Chairman Mitchell, what a dazzling display of projection and selective amnesia! Last week, the New Day PLP – in a move dripping with Orwellian flair – declared itself the sole arbiter of truth on Bahamian social media. Their profound wisdom: trust nothing about the PLP…. unless it comes from the PLP’s own Ministry of Truth, naturally. How terribly convenient! The sheer audacity of demanding a monopoly on credibility while your own party floods the zone with AI-generated sludge and paid keyboard warriors targeting the FNM and critics? Exquisite hypocrisy.

But today, Chairman! Today you truly outdid yourself! Lamenting being “bombarded” with AI voices talking about gasp standard of living, inequality, and taxes? You clutch your pearls and cry “one-sided rubbish!” while pointing the trembling finger at the FNM or your charmingly nicknamed “Coalition of Idiots.” The theatrics! The wounded innocence!

Let’s cut the crocodile tears, shall we? It’s not “one-sided rubbish,” Chairman – it is return fire. A significant chunk of what you’re whining about? It’s the direct, messy consequence of the PLP’s own AI propaganda machine and its legion of paid surrogates hitting the airwaves first. This isn’t an unprovoked attack; it’s retaliation. You start the wars, you flood the zone with your synthetic narratives and bought outrage… and then, when someone dares to fire back with similar tools or even just facts, you play the trembling victim? The sheer gall is breathtaking.

Remember? Of course you remember. The PLP didn’t just join social media; it launched a full-scale digital occupation. Political content? You own the feed. And let’s be brutally honest, Chairman: the moment this critique surfaces, your digital gravediggers will be working overtime to bury it under a fresh avalanche of… well, let’s just call it “carefully curated alternative facts.” The very “rubbish” you decry.

So, spare us the sanctimonious warnings about “truth on social media platforms.” Chairman Mitchell, before you lecture others about their doorstep, perhaps wield a broom on your own. The hypocrisy is piled so high it’s blocking the view. But then again, maybe that’s the point? A thick fog of “look over there!” is terribly useful for distracting everyone from the PLP’s own trail of digital breadcrumbs leading straight back to the AI labs and the surrogate payroll. Well played, sir. Well played. If playing the victim while being the arsonist is the strategy, you’re executing it flawlessly. How very… New Day of you.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) fails for one reason; it is their nature.

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“Stare long enough into the abyss,” Nietzsche once warned, “and the abyss stares back.” But I fear Friedrich never anticipated the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) when he coined that phrase. Because if the PLP has been staring anywhere lately, it’s not into any abyss—it’s into the mirror, and even then, only to make sure their blindfold is on straight.

Yes, friends, the Free National Movement (FNM) has dared to do the unthinkable: ratify candidates for the next election. Scandalous, according to the PLP! The same PLP that reacts to FNM ratifications like Dracula to garlic—hissing, waving their hands, and desperately trying to explain why a candidate list from the Opposition is somehow an existential threat to democracy itself.

PLP political pundits have come out swinging, branding the FNM’s picks as “horrible.” To which I say: Good! Let them run the worst candidates imaginable! Isn’t that what you’d want your opponent to do? Or is it that deep down, somewhere in the darker corridors of the PLP’s political soul, they fear that these “horrors” from the FNM might actually be… appealing? Competent? A threat?

Enter the Nietzschean abyss.

Because while the PLP throws holy water at every FNM ratification, they seem awfully mum about the growing unease within their own flock. Take John Pinder, for example—Central and South Abaco MP—who is now publicly “undecided” about seeking renomination. And what a surprise: that indecision didn’t come out of nowhere. There have been whispers, then murmurs, now full-throated concerns from within the PLP itself about his performance. Constituents voicing dissatisfaction. Party members reportedly scouting replacements. And Pinder? Well, he’s currently in talks with his family, maybe his conscience, and possibly a career counselor.

But not a peep from PLP headquarters. Strange silence from the same party that seems to have a 24-hour news cycle dedicated to attacking the FNM’s choices.

