Isn't it strange how the far right has no problem with corporate communism such as that given by Bush to the wealthy?
The benefits of socialism.
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I have lived in BC since the 1940's and the government of Glen Clark was pretty good
sure they made some mistakes most governments do. But it was better than what we
have now. Ujjal didn't do much for us though. Every government regardless of stripe
has to make tough decisions in recession. The NDP at least ensured the programs
would ultimately continue. and the present government has gutted almost everything
with their policies. The difference with this recession is the present government went
out and gave huge tax breaks to business that we couldn't afford and to replace the
money they put the tax burden on consumers with the HST that is coming upon us
hard.
sure they made some mistakes most governments do. But it was better than what we
have now. Ujjal didn't do much for us though. Every government regardless of stripe
has to make tough decisions in recession. The NDP at least ensured the programs
would ultimately continue. and the present government has gutted almost everything
with their policies. The difference with this recession is the present government went
out and gave huge tax breaks to business that we couldn't afford and to replace the
money they put the tax burden on consumers with the HST that is coming upon us
hard.
I too have lived in British Columbia since the 1940s but my take on Glen Clark is quite different from yours. To be quite honest I can't remember one major thing Glen did that was good. I do remember though that a $100 million mysteriously went missing, I remember an election platform based on a budget surplus that didn't exist, I remember how he bought 3 ferries that were an experiment when a sane person would have bought one, until it was tested before buying the other two. I say as in another game we play, three strikes you're out.
Hmm no, and be wary of bias news. Epoch times is vehemently opposed to communism which won't hinder them the slightest to post false crap about communist leaders and countries.
I find this hysterical. The US has been propping up some of the most violent despots in dozens of countries for more than 50 years, training death squads for third world tyrants, engaged in assassinations and toppling duly elected governments, and waging wars all over the place, and you have the balls to criticize Chavez.
I know plenty of American expats who saw the absurdity of US foreign policy decades ago and could not stand to be associated with it any more. When are you going to grow up? America maintains its life style by oppressing the rest of the world.
Yes I note how their country expands every time I look at a map.
I am always amazed at the amount of land and countries they swallow up.
Their empire is growing at a rate that the brits of the 18th century could only dream of.:roll:
Yes, yes, those American expats you refer to just got scared that they might have to join the military and headed north. Simple answer if things are that bad in he rest of the world, why not just move to the U.S. As you intimate, we take care of our own.
Where was the worlds disaster relief help when the city was destroyed? I only saw Canadian and Mexican equipment. No country in the world can handle something like that alone. By the way, the people of New Orleans are doing just fine, all is back the way it was, weak levees and all.
Maybe it's time to correct a common misconception, as a former public employee for 35 years I have considerable insight into it. What you say is largely true as it applies to politicians, but the rank and file, like the public health nurse, the guys clearing snow off the roads, the mental health workers, they are mainly dedicated employees out to enhance the common good & are dedicated employees.
I have to admit I don't always follow Walt closely, but it's necessary to note the vast distinction between government and government employees.
Hypocrit=Walt.
You'd think a guy who hates people sponging off the public would try and be a self made person.
While that may be true, the vast majority of Gov't. employees are not working for the Gov't. (the political arm) per se. About 80% of what "Gov't. does would be better off done by the private sector. There's not much wrong with the line employees per se, but there is a lot of waste generated by the bureaucrats and such offices as personell. As far as Government is concerned it's questionable if they can do their work with their employees. Politicians are about 95% of the problem.
You are wrong. Some are professional people that just couldn't take the hypocrisy any more. One is a successful cinema photographer. Some did their tours of duty in Vietnam and just couldn't live with the guilt. What I can't understand is how you justify such blatant hypocrisy. Chavez is a kindergarten bully compared your major league tyranny.
Well JLM, I have to agree with you on those points..
I think if we were to look at any NDP Premiers in BC that tried hard you would have to look at Mike Harcourt.. By far not perfect he at minimum had some integrity.. He also fell due to a scandal ( bingogate ) but had tried hard to keep BC going..
The only issue I have with the NDP is that Unions drive them far too much.. Even a moderate like Harcourt could not escape that..