Comments on: Burnham and Hoyte survived challenges to their leadership

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:33:53 +0000

Re: “u will go to your grave still seeing Massa Burnham as u god !!@!!!” Who ever said to you that “ideas” die!!! (like “Ethiopia Shall Stretch It’s Hands To Jah”)…. It was “Burnham” then, it is “Obama” now! Read the “ECONOMICS” lines.

By: WRodney

WRodney — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:31:57 +0000

u will go to your grave still seeing Massa Burnham as u god !!@!!!

By: WRodney

WRodney — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:29:11 +0000

“Divide the nation in multiple constituencies similar to that of the elections of 1953, 1957, and 1961.Let the people of Guyana elect their political representatives. It is high time; our parliamentarians be elected” I have called for the same in the past. Their is a need for some independents to be elected in Parliament.

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:58:51 +0000

When the historical journey for some for the period – From “Burnham” to “Obama” is going to be written it is unclear why others think that – with a few “computer key strokes” they can change (erase) it? Think – ERR!

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:53:25 +0000

Hey “Sancho”! Re: “[...Corbin, Hoyte, Burnham, slave masters, colonial administration are all one and the same in my eyes...]” Don’t you think you have it all backwards; and, just what is the “TRUTH” (from an economic point of view) that some others know that you “DON’T”. What do you know about these three words – “THE ENGINEERING ECONOMY” under the late L. F. S. Burnham’s Administration!!!

By: WRodney

WRodney — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:14:19 +0000

Race has been and is still a part of the politics of the PNC(Dictatorship) and the PPP(comies). Until the population moves
beyond race, the place would be a flood(cesspool)

By: Sancho

Sancho — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:57:16 +0000

While many are foolish enough to continue to support Corbin and the PNC/R this sort of reckless endangerment was noticeable in the history of people whenever they resided and experienced systems aimed at handcuffing, marginalizing and making them subservient…a non entity. This is reminiscent of the days of slavery when house Negroes simply refused to participate in self-emancipation. They preferred to be continued to be yoked to a system of exploitation on the plantation than set up their own communities. So it is with those of you who continue to support, apologize for, and/or defend a political entity which clearly has not worked in your favor in about six decades. You continue to allow this con-business to flourish with your ridiculous rhetoric. But during the last 58 years our people allowed one political entity of another to simply castrate our efforts. Corbin, Hoyte, Burnham, slave masters, colonial administration are all one and the same in my eyes. They perpetuate hell upon the working class. Certainly, the result of 60 years of politics in modern Guyana (British Guiana in the last half of the twentieth century) paints and offers a much different reality. The problems in the colony of British Guiana in the 1950s, and 1960s and in fact every decade since 1950 are still current, still unsolved in Guyana in January of 2009.
You are either kidding yourself or you still take Guyanese for fools whenever you continue to ram Corbin and the bulk of this modern crop of politicians down our collective throats. I have not seen any one of them exposing and articulating a concrete program of change and progress for our people. All seems too full of themselves…and what’s worst their apologist are drinking from the cup of 60 years of Guyanese misery.
They are all fraudulent and corrupt. Let democracy run its course. Divide the nation in multiple constituencies similar to that of the elections of 1953, 1957, and 1961.Let the people of Guyana elect their political representatives. It is high time; our parliamentarians be elected and not chosen on the whims of the leadership of political parties. Let our people vote be counted. Time has come for new direction. Time has come – and in fact it is past due for social reforms, political reforms, constitutional reforms, education reforms and all sorts of reforms in Guyana. Our people need a break from 60 years of reprehensible behavior in all phases of our society.

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:34:00 +0000

Re: “[...A third party was the dream of many “Thinking” Guyanese...]” There is the saying that: “A New Broom Sweeps Clean… But, “An Old Broom Knows All The Corners” (like an “Old Soldier” would know the trenches in a time of war)”. So, how about that for food for thought – Huh!

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:24:06 +0000

Just who is this dude “Terrence Simon”!!! When most Tech Savvy people in North america will happen to know who people like William H. Gates, Sergy Brin, Larry Page, Craig R. Barrett-INTEL (when one comes to think about that “SILICA SAND” on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway)…. are?

