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Originally Posted by stampsx2
Quebec received 7.13 billion in equalization payments last year. That's twice as much as the next closest province received, Ontario.
Seperation is just a threat to get more money. They've been receiving equilization payments since the program started. That's some good leadership they've got over there.
I don't want them to leave but if they choose to leave let them go. If they choose to stay, start reducing they're equalization payments until they become more fiscally responsible.
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To me there are two camps, the extortionists and the plunderers. The plunderers are the rich elite who want separation because they can swoop in and cash in on the chaos. Quebec is extremely crooked, and I am sure many of them will be rewarded with handsome opportunities come separation. These are the guys who keep pushing for the votes and actually want to win.
The second are plain old legal extortionists who are too lazy to make something of themselves, so they resort to this cause they can.
As a contrast, I have tons of respect for the folks of Newfoundland, after all they have been through. They received funds for years and didn't extort or say jack. yes they were angry when the fisheries collapsed, but who wouldn't in that situation. Now they are getting it going again by hard work and I couldn't be happier.