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Thunderball · 04-05-2007, 03:18 PM

I'm not talking about equalization specifically... moreso, the way our Country is governed on mediocrity, and spending its way out of important issues that require more than a cheque.

Quebec federalism need a boost... here's a cheque... Natives are upset... shake the money tree. Never mind actually thinking about the issue...

Then come the "me-too" provinces. Atlantic Canada is guaranteed "relatively equal" infrastructure as Alberta or Ontario... fair enough, (even if "relatively equal" is very ambiguous) so when equalization doesn't provide enough money because many of these provinces are run by spendthrift politicians with incompetent policies... well, better give them more (Atlantic Accord). Now Lorne sees this, and says, "me too." Why not, right? If Atlantic Canada gets money since the economy is mediocre there, surely Saskatchewan should have its own payout, erm, Accord... I mean, it was a mediocre growing season. Never mind the fact that it is their own incompetent policy and constrictive taxation that keeps their economy in the toilet relative to Alberta, despite the fact that half the oilsands are on their side. But Saskatchewan won't get anything extra due to one reason... low population and a conservative stronghold. No need to buy votes there.

Liberals and PCs (really, thats what Harper is now) are exactly the same, because the Canadian political game is all about bribing people to be happy, complacent and satisfactory to 155/308 ridings. Why deal with contentious issues with the Aboriginals and the Quebecois when you have the financial ability to pour money down their gullet to shut them up. As Conrad Black said, "Canada is governed by compromise and ruled by mediocrity."

04-05-2007, 03:18 PM	#5
Thunderball Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I'm not talking about equalization specifically... moreso, the way our Country is governed on mediocrity, and spending its way out of important issues that require more than a cheque. Quebec federalism need a boost... here's a cheque... Natives are upset... shake the money tree. Never mind actually thinking about the issue... Then come the "me-too" provinces. Atlantic Canada is guaranteed "relatively equal" infrastructure as Alberta or Ontario... fair enough, (even if "relatively equal" is very ambiguous) so when equalization doesn't provide enough money because many of these provinces are run by spendthrift politicians with incompetent policies... well, better give them more (Atlantic Accord). Now Lorne sees this, and says, "me too." Why not, right? If Atlantic Canada gets money since the economy is mediocre there, surely Saskatchewan should have its own payout, erm, Accord... I mean, it was a mediocre growing season. Never mind the fact that it is their own incompetent policy and constrictive taxation that keeps their economy in the toilet relative to Alberta, despite the fact that half the oilsands are on their side. But Saskatchewan won't get anything extra due to one reason... low population and a conservative stronghold. No need to buy votes there. Liberals and PCs (really, thats what Harper is now) are exactly the same, because the Canadian political game is all about bribing people to be happy, complacent and satisfactory to 155/308 ridings. Why deal with contentious issues with the Aboriginals and the Quebecois when you have the financial ability to pour money down their gullet to shut them up. As Conrad Black said, "Canada is governed by compromise and ruled by mediocrity."