ‘Till You Learn Some Manners

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This is irksome and tragic….we need better quality  leadership than this. One in a position of authority should handle himself with a certain decorum, his influence with caution…this is a shameful display of immaturity and disrespect for his office, the government and the people….this show of machismo was unnecessary and frankly scary. The following is a long winded response to a question posed by Julius Espat.
Dean Barrow
“Mr. Speaker, as I believe you pointed out, he has to learn that in fact in here you and the standing orders govern and so he needs to learn these standing orders. He needs to try to educate himself; he needs to try to school himself so that he may be able to apply the standing orders to his duty. This is what forms the matrix of his representation and when he does that he will perhaps learn how properly to ask questions in order to get the answers that he seeks. Now, why have I engaged in this fairly long, prefatory introduction? Because you see Mr. Speaker, in terms of his question, I can say categorically that Ambassador Mark Espat has been appointed as an ambassador for economic affairs without any kind of remuneration. He gets no salary at all, no pay for that. With respect to the Debt Renegotiation Team, this is where the member gets into trouble. If he had the wit and sense and if he had perhaps studied his standing orders he might have framed his question differently because, you see, as he has put it down the short answer is that Mark Espat also gets absolutely no money, no pay, no remuneration for his work with the Debt Renegotiation Team. There is a company called Hallmark Advisory Ltd. and it’s with that entity that the government has entered into a contract. You may have framed, you might have, as I said if you had the wit and sense, you might have framed your question in such a way that I could have given you the answer. But since you asked specifically whether Mark Espat is being paid the short answer is no. Now you can come back next time and ask me about the professional rates of fees that are part of the contract with Hallmark Advisory and I will be more than happy to give the answer to you but yoh know how ears hard pickney haffi go da market two times, wheel and come again.”

Mein….leave all that posturin for the dancehall…pull up yu pantz G.

Daily Dingleberry: WTF????? 06-08-12

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No hero here

Yesterday when I was reading various posts decrying the incompetence of those in charge of investigating Jasmine Lowe’s death, I reserved judgement. I was hesitant to believe the flat out craziness of the reports. I really didn’t want to be a part of yet another instance where people exploit a tragedy to make political statements in  attempt to malign the government.  BUT THEN, I wake up this morning and Aria Lightfoot had written an article backing up everything everyone else had already said yesterday.

There are no words. My stomach hurts and words are swimming in my head, my emotions too big to manage. I want to scream and cry and curse and hit and pound my fists. How the hell did this happen? We are NOT this fucked up right? We just cant be! I mean shit! Anyone with the smallest bit of understanding/intelligence and observational skills can deduce simple, basic things that need to be done in an investigation. Do you not watch tv??? AND YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE TRAINED! WITH OUR TAX DOLLARS!

What do you mean you didn’t make molds of the tire tracks? What do you mean you walked all over the scene? What do you mean you didn’t take fingernail scrapings? A DNA SAMPLE????

Seriously people…it is one thing to have tragedy hit home but when you can’t even depend on seeking justice, much less getting it…how can we not expect people to take matters into their own hands? I do not advocate violence but my goodness! This is a perfect storm!

Shame on you! Shame on the Police Department! Shame on all of us for letting this happen! I call for a serious investigation into whoever was part of this and demand that they are fired. This shit has to stop. NOW! Prosecute them for criminal negligence. This is not funny and should not go unpunished.

And Jasmine, I’m so sorry.

I pledge to do my part to help undo the gross negligence in this case in order that we do not allow this child’s memory to be dishonoured. Who is with me?

Daily Dingleberry 05-22-12 Out of Gas

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I’m running on E here….not much that has happened recently that I haven’t talked about…mocked…questioned….so I’m just saying hi and asking if anyone out there has something he/she wants to hear about…

 

Meanwhile…why are the Maturas’ being killed off? Is there something I’m missing? It is toooooo sad when a child is caught in grownup games. Belize is just too small for all this shooting and killing…it’s like the Wild Wild West down there : lawless and under the control of a few egotistical maniacs…

 

Anybody know? I’m trying to find out but as usual, the news only go as far as Friday…Belize stop fi di weekend and it was a long one..so rather than rely on rumours…I gotta wait…

Daily Dingleberry 04-03-12 YOU IS JUST A BUNCH A DEBBIE DOWNERS

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I noticed something that was very concerning and disheartening when I was in Belize. No matter what it was, the answer was “I don’t think so.” or “No.”  It was never: “Lemme see what I can do about that for you.” or “No problem mam. It’ll just be a minute.”