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:32:36 +0000

Happy New Year 2009 to all at Stabroek News; and, just a reminder that what (comments…) are “not” published (stripped) in SN today (being busy with your little axes you got for Christmas… perhaps) will soon be in http://www.GuyanaTribune.com

Pleas see an in interesting link attached:

Re: “The Internet, the last hope of newspapers”

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10124810-93.html?tag=mncol

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:27:25 +0000

As a former life member of the PNC if Stabroek News wishes to continue to have the kind of respect by they deserve by certain folks around the world then the comments that I have made should not be “axed”. That, history making event like that of President-elect Barack Obama’s successful run for the White House cannot be altered…. is it that the “TRUTH” is so hard to be “HANDLED”!

By: Cummins

Cummins — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:33:45 +0000

Very good observation here.The opposition parties (and I would like to see all of them forge themselves into one with a common purpose)can prove their usefullness and build their credibility with the Guyanese public by addressing the issues you just described.The opposition have to get into the communities one by one and regularly and listen and understand the people’s problems,take action where they can or take it to parliament demanding actions from the government.Nothing draws people to a poltical party like when they know that that party is going to fight for them.

Cochore you might be a good politician.You have the ideas how to get votes.Sharma too had the right idea,but he was frequently ridiculed

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:44:44 +0000

Re: “PNC IS A TOTAL WASTE.RUINED OUR NATION FOR 28 YEARS…” So, what are still living in Canada??? Besides, is it not a good thing that countries are in a mess sometimes… because if Africa did not give up Burnham’s ancestors to slavery then there would have been no Burnham; and, if there were no indentureship programs then there would have been no PPP party in Guyana to be talking about now; and, just think about – if was not “perceived” that the current US administration “messed up” for the last eight years… then there would have been no President-elect Barack Obama for people all over the world to be talking about. So, don’t you agree that it is a very good thing for other people to “mess up” (like the current Guyana government administration is doing) sometimes so that others can be given a chance!

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:10:34 +0000

Re: “[...change enough indians perception/fears about the PNC !!! They, the indians lived through the PNC(Dictatorship)...]” It is about time persons like yourself stop pushing the race card because if it was race that was the issue then President-elect Barack Obama would not have won in a state in the USA where African-American voters numbered less that 15% of the electorate. So, how about people focusing on the “issues” which matter most!

Don’t you remember the Bill Clinton Administration’s Election Campaign Slogan which was: “Its The Economy – Stupid”!

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:34:25 +0000

Hey “BIG D”! Have you never heard about “Leadership Purge”….

Now, “All Your (Submarine) Base Are Belong To US”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9oh3gqOEKU

“Royal Navy goes with ‘Windows for Subs’”

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10129373-42.html?tag=mncol

“In 1999 and later: Warp Server for e-business was used in several USA airports (help us to find the text, it was distributed on promo-CD)”

http://en.ecomstation.ru/solutions/?action=solutions

And you get the PNC Party’s “INTELLIGENTSIA” drift for its survival and victory at the next General Elections in Guyana.!

By: Joe Coxall

Joe Coxall — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Very intelligent comment.

Joe.

By: BIG D,

BIG D, — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:11:06 +0000

Corbin knows how to win elections for the P.N.C.The methods previously used,are a thing of the past.Corbin is tarnished,and the voters do not trust him.The longer he stays as leader,the P.N.C will disintegrate.He seems to be the only person who does not know this.

By: wahdap

wahdap — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:06:35 +0000

is dem same man dis that fighting down corbin din fighting down hoyte, all ah dem power drunk, they should shut up and gee the man the kind ah support the party need. vincent should tek moses nagamootoo as a good example, i think he is bearing more burden dan he can fetch from the ppp lockies but the man respect the party and putting he own personal issues aside. in time to come he gon rise as the true leader of the ppp. as to the other one james mcallister how in heavens he expect to wuk in the us and still get pay from parliament, wah dem man tek guyanese tax payers fuh, joke, corbin right to kick he out, he wrong, can’t get two sweet out ah one knot. and since say he ain’t get no time wid the pnc he should geeh dem back the gecom wuk, you can’t wan dis the people and still get pay off ah dem, yuh gon look bad minded and coveteous, no offence, only the truth.

