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I had a great weekend. On Saturday I went to a TEDx Port of Spain series at Queen's Hall. It was a wonderful insight into the commitment to this country by a number of women, including a large number of youth. The intelligence and sheer brilliance of the presenters left me feeling very inadequate as though I was wasting my short time on earth. It also sent a very clear message that we are not alone, there are many people who feel for this country and are willing to fight for it, regardless.

The last couple days have shown that a political solution is not imminent. The level of politics is probably an all time low. MPs being asked to leave the Chamber by the Speaker, for some not once but twice, sends a very clear message that we are in somewhat of a fix. These so-called Members of Parliament are void of any responsibility, any measure of decorum, any real feeling of commitment to their constituents and the people they represent. The political party is the be all and end all. The next day headline is far more important than the true business of the people.

How can the main person in the Budget debate, the Minister of Finance, be asked to vacate the Chamber? Surely the PMOTT would have something to say, is this where we have reached, the lowest ebb in our politics?
The same evening all this was happening the ruling party had a political meeting in Belmont with the PMOTT stooping so low as to make reference to not meeting oil executives in 'my hotel room in my pajamas'.
This is the leadership that is going to get us out of the mess we have found ourselves in? We as a people cannot be serious if this is what we are prepared to accept. The political system, the Westminster system is not a good model for us and should be dumped. It may work well for others but for this island nation of mixup we need a system whereby we the people have full control. I am not speaking of socialism, communism or any 'Animal Farm' type politics but one where the people put the fear into the politicians if they do not perform.

The level of leadership, the wanton disdain for us the people, the complete disregard for what we want and the mismanagement of the business of the island is evident in our politics. The current system of politics does not work for us and needs to be thrown out carte blanche with a new start for this island nation. We are a model nation what with race and religion but somehow this has presented us with a unique problem. The politics is set to destroy this very unique model and if we are not careful it will be the end of us. Stupid politics will do us in!

So what is happening this week on the rock, more debate on an already concluded budget. All the more reason to dump the political system. The next couple weeks of Parliamentary time is wasted because of a failed governance system.

This island could be a model nation, an example to the world, a real place to live. Our politics sends us in the wrong direction, it removes any hope of us being, not necessarily first world, but a better world. We are better than this and we need to recognize our commitment and demand the change.

Stay up rock! It can happen and will happen!

Good night and good luck!

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