Return to full Westminster system to break gridlock -Ramkarran

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Return to full Westminster system to break gridlock -Ramkarran

Urging constitutional reform, former Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran says that the answer to the problem of minority government and instability is to return to the full Westminster system with a ceremonial President and a prime minister as head of government.

Writing in his column in yesterday’s Sunday Stabroek, the former PPP stalwart noted President Donald Ramotar’s an-nouncement of his intention to re-examine government’s future relationship with the opposition after its refusal to support the anti-money laundering amendment bill last Thursday …..

http://www.stabroeknews.com/20...stem-break-gridlock/

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Former Member

I agree with Ralph. Every MP should be held accountable.

2/16/1410:44 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Wally:

I agree with Ralph. Every MP should be held accountable.

It will never happen.

PPP loves the BURNHAM constitution.

LOVE it.

PPP = PNC = dictatorship.

2/17/1411:13 AM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Mits, Can you ask Ralph to have a Road Map with a timeline for us to get back there???

2/17/1411:14 AM

MitwahSenior Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Mits, Can you ask Ralph to have a Road Map with a timeline for us to get back there???

The major roadblock is Grainja and Ramo. dem looking at de guaranteed pension. Burnham constitution shall prevail.

2/17/1411:30 AM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Mits, Can you ask Ralph to have a Road Map with a timeline for us to get back there???

The major roadblock is Grainja and Ramo. dem looking at de guaranteed pension. Burnham constitution shall prevail.

So Ralph wasting his time talking???

2/17/1411:31 AM

MitwahSenior Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Mits, Can you ask Ralph to have a Road Map with a timeline for us to get back there???

The major roadblock is Grainja and Ramo. dem looking at de guaranteed pension. Burnham constitution shall prevail.

So Ralph wasting his time talking???

No. Cheddi was against the Constitution. He was able to mobilize the support of diaspora to help depose the PNC on the pretext that he would change the Burnham Constitution. As soon he got into power, he did an about turn and the PPP/c has since embraced the Burnham constitution.

2/17/1411:35 AM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Mits, Can you ask Ralph to have a Road Map with a timeline for us to get back there???

The major roadblock is Grainja and Ramo. dem looking at de guaranteed pension. Burnham constitution shall prevail.

So Ralph wasting his time talking???

Mits, No one can change the Constitution. Only 70% of Parliament can do so.

2/17/1411:37 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Mits, Can you ask Ralph to have a Road Map with a timeline for us to get back there???

The major roadblock is Grainja and Ramo. dem looking at de guaranteed pension. Burnham constitution shall prevail.

So Ralph wasting his time talking???

Mits, No one can change the Constitution. Only 70% of Parliament can do so.

ONLY the PPP + PNC = PPP/PNC crime family can fix this. But none are interested because the PPP get $3 million a month and PNC get $1.5 million a month when ever their leader retire.

ONE FAMILY!

2/17/1411:38 AM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

People like Ralph have made many positive proposals in terms of having a constitution that serves the nation more justly. However, the major stumbling block is getting all parties to agree on amending the constitution.

2/17/1411:38 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by KishanB:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Mits, Can you ask Ralph to have a Road Map with a timeline for us to get back there???

The major roadblock is Grainja and Ramo. dem looking at de guaranteed pension. Burnham constitution shall prevail.

So Ralph wasting his time talking???

Mits, No one can change the Constitution. Only 70% of Parliament can do so.

ONLY the PPP + PNC = PPP/PNC crime family can fix this. But none are interested because the PPP get $3 million a month and PNC get $1.5 million a month when ever their leader retire.

ONE FAMILY!

PPP = HAMMIE = ONE FAMILY

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2/17/1411:40 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Mitwah:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Mits, Can you ask Ralph to have a Road Map with a timeline for us to get back there???

The major roadblock is Grainja and Ramo. dem looking at de guaranteed pension. Burnham constitution shall prevail.

So Ralph wasting his time talking???

Mits, No one can change the Constitution. Only 70% of Parliament can do so.

if the ppp is willing to change the constitution i am sure they will get 100% support

2/17/1411:41 AM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

Tell us why you think the PPP will get 100% support if they decide to change the constitution.

2/17/1411:43 AM

Former Member

Talk is Cheap.

The united opposition can table legislation for change and parliament will have to vote on the proposed legislation.

The Opposition is all Talk and Talk is Cheap.

A vote for the AFC = A voter for the PNC.

2/17/1411:48 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

Tell us why you think the PPP will get 100% support if they decide to change the constitution.

the opposition know that the only way or the fast way to change this government is to dismantle this constitution so common sense will tell you they will vote to change it

2/17/1411:48 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by warrior:

Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

Tell us why you think the PPP will get 100% support if they decide to change the constitution.

the opposition know that the only way or the fast way to change this government is to dismantle this constitution so common sense will tell you they will vote to change it

Ow warrior, you ask them PPP fleas to have what??? COMMON SENSE?

Like you want some of them brains to burst.

2/17/1411:49 AM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

Warrie,

Have they proposed any bill in parliament to that effect?

As Yujji said, parliament must vote on any constitutional amendment.

2/17/1411:57 AM

Former Member

The Parliament may amend the constitution unilaterally without presidential assent by simply passing a referendum bill by simple majority vote that goes straight to the people for approval.

2/17/142:05 PM

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