When the choice becomes
To vote or not to vote,
That we are in extremely, dire straits,
We should seriously note.
A Hobson’s choice
Is sometimes subtle
Appearing to be multiple choices
Of similar proposals.
Politics in Barbados
Is at an all-time low,
Democracy is severely challenged
And one party vetoed.
Such that at present
There is really one choice
Though there is a particular show
That has a loud voice.
If local elections
Were to be called today,
Hobson’s to vote or not to vote
Would be at play.
For the alternate party
Has fallen from grace
And regarding its former pomp
There is no trace.
In fighting is greater
Than that from without
And that they are not shipshape
Is without a doubt.
A tale of two leaders
Is yet to be resolved
Both former B’s around whom
The issue revolves.
One of course,
More recent than the other
And thus, having political clout
Being the other’s bother.
A voice in Parliament
When there was none
But pride despite political poverty
Continues its run.
Rejecting the hand-up
First offered by the PM
And after welcoming the crossover,
Exacerbating the problem.
Of the registered voters
Only 45% voted in 2022,
Compared to the election of 2018
This was a relative few.
Back then 60% voted
And the DLP was voted out,
That 30-nil showed utter contempt
Was without a doubt.
There was 30-nil again
In the year 2022
As 15% fewer electorate voted
Supporting my view.
Over thirty thousand votes
Were lost by the BLP
But the DLP gained no headway
Losing 3000 approximately.
A projection to 2027
Offers even less hope
There will be a larger voter turnout
To polling stations to vote.
For which party to vote
Was the consideration
But now, to vote or not to vote
Is our consternation.
Hobson’s choice
I guess one can say
For whether we vote or not vote,
It will be BLP’s day.
Thirty-nil in 2018
And thirty-nil in 2022
Will likely be thirty-nil in 2027;
What is your view?
Stewart Russell © August 17, 2024
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