The gravy train has run out of steam.

The PPP has NEVER known how government really works. They did their foolishness back in 1953 with the British and now they trying to do it again. And this time with the representatives of the ppl of Guyana who gave their representation in parliament with 33 seats.

I hope my countrymen get wise to those men of the PPP who has kept them in poverty for the last 62 years.

You should always keep in mind, the core of the PPP leadership were trained/educated in a system and ideology which functioned in where "rule by Decree" is the norm rather the exception.  It's unfortunate as they could achieve alot more if the apply the principle of true pluralism, participatory government and compromise.

Democracy seem to begin and end at the ballot box, and now even with the current situation, they seek to get their way by using any means except seeking engagement in a constructive manner.  I think Ramotar wants to change things, but BJ, RL and the rest of the hardline clan are arresting his efforts.

Are you saying that by using their Democratic RIGHT to challenge the Opposition in Court is against all Democratic and Progressive principles?

This is a very interesting development. The opposition has overridden the responsibility of the government.  There appears to be a coalation of the opposition parties which is a violation of the constitution. 

If you see it that way.  Just like Putin, used the courts to throw his opponents if jail.  It is the just use of the ligit courts to preserve power.  The PPP seem to have a "democratic" right to do any and every thing and also to not do as they please.  Democratic principles also have a certain "spirit" to it.  It is not about drawing the knot tighter and tighter.

Man you got to be crazy. The PPP is practising TRUE DEMOCRACY. They are not sending out the Troops to pick up people and take them for Helicopter rides.

If court's decision on this matter goes in favor of the PPP the opposition would say that judiciary is biased towards the gov't. If it goes the other way, the gov't will claim that the judiciary is partial and pro-opposition. Can we expect a fair decision from the courts of Guyana??  I say No!! I've seen so many pro-PNC criminals charged with murder just walked free.

That's not the only for on the use and excesses of power.  Now that being said, I don't say the PPP are acting outside of the law, let the court decide that.  However, the use of soft power, compromise and good faith measures (on all sides) could yield positive and much more long-lasting benefits.

In everyday life we all could take people to court or report to the police for every little infraction or technicality, but even the courts encourage bilateral settlements even in severe issues.  This is what I meant by "spirit".

I  am  no  expert  but simple  commonsense would  inform  that this  application   by  the  Government does  not  stand  any  chance  of  success in  the courts.   Any Judicial intervention in  what  is  clearly a  parliamentary function, would  in my  humble  opinion,  be  an  impingement and  abrogation of what  is clearly parliamentary norms,  custom and  exclusive prerogative   in  any/  all  democracy. Again,  any Judicial  intervention,  would open  a  whole  new  can  of  worm and  place governance and  the  functionality  of Parliament  in  unchartered   territory.

Baseman, What " SPIRIT" you are referring to? The Opposition use their power to CUT like a double side Gillette without regards to the Country, Citizens, Institutions and the very well being of the Country. These People are not Civilised as in the West where negotiations will be done in good FAITH. They promised the opposite just before the Budget was presented.

Have you ever thought, maybe they are engineering a crisis to call snap elections.  Dem PPP bais smart as hell.

It is a FREE World and we are all entitled to Speculate.

I  would most  certainly  not  put that  beyond them.  However with  all  the   recent incestuous  exposures and  acrid stench  still  permeating the  atmosphere  around  them ( NICIL, GUYSUCO ,  PNC  style  election campaign  etc ) I  seriously  doubt  that  Ramotar  is  inclined  to  call  snap Election.  We  can  expect   lots  of  hot  air,  smoke  screens   and  red herrings in  the  immediate  future. I  seriously  doubt  that  Ramotar has  the  kahuna  to do  what  ought  to  be  done to  clean  and  fumigate Freedom  House.  

Lets keep one thing in mind... the opposition also have the power to engineer snap elections.

Ram we have to work together to get the Jagans back in power. That is the only way the country can be stable again.

I don't think there will be a snap election. President Ramotar will do his best with the short change on the budget and serve out his term. When the real general election comes around them neemakarams will never sees the light of day again.

Bhai, Ah who ah Neemakaram????

Neemakarams made up the evil root of AFC politics. Vultures made up the core of APNU undemocratic stance. Together, they become traitors to their country and people. They want to screw Ramotar and pin him to Jagdeo as of now until 2016. He will screw, and she will screw and screw up to one another until the whole country is screwed up. That's the result of a one seat majority.

Dat is a Sundar Popo song Bhai and a damn good one I may add.

In the middle of the night they'll find things right...screwin with one anotherrrrrr whoaai!!!!

On a serious note, the word Neemakarams is the perfect name for those morons in the PPP who think they can pull off any crooked scheme and when caught, cry foulplay by the opposition.

The  real  neemakharams and betrayers are  those   who worshipped  at  the   feet of  Cheddi Jagan when he  was   alive and  as  soon  as  he  died,  they begin to  squander his  goodwill & legacy even  before  the  his  ashes  had  time to  settle. 

It is sad to see seemingly intelligent people like yourself still caught up in the Cheddi Jagan aura. The man was a communist who oversaw the seeds of corruption in the PPP until the reigns were passed over to his wife. He is no hero but rather another architect of destruction like Burnham. 

Wutliss, sheer wutlissniss.

 I am wondering if the AFC is trying to convince us that their mission is to restore the dignity and legacy of Dr. Jagan.

Billy, As they say, Easy lessons good fuh Dunce. Who fired formwe Finance Minister Asgar Alli??? Think before you talk is another good old time saying.

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HE WAS FIRED BECAUSE JAGAN THOUGHT HE WAS GIVING FAVORS TO HIS FAMILY AT BANKS DIH...JAGAN THOUGHT THIS WAS A CAPITALIST COZYING UP WITH ANOTHER CAPITALIST.

Trotman's statement about a constitutional crisis is revealing of his intentions to smother the PPP gov't even if it means violence. Read carefully between the lines. He is a clever Burnhamite who is out to destroy the PPP gov't which will result in APNU capturing the reigns of power. Moses and Ramjattan are too high on alcohol and on themselves to see the dire outcome that awaits the nation if the AFC continues to play this backstabbing game.

Really???  BRILLANT, BRILLANT INDEED PROFESSOR. HARVARD NEEDS PROFS LIKE YOU.!!!

what must i do to wrestle control of the ppp. the party i helped to nuture in youthful days.

today, i know the organization really r the impoverished of guyana have betrayed by its entire leadership: starting with the jagans, the ramjattans and the nagamoottoos.