Gilbakka posted:@Former Member
Gilly is an optimist. I firmly believe that both PPP & PNC have the potential to reach out across the racial divide provided there is the will and decency not to deceive with false promises. .
The suspicion between Indians and blacks will continue until its resolved. And it doesn't matter whether its the PNC, PPP, ABC or XYZ parties involved.
Guyanese need to stop being cowards on this issue. Burnham and Cheddi are long dead and yet Guyanese remain as divided as ever, so clearly it isn't just about Burnham and Cheddi.
Black people see Indians as a clannish lot only inclined to help out their own. They note the employment practices which happen in the private sector when those responsible for hiring are Indians. The PPP is a symptom of this perception of Indian clannishness.
I will leave someone else to speak about the Indian insecurity about blacks. Even within the AFC there was an Indo vs. non Indo aspect.