tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post7189096325847095708..comments2023-05-05T07:13:41.889-04:00Comments on Corruption-free Anguilla: ExpatsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-36005632874007711752007-03-18T07:53:00.000-04:002007-03-18T07:53:00.000-04:00The same service club loudmouths I believe you're ...The same service club loudmouths I believe you're referring to are just as arrogant to their fellow expats. And I imagine they were the same way to their neighbors back in the States before they came here. "Educated," offensive people are everywhere. Some have moved to Anguilla. As I commented above, many of us consider them embarrassing. <BR/><BR/>Those who look down on everyone, without discrimination, are beyond racists. I don't know what that's called but I don't like it.<BR/><BR/>For years there has been talk of starting an expat organisation. I oppose this, because these same people with their peacock behaviour would take it over and use it to claim they represent me.<BR/><BR/>Long Time ExpatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-35036973711351645652007-03-17T21:22:00.000-04:002007-03-17T21:22:00.000-04:00I would agree that Some qualified expats can provi...I would agree that Some qualified expats can provide some assistance to the Government of Anguilla. However, due to the experiences with some expats who are on some service organizations in Anguilla, I would not recommend them on any Government Boards. Not to use a paint brush,and lable all expats, those that we've encountered, think that we in Anguilla don't know anything (paternalist attitudes).I would also agree, that if expats are asked to serve on any Government boards, a thorough background check (FBI)should be conducted. We do not want to get ripped off again, by the so called experts!!!!!.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-78167695842639053642007-03-15T16:02:00.000-04:002007-03-15T16:02:00.000-04:00Many expats have already lived their life and is n...Many expats have already lived their life and is now retired. Most Angullians serving on various boards are paid to do the service. Why would Expats who are getting pensions and SS benefits from their home country still want the little measlie EC dollars paid to Anguillians on local boards.<BR/><BR/>Their service would be better utilised serving in social organisations and in volunteer roles throughout the community. I suggest they make themselves known to average Anguillians and local groups and stop looking to get on boards to promote their positions. Lets face it, we are not ready for the influences of the many conservative republican libertarian and liberal democrat expat hacks to tell us how to become a mini America. <BR/><BR/>I suggest the government should run a criminal background and pedophile check on all of them. We all know the famous fugitive who was found on AXA many years ago by the CIA parading around as an expert. He was drag off the airport wearing his pajamas.<BR/><BR/>We welcme most of them and is happy they are in our midst. But know your place in Anguilla.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-62263398733801542902007-03-15T15:48:00.000-04:002007-03-15T15:48:00.000-04:00Not sure if this comment went through. Here is a ...Not sure if this comment went through. Here is a re post:<BR/>---------------<BR/><BR/>Do the Expats have an organisation? Anguillians can benefit from many non profit and non governmental organisations. I would like to start one and is presently doing exploratory work. Alos I would love to tap into this expat resource base. How can serious people contact willing expats to get involve in this start up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-56938844436994627472007-03-15T12:14:00.000-04:002007-03-15T12:14:00.000-04:00No one in government has ever listened to outsider...No one in government has ever listened to outsiders. They typically function by reaction and political posturing. With that acknowledged, a different set of circumstances prevail today. For the first time ever, there is obvious apprehension approaching panic with some government officials. In their hearts, they know they lost control and don't know how to recover. Too many exterior influences and inside pressures. Very uncomfortable and threatening. Rather than risk more complications and further embarrassments, they will cautiously reach out to people they know and trust. Will they listen and heed advice? The case has been presented and the jury is out. I sincerely hope they can regain control but it is a daunting challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-40046911647690388182007-03-15T12:12:00.000-04:002007-03-15T12:12:00.000-04:00Many of us are embarrassed by the opportunistic gr...Many of us are embarrassed by the opportunistic greediness of some of the more visible fellow expats in our community. It is no wonder that Government doesn't trust us. It isn't fair, but it's human nature.<BR/><BR/>Long Time ExpatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37949944.post-77287813443010159292007-03-15T09:31:00.000-04:002007-03-15T09:31:00.000-04:00As with a beauty peagent contest (,the prettiest g...As with a beauty peagent contest (,the prettiest girls are in the audience), many of the boards and committees do not perse include the brightest and most integer people of the land. In USA, Europe and Anguilla alike. <BR/>To insinuate that the Anguillian board and committee members are of 'no haste, no waste' ergo slow as a bad thing I object.<BR/>And I refer to the Spanish Costa Blanca, Mallorca and Ibiza where in the 70's massive development took place 'helped' by the fast forward foreigners, 20 years later the Spanish in those areas are left with rows of empty highrise, a ruined environment and without any sustainable development. <BR/>Haste is not good.<BR/><BR/><BR/>'Anguilla does not have time to measure twice and cut once?'<BR/> <BR/>Come again? <BR/>Any carpenter knows you'd better MAKE time to measure twice or you'd be wasting a lot of wood. <BR/>We have no wood to waste, now do we.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com