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some time ago I watched a program where various American millionaires and billionaires were being interviewed about how they came to be so rich and during the program I noticed a certain trend. They all at some point, make a point of asking God to Bless America while declaring that only in America could they have achieved so much and if it was not for America, they would not be who they are today. I am sure loads of Americans were watching this program and feel good that they are in the Land of Opportunity… Real or Imaginary.....
6 of the Richest Men in America
Things like this ripples through a society and contributes to the feel good factor, as young people can grow up with something to believe in, they may not achieve all their goals but their minds have been imprinted with that "only in America Concept", spouted from role models in business and industry who made it. One guy declared that anyone can make it in America if they just apply themselves.
Highlighting the good things in life is even more important than highlighting the bad things. I believe that promoting what is good about your society will create a chain reaction of good vibes, causing good things to happen, as it leaves a positive impression on people’s minds and make them more productive. I remember my economics teacher coming to the conclusion that Optimism and Pessimism are two of the most important things in an Economy, here we have a science that means nothing without people’s feelings. I also believe that promoting negative things will cause a negative chain reaction as people walk around looking for and blinded by the negative things around them. The ripple speed of Bad, Negative, disgusting things happening in a society like Jamaica travels 500 times faster than the ripple speed of Good, positives things and so people are more likely to tell you about the bad things that happened somewhere, not the good. In Jamaica’s case this negative, Pessimism transcends space and time as our people take it with them when they migrate to foreign countries and disseminate it the first chance they get.
Some Real Wealthy Families of Jamaica
Mafood, McConnell, Matalon, DeLisser, Henriques, Beckford, Clark, Azan, Marzouca, Kerr-Jarrett, Watson, Hart, Sangster, Ashenheim, Zacca, Younis, Gore, Messado, Melhado, Bromfield, Rousseau
Jamaica have many rich families who have been and still are movers and shakers of our society, whose fore parents came to Jamaica with nothing but their lighter complexion as Europeans, Chinese, Arabs, Jews, Indians all descended on Jamaica, some with only their two long hands and because they were not black various doors of opportunity automatically opened for them, they did not have to kick it open because colonial Jamaica was perfect for them, the ideal climate and attitude from a population that equates anyone not black to be of up standing character and welcome them with open arms while declaring "Anything too black, No too Good". They were more likely to be giving the benefit of the doubt and they took advantage of that. Jamaica also have many rich colonial and post-colonial families who are black, some had to kick open doors and demand that they be given equal access to our resources, it was an uphill struggle but they made it against the odds. Others aligned themselves with various political factions in order to gain political favours.
They would tell you that Jamaica is “Out of Many One People” place but there have been various stories about these wealthy families going to great length to import their significant other when they run out of people in their own unique group and other distant families members to marry, one not only must ensure the family wealth remains intact but also the family colour and heritage.
God Bless Jamaica?
Regardless of who these wealthy/rich people are and how they came by their money, one thing is common… I have never heard the rich and well to do in Jamaica asking God to "Bless Jamaica" in a thankful way or declare that if it was not for Jamaica they would not have achieved such wealth and comfort. Jamaica’s rich, it seems thinks that Jamaica is not in any way shape or form responsible for their good fortunes. It is as if these people believe that, ...it is they who made Jamaica and that Jamaica did not make them, they do not see their relationship with Jamaica as symbiotic and if they did they will never say so. Where would Butch Stewart be without Jamaica, who would he be, in a country like America or in Europe, he would be just another white face in the crowd, nothing special, he would be seen as equal to the people around him, which would make his rise to power, wealth and glory that much harder. However in Jamaica he was special, a member of a unique small group of people, who he is today, is because of the unique set of circumstances that existed in Jamaica at that time. I am not saying that these men and women do not have the spirit of entrepreneurship, what I am saying is that Jamaica was the right place, at the right time for them and if they were in any other place or time they might not have been so fortunate, so where is the big ..."Thank You Jamaica"! Some of these people driving around Jamaica like their **** was used to make Tastee Patties would still be in the middle east throwing rocks during Arab Spring trying to fight oppression.
