What Bharrat has asking and denying lately....he has nerve

Let us examine two statements coming from the President recently.

Firstly in the Guyana Times, he is quoted saying, "Source of Clarke information
will never be revealed – Jagdeo"

And on the same day, in the Guyana Chronicle "U.S. should share Roger Khan evidence with Guyana -- -- President urges"

Is this not blatant double standards and hypocrisy from the Guyanese leader? He is asking the US Government to share their information with him, yet he refuses to share. Imagine the audacity of this man, he sure does have nerve if not balls. Imagine growing up with him. He appears as though he was one of those 'hungish', glutton, stingy kids who always want but never want to give.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul gets an Upgrade from Bharrat

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been upgraded by President Bharrat Jagdeo. It has been announced that Shiv will be awarded Guyana's Third Highest National Award, the Cacique Crown of Honor (CCH).

This is a great honor for the Guyanese Batsman who has become the anchor of the West Indies batting since the retirement of the Great Brian Lara. Shiv has produced exceptional results and while his innings have not always led to a West Indies victory, they have all virtually guaranteed that it did not end as a loss for the home side, or a heavy defeat.

Shiv personifies excellence, therefore the President should award this outstanding son of the soil, his country's highest honor.

There will be blood

Apparently uncle Freddie is really riled up about Sattaur's recent utterance about his "mansion", that has got the frugal professor on the hunt and from his Sunday's column you'd think he's is out for blood.

Mr. Sattaur’s own premises in “Pradoville” must be part of the comparison. If Mr. Sattaur fails in his endeavour, then he must resign completely from the GRA. Let us see what Mr. Sattaur is made of.

Yea Freddie, go get em!! The horrible thing though, is that Sattaur ain't going to be accepting Freddie's challenge because he knows he has nothing to stand on. Sattaur is just like Jagdeo, always ranting off with hardly anything to back up his words.

Come on Kaieteur, this is no U.S of A

Now Now Now, oh you good people are Kaieteur News, you all should know this is no US and the US laws certainly don't apply here, even if it could have, Jagdeo would have made sure they didn't if they don't serve his purpose.

Bharrat is such a hypocrite...

In this land, it appears as though Mr. Jagdeo is the only official who can speak and speak freely, even if he is indulging in hypocrisy as he frequently does.
This time he has leveled some pretty heavy accusations, accusations lacking in evidentiary support against the opposition AFC party as being linked to individuals in the illegal drug trade...excuse me Bharrat but WHATTTTTT??

Does the name Roger Khan mean anything to you Mr. President? The known drug lord that your government allegedly gave permission to purchase spy equipment, the same Roger Khan that aided your government in the 2002-2004 crime free that threatened the very existence of life in Guyana.
Talk about hypocrisy.

Quoting Bharrat....this man is really full of nonsense.

I'm gonna quote the president again, this time taken from Stabroek News at the 12th death anniversary ceremony of Cheddi Jagan.

Speaking about reporters her said "some do that because of lack of understanding or to make the government look bad. They are the new opposition"
Well then, somebody's got to do it! It's not like the opposition is doing much. And by the way, have you noticed that once a reporter writes something bad about the government then they are automatically branded 'opposition'?

He then carried on by saying this “There are many good reporters so I don’t want them to say I criticize all the reporters. But some of them are like that and some papers are like that.”
I'm sure the many good reporters and the good paper are those that report for NCN, Times, Chronicle, Mirror and all the other government propaganda machines. Yes Bharrat, reporters are only good when they are the governments' lap dogs right? I really don't know why people are not that appreciative of the independent newspapers in this land.

Then the asshole said "I get so frustrated sometimes at press conferences; I guess it is the ignorance that comes out. What I am frustrated about is that these are the people who have to educate the people…"
What the fuck is his problem? if you want to talk about incompetence, start with your damn fucked up cabinet. You would not hear any decent president anywhere in the world speaking like this. Can you imagine Obama speaking this way, heck no! and Obama is the man Jagdeo wanted to campaign for, I'm not totally certain but I'm pretty sure that Obama would have vehemently refused him. Jagdeo is a liability anywhere he goes.

The reporter's words "He also told the gathering - which was not as large as in previous years"
ahhhhhhhh what can I say other than people are finally realizing that the man they are turning out to remember isn't worth remembering anymore and the party that he founded is not the same party that exists anymore.

Quoting Bharrat...

"I wouldn't want trade one Ashni Singh for one hundred Christoper Ram"

No matter how much I can't stand the Prezie at times, he does have his moments, and when I heard this, I just had to howl. It was damn freaking funny. Bharrat can be such a frigged up man sometimes.

