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Surviving the tariff war & growing our nation

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Alred C. Frett. Photo: VINO/File
Alred C. Frett

Placing the Blame Where Blame is Due

There’s so much drama about Tariffs and Trade Wars that we are overwhelmed by the noise and find it difficult to decide whether to stay focused on the shiny external Objects, or look at our own problems with the intent of doing the best we can with our limited resources… In this evolving tragedy, no one can predict the end, so each step we take may be the end of one drama and the beginning of another.

The fact that America will fall is a foregone conclusion, but the question is on whom? Things are no longer as simple as they appear, and many problems are due to the decision of a Corrupt Supreme Court that endowed Donald J. Trump with King-like Powers, to the point where they are now unable to control him… Together, they are causing a Constitutional Crisis, and the trickle-down effects on us are unpredictable.

We export nothing to America, still our people are about to be hit with trickle-down tariffs at a time when we are moving into the Hurricane Season, and it may be easy to blame Trump for all our hardships, but that is no solution…It is unfortunate that for years I warned about preparing for such eventualities, but many turned a deaf ear, Governments worsened, and we remain unprepared for this irrational threat.

Some may see it as a Prophecy, while others see it as an opportunity for profit.… There will be times and things, over which we have zero control, and our survival will depend on our level of intelligence, and the ability to use whatever we have in order to get whatever we need… This will require being aware of those who will help, as well as those who will hinder, as we hope for the best, and prepare to face the worst.

The Message is Truth & Truth is the Message

It is sad because my messages bore no malice or intent to solicit your help, or involve you in my battles… They were simply so the Youth could learn about real life, and what can happen under bad-mindedness and Governments... Unfortunately, I became the target, but if the efforts used in blocking me were used in serving the People, we may have progressed as fast as China and be ready for Trumpism by now.

In their attacks, they inadvertently acted as if B&F had the Best Staff Recruits in the World, because both Government and others, made it a habit of stealing away these Employees, even if they often try to return... This has been going on for decades, and still continues, and so far, the only Politicians willing to speak out against the unjust treatment of B&F Medical Complex were Honourables Julian and Dancia.

But that’s okay… Others knew it was wrong, but it didn’t matter, as long as they had the Power and Privileges… However, we shouldn’t need to have friends in High Places if the compassion of our Leaders also reached those located in Low Spaces, and when we complain about Trump and Musk placing themselves above the Law, we overlook the fact that this is exactly what our Leaders have been doing.

The same Politicians who will preach about Culture, Heritage, and Belonger’s Rights, may be the same ones killing the Country by blocking the ambitions of indigenous People through whatever means they deem necessary... They count on the short- term Slave Mentality that allows them to punish us today, and promise us a Crumb tomorrow, so that we become conditioned to thank them for the rest of our lives.

Instead of empathy or kindness, they are more in tune with unethical practices that are contrary to their own laws, and the harsh conditions and procedures they habitually impose on the Public... This self-destructive mind-boggling degree of incompetence, cripples the real Taxpayers as well as discourages young ambitious locals from aspiring to jobs and career positions within their own Public Service.

Continuing to Fool Them & Rule Them

Government’s projection of Local Leadership and the Employment Process has nothing to do with Fairness, Justice or Belonger’s Rights… This is merely a Smokescreen and Lip service that allows those in charge to do whatever is in their personal interest… If you doubt this Employment fiasco, check the percentage of Indigenous V-Islanders that are presently employed in our Health and Education Systems.

In this underground process, the stolen Employees are promised special privileges that circumvent the established Rules and Conditions, and it does not matter that Laws are broken with impunity, because the Boards and Associations can make up rules in their own interest, and against Private Employers... Furthermore, it is these same Offenders who will play judge and jury over any Private Sector hearings.

For decades, we were taught to look down on Communist China, but if we disrobed our prejudice, we may find that China actually supports the ambitions of her People, and tried to stamp out political Corruption… Meanwhile, our Leaders appear neck-deep in corruption, and quite willing to sell out their People for a Pocket of Pennies... I see this as both corruption and inefficiency, but you can classify it however you wish.

Good Leaders and Governments will never behave in this manner… We are a colossal waster of Funds, and with the UK already so broke that she is buckling to Trump’s Tariffs, she cannot handle another headache... Besides, she would have considered all these factors before her CoI Decisions, and have already decided whether our Leaders are too corrupt and crooked to stand up and defend their People.

Taking our Heads out of the Sand

There is talk of a 90-day Tariff Reprieve, but we can never tell when and if the Mad-Minds will change that to zero, so whatever we are going to do in preparation for this manmade disaster, should begin here and now... Food Sufficiency and Medical Care must be given priority, with the understanding that even if things took a turn for the better, these factors will always be positive steps for the People and Country.

Crop Cultivation and Livestock Rearing should be taken to a higher level, and the Government can play a positive role by providing the necessary resources, easements and subsidies, where applicable... With Trump’s threat to Pharmaceuticals, it is imperative that we procure adequate Medical Supplies, Publicly and Privately, and the destructive underhanded shenanigans by Governmental Agencies should cease.

We are easily fooled, so Enemies will smile and wish us well, without meaning a single word… Some of us are still stuck on stupid, so we truly believe that we are so special that some Great Slave Master will drop from the sky and rescue us… Fact is, Graveyards are full of such believers. And they have never stopped accepting company… Sooner or later we will all depart this life, but there’s no need to rush it..

Once again, Trump is presiding over Crises, and after seeing what he did for COVID-19 and Hurricanes Irma and Maria, no one in their right mind would want a repeat performance... Luckily, we received help from the UK, but they have cut their AID Program because they are broke; so this time, we can only depend on ourselves, and a failure to do that, may mean the end of the line, in more ways than one.

PS: Will continue addressing some of your Questions and Comments

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