I APPEAL to the youths of the PPP/C to rise up and be heard on social media and more specifically, Facebook. There is a move by the Opposition to intentionally, strategically and deceitfully create a false sense of hope in the minds of young people of Guyana via Facebook. They are using the youths to achieve their plans of backward and vengeful politics, filled with anger, hate and vendettas.
They want to tell us not to speak of the past (pre 1992) and that we should move forward; but I say only wise ones with vision reflect on the past to guide their future. And if we did not, then they would have fooled us now with their sheep’s clothing. How can I look the other way, when I am looking at the wolves that destroy our country? How can young persons logically choose to forget their past, when they are the ones who have to create our future?
APNU/PNC (the past) must be transparent with their young supporters and explain that their actions with the PNC have set this country back 30 years and it is the PPP/C and their relentless effort for development that is moving us forward.
Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados had 30 years head start to develop, so how can we compare ourselves to them? Do we really think that waving a magic wand or simply saying “move forward” will achieve what you want?
Young people of the PPP/C, it is because of the above-mentioned why I say it is your duty to RISE UP! And take a stand on FACEBOOK and be heard. Because this time, your mom, dad, aunty and uncle cannot win this one by themselves. You are the true heroes of this election; and on May 11th, your vote will be the most important vote for this country’s future.
No longer can we go on quietly with our daily lives and expect our elders to bring home the cake, you have to earn your keep this time.
So join me and your fellow comrades on Facebook and:
RISE UP! For the ability to own your own home before you reach the age of 30. It is very rare for young people in many parts of the world to own a home and receive affordable financing. Yet this is and has been happening with the PPP/C, where thousands of house lots and easy financing for building your home is offered every year.
RISE UP! For the ability to become young business men and women from Skeldon to Georgetown, to Kwakwani and back to Bartica and Lethem. Young people are “setting up shop” in computer repairs, mechanical and electrical engineering, construction, trade, transportation, entertainment, catering, local produce, farming and ICT to a level never seen in this country’s history.
We use less foreign consultants today because the PPP/C has fostered an environment for young Guyanese to become specialists for doing the things that foreign consultants would do in the past.
RISE UP! For your right to choose various forms of entertainment and fashion. Whether its cable TV, social media, and going to a concert; we have the spending power to do so and many options to choose from. Affordable fashion is everywhere and every one can look great when they go out. Gone are the days of “Sunday best”; everyday has a different best now, where rich and not so rich alike can all look and feel great.
RISE UP! For the ability to freely express yourselves, it is ironic that it is this very freedom of expression that the PPP/C has fostered, we see APNUAFCPNC (huh?) using to build their propaganda. But freedom of expression does not belong to them alone, we who fight the PNC for freedom also have the right to freedom of expression, so FACEBOOK and other platforms belong to us too.
As I write this, there are young supporters of the PPP/C fighting for their rights to hear my views on a Facebook group that says it is for all to express themselves, but yet they blocked me and deprive the PPP/C followers on their page from reading my messages, because unknowing to the members, it is run by APNUAFCPNC (this confusion). A clear sign of their past is still showing now.
RISE UP! and be heard, sign up on Facebook; join groups, follow pages and say why you are PPP/C and defend it. Start by joining our Facebook group “We for President Donald Ramotar” and we will show you the rest. Join PYO groups and be engaged. Click like and comment on posts you agree or disagree with. We will send a strong message to this confusion we call an Opposition that we are not blind and we see the past in them. I applaud those who are already in the fight on social media.
Hardwork+PPP/C=Success
MALCOLM WATKINS