And then—ah, Golden Isles. What a tragedy, what a farce. The people there have clearly expressed that their current MP, Vaughn Miller, may not be their top pick. Or second. Or third. And yet, PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell, in a statement that deserves to be carved into the granite wall of political arrogance, basically said: “Well, no one else wants it, so I guess he’s the guy.” Inspiring stuff, really.

Remember, this is the same party that once boasted they had so many people eager to run under the PLP banner that they practically had to build a second floor just to store all the applications. But when it comes to Golden Isles? Crickets. Ghost town. A political no-fly zone. Is it something in the water? Did someone curse the constituency office?

Or perhaps—and this is the real kicker—maybe the problem isn’t Golden Isles. Maybe the problem is the PLP itself. Because while they’re busy casting stones at the FNM’s house, their own roof is leaking, the floorboards are rotting, and Vaughn Miller is standing on the front porch holding a “For Sale” sign with a half-hearted shrug.

So here’s the central issue, wrapped in satirical ribbon and tied with hypocrisy string: The PLP demands transparency, accountability, and visionary leadership—but only from the FNM. Within their own party? They silence criticism, ignore constituents, and hand out renomination letters like raffle tickets at a church bazaar.

If Nietzsche were alive today, he’d probably revise his quote for Bahamian politics: “When you gaze long into the PLP, the PLP also gazes back—and tells you to hush up and vote Vaughn Miller again.”

Because in the end, the Progressive Liberal Party fails not because of outside forces, not because of boogeyman candidates from the FNM, but for one simple reason:
It is their nature.

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You can always count on the Progressive Liberal Party for two things: high promises and higher electricity bills.

Now before you all get bent out of shape allow me to put this into context.

When the PLP’s so-called “New Day” came roaring into power like a wet paper bag in a hurricane, one of their very first moves was to hand over the crucial Ministry of Works and Utilities to Alfred Sears—a man whose energy policy was apparently crafted during a blackout.

What did he do first? Cancel the fuel hedging program.

Let me repeat that: Cancel the one thing—the ONLY thing—that had successfully kept electricity rates at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) semi-bearable under the Free National Movement (FNM). The same fuel hedging program that, while boring and technical, was literally saving Bahamian families hundreds on their bills.

And what did that bold “New Day” decision cost you?
Oh, just a casual $150 million.

Yes, you read that right. One hundred and fifty million dollars.

As reported by The Tribune on February 4th, 2024:

“The recent disclosure of approximately $150m of payment arrears of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) represents a significant unbudgeted liability of the Government.”

Translation: You, dear taxpayer, are picking up the tab for a catastrophic failure in judgment by a minister who now wants to argue semantics in Parliament about whether or not he was briefed on it.

You weren’t briefed, Mr. Sears? You were the Minister of Works and Utilities. That’s like a surgeon saying, “I wasn’t briefed that the heart was important.”

The fallout? BPL customers were treated to fuel charge hikes peaking at a 163% increase over the previous year. That’s not a typo. That’s not satire. That’s the real-life effect of PLP economic genius.

And in response? Prime Minister Davis—like a man trying to fix a flat tire by painting the car—reshuffled his Cabinet and handed the energy portfolio to the “Energizer Bunny” herself, JoBeth Coleby-Davis.

She came in full of energy, yes. But much like a battery in a dead remote, all that energy led exactly nowhere.

In September 2024, she promised that starting July 2024, rates would begin to decline, thanks to cleaner fuels, grid modernization, and LNG deployment.
In August 2024, she doubled down: The decline was coming. Soon. Trust her.

Well, welcome to June 2025. One full year later. We’re still waiting.
Instead of bills going down, they’ve gone up. And now Prime Minister Davis is onstage again, desperately echoing her original promises like a broken record playing a song no one liked the first time.

The people are tired.

We’re tired of politicians with no plan, tired of watching ministers get shuffled like cards in a losing poker hand, tired of bearing the cost of failure and incompetence, and tired of hearing the phrase “relief is coming soon” as if it’s the punch line to some sick national joke.

What’s worse, they genuinely believe you’ve forgotten. That you won’t notice. That if they smile wide enough and toss out enough buzzwords like “modernization” and “LNG,” we’ll forget the bills we’ve already paid and the promises they’ve already broken.

