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Originally Posted by vanisleflamesfan
Okay, so the number was higher than I said. I said 2 billion and that article says 3.78 Billion... that supports my case. I didn't make anything up, I just quoted the wrong number.
Also, the word 'perpetuated' is an interesting one... Klein deepened the cuts, even in the face of an increasing global price of oil, he just keeps giving it away.
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VIFF, it has been great to see your perspective on Alberta's tax & royalty policies.
I happen to see some fundamental differences in the context in which you understand these verses how many in Alberta might.
First off, there is the assumption that O&G revenues are somehow better off in the goverment's pockets than in those of Albertan's. Any increase in royalty rates merely transfers wealth out of the pockets of the shareholders and employees of the companies finding and extracting the reserves.
If you beleive that the government can do a better job with that money than individuals can, I suspect that it is unlikely that you will ever agree with my opinoins nor those held by the majority of Albertans.
Regards,
~bug