Re: Are You Ready For Mount Obama?

O.D — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:56:51 -0000

As a fellow Antiguan Citizen having rendered my endorsement to Senator Obama, still, I was highly appalled when became conscious of the PM's intentions to rename Boggy Peak.

Reflecting back on my childhood Boggy Peak is renowned for being the highest hill in Antigua, in print and is circulating in thousands of books and atlases around the region.

What now?

Reading the Antigua Sun version Nov 7th 2008, it is evident the PM did not research or notified the Citizens before making such drastic decision. (SEE BELOW)

http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&su...

Even before the election was concluded “This Guy” endorsed Barack publicly.

What if Obama wasn’t successful in the election?
What if Obama denounce the kind offer of Antigua?
What if Obama doesn’t live up to his anticipated thriving attributes?

Such a drastic incentive and CNN, FOX or BCC doesn’t even recognize.

Antigua’s PM “Baldwin Spencer” needs to wake up!
A Citizen who Loves Antigua.

Re: Are You Ready For Mount Obama?

O.D — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:58:13 -0000

Thats a valid point @ "Some1 with sense"
Sounds like "P.N"?

Re: Antigua’s Boggy Peak Now Renamed Mount Obama

O.D — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:00:05 -0000

ANTIGUA DECIDES 2008 'Boggy Peak’ VS ‘Mount Obama'
This has sparked attention nationally and internationally, some positives and some negatives.
Having read comments and observed recent developments on the subject since the startling news emerged.
I will now voice my opinion.
No doubt the events witnessed on Nov 4th 08 will be a lasting momentum, it is truly remarkable.
The notion of watching History in the making is an experience without a price tag.
Mr. Barack Obama has truly touched and inspired many, observing the glitter and optimism in the Obama’s is in fact picturesque to the World and will be to watch in the years to come.
With regards to our current Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda (Hon. Baldwin Spencer) intentions (decision) to rename Boggy Peak unfortunately I do not wholeheartedly agree.
The views of many indeed are valid.
Perhaps gazing at the top of the peak during the sunset may undeniably inspire many; perhaps this may attract more revenues to the Island.
Who knows?
Will I suddenly guilt the fact I had opposed the decision initially?
I’ve taken into consideration the history of Boggy Peak, the values of Antigua’s landmarks, being an Antiguan, the fact that we can sometimes be conventional thinkers and are not opt for a change and in-addition the fact we sometimes neglect our heritage and do not advertise and cherish our history and it’s landmarks as much as we should.
My Introspection still concludes ‘OPPOSED!’
Not being ignorant to reality that I myself as an Antigua don’t know the history of Boggy Peak and where the name evolved.
However, I firmly believe as much as the victory of Mr. Obama and (The World) is significant still this isn’t sufficient motive to justify a name change neither is our unawareness of Boggy Peak’s history sufficient motive to influence such intent.
I think what made us more appalled was the swiftness of the announcement with-out the opinions or suggestions of the people of Antigua & Barbuda.
Mr. Prime Minister, I know you are reading this now, my suggestions, please accept the fact your approach to this kind proposition/ gesture was done in a wrongly fashion, apologise to your people for your dim lack of judgement and possibly try again.
Mr. President elect Obama appreciates the gesture but wouldn’t object for a compromise.

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