Something simply *has* to change in politics

[JLM]

The government pension plans are fine because they have a very strong backer, i.e. the taxpayers.

Yes and no but mainly due to stupidity. Smart investors did well in the downfall of '09, which is why smart investors have money tied up in fixed income funds so after the crash they switch from F.I. to Equities or even borrow money to buy equities. That strategy worked well for me. Right now people should be pulling money out of equities (gradually) in preparation for the next crash (rummage sale).

 

[Zipperfish]

As for the cost of the flight to Ottawa, private jets are expensive. There is no getting around that fact.

But regular planes aren't. And there's always plenty of flights. There's no need to be flying a private jet.

 

[BornRuff]

But regular planes aren't. And there's always plenty of flights. There's no need to be flying a private jet.

Lol, I'm planning a vacation right now and I whole heartedly disagree with you on that one. Everything is too damn expensive.

But yeah, I don't know the logistics of all the traveling that the Alberta Premier would do, but lots of governments and businesses make use of private jets for a number of reasons.

If it was just her and her assistant flying to Ottawa to catch another flight though, I would imagine that flying commercial would have made a lot more financial sense.

 

[JLM]

But regular planes aren't. And there's always plenty of flights. There's no need to be flying a private jet.

Sheesh, from the time Mandela died until he was buried, she had damn near enough time to walk to Ottawa..............could have ridden the bus for sure! In these austere times they have to start thinking like common folks! No one in the world is as important as they think they are. This broad in B.C. who flew her husband to Disneyland at taxpayer expense is nothing short of disgusting and sickening. She should be in jail.

If it was just her and her assistant flying to Ottawa to catch another flight though, I would imagine that flying commercial would have made a lot more financial sense.

And flying economy would make a whole lot more!