Hurricane Dorian Relief

In Rebuilding After Hurricane Dorian, Bahamas Had Better Look Chinese Gift Horse in the Mouth

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 3:34 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Developing nations (still) harbor illusions about China enabling them to emulate its economic success. But the record shows that, through its “debt-trap” diplomacy, China is merely ensnaring those nations into mercantile servitude. That’s why the following smacks of begging for voluntary vassalage: House Speaker Halson Moultrie yesterday recommended to a People’s Republic of China delegation… Read more.

Why Are Gas Companies Exempt from Donating to Hurricane Relief Efforts?

Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 12:10 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

After every natural disaster, companies make quite a show of donating all kinds of supplies for relief efforts. But, conspicuously, gas companies invariably fail to participate in this outpouring of charity. This is why I argued in my September 11 commentary (under sub-heading “Free Gas”) that political leaders should have executive authority to require gas… Read more.

Hurricane Dorian Stirs Up Cottage Industry of Fundraising

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:47 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Here in part is how I begged you to donate to relief efforts in “Hurricane Dorian Devastates My Bahamaland…,” September 2, 2019: ____________________ The reason this weblog is ad-free (and “Like”-free) is that I don’t want my opinions tainted in any way by money-grubbing motivations, which determine content on virtually every other site. This is… Read more.

Dorian’s Wake: Please Help ‘SOME’ (So Others Might Eat)

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 6:39 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

If you haven’t already read my previous commentaries below, it might be helpful to do so before proceeding. Many donors found the most recent one (dated September 6) heartwarming and encouraging. Most notably, it features a video of my brother (the bishop) and sister (the master chef) preparing meals for displaced residents. Donations in Action… Read more.

Hurricane Dorian Worse than Words Can Say…

Friday, September 6, 2019 at 12:29 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

If you haven’t already read my original commentary below, it might be helpful to do so before proceeding. That said, I suspect you’ve seen enough harrowing images to appreciate the truly apocalyptic devastation Dorian left in its wake. Frankly, given the way all media are wallowing in it, the coverage is beginning to smack of… Read more.