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Originally posted by Historian
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Joke point understood, boss 
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But seriously, the level at which the initial incorrect announcement was made makes one aware of, yet again, the pockets of incompetence in some of our public bodies. Since I’m sure that Chris Blackwell is not likely to forget the first name of his good friend Jimmy Buffet, and since I’m equally sure that Mr. Blackwell would not have said to the Airports Authority, “Hey guys, Buffet will be coming on Friday,” then the announcement naturally raises several questions.
Looking at specifics now, when the relevant officials at the Airports Authority were preparing their press release (or press conference)
1. Didn’t any questions enter their heads after they first heard/saw the name “Warren Buffet”?
2. Didn’t they know who Warren Buffet is?
3. Let’s say they knew who he is (and how could they not?), wasn’t the next logical question, “Why is he coming to a simple airport opening at Boscobel?”
I guess like eager schoolboys, the Airports Authority rushed out and made the grand announcement! Sort of reminds me of that equally embarrassing grand announcement made last year by the organizers of Reggae Sumfest, that the late Michael Jackson’s children would be special guests at that Reggae Sumfest where they would accept a special award. Pathetic!
. But seriously, the level at which the initial incorrect announcement was made makes one aware of, yet again, the pockets of incompetence in some of our public bodies. Since I’m sure that Chris Blackwell is not likely to forget the first name of his good friend Jimmy Buffet, and since I’m equally sure that Mr. Blackwell would not have said to the Airports Authority, “Hey guys, Buffet will be coming on Friday,” then the announcement naturally raises several questions.
Looking at specifics now, when the relevant officials at the Airports Authority were preparing their press release (or press conference)
1. Didn’t any questions enter their heads after they first heard/saw the name “Warren Buffet”?
2. Didn’t they know who Warren Buffet is?
3. Let’s say they knew who he is (and how could they not?), wasn’t the next logical question, “Why is he coming to a simple airport opening at Boscobel?”
I guess like eager schoolboys, the Airports Authority rushed out and made the grand announcement! Sort of reminds me of that equally embarrassing grand announcement made last year by the organizers of Reggae Sumfest, that the late Michael Jackson’s children would be special guests at that Reggae Sumfest where they would accept a special award. Pathetic!
Call to Mr. Buffet's corporate office - with some 'silly' opening such as need to check on any special requirement of the big man and his party? Surely some level of proper planning surrounding the visit - Warren or Jimmy - would be required?
about!
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