Preparing for the funeral:

A “Can we sing a song right here after this?”

B “No. We are only allowed to sing 4 songs through the whole service.”

Who the hell gets to say how one says goodbye to a loved one???? But ok.

Preparing for the Repast:

A “How many people are we preparing food for, Aunt Stephanie (my mom)?”

B “About half the people who come to the funeral won’t be able to make it because they have to travel. So between 300 and 400 at least, because I m sure some of Henry’s friends will like to be there. ”

A “Well, I nevah mi di plan fi feed no lottah Kerob!” And with that, people put back their turkeys in their freezers.

WOW!!! ARE YOU FN KIDDING ME????? WHo The HelL GetS tO DeCiDe WHO getS to GRIEVE a PeRsON????? So instead of having our extended family prepare the food as we all have for each other over the years, my family and I had the repast catered 🙂 F U Bitches!

Ordering food at a well known restaurant in Belmopan:

A “I would love to have the ceviche.”

B “I’m sorry mam but we just run out of conchs.”

A “Ok…what about today’s special?”

B “We just serve our last stew beans and rice; we only have rice and beans.”

A “Ok…I’ll have that then.”

B “I’m sorry mam but we run out the rice and beans.”

A “Ok…how about a bacon and cheese sandwich?’

B “Yes, mam.”

C “I’ll have the bacon cheeseburger,” says my companion.

B “Im sorry mam but we dont have bacon.”

A  “So that means you can’t make my bacon cheese sandwich right?”

B  “Yes mam.”

A “Ok but if you knew that already, why did you take my order just now? Fine. DO YOU HAVE BREAD AND BUTTER?”

And the list goes on really…it was like every time there was an issue, I had to be the one to find my own solutions even though I was PAYING someone else for a service. You should have seen the confused looks on people’s faces…

Well…some people or maybe a lot of people would want me to accept: “da just Belize mein”.

Na ah.

See the problem is, we are a tourist destination. People are coming here expecting to live out a fantasy and they are paying you fabulous money to do what is just basic services like HAVE THE FOOD YOU GOT ON YOUR MENU AVAILABLE. Sheesh! We need to realize that people have choices. If we don’t meet even a mediocre standard, they will not come back and they won’t send their friends here. There is only so much our natural beauty will do for us. They will go to other places like the Dominican Republic where everything is cheaper and they can get whatever they ask for. Shit! I might have to go to the Dominican Republic so I can get a real vacation…it’s not like I said this is a “working vacation”! DO YO JOB

The other thing: We want our economy to get a heartbeat right? We want investors right? Well but seriously…what website do we go to? What office? It is ridiculous trying to do research on Belize. You have to be one determined mo fo if you are going to try to do business in Belize. NOTHING IS COORDINATED! It screams unprofessional, inefficient and just flat out “too much trouble”.

For the above reasons, for many years I didn’t talk too much about Belize because I seriously did not want to be sending people there and then end up embarrassin my damn self…den dey be mad at me cause dey spent all kindsa money and had a lousy time or whatever..before you know it, I don lost a friend.

Please people. Get your ish together. You have to NETWORK and COOPERATE with each other. You want progress? You have to be a part of it. Start THINKING. Start PLANNING. COmMit. Maybe if dey mi gaat 2 dawnkey, this nevah miya happen

Daily Dingleberry 04-01-12 I Pity The Fool!

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You can NEVER read too much!

So…..one of the silliest criticisms of the Interview with the Vampire, ehem, Prime Minister, was that the reader didn’t care about what the Prime Minister reads. LMAO! En Serio!!!

Actually, I am very interested in what a leader reads and maybe even more importantly what he/she DOESN’T read. I would hope that he/she wouldn’t make decisions in a vacuum. That would be like the “Emperor With No Clothes” right?

I hope he/she reads newspapers; trade magazines; economic reports; dossiers; opposition propaganda (not too much, that can be distressing); some basic psychological theories on behaviour/learning/conflict resolution;papers on legal nuances, political strategies…o good lord…the list should go on. Why wouldn’t I want him/her to know about the effects of economic stress on a populace? Or what maritime laws affect shipping? Or how chemicals destroy our water supplies? Or how deforestation destroys habitats? Or that our vulnerable citizens need protection? Or what type of education is deemed most successful? Or that prevention is best medical/dental care?

