The upcoming budget will demonstrate one of two things:
A) Prentice understands the strong medicine Albertans need and he's willing to use the PC's secure position to implement the tax increases that are necessary to put the province on sound fiscal footing in the long-term.
B) Prentice cares only about getting re-elected with the largest majority and will continue to pander to the most selfish and short-sighted constituents of the province by letting public services be tethered to wild swings in energy revenues, and neglecting to set aside funds for future generations.
If it's option B, I'll start considering sending my kids to college out of province for university when they grow up, because this province will be like Manitoba with mountains once the energy revenues dry up and the oil executives have buggered off to their retirements in Arizona and Vancouver Island. I know I'm weird, but I care more about the provision of schools, roads, and hospitals in 20-30 years than a trip to Hawaii or a newer car in the here and now.
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Originally Posted by fotze
If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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