…can tell it
They say “confession is good for the soul”, but it’s painfully clear that former PNC strongman Hamilton Green hasn’t taken that to heart. In the last few years – enjoying his million+ dollar pension granted by David Granger – he’s taken to dashing off political homilies to the press as to how the PPP ought to be governing. But he steadfastly refuses to connect those homilies to what went down during his time in politics. Surely he knows he’d be taken much more seriously if he based his advice on his experience?
Take the matter that’s roiling the citizenry right now – the twelve fellas charged with terrorism after the mayhem they committed at Mon Repos Market last June during a protest march. Green could’ve pointed out that, in his days, when the Opposition even ASSEMBLED for meeting or picketing – much less marching – he was one who’d show how to handle such situations. Another was Rabbi Washington and his House of Israel gang. They’d turn up with goons to inflict condign beatings. Some a dem ah halla some a dem ah bawl!! And all a dem does run fuh dem life!!
Your Eyewitness remembers well Green leading the charge at one such exercise in front of Guyana Stores!! Of course, there’s the other example of a protest that took such “lessons” to its logical conclusion when Father Darke was stabbed to death by one of Rabbi’s goons. Maybe Green could emphasise that their dealing with protestors didn’t lead to innocent CITIZENS being assaulted and traumatised!! And perchance the PPP should take that leaf out of his book??
Then there’s the matter of Green’s friends contesting the legitimacy of the PPP Government. When the world had declared that the PNC lost the 2020 elections – even after the recount – Green had advised Granger not to step down. “Put aside the Constitution, put aside the laws”, declared Green!! This, of course, was the PNC’s way from the very beginning, when Burnham decided to rig elections in direct contravention of the Constitution. And the rigging continued even after Burnham crafted a special Constitution just to satisfy his whims and fancies!! So maybe Green should tell the PPP not to worry so much – and spend so much money – on elections!!
Finally, on the PPP’s handling of the squatters’ issue at Mocha. Rather than taking all that time, effort and money to offer land and houses to the squatters, he should maybe inform the PPP of the PNC way. Like in 1973, when squatters of all races on the East Coast occupied sugar lands – they were supported by ASCRIA and IPRA.
The PNC sent in the Police, and using the full force of the law, they moved them off – very forcibly!!
…practices it
But seriously, folks…the PNC’s its own worst enemy – and this ain’t good for our democracy. While the Ali Administration’s going all out spreading its developmental thrust – from Point Playa to Crabwood Creek and from Georgetown to Lethem – the PNC seem to’ve lost the plot. They should be opposing the PPP’s plans by proposing BETTER plans – not by telling their supporters not to participate in the PPP plans!! Money is money, and if the Government’s creating jobs in this new economy, the Opposition must facilitate and encourage supporters getting their share of those jobs – not call them sellouts!!
But the PNC’s scared stiff that if their supporters start enjoying the good life under the PPP, they won’t vote for then no longer!! And this shows they really don’t understand politics. In say, the US, do the Republicans tell their supporters to refuse jobs created by Democrats?? What nonsense!! Voters make their choices on any number of grounds.
The PNC just gotta get with the programme of becoming a better alternative!!
…does it
Did you notice that while Van-West Charles launched a new company with three African companies – from the continent – to take advantage of the emerging oil economy – the Opposition Leader didn’t mobilise any locals from his constituency??
