ksazma posted:Guyanese are not like those other islands. Guyanese generally stay planted in their respective camps. They will talk but they will not be capable or willing to sacrifice for the best solution. Plus Guyanese don't trust each others enough to form alliances across the board for any general protest against the system. Notice I use the word system as opposed to party as there are no innocent political parties in Guyana. Seeking international intervention does not mean seeking a return to colonial rule.
OK so Guyana starts off with a disadvantage that Barbados doesn't have and that it is culturally diverse. But then that is also a strength because it is a known fact that culturally diverse societies are more dynamic and innovative. Compare NYC with more monolithic cities in the hinterland, or London and Paris with cities in Eastern Europe.
The problem is that Guyanese don't like ourselves. We have allowed ourselves to be destroyed by our politicians because of our tribalism. Not only do we not trust each other across tribal lines but WITHIN the tribe we don't either.
I laugh when I read Indos saying that Afros are more unified. I do because Afros say ditto about Indos. So my take is that neither are unified and are mobilized only by fear and insecurity.
This is why islanders call us "Mudheads" because we are stuck in that deep and hostile mud that we encounter across much of Guyana. Stubborn as hell as we refuse to fix our problems. Pathetic as hell as we whine for others to do so!