A paradigm shift must start with us

We try to emulate almost everything foreign except the work ethics. “Gimme, gimme” is the mantra of many. Who or what brought us to this sad state? Once again the tribes have maintained the status quo.

Imagine two brass-faced individuals claiming victory in the startling reality of defeat.

They saw only the trees and not the forest. Not surprising, for they must have had skins thicker than a rhinoceros’ and were strangers to the dire truth.

The message was clear — the electorate was disappointed, discontented and depressed. It mattered not who gained control, six of one half a dozen of the other, same ole, same ole.

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is very rough at the edges. He comes across as quarrelsome.

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has lost whatever appeal she had. She seems to think that managing a government is similar to running a house.

We need new blood, not a transfusion but a purging of the old brigade, the emergence of young people in the body politics.

A lengthy period in one particular position makes one comfortable, bereft of new ideas and eventually fossilised.

We as a people must also recognise that it cannot be business as usual. The economics of the world has changed and we must move with the times.

Unions must play their significant part also. A paradigm shift is necessary and that must start with us.

SAHADEO RAGOONANAN via email