I reluctantly make this post on this site after leaving in disgust but I feel the question must be asked. The noise that is overwhelming around “Blackman vs collies” overtones where the fundamental issues are lost. I have observed from the sidelines the events occurring in Guyana. I must say that what has transpired cannot be condoned regardless of your ethnicity and political affiliation.
But the question must be asked why the APNU has resorted to such desperate actions to claim victory. The answer lies in the ethnic insecurities that has existed from independence and the absence of leadership with balls to address the issue of inclusivity over the past 50 years. There is enough blame to go around for the 2 major political parties. They are both guilty of practicing what I call “abie pon top” where it is a “winner take all” mentality. Look no further than this forum where blatant racism is on display. Katahar has made this excellent observation in his post. It is this kind of behaviour that fuels hate, fear that if we lose elections we will be locked out and the only people that matter are the ones who look like me.
The smart parties get this. I am very impressed by Shuman and Jonas. I say they would be better presidential candidates than either of the two major parties. But who are going to vote for them?
Most recently the PPP had an opportunity to address these issues during their tenure of 23 year’s in office. They had a work opportunity to turn the cheek and say enough is enough. Let us fix this country once and for all. Nothing was done they fortified and fattened themselves and got power drunk. Blacks felt locked out, looking in from the outside. They even use the same deficient constitution to protect themselves rather than make required changes.
So there you have it