But we have noticed.

Because while they play politics and pass the buck, real Bahamian families are left with bills they can’t afford, a power company in crisis, and a government that appears more committed to PR spin than actual solutions.

So I ask again:

Why did things not get better?
Because you cannot build a “New Day” on broken promises, fuzzy math, and ministers who treat competence like it’s optional.

The Bahamian people deserve better.
And the bill for this clown show is past due.

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So, the Davis administration’s latest headline-grabbing act: “Gov’t to lower power bills.” Heard that one before? Yeah, me too — probably the same time they swore last summer’s electricity gouging would be a distant memory.

Now, amid skyrocketing bills and social media outrage, they are rolling out a shiny new “Summer Energy Rebate Program.” Translation: after your light bill doubles, they’ll throw you a few cents per kilowatt hour and call it relief.

We are told the surcharge jump is due to “record heat, global oil volatility, and political instability.” So, basically, everything except poor planning.

Cue Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis: 63,000 households had bills under $125. Wonderful. But meanwhile, people are literally posting bills that have doubled. Math not mathing.

Opposition Leader Michael Pintard has questions — as he should. Why has the fuel surcharge jumped 30% since the end of 2024, while global oil prices have not moved nearly that much? And is BPL quietly using the surcharge to cover losses from the PLP’s last vote-getting rate cuts?

Let’s not forget the great LNG promise — again. Coming Q4 2025 [allegedly], to save us all. Haven’t we heard this “cheaper, cleaner fuel is coming” speech before?

Bottom line: Bahamians were promised lower bills. Now they’re paying more and being offered breadcrumbs in return.

The only real “energy strategy” here is political survival.

Same PLP playbook: Promise. Perform. Pivot. Pretend. Repeat.

The Bahamian people deserve better — but expecting better from the PLP?

Well… that’s just not in their nature.

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Good day and welcome to another glorious sunrise on the “New Day” horizon, brought to you by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and their ever-vigilant leader, the Rt. Hon. Philip “Brave” Davis — whose bravery seems to have finally awoken from a four-year hibernation, just in time to heroically confront… paperwork.

In what can only be described as the most rousing speech ever given at a political rally-turned-HR performance review, Brave Davis issued a thunderous warning to civil servants: move them dusty files — or else. That’s right. After nearly four years of watching his government move slower than molasses in a Nassau summer, the Prime Minister has discovered that civil servants — not the Cabinet, not the MPs, not PLP policies — are apparently the main culprits behind stalled progress.

The Nassau Guardian reported the drama in bold: “PM warns civil servants”.

“This ain’t the time for files to be sitting on desks gathering dust.”

We agree, Prime Minister. But it also ain’t the time to pretend this just started. Civil servants didn’t suddenly develop a dust fetish in June 2025. Many have been operating in a system designed by — you guessed it — political parties, including yours, over decades.

So when exactly did Brave notice the dust storms? Somewhere between the free lunch and the opening act at Charles Carter Park?

Let’s be clear: no one’s arguing against accountability. But when the PM boasts to party supporters about demanding resignation letters and sending people home, he conveniently forgets that many of these same ministries were paralyzed for years under his administration, all while promotions and pay hikes were handed out like campaign T-shirts.

Take this gem:

“I told one fella straight: if you miss that deadline, I want your resignation letter on my desk.”

Stirring stuff. Of course, we’re still waiting for the resignation letters from ministers who missed entire policy goals, but sure — bully the rank-and-file.

If this “warning” was meant to rally the nation, it’s hard to see how. More likely, it’s either:

1. A vague threat to make headlines — TikTok-ready with a dash of “stern leader energy,” or
2. A subtle message to purge the service of those deemed not “PLP enough” — something whispered in party corners for years.

Here’s the kicker: four years into your term is a strange time to notice bureaucratic slowdowns — unless you’re finally reading your own weekly Cabinet reports. Perhaps someone finally lifted the file off your desk?

Now, if this speech had come in 2021, maybe it would have sounded like genuine reform. But in 2025? It’s the political equivalent of showing up to a fire after the house has burned down to announce: “We are launching a task force on buckets.”