As I said in a previous blog, by the time a Jamaican child reaches the age of 10 he is well versed in all that is negative and disgusting about Jamaica and Jamaicans. This child is already thinking that there is no hope for him in Jamaica and like a caged animal he is already looking to escape, why waste education, innovation and thinking on a country one believes is not going anywhere and there is no hope. This is what we tell our children, the future generation of Jamaica, we brainwashed them into believing that they will never amount to anything, that they will never be all they can be in Jamaica.
Most of our well-to-do Jamaicans live in Jamaica but not in Jamaica, they exist in a bubble, taking great care not to share themselves or promote good values to the less fortunate, things like giving back, offering a helping hand, paying respect to their country and its people are a lost concepts… Philanthropy what’s that?
Most of the Philanthropy organization that exist, exist to pay lip service to helping people, the real reason for their existence is not to better other people’s lives but to make their members feel better about themselves, feeling like they are important, these are ego stroking groups, the place to be and to be seen, networking clubs, many associate themselves with these so called charitable organization because of the prestige it gives them.
Our Rich, Wealthy families would never stand up and declare that they owe everything to Jamaica, there power, their wealth and if it was not for Jamaica and all Jamaicans they would never be the successful mover and shakers that they are today, living a life of luxury, in style and comfort for generations. The last statistic I saw on income distribution showed that 51.61 % of total income is earned by the richest 20% of the population and the richest 10% earned 35.90 % of total income. I think the rich in Jamaica thinks that they did not become rich because of Jamaica but in spite of Jamaica and as such they owe Jamaica nothing but I wonder where they would be if their ancestors did not find this goldmine of an island that made them possible.
6 of the Richest Men in America
Things like this ripples through a society and contributes to the feel good factor, as young people can grow up with something to believe in, they may not achieve all their goals but their minds have been imprinted with that "only in America Concept", spouted from role models in business and industry who made it. One guy declared that anyone can make it in America if they just apply themselves.
Highlighting the good things in life is even more important than highlighting the bad things. I believe that promoting what is good about your society will create a chain reaction of good vibes, causing good things to happen, as it leaves a positive impression on people’s minds and make them more productive. I remember my economics teacher coming to the conclusion that Optimism and Pessimism are two of the most important things in an Economy, here we have a science that means nothing without people’s feelings. I also believe that promoting negative things will cause a negative chain reaction as people walk around looking for and blinded by the negative things around them. The ripple speed of Bad, Negative, disgusting things happening in a society like Jamaica travels 500 times faster than the ripple speed of Good, positives things and so people are more likely to tell you about the bad things that happened somewhere, not the good. In Jamaica’s case this negative, Pessimism transcends space and time as our people take it with them when they migrate to foreign countries and disseminate it the first chance they get.
Some Real Wealthy Families of Jamaica
Mafood, McConnell, Matalon, DeLisser, Henriques, Beckford, Clark, Azan, Marzouca, Kerr-Jarrett, Watson, Hart, Sangster, Ashenheim, Zacca, Younis, Gore, Messado, Melhado, Bromfield, Rousseau
Jamaica have many rich families who have been and still are movers and shakers of our society, whose fore parents came to Jamaica with nothing but their lighter complexion as Europeans, Chinese, Arabs, Jews, Indians all descended on Jamaica, some with only their two long hands and because they were not black various doors of opportunity automatically opened for them, they did not have to kick it open because colonial Jamaica was perfect for them, the ideal climate and attitude from a population that equates anyone not black to be of up standing character and welcome them with open arms while declaring "Anything too black, No too Good". They were more likely to be giving the benefit of the doubt and they took advantage of that. Jamaica also have many rich colonial and post-colonial families who are black, some had to kick open doors and demand that they be given equal access to our resources, it was an uphill struggle but they made it against the odds. Others aligned themselves with various political factions in order to gain political favours.
