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Originally Posted by GP_Matt
As for what is left, I think the biggest policy of the Wildrose is the fact that they won't spend a budget surplus on anything that requires funding in the following year. By putting it in the Heritage fund, giving it to cities or even back to the people you are preventing a structural deficit going forward. I think that is a major policy difference from the other parties and one that may be tweaked but I don't see them dropping it.
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If the WRP gets rid of the irresponsible Dani-dollars, I'd be 100% behind this policy. IMO, there are only three fiscally-responsible ways to deal with a surplus:
1) Accelerate repayment of outstanding government debt
2) Invest in long-term savings (i.e. Heritage Fund)
3) Save the excess money in a good year to cover a budget shortfall in a bad year (i.e. Rainy Day fund)