Canada may get a new government today

by Simon 64 Replies latest social current

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  Simon

  I think a recession is exactly the time that governments should step in and spend.

  Not only does it boost the economy and create jobs when they are most needed but the government projects (infrastructure etc...) are paid for at depressed prices rather than the boom prices which is ultimately better for the tax payer. Money is cheap right now, it's a good time to borrow.

  Nothing pisses me off more than when governments spend big money in the middle of a boom and compete with the private sector, they should operate in the opposite cycle to smooth out the boom / bust effect.
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  adjusted knowledge

  Canada, Who?
  
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  marmot

  I voted for the first time last night, which is a huge deal for me. Not only did I have to overcome all the Witness stigma from my family, but also the fact that I'm Native and voting is seen as a betrayal of sorts among some groups.

  I voted Green but I'm just as happy the Liberals won. I don't agree with their policy on firearms but hopefully the Conservatives will hold them in check as the official opposition.
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  Muddy Waters

  This is all so interesting to me yet clear as mud. I have had my head buried in the sand for so long as an indoctrinated JW-drone, that I never read anything about politics or community or world issues.... such an idiot. I was totally and thoroughly "politically neutral."

  Now, I want to know! I want to learn and find out things and know about these vital and important things, things which affect our country and impact our lives.

  It it will take me awhile, but finally I can "listen and learn" and not bury my head in the sand or walk out of a room any more whenever anybody starts speaking about politics.
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  Village Idiot

  Congratulations to all Canadian Liberals.

  
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  Sofia Lose

  Liberalism and progressivism is the way of the future.

  It is inevitable.... FREEEEDOM!!!

  SL
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  Finkelstein

  Obviously Trudeau sparked some enthusiasm during his campaign, perhaps it was promising agenda to open up the government bank account and spend, perhaps even to borrow if necessary.

  I hope he spends wisely though and doesn't put the country into a debt ridden quagmire. Needless to say the conservative spending of the PC's kept the country out of debt when it was advantageous during the recent global recession .

  Some other countries haven't fair too well because of their polices of borrowing finances to support their social programs.. ie, the US, Greece .
  

  Personally I'd rather have see the NDP get into power because my own political ideologies rests in socialism.

  There seems to be a bit more deeper value thinking to how the NDP under Muclair was going to put money toward.

  Oh well will see what Trudeau creates in the incoming year. Its was quite obvious that the general public didn't

  want Harper and his cold cutting fiscal policies anymore.

  I think a lot people were surprised on the final outcome of the election, including myself.
  
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  prologos

  politics, economics aside, To survive the Wt masters should take a lesson from this election result and install young, charismatic front men, retire the tired GB. then our arguments here would really fall on deaf ears.

  are we going to see a Trudeau replay of screwing up Tory Alberta's energy interests?
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  OrphanCrow

  Finklestein: Obviously Trudeau sparked some enthusiasm during his campaign, perhaps it was promising agenda to open up the government bank account and spend, perhaps even to borrow if necessary.

  Actually, this election was not won on money promises. It was won on addressing human issues. Trudeau won because of his humanity. Harper was a fascist robot.

  This was posted to my facebook feed this morning and I think this person sums up the feelings of a lot of Canadians:

  Steve has been heaved and the Blue Jays have a win! Wooo! Now, fix up our CBC, amend that C-51, and get that electoral reform done before next election JT. And let's all come together now that we don't have a divisive bigot as a Prime Minister. Despite your thoughts on "the economy" ie: money and taxes - this was a man who was disrespectful and discriminatory towards muslims, refugees, immigrants, First Nations, the LGBT community, scientists, the environment, public broadcasting, and the Canadian democratic process. Be "worried" about your money I guess if you have to... some of us were worried about our friends, family members, neighbors, & our own freedoms, rights, & chance at LIFE. Go cry about your money if you must.... The rest of Canada is celebrating the reunification of a country...

  
  
  
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  Heaven

  Be "worried" about your money I guess if you have to

  Wow, is the person who said this independently wealthy? As one gets closer and closer to retirement, one tends to worry about their money more and more. It isn't an infinitely deep well.

  Also, Trudeau has said he is pulling our troops out of Syria. I don't think this is a good idea either.