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Re: When Prey Fights Back

Wilton, me Brother!

Allow me to place my response to you in the proper context of History by setting the stage for the goings-on in the Caribbean, in particular Trinidad and Tobago.

It was around the latter half of the1960's in TnT. The Prime Minister at the time was Dr. Eric Williams; Carl Hudson Philip ( Grenadian) was his Attorney General.  It was also the time when the Black Power movement was beginning to be seen as a challenge to The Doc's leadership, with the threat of overthrowing the government. Hollis Liverpool was a Black Nationalist and one of Eric William's more vocal antagonist.

The Doc had invoked the Sedition Act in order to quell any uprising and Carl Hudson Philip was the Administrator of that act.

Hollis, upon realizing that he might be in a pickle for his continuous haranguing of the PM, counter-acted Eric with the social commentary kaiso, dubbed "Ah fraid Carl".

In that commentary, Chalkdust gave one of the reasons for his fright of Carl by singing "ah really can't make ah jail, the Cocoa and Split Peas go kill my tail".

But as a Gouyaveman who is accustom to drinking Cocoa Tea and enjoying a good Split Pea soup, the concern for my "tail" is neither of these two treats that frighten Chalkie....lol

I hope you understand my predicament for not wanting to provide a more direct reply.

One must always know how to phrase their lines, boi and using the Queen's language can land you in Gaol. Lol

VJL
 

Re: When Prey Fights Back

Hi Vernon, I read your piece and was wondering where you were going with your response. I see that you have good memories and you could also pass for a great history teacher. I was some what disappointed because I was looking for a healthy debate hare but with due respect I will honor your decision to refrain from the direct response I was looking for.