Uncle Bob watched it alone

Jan 21, 2009 Features / Columnists

The Parrot watched attentively as Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States of America. It was a historic moment; we may not see another such significant one in our lifetime; history was indeed made yesterday.

It’s customary to wish the new President well, and I wish to do that. However, I would be cautious in my optimism that the mess he inherited can be cleansed within four years. Of course, we would all love for him to do that, but time will tell.

Barack, after taking the Oath, began working immediately. He left nothing to chance for what is basically a simple task — saying goodbye to George and Laura. Now, Laura is charming; wouldn’t really want to say goodbye to her; but to George, yes. Barack didn’t trust his minions in this regard. He did it himself. He accompanied George all the way to the marine helicopter, thus ensuring that the unpopular former President did indeed leave. He didn’t want to be told by some aide that George left; and knowing George, he might stick around. It was hands-on at first.

Why would Barack perform such a task? Simple. The electorate overwhelmingly booted George. By extension, Barack had to execute that mandate to the end. In an effort to show that he is up to the task of fulfilling the mandate given to him, Barack went to the pains of seeing George off. George was happy to have someone, anyone, just to share the spectacle of his departure. He will be missed — George, that is; his slip-ups, poor pronunciation at times, his “deer in the headlights” appearance when talking to the media, his anticipation for applause, and his poor excuses for his mistakes. Look for him wearing a big hat and big boots in his Texas farm.

Talking about looking, whilst looking at the dignitaries arriving for the once inconceivable occasion where an African-American would be sworn as President of the US of A, generally, they arrive as couples; Bill and Hillary, George Snr. and Barbara, Jimmy and Roslyn, Joe and Jill, Barack’s two daughters — Malina and Sasha, George’s two daughters — Sophia and Jenna, and others too numerous to list. Here in Guyana, many watched as couples or groups. Some watched as individuals, for genuine reasons, whilst others in this category were forced to.

Uncle Bob readily comes to mind. A Place of CONgress’ source told the Parrot that Uncle Bob was planning weeks ago to watch the inauguration with Uncle Murray. Lo and behold, Uncle Murray dropped a bombshell on Uncle Bob by resigning as Chairman. Dem boys seh that Uncle Murray “de-inaugurate” Uncle Bob’s plan.

To rub salt in the wounds, since Uncle Murray was responsible for the chair, no one wanted to intrude on that responsibility. As a result, even if someone wanted to offer company to Uncle Bob during his solitary watch of Barack’s fairy tale moments, no chair was available. Dem boys seh blame Uncle Murray who watched it in the company of others.

Some other people watched it alone, too, including the over-ripe mayor. Dem same boys seh that he frighten to visit the Place of CONgress; frighten because the people there planning to remove he from his chair at the Hall of the City. Since Beulah left, he feels lonely, so it was just him and the TV.

Dem same set o’ boys seh that, since then, the over-ripe mayor playing Akon song steady: “Lonely, I am so lonely”. Squawk! Squawk!

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