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APNU wants a marriage without courtship PDF Print E-mail
Written by LOUIS KILKENNY
Sunday, 19 February 2012 20:28
THE terms ‘political maturity’, ‘inclusive politics’ and ‘all of our people’, used by President Donald Ramotar in his address to the 10th Parliament resonates with optimism and hope for this nation. The PPP/C has long embraced and practised the concept of inclusivity throughout the annals of history in Guyana’s political landscape and the President’s speech merely served as another manifestation of this commitment.
The opposition, in particular the PNC/R’s APNU has always been clamouring for shared governance which, for them, translates to getting power through the backdoor via cabinet positions.
In fact, they were disappointed when no Cabinet positions were offered them following the November 28th 2011 elections. They want a marriage without courtship. In the courting period a critical element is usually built; trust. Trust is the foundation of any relationship.
Fast forward to the November 28th 2011 elections and the subsequent results which by and large presented a unique opportunity for the opposition; one where they would have a greater input in Guyana’s decision-making apparatus.
So naturally it was expected that with this development insular, narrow party interests would become a thing of the past.
Unfortunately, the opposition has used the new parliamentary dispensation to stymie the government’s attempts to further propel Guyana to greater heights. Resorting to their usual politicking, their first contrite act was to deviate from parliamentary norms with respect to the Speakership and Deputy Speakership as well as the Committee of Appointments.
What they ought to realise is that the results of the November 28th 2011 elections is the closest that they will ever get to shared governance and they should utilise the opportunity in a manner that is demonstrative of the trust and confidence that their supporters have placed in them to behave responsibly with proper judgment.
The government should not allow itself to be held to ransom by their narrow political agenda.

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fat albert how much money you thiefing from the tax payers.just asking.every day you see how the ppp crime family is taking the tax payers money.they stop thiefing now they taking it
FM
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In fact, they were disappointed when no Cabinet positions were offered them following the November 28th 2011 elections.

In fact, they were disappointed when no Cabinet positions were offered them following the November 28th 2011 elections.

Why would they want cabinet positions? It makes no sense. They have more strength being the opposition than climbing into bed with the PPP. If they were cabinet members they would have to do the PPP's bidding.

Do you guys really understand how politics works?
FM
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Originally posted by Bruddaman:
Lets put all dem PPP bais to walk the bridge. It would be the Guyanese version of Russian Roulette. Big Grin
it look like them ppp bais is building brige with pinta sticks
FM

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