Selective outrage in Trinidad and Tobago politics

THE EDITOR: Selective Outrage is applauding, supporting and praising Jack Warner prior to the last General Election when he was purportedly assisting the PNM against his former political party; but criticising him and the UNC for reuniting in 2023, when the country is on the brink of ruin.

Selective outrage is selecting Gary Griffith as CoP with the hope that he would attack his former political allies. It was cool to clap for him and support his selection then, but not now when he has chosen to align himself with the UNC.

Selective outrage is criticizing Persad-Bissessar for every step, misstep and practically everything under the sun when Dr Rowley is given a free pass to abuse his political opponents, the media and behave in a most crass manner.

Selective outrage is criticising her while Rowley has done precious nothing to return faith and confidence in national security, the Office of the AG and almost every other failing ministry. Further, even the disgraced and tarnished have been rewarded with diplomatic postings and trade assignments with handsome remunerations.

Selective outrage is criticising the UNC who consistently have put plans on the table to reduce crime, return economic stability, create jobs and reboot the energy sector, but to stay silent when our patrimony has been sold out for two gold coins (which we will never see).

Further, when paid political hacks can criticise the UNC who have advocated for constitutional protection of local government whilst the Government had to be dragged all the way to the Privy Council to even call elections, hiding behind local government reform as an excuse.

The last good thing the PNM did for local government was the 2009 White Paper prepared by former minister Hazel Manning. This current crop is so incompetent even "cut and paste" is beyond them.

Selective outrage is attacking Kamla, Jack and Gary whilst happily taking UNC rejects and offering financial inducements and enticements.

Make no mistake, August 14 is about local government, the Opposition has put forward 141 candidates, many of whom are tried and tested, and all of whom desire to serve their communities.

We know what we have and certainly, what we do not want. We have seen the stain and felt the burden of the PNM on our nation for eight long years. Do not fall for the selective outrage of people on political payrolls, empty heads with big mouths and convenient realities.

RISHI TRIPATHI

Fmr UNC temporary senator