I would hope that my leader is well versed in all manner of topics. An ignorant leader will only lead as far as his/her ego. A true leader is one who knows how to use resources, how to delegate responsibility, who to recruit…..it all requires deep knowledge.

I thank you reader for giving us here at Twocanview an opportunity to espouse the value of reading. We encourage you to keep reading our blog and keep contributing. It’s all an education!

Daily Dingleberry 03-27-12 Friggin Frigate!

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Tweet, Tweet. Flutter, Flutter.

One friggin frigate knocks the other frigate in the throat to force her to regurgitate her food so that he can take it away and have it for himself. Are you doing that? Membah: WE ARE ALL ONE

Da who rung ya, di stutter?

Just wanna give a shout out to all who read the piece on the Prime Minister. Thanks for all your comments and thoughts. It hit the spot for some; for others, they just wanted to hit us. LOL It’s all good lovers, lovers of Belize.

As long as you talking? You care. And that is the whole point of twocanview, is it not? To encourage serious thoughtful discussions that hopefully result in advocacy.

I just want to remind people, we are not trying to be problem solvers. We present the crap; y’all talk about it, argue, dissent, enlighten,encourage; then the powers that be, MIGHT  take all that into account when they make the decisions.

In the end: WE ARE ALL ONE and at the end of the day, we all snore and fart in our sleep. Ask Aria bout it! LOL

Daily Dingleberry 03-17-12 Methinks the Jealous do Protest too Much

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We will stand alone.

LMAO! So, wild accusations are flying about causing much consternation for my co-blogger Aria. Her every ethical and honest bone is being rattled by all these blatant attempts to discredit her and my intentions. BUT I frankly don’t give a damn. As the saying goes, “Any press is good press”. I welcome the spin doctors and the naysayers because you are doing exactly  what I want you to do. You are bringing attention to my efforts to provide honest critiques of the goings on in Belize. Every time you say my name, you give me legitimacy.

Let’s practice: twocanview, twocanview, twocanview. OOOOPS! You done sed it 3 times!!!!! You in trouble now!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!

The only reason nasty people get nasty is because they feel their own power being usurped. What’s the best thing to do to someone who is gaining ground? You try to remove the ground- in this case, accuse us of bribery and calling us unethical and biased. But that will prove to be  a misguided move because I’m standing on diamonds, my convictions are that strong and pure. You will only reinforce my stance and expose for the world to see that I really am who and what I say I am.

I could get caught up in being disappointed in people and their attempts to destroy a good thing that really could have a positive impact on politics in Belize but I’m  not gonna belabour it. To be honest, things like this are to be expected and it’s sort of anti-climatic for me, because I thought it would  have come a lot sooner.

So keep spinning and repeat 3X: twocanview, twocanview, twocanview!!!!!!!!!

Daily Dingleberry 03-16-12 WHEN BABY WHA BAWL

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I can not believe the reaction to the formation of the new Ministry of Indigenous Peoples. Stann Creek and Toledo voted out the UDP because they were not pleased with their representatives AND YET, the Prime Minister saw it fit to address their concerns ANYWAY. Now that is a true change from what has occurred before. But instead of acknowledging this very different and appropriate action, he is being called “arrogant” and accused of making “unilateral decisions”. Uhm. Last time I checked, he is the leader of the party in power and as Prime Minister, he kinda gets to choose his ministry???

What is the issue here? The Mayan Leaders Alliance or MLA has decried the appointment of Ms Alamilla because they were not consulted and had they been consulted, they would have proposed that Mr. Choc be appointed. NOW. Since when do we have a voice in who the hell is appointed Minister???? Our voices are heard on election day when we choose who gets to make those decisions. It is preposterous that any one special group gets to exert such influence. Now, who is being “arrogant” and wishes to make “unilateral decisions”??????

I am so pleased that our people will have representation because frankly, the south has always been ignored by our government, blue or red. I know, because I am from Dangriga. But I also know that sometimes, we southerners can be our own worst enemy because of all the infighting. I have watched it happen over and over where initiatives are implemented then people play the race card, try to push out those not identified as such, and then everything goes to shit. Who loses? the children, every sackin time.

Don’t frustrate people with good intentions. Or you will be cast aside yet again and you will be crying fowl when it was you who stirred the shit bucket.

Know when you have the upper hand. YOU HAVE THE UPPER HAND. DON’T CLIMB SO HIGH ON THAT TREE OF NEGATIVITY AND EXPOSE YOUR BLUE ASSES.