Congrats to Moses.

Rev, This what James Bond said " THe PNC is alive and well and that Burnham's Party is standing alone in victory, so go figure.

OK let the APNU AFC fight begin.

Rev, what happened to DIRTY INDIANS and all the other labels you had invented? I found them very endearing.

Cock fight is not allowed.

* In 5 years time the AFC may demand the Presidency as part of any agreement to stay in the APNU+AFC coalition.

* If Prime Minister Moses and the AFC are wise they will maintain their party's independence.

* Yes they are now part of the coalition government----but by maintaining their independence---they'll always have immense bargaining power. Maybe in 5 years time the AFC may form a coalition with the PPP. 

Rev

The euphoria will soon subside and real life begins.  Let the games begin.  The masses should throw their weight behind Nagamootoo regarding these changes he seek.  This is not an issue of race, it an issue of accountability and good governance.

AFC=Kingmaker

* If the Burnham constitution remains intact then what James Bond says is correct, "the PNC is alive and well..."

* It is paramount for Prime Minister Nagamootoo and his AFC party to absolutely insist that the Constitution, particularly the part giving the President the power of recall, be changed.

Rev

The tail will wag the dog, the new reality in Guyana.

* Go tell it to the mountain. Dem bais in the AFC large and in charge.

* The AFC is the most powerful 3rd party in Guyana's history.

* And Prime Minister Nagamootoo---he is the man of the moment.

Rev

if we cannot put the past behind us how can we expect to progress. This is a new generation of Guyanese, it is pointless to try and poison their minds, all over the world changes are happening. Why are we reluctant to accept these changes. And as a matter of fact how many here actually have a true interest in Guyana, we are living the comfy life here, the Guyanese living over there back home seems to be embracing this new regime.

I am not a supporter of any party never was never will be, but I am happy for the new party that will soon take power.

Amral, What past behind?? So why were there Looting , Burning, Molesting????

Isn't in interesting that the man who you lambasted as a race traitor is now a pillar of morality.

I guess even a "bad" Indian is better than a black man in your books.

I do not thing that APNU would risk getting the AFC riled, without AFC we are in for another prorogation of Parliament, another Election........think that this marriage is heavenly blessed.

I am Happy for any Party that wins FAIRLY, for any Party that does not intimidate, threaten and commit Violence and destruction!!!!

Nehru the past as in the 60's70's and 80's

Give them a chance, the PPP was really no better in the later half of their 23 years

And the dog will not like it.  Now that the PPP is out of the way, let us see what happens.

Will both APNU and the AFC destroy themselves?

* The AFC was the catalyst in the coalition getting 50.6% of the votes---the Prime Minister delivered on his promise.

* But in order to protect themselves from the PNC---it is pivotal for Prime Minister Nagamootoo and AFC insist very early that changes be made in the constitution.

* It is true that a 66% vote is needed to change the constitution---but I am 100% certain that the PPP will agree that the President's power of recall be abolished.

Rev

It depends who the "Blackman" is, for example you Marcus Greene AKA Caribj will be one of those.

As we saw at the last congress APNU isn't a monolithic group.  The AFC has to be just as careful with APNU as APNU has to be with the AFC.  If the coalition ends AFC supporters would have put themselves in a position for the PPP to really punish them.

Basemen never cuss the man but was apprehensive, but baseman ready to admit being wrong if he does fight and get these changes.  He was able to do more that I had expected.  The changes he wants is good for all Guyanese, you have to agree.  Hats off to him...thus far!

PAGING MITWAH:

* You need to raise your standards. There is a new government in Guyana.

* The Rev will respond directly to you whenever you post an intelligent question or make an intelligent statement.

Rev

* The AFC learned the following from the great American President Ronald Wilson Reagan:

TRUST, BUT VERIFY

* Prime Minister Nagamootoo and the AFC are willing to TRUST their new coalition partner, the PNC. But they will insist on verification.

* To begin with the constitution must be changed---and the President's power to recall must be removed.

Rev

Please don't stop calling us Dirty Indians.  How is Kwamee?

I agree with you Bhai.  I said they should have their chance.  All I am asking for is FAIRNESS and for someone to teach the Opposition supporters humanity and civility.  The PNC cant cry like women when they lost and expect the PPP to be quiet when they do. That is not FAIRNESS

* I am 100% confident the PPP will support Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo regarding the changes in the constitution he is seeking.

* Changes should also be made to the constitution regarding coalitions---coalitions should be allowed after the elections.

BOTTOM LINE:

* President Granger will be put to a test by his AFC coalition partners very early in his administration.

Rev

* The PPP was in power since 1992---that's 23 years---no one can deny that Guyana experienced decent growth and development during the PPP's tenure.

* But lemme be honest---the PPP politicians abused their power---they were corrupt---and their arrogance poisoned the minds of many Guyanese voters.

* OK! THE PPP LOST THE ELECTION.

* But look at the numbers--the COALITION won by just 5400 votes---if 2700 voters had chosen to remain with the PPP---they would still be in power.

* Anyway, APNU/AFC has won---they are now in charge---let's see how they will rule the country.

* 5 years from now if APNU/AFC politicians are perceived to be just as power hungry and arrogant and self serving as PPP politicians---they'll be voted out of office.

Rev

Those changes, as a minimum, requires two-thirds support of the MPs.

The Coalition ran as a single Contender. Outside of the 12 seats APNU agreed to award the AFC, there is no way to separate the votes casted on 5/11/15. If Granger finds a way to charge AFC with contempt and forfeit those seats, Moses will have no of materially siding with the PPP. Or is there one?

Yuh jus like Cobra. Look how quick yuh done laff and now ready fuh cry again. On a serious note, the general tone from some AFC supporters here is discouraging. Yes, there is work to do on the constitution (which is not a quick process) but there are smaller issues which can be addressed to immediately improve the quality of life for ALL Guyanese. It appears the focus continues to be on politics and power. Almost as if the AFC supporters didn't expect to win.

Has pros and cons, but worth a consideration.

Hey hey, you have to learn to walk and chew gum at the same time.

PPP been walking and chewing gum for 23 years. Didn't hear a peep about constitutional reform.

No one is poisoning their minds.  Don't forget almost half of the people voted against the new Government, and feel they were cheated.  The Country is no way more United.

DG:

* Surely you are not telling me that PPP members of parliament would not support the taking away the President's power to recall in the constitution.

* There is too much power in the Presidency. That has to change.

Rev

Baseman is cautious, we have to see real change, not nice words and promises.  I will not let my guard down until I see some movement on some of the initiatives proposed by the new PM.  The coming elections will be as close as this, let"s see if Granger resists calling in the military to thwart the outcome.