The Time is Now

I wish to start from the simple premise that Barbados’ future is up to Barbadians. However, the life of most Barbadians has taken a turn for the worse within the last two years and David Thompson and his Democratic Labour Party (DLP) government are responsible for the plunge. 
 
I say this knowing full well the disastrous position in which the Democratic Labour Party placed this country, between 1991 and 1994. This time around, the DLP’s “change” is life threatening.  Barbadians have to choose whether to buy food and be evicted or pay their rent or mortgage and starve.
 
It is unfortunate that Barbadians are again being subjected to such severe DLP pain with a lost worst to come.  Thousands have again lost their jobs; a lot more have lost confidence in the ruling party (with just cause) and even die-hard dems are losing hope – as they too struggle to survive and make ends meet – many now having to do so for the first time in fourteen years. 
 
There is no doubt that the dreadful decisions being made by the ruling party are again making life extremely hard for Barbadians.  But it is never a wise idea to gamble with your future.  The truth is – the people of this country were promised a ‘pathway to progress’ but – as was the case between 1991 and 1994 – this country is again on the road to poverty.  That long line outside the Welfare Department recently – bears the proof.
 
My Fellow Barbadian now is the time to repair our economy and make it stronger.  This is clearly not a job for the ruling Party, which does not know what to do or what it is doing. 
 
The fundamental difference between the Barbados Labour Party and the DLP is our unmatched ability to manage the Barbados economy and provide the progressive leadership that is badly needed now.  Be advised that the BLP has the skills, experience and competence to fix what the DLP continues to break and with your support, the BLP will fix the Barbados economy again and restore good order to the social and economic disorder, the Dems are creating daily.
 
Were the BLP in office – Barbados would never have been in such humiliating circumstances, but given these same conditions, we would be preparing a feast for Barbadians – not making you suffer, as you now are under this DLP rule.
 
You are now paying more for rum, because of the Dems.  You cannot find a job because of the DLP.  Road tax is today higher because of the Dems.  You have less money in your pocket and none to save because of the Dems.  Water today costs 60% more because of the Dems and the IMF.  Your light bill is higher today because of the IMF and the Dems.  The cost of living and the price of food is as high as it is and climbing because of the Dems. 
 
You are being placed on the breadline because of the Dems.  Businesses are closing because of the Dems.  Crime is increasing and families are being broken because of the Dems.  And, this country is running out of foreign exchange because of the Dems. 
 
No business wants to invest in a place where the government does not know what it is doing, hence – investor confidence in this country has been shattered because of the Dems.  It is why Barbados is now on a free fall from prosperity to crisis.  We Can Do Better!
 
It was the Barbados Labour Party that grew the economy and created jobs.  We reduced taxes, promoted investor confidence and improved the quality of life and standard of living of ALL Barbadians because of our unmatched ability to manage the local economy and our unmatched knowledge how to create a regional economy.  We can make you safe again. “Protect your future with the BLP.”
 
No person wants to live in a society where the rule of law gives way to the rule of arrogance, bribery and threats to: “DO OR ELSE.”   That is not democracy or good governance — that is tyranny and now is the time for it to end. 
 
First, the target was those who were rounded up in the dead of the night and deported, despite the announcement of an amnesty until December 31st 2009.  Then it was public servants; those who have an alternative and superior view, as well as those deemed not worthy to benefit from the fatted calf.  Will you be next?  Do you want to be next! Then: The Time Is Now!