- Reaction score
- 35
- Points
- 530
So far, I like most of what he is doing....
I would've preferred an income tax cut to a VAT tax cut because VAT tax cuts tend to stimulate spending (much of which is on foreign produced goods), while income tax cuts statistically lead to higher savings rates.
I'm not a fan of even pretending to buy into Kyoto because I think it's junk science.
I'm not a fan of the recent interest expense write-off change for debt funding foreign acquisitions. At present Canadian corporations are being bought up regularly. For our remaining institutions to NOT be able to grow on a global scale with foreign acquisitions of their own is dumb....especially for an economist.
That all being said, I've been gravely disappointed with his persona. I expected him to get out and lead, and instead he has really hidden at key times.
1) The prisoner handover issue.
2) The Shane Doan "racial slur" issue
3) The Danny Williams being a punk issue
I really wanted to see a guy step up and when there are misstatements, lies and misrepresentation, instead of letting our left-leaning media go into a frenzy and beat him with it, get out in front of cameras at every opportunity and stuff the issues back in their ear.
Dear those concerned about prisoner handover. Not our issue. Signed off by Paul Martin's government. Problem with it, talk to Stephane....it was his party that signed the agreement. I should add that the Afghan police and army are the rightful protectors of Afghanistan. We are there to support them, not dictate to them.
Dear those concerned about Doan's racial slur: Get over it. Ever played hockey? You say lots of stupid things most of which you don't think about before they come out of your mouth. Was what Shane said wrong? Yes. Did he apologize? Yes. Has he conducted his life in a manner in which he has earned the respect of ALL his teammates regardless of race? Absolutely. Look at his track record.....I should add that let he who is without sin cast the first stone. How many of the reporters here and viewers at home, perhaps after a couple of alcoholic beverages not said something obnoxious that you later regretted? Seriously folks, let's put this in context. It was a stupid comment, he apologized, next issue.
Dear Danny Williams - Next week we will be releasing a summary document and supporting website specifically for Newfoundlander's so they can see the source of revenues over the last 25 years and what portion of those revenues they received from Canadians in other provinces. Let's not kid ourselves, equalization is about the goodwill of citizens across the country trying to look out for one another. Your recent soapbox antics are an embarassment because when you didn't receive more than your fair share, you threw a temper tantrum like a teenage girl. Is that really what you want Newfoundland to be seen as on the national stage Danny?
Bottom Line: I'm sick of diplospeak and feigned niceties. I don't think they help. I think what we need is brutal honesty and someone who will get in other people's faces when they are out of line.
Sorry, I needed to rant today....
Matthew.
I would've preferred an income tax cut to a VAT tax cut because VAT tax cuts tend to stimulate spending (much of which is on foreign produced goods), while income tax cuts statistically lead to higher savings rates.
I'm not a fan of even pretending to buy into Kyoto because I think it's junk science.
I'm not a fan of the recent interest expense write-off change for debt funding foreign acquisitions. At present Canadian corporations are being bought up regularly. For our remaining institutions to NOT be able to grow on a global scale with foreign acquisitions of their own is dumb....especially for an economist.
That all being said, I've been gravely disappointed with his persona. I expected him to get out and lead, and instead he has really hidden at key times.
1) The prisoner handover issue.
2) The Shane Doan "racial slur" issue
3) The Danny Williams being a punk issue
I really wanted to see a guy step up and when there are misstatements, lies and misrepresentation, instead of letting our left-leaning media go into a frenzy and beat him with it, get out in front of cameras at every opportunity and stuff the issues back in their ear.
Dear those concerned about prisoner handover. Not our issue. Signed off by Paul Martin's government. Problem with it, talk to Stephane....it was his party that signed the agreement. I should add that the Afghan police and army are the rightful protectors of Afghanistan. We are there to support them, not dictate to them.
Dear those concerned about Doan's racial slur: Get over it. Ever played hockey? You say lots of stupid things most of which you don't think about before they come out of your mouth. Was what Shane said wrong? Yes. Did he apologize? Yes. Has he conducted his life in a manner in which he has earned the respect of ALL his teammates regardless of race? Absolutely. Look at his track record.....I should add that let he who is without sin cast the first stone. How many of the reporters here and viewers at home, perhaps after a couple of alcoholic beverages not said something obnoxious that you later regretted? Seriously folks, let's put this in context. It was a stupid comment, he apologized, next issue.
Dear Danny Williams - Next week we will be releasing a summary document and supporting website specifically for Newfoundlander's so they can see the source of revenues over the last 25 years and what portion of those revenues they received from Canadians in other provinces. Let's not kid ourselves, equalization is about the goodwill of citizens across the country trying to look out for one another. Your recent soapbox antics are an embarassment because when you didn't receive more than your fair share, you threw a temper tantrum like a teenage girl. Is that really what you want Newfoundland to be seen as on the national stage Danny?
Bottom Line: I'm sick of diplospeak and feigned niceties. I don't think they help. I think what we need is brutal honesty and someone who will get in other people's faces when they are out of line.
Sorry, I needed to rant today....
Matthew.