I concede that the following will be mere, not-too-structured ramblings. More of a “free-flow” as the thoughts that were influenced pour out. And yes, they were provoked mainly by the outpourings consequent upon Mr Jagdeo’s ethnic-oriented remarks in the USA recently.
First follow me with these idealistic views: (i) In most societies – authoritarian or democratic, especially democratic – there are always politicians, potential leaders, professionals and actual (elected or appointed) leaders who all possess an abundance of intellect, skills and experience that could be put into the service of their nations; (ii) at election periods and beyond, all of the (genuine) contestants outline and promise (to implement) what will result in their people’s continuous well-being – from good health to jobs to education, in fact, the good life; (iii) but after the elections too often, if not all the time, the “losers” withdraw the offer, the promise, the delivery of those talents. Why?