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Muse or Amuse…Imbeciles, Morons and Cowards

Mar 09, 2013 News

 

On March 5, 2013 at 13:12hrs, one Capt Gerry Gouveia, made a statement on his facebook page. His statement came just hours after the President of Guyana called one of his fellow politicians a jackass among other things.
The occasion was the annual cuss-down pilgrimage that the PPP holds to commemorate Cheddi and Janet Jagan. Every year the PPP diehards gather at the Babu John ground for what has become a laughable spectacle.
Three years ago, then President Jagdeo abused the ears of this nation and disgraced the memory of Jagan in a “buse out”, “cuss-down” session at Babu John ground. Last year he was joined by Ramotar. This year, President Ramotar finally embraced fully, the Jagdeo-sytle presidency and did the same. A thrust here, a parry there, a jab there, a twist here — they have been doing this for years but could not knock out the opposition for the ten-count at the last election.
This year, however, the Gerry factor came out strongly after Ramotar’s tirade. Hats off to Capt Gouveia. He is a brave man. He said (hours after President Ramotar’s cuss-down) “Character assassination is a facile weapon of Morons, Cowards and Imbeciles”. Wow. Gerald? You call the President that?
Gerry’s statement made me see Ramotar and Jagdeo in a different light. What makes his statement even better is his posting it on the AFC page!
Now I admire this man. He has done to Guyana what few others can boast of. He owns hotels and resorts. He owns an airline. He owns an exposition and is a permanent fixture on a number of boards. He is a people’s hero. Yes, I admire this man. He bought Duke Lodge from the Privatisation Unit headed by Brassington and Ashni Singh. He then bought the annexe to the Lodge from the same team. Is it he who voted on the Skeldon factory project and voted for the Marriott Project and voted on the sale of GT&T’s shares to the Chinese among other things? Anything wrong with all of that?
Gerry hats off to you. By the way, your slip is showing – has been showing for a while.
The protégé is also a good man. One goes with the other. They are together and maintain a tight ship over various entities and boards. Protégé is believed to be heading for a public office. The former president made some concessions to Protégé’s employers. It was even rumoured that Protégé has a piece of land at Pradoville II. He will be on the next national awards list too. Hats off to you too Protégé. You are a good man.
Last week we mused about the conflict of interest that may be in place. We have seen statement after statement from the groups controlled by certain individuals – but none of these statements sought to answer the questions. They just attacked the message and started the hunt for the messenger.
Their statements might have been better positioned in answering the questions we mused about. Do these people head organizations and boards that ultimately award contracts to their own companies and affect the livelihood of their peers?
Simple. Do they vote on matters that affect their peers? Simple. Do they sit on boards in conflict of interest situations? Next time we will create a list of questions. It is better to address the issues raised instead of beating up the messenger. Answer the questions about Marriott instead of attacking the questioners.
One day Pandora will open the box at NICIL and the other one at OP.
Meanwhile we remind Captain and his Protégé, your slips are showing.

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