Fed up with tit-for-tat politics

Trinidad and Tobago's political arena is depicted as a deeply flawed environment, characterized by a "tit-for-tat" mentality that has led to despair and a failure to reflect divine will. The author paints a grim picture of Parliament, likening it to hell with "furies and devils" driven by arrogance, cruelty, and ignorance, where individuals proclaim themselves rulers without humility.

Blame is cast broadly across both major political parties, acknowledging their mistakes, sometimes made with good intentions, but also with "evil intent." The piece suggests that issues like bribery, corruption, bid-rigging, and nepotism are widespread, implying that no party is without sin. This political dysfunction has left citizens questioning how to move forward from such depths of despair.

The author posits that only divine grace can guide the nation, urging a return to faith in the inherent goodness of humanity. This spiritual call to action is coupled with a proposal for systemic change. The article advocates for ending the "humiliation of Parliament" and restoring power to the people not just during elections but between them.

Key reforms suggested include empowering constituencies with their own budgets determined in Parliament, establishing clear national and local jurisdictional boundaries, and strengthening institutional checks and balances. The piece also calls for a supreme court with final jurisdiction, composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds, and emphasizes the need for a clear separation of powers to dismantle the "winner-take-all paradigm" that has fueled alienation and disdain for government.