By: Ronald

Ronald — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:48:33 +0000

Nickey’s comment on the discussions on internal Party matters, and airing the Party’s ‘dirty laundry in public, everything Simon stated in his letter was already presented publically through Stabroek News by the different writers.

The Party members have to keep focus and not be distracted. There is bigger problems now in the country with the flood.

By: UITVLUGT MAN.

UITVLUGT MAN. — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:08:09 +0000

PNC IS A TOTAL WASTE.RUINED OUR NATION FOR 28 YEARS.

By: GUYFLAG

GUYFLAG — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:43:08 +0000

ITS clear that some folks just don’t get it, ther’s no hope in the near future for the PNC in ANY FORM,winning an election in GUY. ..I agree totally with .Rodney” .. not after what they have done IN and OUT of Govt. in the last 44yrs… A third party was the dream of many “Thinking” guyanese. the AFC,has opened the door for many… Thoug I’m not impressed with the Present Leadership… it is a start… so many of our Bloggers seem to miss the point,..the shift of 20,000 or so pnc sopporters to the AFC, WAS DUE TO DISGUST with the pnc.s ‘brainless’ and crude tactics over the past 10 years, not discontent with its current leader,… many of those who have challenged Mr. Corbin, were the architects of the selfdestructing initiatives against the Elected govt…….

By: Cochore

Cochore — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:22:39 +0000

Interesting comments here Terrence Simon, but it shows, that Guyana is suffering from a serious ‘Brain Drain’ problem even in the political arena. I don’t think your PNCR today have the slightest clue for attracting new voters much less keeping the ones, which Burnham and Hoyte had already secured over the decades.

The way I see it, is that all tax-payers (voters) want the same things regardless of race or ethnicity, they want Public Service for things collectively that they can not do for themselves individually in their communities. For example, removing the stagnant flood waters from their backyards and drainage and irrigation maintenance.

Terrence, you may want to say that doing Public Service is the job for the elected Gov’t in power, of course, but isn’t that what all political parties ascribe to becoming one day, the Gov’t?? Besides when a lazy and incompetent Gov’t eventually fails, it’s mostly due to an aggressive opposition doing the Public Service for the electorate. In other words, the opposition parties are basically a Gov’t in waiting and as such ought to be behaving like an organized entity and not petty dictatorships.

I agree that, playing politics is part of the equation that political parties often preoccupy themselves with, however, securing new voters win elections. And new votes are earned by doing Public Service on a daily basis, especially during times of national crisis. So if the political party is still campaigning for votes at election time, then I’m afraid that’s much too late to be farming for new voters. Voters outreach is a Public Service phenomenon and not a political ploy.

The PNCR has cocooned itself on account of it’s out-dated policies and practices and continue to work feverishly at securing an already dwindling base of supporters. Remember my friend Terrence, elections are won by adding new voters to an energized party base. Right now the PNCR is fragmenting its base due to petty personality politics, which makes Corbin the problem and not the solution. Leadership is about seeking quick solutions instead of managing failure and malice. Bannas, alya gat sum hart ova deh bai I wooda dun quit lang time.

By: Ronald

Ronald — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:25:48 +0000

All those who calling Burnham a dictator, then you can ask Freddie who Jagdeo is. Or even Mark Benchop and Hinckson can tell you.

As for Nickey’s comment on the discussions on internal Party matters, and airing the Party’s ‘dirty laundry in public, everything Simon stated in his letter was already presented publically through Stabroek News by the different writers.
The Party members have to keep focus and not be distracted. There is bigger problems now in the country with the flood.

By: Kaieteur Gold

Kaieteur Gold — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:02:40 +0000

Re: “pnc,pnc/r,pnc/1g. now pncr nar?…” LOL! Hmmmmm….. Let me see… has something been leaked to you from an “unpublished letter” to Stabroek News???