IT is a sad fact of human nature that as any entity gains in stature or value, we covet it and also vilify and berate the very architects of this prosperity; through our frailties of jealousy and pride and other failings. Such is the case as Guyana makes strides in numerous areas of development. Granted, politics is dirty business. But after having been outmaneuvered in most aspects of politics an unstable cadre surfaces as drowning men clutch at straws. Drowning men must clutch at straws they will also clutch at other drowning men. I remember a phrase on Wall Street as failing or failed companies would form a partnership; “drunks leaning against each other for support.”

So we have gang of the forgotten, the opportunists, the defunct, and the alleged “rigger” in this unlikely but somewhat predictable cadre who declare that their primary act is to educate. Meanwhile let me express my surprise and delight at excellent accomplishment of Guyanese youth in the various examinations. Maybe due to better schools, teachers equipment, morale and all else that goes with that. All this is happening in a country with a severe brain-drain problem. So they want to educate us.

Even individually or as a group they cannot conceive of a single moral leg to stand on. They are the “PPP” of Power, Prestige and Pillage.” Yet they would have us know they are a viable alternative to the legitimate PPP government. In spite of intimidation of every imaginable and some unimaginable kind, the PPP has stuck to the task of nation building and the results are showing clearly, as this cadres lack of credibility.

You know, when the pie that was Guyana was quite small, let’s say five dollars, stealing two dollars created a big problem. Large foreign debt and a small GDP to support it left little, even for pillage. Now, a much larger pie exists and it is natural and obvious that anyone near can smell it and will salivate. But it belongs to the Guyanese, those who stuck it out or were stuck in Guyana. It must be nurtured and protected. It is a Guyanese duty. Hard work and success under adverse conditions is a rarity and this government never wavered. Having free health care is much better scenario than where your next meal is coming from. Okay, enough praise for the government. Guyanese on the ground know what is best.