Finally those judges have been appointed

So today those new judges were appointed, well it's about damn freaking thing. About three weeks ago, the President announced that he would have appointed these judges in the week to follow...never take a politician for his word!
Congratulations to Diane and Franklin and good luck dealing with that pain in the ass, Carl Singh, and I hope that neither of them becomes another lap dog for the government as some current judges are.
I'm still wondering how long it'll take to replace Ramson over the Appeal Court, and with Claudette retiring soon as well, they'd better start looking for replacements for her as well....but as usual, foresight is lacking.

New Judges to be appointed...it's about freaking time.

Our honorable President announced that he will be appointing two new judges. Finally, what took so long?

Mr. Jagdeo while making this announcement stated that he’s conscious about the vacancies in the High Court but noted that the function of filling these vacancies lies with the Judicial Service Commission.

Maybe I’m wrong but someone ought to remind Mr. President that HE has to appoint judges (not many things happen in this country without Mr. Jagdeo’s approval). The JSC cannot instruct a person to just go and take up office and work at the High Court, all they do is offer recommendations.

And while you’re at it, please also remind him that the JSC recommended these two persons to these positions since very early last year but he didn’t confirm them for whatever reason, maybe he lost their papers among those unsigned bills on his desk.

Anyways, all of that is in the past, we’re getting two new judges (one of whom is hyped to be a good judge, similar to Justice Barnes, the other lacking in criminal expertise).

I do wonder now though, if these judges will be confirmed judges or temporary ones who in the end might not get their benefits like a recently retired judge (reporters still include his name in lists of current High Court judges though).

And since I’m out wondering, I’m curious to know how long it will take to replace Ramson at the Appeal Court and just who that replacement might be. Justice Ramlall better be prepared for some more disappointment though, he might just be overlooked…again.

Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo has a sense of humor

The government clearly has to be joking right by announcing Dr. James Rose as chairman of the Integrity Commission right? They have to be. How else can you explain, appointing a PPP man to examine and investigate the finances of other PPP people, MP’s and other public officials? Seriously, are you freaking kidding me...Bitch Please!!

Mr. Jagdeo reinstates FIRED Air Traffic Controllers.

It's not often that I have written anything glowing about our President, however I do think that this time, his actions merit a note of praise.

Shortly after returning from his European trip, whilst addressing the media, Mr. Jagdeo informed the public that he asked the striking Air Traffic Controllers to return to work with the promise of further discussions concerning their grievances soon, and no surprise here, they did. Thank you Mr. President. Any chance of reversing the illegal dismissal of those two workers from Transport and Harbor?

Now what's to note here, is that the President did not come with a bullish attitude, trying to intimidate the strikers, instead, he reached out an olive branch and offered to talk. That's very surprising and noble of him.

Mr. Benn should at least take note and not let his arrogance and power get the better of him. Easier said than though for a man with such a large...Ego

Bharrat not here; Sam still speaks....

It seems our usually bumbling, insignificant Acting President even has some words about those workers being on strike. It's good to know that Sam still has an opinion...it's a pity that no one really listens to him or even cares about his opinion.

However, Nadia dear Nadia, I don't know if you know but The President is not in the country (seems as if he is hardly ever here these days) and even my 6yr old baby knows that when he isn't here, Sam is the acting President, so at least get that little fact right and address the man accordingly. Or do you even know that your boss is not in the country, maybe you once again didn't do any research.

It's hard to not know that Bharrat isn't here when practically every day we have to see him all over the television doing that now stale discussion. Gosh, does NCN & NTN know how to spoil a moment or what? talk about overkill. It was a great thing the first 3 or 4 times but seriously they have to know that by the 67th time that they would be annoying people with it.

Presidential Quotes and Cultured Ramblings on the Integrity Commission

I'm going to be quoting the President in this post and making some comments of my own. Let's go.

"when the Members of Parliament, (some) legislators in our land are saying they would not comply with the law that they passed?”
Really Now? The PNC passed that Law? Are you sure Mr. President? Sure the PNC is occasionally in Parliament, but I doubt any of they're members can remember when last they got a bill passed.

"I want to remove any excuse that the opposition leaders have so I may look at probably extending it for a few days"
Can't say I'm surprised, I so expected this from you.

"“I urge the people of Guyana to look at this as a test case, because if the Leader of the Opposition is urging people to break the law when the law is to ensure financial probity in public life…what moral authority does he have to ever speak about corruption?”
Mr. Jagdeo, what moral authority do you think you have to speak of corruption when you preside over one of the most corrupt governments in the western hemisphere? remember ur henchman at the finance ministry with the duty free letters?

"they don’t want the people of this country to know what their income level is and what are their assets, the holding of their assets.”
Are you going to declare (honestly) just how you afforded that mansion in prado ville?

"you should be asking now why is it that some Members of Parliament who have been in Parliament for six-seven years, have not submitted a single declaration when it is required by law and how do they continue to make laws in this country…how do they continue to enjoy the benefits as legislators? This is not a question for me; it’s a question for the people of the country.”
Wow, what a change, suddenly you know that the people of this country have questions? but whenever they want to question you or your government they are termed critics, cynics, unpatriotic among other degrading names. I guess you conveniently decide when the questions of the population should be heard.

