Comments on: Message to Gov deJongh re STX Administrator http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/ "We knew the job was dangerous when we took it." Wed, 23 May 2012 01:44:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Anonymous http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-69208 Anonymous Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:34:53 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-69208 cruzian are lazy people even ken mapp know that. also like to beg, when they go to party a brow bag goes thru the door. cruzian are lazy people even ken mapp know that. also like to beg, when they go to party a brow bag goes thru the door.

]]> By: Indigenous Virgin Islander http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4729 Indigenous Virgin Islander Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:45:27 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4729 What is Crucian pride depends on who is answering the question. This is not a brain teaser;just would like to hear others' opinion. Of course, Crucian pride has different meaning based on personal experience.Crucian pride to me means actively participating in our community to make it a better place and respecting the residents and laws of our land. Properly discarding garbage, manicuring the lawn & roadsides,beautifying the roads by planting trees and shrubs,removing abandoned vehicles and other eyesores, repairing dilapidated building,placing proper street signs that welcome visitors and give clear directions, being hospitable to tourists and performing act of kindness for strangers are some examples of how it is demonstrated. Saying you have Crucian pride is mere lip service. If one truly has Crucian pride it does not go unnoticed. Action speaks louder than words. The governor is no Obama. He cannot hold a candle next to our beloved president. The governor's flame has long been extinguished.When he raised the salary of the Commissioner of Education before she was even hired showed he was no maverick. Its the same stupid argument that more money results in better performance. The cycle continues. The governor's salary is about the 3rd or 4th highest governor's salary in the nation.The commissioner gets paid to be silent. There is no accountability in this administration.The speech about the state of the territory is a sham. The territory is in a state of shamble. It has not improve since this governor began his term. He is simply another crooked , greedy politician who is more interested in big salary rather than public service.Yes, I was one of the stupid, gullible voters who believed"Together we can". The entire job is not being done yet all the commissioners are getting a big salary. Some teachers probably have decided to perform poorly due to their low salaries. What do you expect? If the governor reasons that big salary equals great performance, than low salary should equate to low performance. If the governor is smart, he would voluntarily cut his salary. His growing belly should be an indication, however, that he is literally stuffing himself with free food and getting richer with perks.He must sense that he will not be reelected, therefore, he is going to enjoy the free ride for another year. The Senate President is a clever politician. If he is successful in getting Act 6905 repealed, he'll be elected to serve as governor in 2010. He already has my vote! What is Crucian pride depends on who is answering the question. This is not a brain teaser;just would like to hear others’ opinion. Of course, Crucian pride has different meaning based on personal experience.Crucian pride to me means actively participating in our community to make it a better place and respecting the residents and laws of our land. Properly discarding garbage, manicuring the lawn & roadsides,beautifying the roads by planting trees and shrubs,removing abandoned vehicles and other eyesores, repairing dilapidated building,placing proper street signs that welcome visitors and give clear directions, being hospitable to tourists and performing act of kindness for strangers are some examples of how it is demonstrated. Saying you have Crucian pride is mere lip service. If one truly has Crucian pride it does not go unnoticed. Action speaks louder than words.
The governor is no Obama. He cannot hold a candle next to our beloved president. The governor’s flame has long been extinguished.When he raised the salary of the Commissioner of Education before she was even hired showed he was no maverick. Its the same stupid argument that more money results in better performance. The cycle continues. The governor’s salary is about the 3rd or 4th highest governor’s salary in the nation.The commissioner gets paid to be silent. There is no accountability in this administration.The speech about the state of the territory is a sham. The territory is in a state of shamble. It has not improve since this governor began his term. He is simply another crooked , greedy politician who is more interested in big salary rather than public service.Yes, I was one of the stupid, gullible voters who believed”Together we can”. The entire job is not being done yet all the commissioners are getting a big salary. Some teachers probably have decided to perform poorly due to their low salaries. What do you expect? If the governor reasons that big salary equals great performance, than low salary should equate to low performance. If the governor is smart, he would voluntarily cut his salary. His growing belly should be an indication, however, that he is literally stuffing himself with free food and getting richer with perks.He must sense that he will not be reelected, therefore, he is going to enjoy the free ride for another year. The Senate President is a clever politician. If he is successful in getting Act 6905 repealed, he’ll be elected to serve as governor in 2010. He already has my vote!

