In my view Newfoundland has every reason to be upset. Newfoundland , like Alberta, depends largely on Natural Resources and it seems since we joined Canada they have mismanaged or taken away all our resources, not to mention some neighboring provinces take advatage of us. So, here we are with one major resource left and now the government decides to take that too. So, we get upset, because its being taken away, and because its non-renewable, it isnt going to be there forever.
Harper also made a direct promise to us, in parliament, that we should get control of our oil, and now he renegged on the promise. We could also really use that money, as we are the poorest Province in Confederation.
Now to expand on Danny's Attitude. Danny is a rhode scholar, successful lawyer, and extremely successful businessman. He makes all the money in the world, and gives his paycheque to charity. He dosent need money, and arguably can get close to that amount of power, even more possibly, with his wealth. Anyways, hes a smart man, and knows how to get people to talk. We have had successive governments do just that: talk. They talk a moutful, but nothing ever gets done. Why should Ottawa care about Newfoundland ? We're only 7 seats to them. The whole reason they wanted Newfoundland in Confedeation was for resources, and theyre doing just that. When Martin didnt want to listen to our concerns, danny simply took down all the canadian flags. Danny has been hottin and hollering and it appears to have had some impact as the PM made a visit here on his own accord to shut danny up, and may have implied that hed give Marystown the shipping contract or more CF presence in Goose Bay, maybe, but not equalization. He may also try to raise the fortunes of the CPC in the area, which have been cut over 25% since danny's ABC campaign. Short, danny is getting Ottawa to listen, which is more than our last leaders did.
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