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Originally Posted by flamesfever
There's a difference between doing stupid things, and being stupid. Even the smartest voters can be fooled...yes, even 3 times.
I've always thought that the main reason for sticking with Trudeau, in spite of his failings, were:
- Weak opposition
- Various political games played by the Liberals
- Many voters lulled into a state of apathy i.e. no real pressing need to change. Times were too good for many voters in the most populated parts of Canada. Things like the wealth effect from real estate, low interest rates, low inflation, easy borrowing, low food and energy costs, government handouts, etc.
I think the real consequences of the Trudeau years are just beginning, and will become more clear and obvious with time.
just my opinion
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GDP grew by 15.95% under Harper over almost 10 years.
As of June 2022 GDP (last stats Canada number) grew by 12.66% in just over 6 and a half years under Trudeau. Obviously Trudeau had a worse economic recession that affected the entire world, but despite that it is reasonable to expect GDP to grow at a higher rate between 2016 and 20025 than it did from 2006 until 2015.
From 97-06 GDP grew by 37% under Chrétien/Martin, so even having a stronger record than the Conservatives on the economy may not be enough to save Trudeau.