]]> By: Michael John Springer Jr. http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4722 Michael John Springer Jr. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:59:35 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4722 TOTALLY AGREE..... TOTALLY AGREE…..

]]> By: Crucian to me heart http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4721 Crucian to me heart Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:21:24 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4721 What is a Crucian Pride? Well if you don't know your not from here. Crucian Pride has nothing to do with a product (Cruzan Rum). If you want to be sarcastic then play around with this issue. I know I hold to the values and traditions past on to me by my family. "I AM PROUD TO BE A C R U C I A N" For me coming from a profound religious upbringing I turn to scriptures when face with issues like this for strenght and guidiance. Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood. but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickness in high places. So when you try to disrupt what traditions hold for people you are out to destroy the good of mankind. YES! I am glad to hear a senator brave enough to say they are going to repeal Act 6905. The governor should be ashame of himself for suggesting lay-offs before taking a cut in his salary and his cabinet and all of those political appointies who are holding high paying jobs and sitting behind a desk doing nothing. What is a Crucian Pride? Well if you don’t know your not from here. Crucian Pride has nothing to do with a product (Cruzan Rum). If you want to be sarcastic then play around with this issue. I know I hold to the values and traditions past on to me by my family. “I AM PROUD TO BE A C R U C I A N” For me coming from a profound religious upbringing I turn to scriptures when face with issues like this for strenght and guidiance. Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood. but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickness in high places. So when you try to disrupt what traditions hold for people you are out to destroy the good of mankind. YES! I am glad to hear a senator brave enough to say they are going to repeal Act 6905. The governor should be ashame of himself for suggesting lay-offs before taking a cut in his salary and his cabinet and all of those political appointies who are holding high paying jobs and sitting behind a desk doing nothing.

]]> By: Indigenous Virgin Islander http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4720 Indigenous Virgin Islander Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:53:27 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4720 Heard the Senate President recently? Do you really believe that the 28th Legislature is going to repeal Act 6905? Heard the Senate President recently? Do you really believe that the 28th Legislature is going to repeal Act 6905?

]]> By: Michael John Springer Jr. http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4719 Michael John Springer Jr. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:13:15 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4719 It’s rather interesting when Gov De Jongh talked about possible layoffs in various government agencies because of the economic crisis and cash flow problems that the government faces, but on the other hand he failed to mention the one obvious mechanism that he could immediately put in place to begin to save this government thousands of dollars…ROLL BACK THE PAY RAISES that was pass through Act 6905, that will begin to show some fiscal responsibility on the behalf of the executive branch, its call leading by example which starts from the top. It’s rather interesting when Gov De Jongh talked about possible layoffs in various government agencies because of the economic crisis and cash flow problems that the government faces, but on the other hand he failed to mention the one obvious mechanism that he could immediately put in place to begin to save this government thousands of dollars…ROLL BACK THE PAY RAISES that was pass through Act 6905, that will begin to show some fiscal responsibility on the behalf of the executive branch, its call leading by example which starts from the top.

]]> By: Indigenous Virgin Islander http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4718 Indigenous Virgin Islander Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:07:08 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4718 What is Crucian pride? Does it pay the bills? Heard the governor's speech? The prized "Cruzan" rum industry is what's going to help bail us out of our economic woes. Recall "Together we can"? The country that I pledge my allegiance to is called America and my president is Barack Obama. The Virgin Islands is not part of America since it is an unincorporated territory. However, we are U.S. citizens. I do not need to prove that I was born on St. Croix or that I am a loyal Crucian. Those who know me could testify to the fact that I am a proud Crucian. What is Crucian pride? Does it pay the bills? Heard the governor’s speech? The prized “Cruzan” rum industry is what’s going to help bail us out of our economic woes. Recall “Together we can”? The country that I pledge my allegiance to is called America and my president is Barack Obama. The Virgin Islands is not part of America since it is an unincorporated territory. However, we are U.S. citizens. I do not need to prove that I was born on St. Croix or that I am a loyal Crucian. Those who know me could testify to the fact that I am a proud Crucian.