And in classic PLP fashion, the speech managed to avoid any mention of actual systemic reform: digitization, transparency, HR restructuring, or proper performance metrics. You know, actual governance. But then again, “Brave say log into the database” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it at a rally.

So here we are: election season brewing like a summer storm, and suddenly, the civil service is public enemy Number One. Not inflation. Not crime. Not load shedding. Not the shell games with government contracts. Nope — it’s the lady at the counter in the Ministry of Works who’s holding up the country. How convenient.

To quote the Prime Minister:

“We are not here to collect titles; we are here to serve.”

Indeed. Perhaps someone could inform the Cabinet. Or maybe the Prime Minister’s own Office, where FOIA requests go to die and audit reports gather… you guessed it — dust.

In the end, this speech wasn’t leadership — it was stagecraft. And not very good stagecraft, at that.

The truth is this: the PLP isn’t failing because of clerks with tired keyboards. The PLP is failing because it governs like a party perpetually in campaign mode, and blames everyone else — civil servants, the Opposition, and now even the filing cabinet — when the promises turn to vapor.

But hey, the next rally’s only a week away. Maybe this time, Brave will warn the staplers.

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It is being whispered—no, trumpeted—that tonight Prime Minister Philip “Silence is Golden” Davis will finally grace the Bahamian people with a response to the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Michael Pintard, at their grand Eastern Link Up Parade.

But one must wonder: what exactly will he actually respond to?

Because off the top of my head—not even trying—I can think of at least three serious, burning, taxpayer-funded fiascos that deserve straight answers:

1. Why did the Prime Minister’s jaunt to Azerbaijan cost the Bahamian people over ONE MILLION DOLLARS? Was he flying in gold-plated jets or just chartering accountability out of the country?
2. Where’s the accounting for the cost overruns at Beaches and Parks? The minister responsible conveniently skipped right over that mess during the Budget Debate—almost as if transparency was optional.
3. And let’s not forget the now infamous TEN MILLION DOLLARS allegedly borrowed—illegally, mind you—for the Renaissance Housing Project. Where’s the paper trail? Where’s the legal authority? Where’s the outrage?

But here’s the real magic trick: instead of addressing these critical concerns, I strongly suspect the Prime Minister will take the stage tonight, not to answer the people, but to perform political gymnastics—creating issues, spinning narratives, and shadowboxing with imaginary opponents to deflect from the very real scandals plaguing his administration.

So yes, we’ll watch. But let’s not hold our breath for substance. Because while the country demands accountability, I expect we’ll be served a heaping plate of distraction—seasoned generously with deflection and garnished with a side of political theater.

We’ll see soon enough.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) fails for one reason, it is their nature.

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After launching a spectacularly unserious accusation of a “murder-for-hire” plot against the Hon. Michael Pintard — a claim with has as much credibility as the PLP’s own “New Day”  government — the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has now shifted gears in their never-ending soap opera of political desperation.

In their last episode, the plot revolved around belittling Pintard’s career. They called him unemployed, a man with no real job, no real contribution to society — a nonentity. Fast forward a few weeks, and suddenly, that same “non-contributor” is now apparently the Machiavellian author of a diabolical political manuscript so dangerous, so cunning, so revealing, that the PLP has decided it must be weaponized… against its very own author.

Yes, you read that right. The party that insisted Michael Pintard has done nothing meaningful with his life has now made his book” Politricks: A Confidential Handbook for Politicians and Political Soldiers” their next line of attack. Irony, anyone?

Apparently, this “literary nobody” now wields the pen of Satan himself. One has to wonder — is the PLP truly offended by the contents of the book, or by the horrifying realization that the mirror it holds up reveals a reflection uncomfortably close to their own?

You almost have to laugh. One gets the sense they bought up every available copy of “Politricks”, distributed them to their most loyal crumbsnatchers (many of whom, shockingly, seem to able to read), and declared it their Holy Grail — a satirical political guide now taken as gospel. To them, it’s no longer satire; it’s a confession.

