I am amused by ‘Maxwellian’ thinking. In reality, it is more like ‘Maxwellian’ fabrications. His offerings (since they emanate from a bitter mind) betray anger and false accusations. Also, I hope that all will bear cognisance of the fact that Mr. Maxwell’s voice bears great resemblance to a forlorn and forgotten ‘cry baby.’

In his letter that appeared in the July 26th edition of  Kaieteur News, titled: “Ramotar can’t handle this worsening ‘cost of living’ issue”, all that he does is to cast aspersions in a solitary voice, since he speaks on behalf of no one.

First, when he states that “… Donald Ramotar would be a disaster for the economy and for Guyanese, struggling with the escalating ‘cost of living’ in Guyana. (And then contends that) Mr. Hydar Ally responded  (“Wages and salaries have increased significantly over the years since 1992”, SN, July 23, 2011), and that this was not really a proper assessment, I posit that he, Mr. Maxwell is woefully wrong.

First, real wages are wages-period. The stupid rambling about legal and illegal income is mere nonsensical verbosity from a non-analytical mind. Yes there’s inflation (worldwide too).

Also, it is a fact that the ‘cost of living’ is high (worldwide too). However, one must take into account that the PPP/C inherited a delinquent economy and a bankrupt state.

Also pre-1992, Guyana was very non-productive and foreign debt was at an all-time high. Since 1992, under the PPP/C, namely under the astute President incumbent, a large percentage of foreign debt has been erased, and instead of 94 cents out of every dollar, going into debt repayment and local repair work, things have changed.

That is why today there is great investment in all the sectors across Guyana. Today, infrastructural development is noticed in Education, Health, Housing, Telecommunications, and Hinterland Regions etc. The gaping holes left by the PNC were many and huge, and many are still to be fully dealt with. So for the Maxwells of Guyana, I contend that ‘repair work’ (for the excessive damage done by the PNC) is not something to gloss over.

I also take great umbrage with the slighting of Mr. Donald Ramotar.  I remember years ago, it was a similar story regarding Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The criticism and belittling were profuse: too young, unlearned, not with sufficiency of experience, uncouth etc.

Today, the story of the Jagdeo impact and legacy is universal. So imposing and intimidating is the Jagdeo aura, that his enemies now cower in fear.

One must never forget that Mr. Ramotar is a veteran within the political framework. This explains his smooth transition from General Secretary of the PPP/C to the position of presidential candidate.

His background is one of solidity, experience and training. He has already hinted at what one can expect in the future (all things being equal and the PPP/C retaining leadership of Guyana).

Already, unlike the Grangers and the Roopnarines, he is attracting large gatherings, and the Guyanese populace seems very much to be in tune with him.

He has won their confidence. Again, the Maxwells need to be honest, and simply admit that today more Guyanese are owning their homes and driving their own cars. The standard of living is noticeably on the rise.

Finally, I close with a word on the tax situation here in Guyana. I challenge Mr. Maxwell to name a few countries in the world where there is no taxation system. Also compare what obtains here in Guyana and elsewhere.

Mr. Maxwell is giving the ludicrous impression that tax in Guyana is unlawful. His asinine article reeks of wild accusations, suppositions, and fabrications. These are all intertwined in a milieu of illogicality and verbosity piece. I sincerely hope that he quickly changes. I am also glad that he is speaking for no one.