I'd like to make my debut by hailing the Liberal government with their pro-economic policies.
Firstly, the introduction of the carbon-tax is a consumption tax which reduces use of energy. The money is paid back through income tax cuts. This money is usually put back into the economy via savings, investment or consumption. Citizens are forced to be more environmentally friendly without hurting the economy. Also, improved health as a result of better air quality results in increased productivity. Asshats of the NDP obviously don't have any economists as consultants.
Secondly, tolling of a bridge to replace the Pattullo is another form of a consumption-tax. Only the users of the bridge pay for the construction. It's fair because the rest of BC is excused from paying for it with their hard-earned tax dollars. Furthermore, the Skytrain network is solid in that area so there really is no excuse to not drive... if you can survive the Gotham City like grunge of Whalley's skytrain stations of course. Tolls have worked in the US in places such as New York and San Francisco.
Finally, Moody's Investors Service, one of the largest credit rating agencies in the world, upgraded BC to AAA a couple of years ago, the highest possible rating. The Liberal government was forced to be extremely prudent in their initial term to undue the mess the NDP had left behind (*cough* Fast Ferries). Remember all the unnecessary protests by unions back in the day even though workers were the highest paid in Canada? I felt like kicking that union leader down a flight of stairs... Anyway, BC is saving a lot of money from paying less interest and has a more prosperous future as a result. See more.
For the NDP to disagree with the decisions the Liberals have made, I agree with the rest of Vancity Buzz, Carole James truly is an asshat.
This concludes Vancity Maverick's first set of ramblings.
Liberal Policies Leading to Economic Prosperity
Posted by Vancity Maverick | Thursday, August 07, 2008 | Politics, Vancity Maverick | 8 comments »
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Yeah, totally. Oil and gas, mineral, and other soaring commodities, including the Canadian Dollar had nothing to do with it. And I guess this makes tripling the homeless by making drastic cuts to welfare is a good trade off.
How could a soaring Canadian Dollar and soaring commodities both help the economy? Wouldn't that make it more expensive to export?
You just contradicted yourself my friend. Liberal policies must have something to do with the economic growth. How about Government expenditures on infrastructure?
Don't forget about the social housing purchases by the government to shelter the homeless.
A strong dollar lures investors though, and would help, but not be solely responsible, a AAA credit rating.
But you're right. This is how Reagonomics work. Sure, when you allow homelessness to triple, when you tear up contracts, when you close schools, hospitals, etc. you will have a surplus.
But your precious liberals are equally susceptible to the lure of mega-projects. I like how you mentioned Fast Ferries but neglected to mention the triple-over-budget convention centre fiasco. Of course, years of listening to the Bro Jake show will do that to you. I think they still play that Moe Sihota song.
Social housing purchases? You mean the hotels that were already included the housing stock?
Sean Orr I ask you this in the 9 1/2 years the NDP had power what did they do combat homelessness. As I recall they were plenty of "hobos" walking around back then as well. The housing that will be built will be first class and will integrate well with the neighbourhoods there in. You wouldn't even know they were social housing units.
The Fast Cat fiasco is far worse than the Convention centre cost overruns. Forget the fact they were more than double the budget and years behind schedule. But I ask you this, where are they now? Atleast the convention centre will be in use and generate jobs for many years after its built. Economic benefits and spin-offs are abound.
The Urban Dweller applauds your socialist stance and it is welcome anytime here at Vancity Buzz. Viz.
Just because I'm anti-Liberal doesn't make me pro-NDP. I ran for the Green Party in the last election my friend. Socialist? Hardly. Anarcho-syndicalist? Maybe.
Whatever your political viewpoint is, its more than welcome here. Viz.
"But I ask you this, where are they now? Atleast the convention centre will be in use and generate jobs for many years after its built. Economic benefits and spin-offs are abound".
Really? You sure about that?
But yes, the Fast Ferries are still super relevant. Hey, while you're at it, why not blame the NDP for the dotcom market crash of the 90s too?
But yeah, trying to use BC labour is fucking stupid. We all know that Mexican cost about half as much, and are easy to bully out of unions.
Firstly, the new convention centre is more than a stream of income, it's an architectural landmark. Its presence and indirect economic benefits will be felt forever, and accelerated when Vancouver is put on the map in a major way via the 2010 Olympics.
I don't understand your argument about the dot com crash. The NDP actually caused the fast ferry debacle. What's the dot com crash got to do with anything?
It would be great if we could use BC labour... if it was available! I don't think you understand that BC is suffering a labour shortage in the construction industry, one of the reasons for escalating building costs. Also, I'm sure the Mexicans don't mind $14/hr. How much would they earn in Mexico?