Perhaps, in reading it, they recognized themselves — the empty slogans, the manipulation of public emotion, the hunger for power. Perhaps that’s why the book stings so deeply. It exposes what they so desperately wish to hide. And instead of engaging in meaningful governance or presenting ideas of substance, they clutch at satire like it’s the lost pages of a criminal manifesto.

The real question here is: where’s the integrity? After trying to erase Pintard’s relevance, they now cling to his work like it’s their final hope for a smear campaign. Is this what “New Day” politics looks like — old tricks, thin skin, and a sudden respect for literature when it serves a narrative?

It’s almost poetic — the PLP, undone not by some great scandal, but by the haunting truth of a book they can’t seem to stop quoting… because deep down, they fear the country has finally begun to recognize who the real characters in “Politricks” are.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) fails for one reason, it is their nature.

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There’s a well-known saying: “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” But, ladies and gentlemen of the jury of public opinion, let me present to you a close second: the greatest trick some politicians ever pulled was convincing the people that they’ve actually accomplished something—when they have done absolutely nothing of note. It’s a master class in political mimicry—sound without substance, presence without performance.

Enter Secret Squirrel—also known to the official record as the Prime Minister, the Right Honorable Philip “Brave” Davis. Now, before the PLP’s Crumbsnatchers Choir begins howling in defense of their great and affable shepherd, let me clarify: no, I am not calling Davis the devil. But I am suggesting that deception—intentional or by omission—is the main act in the Prime Minister’s political circus.

Yesterday in Parliament, The Poet, the Hon. Michael Pintard, leader of the opposition, took the floor like a literary warrior, and asked the one question Davis has dodged for over 30 years: What exactly have you done for Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador? The silence that followed was so thick, even the ghost of a pothole might have whispered, “Not me, boss.”

Davis’s reply? Hold your laughter now:
“…I hope that you noticed that I was re-elected. So I must be doing something.”

You could literally hear the sound of thousands of Bahamians side-eying their TV screens.

That’s it. That’s the defense. Not a single school, clinic, port, road, or investment project was mentioned—not even a pothole filled in haste. Just vibes. Apparently, the “something” that’s being done is so abstract and mysterious it defies articulation. It’s giving… spiritual representation. Ghost governance. Maybe the PM is operating in a realm we mortals can’t perceive—a fourth-dimensional MP.

Let us consult the record:

• Davis has served as MP for Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador for over 30 years.
• During that time, there has been no hospital, inadequate infrastructural development, and poor access to reliable utilities.
• And yes, it’s true that much of that time the Free National Movement was in power—but an MP’s job is not to merely exist in Parliament, it’s to advocate effectively, regardless of who is in charge.

Now, Davis insists his continued re-election is the ultimate validation. But that’s a slippery slope. By that logic, sugar should be declared a health food because it tastes good. Elections are a measure of popularity, not proof of productivity. Especially when the electorate is given no better option—or worse, when elections become a test of who can “politrick” better.

And oh, the irony! The very man now clutching his pearls over “politricking” is himself the reigning champion of that art form in the Family Islands. Want proof? His latest move was to attack Michael Pintard’s political playbook, “A Confidential Handbook for Politicians,” as if recognizing strategy in others somehow absolves the absence of results in oneself. But perhaps Davis is secretly a fan—after all, it’s the only blueprint around that seems to come with actual steps.

Now let’s be blunt—The PLP doesn’t fail because of policy; it fails because it is its policy to fail. Its leadership has turned self-congratulation into an art form and responsibility into an afterthought. And Davis, whether by complacency or calculation, has used his likability as camouflage for a legacy of legislative invisibility.

So no, Prime Minister Davis. Being re-elected is not proof of impact—it’s proof of inertia. It is, quite frankly, not enough to say “I must be doing something” and stop there. The people of Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador deserve better than “something.” They deserve specifics. And unless your “something” includes measurable development, equitable representation, and transformational policy, then perhaps your political magic trick has finally run its course.

And the curtain is lifting.

