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Friday, 07 October 2011 02:22
I COMMEND former senior PNCR member, Joseph Hamilton, for being ‘big’ enough to follow his heart. I think he is an example of how people should behave, when they have convictions about issues.
Also, it shows that it is never too late to change. Too many times, people suffer because of pride, and also because they think that they would be criticised. The same holds true for religious beliefs too. Some people think it is a crime to ‘switch’ even though, when asked why they believe in a faith, they have no personal reason. They come up with answers such as tradition, family, history, etc. Things like politics and religion must be personal, and in this regard, Joseph Hamilton must be admired.
The second thing about this change of heart, manifested by Hamilton, is that it is not a sentimental one. The former PNCR member explained that his move is based on the PPP/C’s programmes and its Presidential Candidate, Donald Ramotar. All of this came out at Sunday’s Albion rally, which launched the PPP/C’s 2011 election campaign. Hamilton was actually on the platform, and he spoke out against race-based politics, which is a key motif of his new party.
Mr. Editor, I consider this turn around by Hamilton to be quite genuine. It is really not a surprise. It is also not an opportunistic move. I remember his withdrawing from the PNCR party in 2008, following a showdown between the Vincent Alexander-led wing (of which he was a part) and that of another group, led by present party leader, Robert Corbin.
So the impression I am getting is that Hamilton just cannot tolerate personal selfishness and division. In fact, that nasty but revealing showdown led to the axing of PNCR-1G, MP Joseph McAllister, at which point Hamilton and others withdrew from the party and called for a new political culture. Well, Hamilton is not only getting a new political culture, but I dare say the right one.
In closing, I pay homage to the PPP/C leaders for their magnanimity and their maturity. They have shown that they have what it takes to unite Guyana.

Written by LOUIS KILKENNY

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guyana_analyst 2 hours ago
"In closing, I pay homage to the PPP/C leaders for their magnanimity and
their maturity. They have shown that they have what it takes to unite
Guyana."

Wow, I must admit that adjectives like "magnanimity", "maturity" and "have what it takes to unite
Guyana" are NOT what comes to mind when paying homage to the PPC/C leaders when I consider the following (revelations from the Jagdeo vs. Kisson libel's case):

Homage to “India is alive and well in Guyana”
1. Quote from H.E Dr. B.Jagdeo, WSJ, August 21, 2011.
There
is no record of any such comment by Jagdeo concerning any country from
the African continent being “alive and well” in Guyana.

Homage to Systematic 'Ban' on AfroGuyanese Being in Positions of Authority
2.
The head of every arm of the government – the legislature, judiciary
and the executive – are headed by Indo-Guyanese. This has only happened
in the Jagdeo’s presidency when compared with the last 4 presidents.
3. Heads of over 30 State Agencies are Indo-Guyanese.
4. Composition of all major Board of Directors for State Agencies are predominately Indo-Guyanese.
5.
All current overseas based Ambassadors are Indo-Guyanese because no
Afro-Guyanese are qualified to fill such positions. Yet there are no
written conditions / criteria for appointing an ambassador.
6. Position of DPP given to Indo-Guyanese (twice) over Afro-Guyanese who were qualified, experienced and Acting DPPs
7. Position of GECOM Chairman always given to Indo-Guyanese.
8. All 22 of the top postions at GPHC filled by Indo-Guyanese.
9.
No Afro Guyanese was selected by the Rice Assessment Boards, in regions
two, three, four, five and six during the tenure of Jagdeo.

Homage to: Strangulation of Economic Benefits For Afro-Guyanese
10. Receipents of major Gov't contracts are majority Indo-Guyanese
11. Allocations of industrial and agricultural lands in key areas all given to Indo-Guyanese.
12.
Major Gov't investments are made in sectors (i.e. sugar) dominated by
Indo-Guyanese as opposed to sectors benefiting Afro-Guyanese workers
(i.e. Bauxite)
13. The geographic placement of the Berbice Bridge was
chosen for its proximity to a predominately Indo-Guyanese village over a
less costly location that would have been close to predominately
Afro-Guyanese villages.
14. Cessation of Gov't aid to the Critchelow Labour College which provides skills training to predominately Afro-Guyanese youth
15.
All gov't properties - with the exception of one (1) - transfered by
NICIL, were transfered to Indo Guyanese and at least one (1) foreign
externally based company.

Homage to: Attempts to encourage 'mental slavery' among Afro-Guyanese
16.
Refusal to allow a predominately Afro-Guyanese community (Linden)
access to any alternative radio and TV stations other than the State run
NCN station.
17. Duplicity in encouraging different views of
Guyanese history: To an Indo-Guyanese community @ Babu John - DO NOT
forget the ancient past with its 'bloodshed'; To an Afro-Guyanese
community @ Buxton - forget the recent past with its bloodshed.

Good move Hamilton, good move. and Kilkenny you continue to pay homage.
J
Joseph Hamilton should be an example for others to follow....and support the party of choice...the truly national party....a victory for the P.P.P/C is a victory for all Guyanese
FM
quote:
Originally posted by albert:
Joseph Hamilton should be an example for others to follow....and support the party of choice...the truly national party....a victory for the P.P.P/C is a victory for all Guyanese


Joseph hamilton is an idiot and a grass hopper.
J
quote:
Originally posted by albert:
Joseph Hamilton is a politician that support progress...for the greater good of the nation and its citizens...


Makes sense his understanding of progress coming from the PNC aligns with the PPP these days well.
J
Joseph Hamilton spoke from his heart...he spoke of the Progress the P.P.P/C made for the Country...he spoke how committed he is to let progress continue for all Guyanese....he encouraged all Guyanese for their continued support of the P.P.P/C
FM
quote:
Originally posted by albert:
Joseph Hamilton spoke from his heart...he spoke of the Progress the P.P.P/C made for the Country...he spoke how committed he is to let progress continue for all Guyanese....he encouraged all Guyanese for their continued support of the P.P.P/C


I thought jagdeo said the PNC didnt have a heart??? whats going on here albert? mixed messages again?
J

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