The press statement by APNU/AFC and their agreement to work together was known then and now and it will continue as they promise for the next three years. The PPP needs to work more aggressively to engage the oppositions for their support in the national assembly. This may seem wrong for some, and it may seem right to others, but it is their right to stand their grounds and choke off the ruling government of the day when they see fit. This is the first time in 20 years that the PPP have an opposition to answer to. Perhaps, they're still in practice how to engage the opposition, or simply they're too prideful to give a little to gain a little. 

Of interest, the PNC had twenty eight - 28 - years of neglecting and being non-responsive to the opposition.

I agree, but that was then and time has changed. I hold the PPP to a higher standard because I believe in them to do better in finding ways to work in the best interest of the people first. This is a test the PPP must overcome to survive.

They are indeed doing better, despite what some might want to believe.

I agree they are doing better. I also agree that they're weak on certain areas, especially on crime and security. They can do a lot more if they get the opposition support on some of the major bills that get shot down in parliament. Unfortunately, the stalemate will go on if there is no change in strategy to engage the opposition. I am afraid that the PPP may be choked off from winning the 2016 election if they're unable to break the political stalemate by January 2014.

There are clear indications that the PNC cum AFC are extremely narrow-minded and short-sited in their approach.

At the next election, whether it would be prior to or at the designated date in 2016, the PPP/C will win gain 51+ percent of the votes.

I understand the joint opposition stance and I don't like it as much as you do. However, this is something we have to get used to. I am not doubting your prediction, but I would like to be more realistic for obvious reasons.

The PPP needs to get its act together and engage the masses more.  They have drifter too far from the people.  Ramotar needs to get Jagdeo out of his hair and develop a new strat plan free of Jagdeo's politics of corruption.

this thread represents quite a reach in the ongoing scramble for something (anything?) to pull attention away from the appalling, recidivist criminal behavior of jagdeoite gangsters resident in Freedom House . . . for those who will want to play stupid, i'm talking about THE STINK WEBSTER/OSMAN RECYCLING PLANT AFFAIR!

nothing more pathetic than a oletimer antiman stripped naked, on his knees, seeking the favor of ignorant, big-belly PPP tiefmen

D_G, when the moment of truth arrives . . . remember to remove the dentures, arite?

The PPP need to retire Rohee from MoHA or put him to head another ministry. That alone will bring some change and relief to the people.

If you check over the years you would see that every PPP moha has been called on to resign, especially if they crack down hard on criminals. 

If what you said is true then the government is invested heavily in corruption to cover its track. Do you agree?

Well, isn't that thought provoking?

The AFC claimed before the elections that it is a political organization focused on a new change and will be working for a new approach unassociated/unaffiliated with other parties.

Immediately after the elections and currently it is clearly noted in the media and in public involvement that the AFC is completely focused/fused/merged with the PNC.

So, how can it be possible that the AFC is working independently for a new approach for Guyanese?

AFC has clearly shown to all that its focus and priorities are solid with the PNC.

At the next election, the AFC would still obtain votes, just like the United Force plus previous political organizations, but with a reduced number of votes and seats.

While all political organizations have issues to address and resolve, the PPP/C is still the organization that will win the next election with more than 51+ percent of the votes.

infantile, kwameesque nonsense worthy of our barely-literate paid poster 'conscience'

nothing sadder than a ole man scaling high barriers to the antiman profession like his post-retirement life depending on it

Ow Bhai....yuh mek abee feel D_G is a @unty-man