Or, I wish I had not said that.

In full view of the recent Moody's downgrade, the revelations about Baha Mar and the deplorable state of the economy, these provocative quotes from the PLP's 2012, A Charter For Governance are worth consideration.

"In fact, the FNM has placed the country in such a difficult state that a reduced standard of living has become the “new normal” as more and more Bahamians suffer from a level of economic hardship that is unprecedented in recent history."

"As a part of removing impediments to business, patronage must stop! Serious impediments to business occur when the playing field is not level because public policy is unduly influenced by special interests."

"Tragically, since 2007, the current policies of the FNM have created many impediments to the growth of business. Every sector of the economy has suffered as a result."

"The FNM is leaving the country in a worse economic condition than when it came to office in 2007. Not only is this proven by the down-grading of the country’s credit standard by two international rating agencies (Moody’s and Standard& Poors),…"

"International Credit Rating Agencies have pointed to the critical need for The Bahamas to slow the pace with which its national debt is increasing. The PLP will do just that."

"The PLP will ensure that the Bahamian people are made aware of the terms and full implication of various trade agreements undertaken by The Bahamian Government."

Download the PLP's A Charter ForGovernance here…(pdf)

Can't wait to read the platforms from the political parties for the upcoming election. Too bad they don't write them on softer paper so they can be put to good use.