The Frequent Flyer is at it again

Now does that surprise anymore? Does anything that Mr. Jagdeo do these days surprise anyone? (well except maybe dance with a woman).

This time, His Excellency will be whisking himself away to Switzerland for a so-called ‘important’ meeting to discuss the global economic crisis. While not denying that there is a financial crisis, this particular forum is probably not the place to have a ‘serious’ discussion about it. The World Economic Forum, that Mr. President is planning on attending, usually consists of some meetings and debates and at the end, some reports will be published which no one seems to bother with. It’s been criticized for accomplishing little of substance since its inception.

It was reported however that China’s Premier, and Russian leader (Everybody knows Putin is the real head) will be in attendance and considering that our President shares some ideological similarities with these two especially; I guess he’ll be anxious to catch up with his communist buddies. Or it could be that Bharrat is just looking to leave this depressing land -- he’s not the only one.

Happy Birthday Mr. Jagdeo

Mr. Jagdeo, I know you don't care for my words very much, actually you don't care about them at all but since this is still partly a democracy, I know that I still have the right to express myself (it should be noted that Oliver Hinckson thought so as well).

Today is your birthday, 45 years you have lived, almost two decades of that have been in service to this land. With about two years left in your Presidency there is still much to be done, there is so much that you can do to return promise to this Country that seems to be losing hope with each passing day.

As you celebrate your birthday today, I hope you will sit and reflect on your life so far and as you look forward to the future, I trust that you'll know the legacy of your Presidency and of yourself as a man are all up to you.

Happy Birthday Mr. President.

Gifts for some of Guyana's favorite people.

I'm being a bit generous here and since I didn't give any of these fine, upstanding citizens anything for the Christmas holidays, I'll give them a few belated gifts. I hope they enjoy them.

Mr. President: For you Mr. Rogaine failure, in lieu of recent events, I give you a one year subscription to Match.com and an official facebook profile.

Mr. Corbin: Like your party, you have no idea where you’re headed so I'm giving you a compass.

Mr. Ramjattan: Gillette Fusion.

Mr. Sharma: Rosetta Stone, hopefully you’ll finally learn English.

Hamilton Green: Dinner for two at Pon Kai restaurant with with the love of your life, Beulah Williams. Misery does love company after all.

Freddie Kissoon: For you Mr. Scholar, I give you the gift of a barber and a PPP type promise that your Ice Cream won’t melt anymore.

Mr. Luncheon: A lawn mower, as Mr. Ramjattan’s razor won’t work on your facial lawn.

Carl Singh: A backbone and some integrity.

Alan Fenty: A year supply of tic tacs and Listerine.

Shonette Moore: For you precious darling, a horse hair so that you can finally remove that hideous wart ... i mean mole on your face.

Petamber Persaud: A visit to Nalini’s, maybe they’ll be able to slap that hairstyle off your head or maybe just slap you.

Charmaine Blackman: A collection of your ‘songs’ so that you can finally listen to yourself and hear how horrible you actually sound.

Michael Younge: A hard, large probing object.

How did Mr. Jagdeo afford his pradoville house...Integrity Commission anyone?

In her recent allegations against the
President, the First Lady stated that Mr. Jagdeo works for $200,000 monthly. Now this is the curious part. This fantastically huge, multi multi multi million dollar house that the President built in Ogle. How did he afford it? did he even pay for the land it was built on?

And since His Excellency is calling on all MP's to make their declarations to the Integrity Commission, will he be also making his? The best way to lead is by example Mr. President.

Why is most of the media silent on the Varshnie Jagdeo allegations?

I find it rather surprising that many news organisations in the country seem to be shying away from giving the Varshnie Jagdeo allegations much coverage. Why is that so? While the muted response from NCN, Chronicle and Times is understandable, I hope it's not because of fear of a backlash from the President that has many other news agencies cautious. Probably is it regarded as not being newsworthy but considering the fact that the news has been picked up in the region already, I guess that says that it is news. Come on you guys in the media, do your jobs, report the news!

Bharat comments on Economic Freedom

In response to the recent Index of Economic Freedom reports, the President said that he is not going to bother with a conservative right wing body ranking of the country, pointing out such bodies promote western interests and are very susceptible to influence, using the example of places like Libya which is ranked very low.

Check out his entire response here.

He Might Be The Next…

Attorney General. The unfolding drama between the President and his wife has the attention of many and while all eyes are focused there, I just can’t help but wonder, if the man that’s acting as the President’s Lawyer isn’t now seen as the clear front runner for the post of Attorney General.
The President has enough faith in Anil to have him as his personal lawyer, so what’s not to say that he thinks Anil should have the top Judicial Job in the Country. If he is offered the job though, I do think it will be a bad decision.
Time will tell…