They would tell you that Jamaica is “Out of Many One People” place but there have been various stories about these wealthy families going to great length to import their significant other when they run out of people in their own unique group and other distant families members to marry, one not only must ensure the family wealth remains intact but also the family colour and heritage.
God Bless Jamaica?
Regardless of who these wealthy/rich people are and how they came by their money, one thing is common… I have never heard the rich and well to do in Jamaica asking God to "Bless Jamaica" in a thankful way or declare that if it was not for Jamaica they would not have achieved such wealth and comfort. Jamaica’s rich, it seems thinks that Jamaica is not in any way shape or form responsible for their good fortunes. It is as if these people believe that, ...it is they who made Jamaica and that Jamaica did not make them, they do not see their relationship with Jamaica as symbiotic and if they did they will never say so. Where would Butch Stewart be without Jamaica, who would he be, in a country like America or in Europe, he would be just another white face in the crowd, nothing special, he would be seen as equal to the people around him, which would make his rise to power, wealth and glory that much harder. However in Jamaica he was special, a member of a unique small group of people, who he is today, is because of the unique set of circumstances that existed in Jamaica at that time. I am not saying that these men and women do not have the spirit of entrepreneurship, what I am saying is that Jamaica was the right place, at the right time for them and if they were in any other place or time they might not have been so fortunate, so where is the big ..."Thank You Jamaica"! Some of these people driving around Jamaica like their **** was used to make Tastee Patties would still be in the middle east throwing rocks during Arab Spring trying to fight oppression.
As I said in a previous blog, by the time a Jamaican child reaches the age of 10 he is well versed in all that is negative and disgusting about Jamaica and Jamaicans. This child is already thinking that there is no hope for him in Jamaica and like a caged animal he is already looking to escape, why waste education, innovation and thinking on a country one believes is not going anywhere and there is no hope. This is what we tell our children, the future generation of Jamaica, we brainwashed them into believing that they will never amount to anything, that they will never be all they can be in Jamaica.
Most of our well-to-do Jamaicans live in Jamaica but not in Jamaica, they exist in a bubble, taking great care not to share themselves or promote good values to the less fortunate, things like giving back, offering a helping hand, paying respect to their country and its people are a lost concepts… Philanthropy what’s that?
Most of the Philanthropy organization that exist, exist to pay lip service to helping people, the real reason for their existence is not to better other people’s lives but to make their members feel better about themselves, feeling like they are important, these are ego stroking groups, the place to be and to be seen, networking clubs, many associate themselves with these so called charitable organization because of the prestige it gives them.
Our Rich, Wealthy families would never stand up and declare that they owe everything to Jamaica, there power, their wealth and if it was not for Jamaica and all Jamaicans they would never be the successful mover and shakers that they are today, living a life of luxury, in style and comfort for generations. The last statistic I saw on income distribution showed that 51.61 % of total income is earned by the richest 20% of the population and the richest 10% earned 35.90 % of total income. I think the rich in Jamaica thinks that they did not become rich because of Jamaica but in spite of Jamaica and as such they owe Jamaica nothing but I wonder where they would be if their ancestors did not find this goldmine of an island that made them possible.
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart only solution to growing the Jamaica’s economy is for Government to use tax payers money and make sure the tourist is delivered live and direct to only Gordon 'Butch' Stewart hotels front door. Everything by this man, everything he says, everything he does is in support of Gordon 'Butch' Stewart. He wants the airport in St. Mary to be able to land big planes, why? Because he needs to open Dragons Bay and he requires ease of access to his Hotel.. Gordon 'Butch' Stewart way is me, me and more me else we are all backward. If the plane carrying the tourist cannot park in Gordon 'Butch' Stewart’s Hotel lobby then we are backward. Gordon 'Butch' Stewart is an ungrateful wretch, who thinks he is rich in spite of Jamaica not because of Jamaica. At no point have I heard this man get up and thank Jamaica for making him possible. Instead he requires we thank him for making Jamaica possible...
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