car·pet·bag·ger : Pronunciation: -"ba-g&r . Function: noun. Etymology: from their carrying all their belongings in carpetbags - car·pet·bag·gery

: OUTSIDER; especially : a nonresident or new resident who meddles in politics (merriam webster online)

Monday, January 28, 2008

Paradise Island...

Obviously thinks highly of itself. Self-reflection was not at issue in the naming of this long strip of white sand. Oprah has a house here and the now Bahamians were once brought here from Africa as slaves to serve the British empire in residence. Now they are referred to as "The Natives" by the resort holiday-makers who line the sand sardine style in their designer beachwear. Paradise as viewed from above would appear something like a Kafka-esqe nightmare, giant cockroaches groping towards their beer. 'The natives' walk around in cabana boy, and modern English maid attire and provide for the resort goers every whimsical desire. Perhaps its time for the island to consider a new name.