]]> By: For the record... http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4717 For the record... Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:25:45 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4717 Brudda man, you talkin' to me? Listen, I tyad a de nonsense I hearing all my life about who bahn ya and who aint bahn ya. It don' mek no damn sense...I tyad a people assuming that because I could speak and write formal english that somehow I gat to be from somewhere else. Wha happen? Cruzans too schupid to be able to command the english language? Das wha u tellin' me? Dat because I could talk english that I must be from someplace else? Bona Fide, brudda man. Bahn ya, people dem bahn ya, etc etc. Yo cyant be no prouda dan me to be from right ya so...nobody aint gon run me from ya, but I cyant count on you to stand strong wid me because you focusin on dividing we. So, as I mentioned previously, this preoccupation with defining who Cruzans are or are not is really driving a wedge between a community that should be focusing less on who "belongs" here and more on how we, together, can achieve common goals in life. Later, mehson, I tyad a talkin to de wall! Brudda man, you talkin’ to me? Listen, I tyad a de nonsense I hearing all my life about who bahn ya and who aint bahn ya.

It don’ mek no damn sense…I tyad a people assuming that because I could speak and write formal english that somehow I gat to be from somewhere else.

Wha happen? Cruzans too schupid to be able to command the english language? Das wha u tellin’ me? Dat because I could talk english that I must be from someplace else?

Bona Fide, brudda man. Bahn ya, people dem bahn ya, etc etc. Yo cyant be no prouda dan me to be from right ya so…nobody aint gon run me from ya, but I cyant count on you to stand strong wid me because you focusin on dividing we.

So, as I mentioned previously, this preoccupation with defining who Cruzans are or are not is really driving a wedge between a community that should be focusing less on who “belongs” here and more on how we, together, can achieve common goals in life.

Later, mehson, I tyad a talkin to de wall!

]]> By: Crucian to me heart http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4716 Crucian to me heart Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:51:41 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4716 You can't condider yourself a Crucian not the way you speak. I really believe deep in my heart your not from here. I can appreciate my Crucian heritage even more because I have been involved with geneology group and a recent subscriber to ancestry.com and I am proud to do my research and have traced my family all the way to Africa.But the most rewarding part is to be in connection with my huge family here on St. Croix and to attend family reunion activities and to know a great family heritage I came from. I was born in Christiansted, but my father is from Frederiksted and raised in Christiansted. My family from westend is the most dynamic and fasinating group of people. They have showed me how to preserve my Crucian Heritage. Their are family members who haven't done so well and have been incarcerated, but we have not written them off the family tree and turn our backs. We are trying to influence them by showing them how wonderful is our Crucian culture and heritage. And how to hold ourselves to our family traditions and not the traditions of this world. I don't think you have the idea about Crucian pride. Culturally we are sound and we are moving forward to having our children realized the true Crucian Heritage and rich and beautiful traditions we hold dear and precious to our hearts. You can continue to bash Crucian people, but this is one Crucian that is not intimidated by your insults or degrading attitude. St. Croix like many places around the world have it's problems, but for the most part we are good people and do our part in society to make it better. You can continue to tear down your country, but for me it's always going to be positive. When we speak negative we put a curse on our land and it's people and you wonder why things can't get better. You can’t condider yourself a Crucian not the way you speak. I really believe deep in my heart your not from here. I can appreciate my Crucian heritage even more because I have been involved with geneology group and a recent subscriber to ancestry.com and I am proud to do my research and have traced my family all the way to Africa.But the most rewarding part is to be in connection with my huge family here on St. Croix and to attend family reunion activities and to know a great family heritage I came from. I was born in Christiansted, but my father is from Frederiksted and raised in Christiansted. My family from westend is the most dynamic and fasinating group of people. They have showed me how to preserve my Crucian Heritage. Their are family members who haven’t done so well and have been incarcerated, but we have not written them off the family tree and turn our backs. We are trying to influence them by showing them how wonderful is our Crucian culture and heritage. And how to hold ourselves to our family traditions and not the traditions of this world. I don’t think you have the idea about Crucian pride. Culturally we are sound and we are moving forward to having our children realized the true Crucian Heritage and rich and beautiful traditions we hold dear and precious to our hearts. You can continue to bash Crucian people, but this is one Crucian that is not intimidated by your insults or degrading attitude. St. Croix like many places around the world have it’s problems, but for the most part we are good people and do our part in society to make it better. You can continue to tear down your country, but for me it’s always going to be positive. When we speak negative we put a curse on our land and it’s people and you wonder why things can’t get better.

]]> By: For the record... http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/comment-page-2/#comment-4711 For the record... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:02:37 +0000 http://cruciansinfocus.com/2008/12/21/message-to-gov-dejongh-re-stx-administrator/#comment-4711 Yes, slightly! Yes, slightly!

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