Dear Editor,
It’s a myth to even think that these politicians have learnt their lessons after the constant break-up of governments. Not even the presence of the Dutch nor the economic uncertainty of the country has discouraged their dirty habits. Influenced by the flavour of power, the majority will do anything under sun, just to get in the game. Then, the strangest thing always occurs; they all want to be in control of the game.
During this past election, politicians stressed that it is a parliamentary election, rightfully so. Then why do most MPs-elect fight to get in the executive branch of the next government and demanding this or that ministry, just to be in charge of the people’s money? Furthermore, some politicians are also dictating who they will work with; whether the claim refers to individuals or a particular party.
More outrageous is that former candidates and newly-elected MPs are commanding their so-called leaders to demand an unfair portion of the ministries. What does this situation imply and would the trajectory in politics be different than the norm? The state of affairs has revealed two striking factors: the electorate is nothing more than just a vote and the dynamics in politics will remain, because these rabble-rousers are driven by their hidden character – the character that is influenced by the flavour of power.
Does this behaviour come as a surprise to many? Not if the population was really paying attention. The world-renowned evangelist T.D. Jakes declared, “If you want to know about someone’s character, watch how they treat people who they don’t need.” Does this statement sound familiar and when is it most prevalent? On the flipside of T.D. Jakes’ statement, it is safe to say that one’s character is also defined by what he or she will never do.
When one’s intellect is severely impaired, it is difficult to manoeuvre with wittiness, when he or she is up against a scholar. Everyone knows his or her strengths and weaknesses; therefore, MP Theo Heyliger has made a grave mistake to handle the process of formateur by himself or with others who are of equal caliber. The MP had to realise that the way of doing politics in the past has become obsolete, and for that reason, he had to utilize the expertise within his team.
This means that MP Theo Heyliger had to tell the so-called Christian Party that UD will offer them one ministry; they either take it or leave it. To be indecisive and linger over the process creates the vacuum for this supposed Christian Party to present a new proposal, which includes the Ministries of General Affairs and Education. Does the population recall the numerous letters from this professed leader of the party to The Daily Herald, regarding lack of integrity?
Has he lived up to these principles that he fiercely defended?
And to think of it, is the MP the only one in parliament who has butter on his head? At the moment, luck has been the guardian angel for several others. So what would happen then, if one of UD’s MPs-elect gets condemned by the court? Would the leader of the Christian Party withdraw his support? The situation is ironic because all this undesirable behaviour was blatantly displayed, so why get into the mix and tricks of politics?
Then there is this brewing scenario where a young and newly elected MP along with a supporter of another party are courting the MP who is accused of being a ship-jumper. They are enticing him to leave the UD. This is scary because these are the same people who spoke relentlessly on radio against the issue of ship-jumping, and their desire to work towards maintaining a stable government.
The political erosion is like a treacherous slope. It is signaling that the end of local politics is imminent. One slip-up and the fiesta is over!
Joslyn Morton