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It seems Fred Mitchell, the Chairman of the “New Day” Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), is back at it — twisting simple statements into grand controversies in a desperate bid to stay relevant. There’s something tragically comic about a veteran politician who finds himself picking fights with phantoms and arguing against things no one actually said — almost as if Mr. Mitchell is having a heated debate… with himself.

I wonder who is winning.

This morning’s masterpiece? His misinterpretation of the FNM’s reasonable inquiry into whether now — given the challenging economic climate we are headed into — is the appropriate time to break ground on a new parliament building.
For anyone not spinning a narrative, it’s a fair question: should we be spending large sums of taxpayer dollars on a prestige project when financial clouds are on the horizon?
But in Fred’s world, this inquiry suddenly morphs into “resisting progress”— a convenient story for a chairman who would rather attack the opposition than answer a reasonable policy critique.

It’s a classic tactic: create a non-issue, then pretend your opponents are against progress itself.
In reality, the FNM — and many ordinary Bahamians — are simply asking for prudence. But for Mr. Mitchell, that’s not nearly dramatic enough; it’s much more satisfying to accuse the opposition of blind obstruction.

And it doesn’t stop there.
In the very same voice note, the “Good Chairman”— as his supporters sometimes call him — tried (and failed) to find a contradiction in FNM Leader Michael Pintard’s and FNM Chairman Dr. Duane Sands’ statements about the future of their party and Dr. Hubert Minnis.
This weak attack was meant to show inconsistency; instead, it exposed Mr. Mitchell’s own confusion and desperation.
Using his logic, the PLP should disown its own “New Day” leadership for having a few Old Day members in its ranks — a ridiculous proposition, of course, but that’s exactly the flawed thinking the chairman chose to pursue and have us believe.

The bottom line is this:
The FNM is not looking backward; it’s addressing a future made uncertain by economic signals — signals this very government has recognized and voiced.
Instead of offering constructive policy solutions, Mr. Mitchell prefers the path of a political basket case — manufacturing controversy where none existed and framing reasonable questions as resistance.

The people of The Bahamas deserve much better than a ruling party obsessed with scoring points and scoring headlines.
Instead of spinning and misrepresenting, the PLP should be addressing the real issues — starting with its own ability to govern effectively in tough economic times.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) fails for one reason, it is their nature.

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Picture this: One day we have the Honorable Chester Cooper — our very own ‘Tourism Terminator’ — boldly proclaiming to the country and the world:

“We’re not going to take part in the recession.”

This wasn’t just wishful thinking; this was confidence on stilts. The Deputy Prime Minister insisted tourism was soaring — up 11% over a record-breaking 2019 — and it was all due to careful strategies and last-minute booking magic.

He assured us this wasn’t by chance — oh no — this was a well-engineered masterpiece of missions, promotions, and forward-thinking policy. The future was so bright we were all going to need designer shades.

But fast forward a few months and — someone turned off the spotlights.

Suddenly, we find the same Mr. Cooper warning about a slowdown in tourism, a drop in future booking trends, and a whole catalogue of “uncontrollable factors”— from US policy tweaks and tighter immigration controls to a potential US recession — threatening the very industry we were supposed to be immune from downturns.

He explained to the House of Assembly during the 2025/2026 Budget debate:

“Taxes and tariffs … will likely drive-up cost of living and precipitate uncertainty.”

“Stricter and changing immigration laws … may affect Caribbean nationals.”

“JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs … put the chance of a US recession at nearly 45%. That’s a scenario we must stay alert about.”

So much for ignoring a recession!

Instead of soaring above it, we’re now boarding the ride downward alongside everyone else — proving we were not, in the end, a magical exemption from economic reality.

Of course, Mr. Cooper remained cautiously optimistic, noting The Bahamas’ close proximity to North America and — you guessed it — the power of last-minute booking strategies.

Because when all else fails, there’s always hope that tourists will suddenly realize their travel plans a few days in advance and come to our rescue.

It’s a remarkable story — a kind of “Bird Box” moment — where ignoring the warning signs seemed viable …until it wasn’t. The blindfold fell off, reality came into view, and now we’re all wondering how we missed it in the first place.

The Progressive Liberal Party fails for one reason, it is their nature.

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