PPP/C says State militarisation, growing bureaucracy worrying

I think we are seeing the making of a dictator. The AFC et al need to wake up before it's too late and we have an Idi Amin on our hands.

You guys are now seeing this??? The PPP (not that they are any better) warned you guys!! You got them for 5 years...unless protest can shorten their term (like they did 2 times) for the PPP

We are having too many chiefs. The top is becoming too heavy.

I am happy that the PPP was kicked to the curb. Jagdeo and Ramotar cannot run for Presidency in the next election. Who will head up your PPP?

HAHAHAHAHA  I hope and wish you were awake just before May 11.  The ship has sailed!!  DICTATORSHIP AND MILITARY RULE IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!

Imagine PPP getting all bassidy over two military men becoming advisors. Has it occurred that Gary Best served the Oligarch-in-Chief faithfully and the army never overthrow the PPP? Has it occurred that Venezuela is back and the President will need all the help he can get on security advise while the cabinet has to deal with bad infrastructure, frittered finances, flooding, disease and all...

TK

Looking back, some of your predictions about Guyana and it's economy were bang on.

What's next ?

Guyana comes first. I am still celebrating the PPP/C's loss. The forensic audits will be getting professional help from Canada and the USA and well as volunteers from Guyanese professionals in the Diaspora.

Jagdeo was cooking the numbers...growth much slower. Those ignorant brutes destroyed all the statistical agencies in Guyana because they want to hide the facts. If the next govt is honest I see stagnant economy for next three years, possibly negative growth. Don't know if they will have the guts to release the right numbers. But the new MOF said two weeks ago he will update all the statistical agencies. That's an enlightened position...let's wait and see.

Through the looking glass with TK.  You have said it.  I predicted it.  There will be negative growth for the next five years.  Without remittances and granger's begging bowl, Guyana is going, as Nehru said, for Channa.

Under the PPP/C we saw growth without improvement in democracy or social inclusion.That's voiceless growth; one form of negative growth.

Yes, it has occurred to many but their conclusions might be different because of many factors. Any government coming in will make claims to justify its legitimacy. Look, you are very educated and smart enough to know that lots of what we are getting is about narrative. Do you really think that Venezuela will take any action? One of the advisers was for environmental issues. Give me about a break. how is it relevant that they served as leaders in the armed forces And they have not overthrown the legitimate government. There are broader issues here with these appointments and to make light of concerns that people might have is below you.

Mitwah, what is "negative growth"? Seems very bureaucratic. generally, it's usage is for spin.

Serve allyou right. Wait until you feel the sharp end of the bamboo.

I am thrilled to see President Granger run an authoritarian Government for the simple reason that I repose little confidence in the PNC Beat/Kill Nuff Coolie Faction and the AFC Rice Tycoons-in-Waiting Faction.

With the exception of President Granger, I have nothing but contempt for the whole lot. I suspect the new Government is ONLY working because of President Granger. Otherwise, this loose confederation of usually warring tribes will be running amok.

However, this is still a short term solution while systems and peoples are being put in place so that we no longer need authoritarianism as our de facto go to philosophy of government.

He is smarter than Jagdeo and Ramotar. So like you stop selling Kero and now selling Bamboo seeds.  

Our Govt will be stronger.  WE will have a strong Opposition who will not let anything pass if it's not Kosher (that's if they don't all end up in jail)..

How long ago did I post on this board that we are heading towards a military dictatorship. 

Do you even know what a military dictatorship is? Can you define it for us?

OK, I don't like the recent 3 appointments but that does not mean we are heading for dictatorship.

If they get the job done and country improves, we are happy.

Full credit to Uncle Rama; he knows. He must have done Bus101... For me it's simply economic growth goes wrong and have a negative impact on society. Growth can be bad as well as good; economic growth and human progress should be mutually reinforcing. What about growth  that only benefits the rich, and leaves the poor in their poverty or more poverty? What about growth that depletes our resources, destroys the environment and insidiously weakens future generations? What about  growth  that does not create new employment opportunities?

TK, I defer to your expertise as an economist. For my info, please indicate the source for the statement that growth was much lower than what the government had announced. Regarding your prediction of "negative growth" or no growth for the next three years, what will account for this? Sugar industry? Rice price?, Gold price? Lower government stimulus in the economy? Tight monetary policy by the Bank of Guyana? Investor confidence? Etc or it because as you hold that growth rates were fudged. From my friends who are in business, they report that things have really slowed down after the elections. 

Thanks for the explanation, that clarifies for me what you mean by "negative growth."

Of course the AFC's insistence on 12 MP seats when they deserved no more than 5-7 had nothing to do with this.

Granger has to keep Norton by his side.  Like they say about keeping your enemies closer.  Linden is about to start demanding their shake for delivering more votes than Moses brought from the PPP.  Better for Norton to be INSIDE than outside pelting stones.