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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
Only if you can draw parallels between an Audi and a snail in that they are heading in the same direction. Can you cite an example of a Liberal politician showing up at a constituents door and saying that they would give a family member a job for life should they be elected? If it happened, I'm sure it would be a big news story.... but it's so commonplace in Greece that it would be like reporting that the sun rose this morning.
A rational discussion of how to properly use public funds does not equate to offering cash and goods to voters. Suggesting a government program such as a national child care program is not the same thing as showing up on voters doorsteps and trading ouzo for support at the polls.
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I said parallels and yes Greece went WAY WAY WAY beyond their means, yet there are parallels. We are in debt. They the politicians just didn't come to your door. No party in Canada is innocent of this charge.
BTW...
Previous Liberal Platform *the whole thing is about how much they will give us. Snippet below.
• $70 billion over the next 10 years to improve the critical infrastructure that supports Canada’s competitiveness and quality of life and will divert unanticipated annual budget surpluses to infrastructure projects:
• at least $10 billion for strategic infrastructure, particularly green infrastructure such as clean water and sewage treatment, and clean energy grids;
• at least $8 billion for a national transit strategy that will enable cities to expand their systems and green their transit fleets;
• at least $3 billion for a dedicated Small Communities Fund;
• at least $4.5 billion for Gateways, Corridors and Borders to ensure that Canada’s infrastructure facilitates trade and tourism industries while keeping Canada safe and secure;
• at least $3 billion for sports and recreational facilities.
Sigh....