ksazma posted:"The reason for this back and forth is simple—these elections are the most consequential in the country’s post-colonial history. At stake is the expected wealth from the production of Oil and Gas scheduled to begin next year.
Given our history of ethno-political competition, it matters which political force gets to manage the distribution of that wealth. So, while elections have always mattered in Guyana, this one has taken on added significance. How that wealth is managed could decide the fate of Guyana for decades to come. And given our ethnic dynamics, who governs in the initial period could determine whether the oil-wealth serves as a medium for ethnic equality and equity or for a resurgence of hyper ethnic domination.
I have argued before that there is not much that could be done at this moment to curtail ethnic voting among the vast majority of the electorate—it has become too entrenched. But in my interaction with African Guyanese communities, I have detected a healthy development. There appears to be a critical mass of voters who while resigning themselves to the prevailing ethnic voting pattern, are putting a greater premium on their vote—they are demanding assurances that, if re-elected, the APNU+AFC Coalition would do a better job at responding to the needs of the community. Critically, they are also demanding policies aimed at tackling the structural problems of the African Guyanese collective." - Dr. David Hinds.
Interesting! So when did the Afro community not vote for the PNC, promises or no promises, delivered or suckered!
Between the Corporations and the US government, Guyana will get sucked dry and pittance remaining for them to squabble over.
PNC is being suckered by the US. America will present them a bill for troops to keep Venezuela at bay. Granger said the US wants the rolling conflict as it plays into their hands. The problem, he is too weak and indecisive to do anything about it! PPP, on the other hand, has demonstrated they cannot be trusted, so America will get their way with the PNC.
Guyana does not have an oil curse, Guyana have a stupidity curse! And Ayuh coolies are a big part of it!
So let Hinds grovel over crumbs for “his” people. One of his brethren already sold out to Exxon for personal gain. In a few short years he will high-tail it as a rich man straight to Houston! I know what I know but leave it at that!