Mike's Daily Comment
Politicians and the media’s love affair with all things Climate Change related is more than a little obvious. Photo ops, grand statements, first ministers meetings are the constant reminder of how much they care but what about other issues like homelessness, exploding deficits and government waste?
…also Michael’s weekend editorial: Public vs Private Sector Compensation: It Is Just Not Fair
The idea that the rich needs to be taxed to cover all of government expenditures. Surprise, If the government taxed every cent of the top 1% they wouldn’t even come close to covering all the other promises government has made in this year, much less the deficits from years gone by.
….related from Michael: They’re Still Blowing Your Money – Does Anyone Care
Governments love to spend money so its no wonder Rachel Notedly is defending the pipeline given back of the envelope math determines that its worth more than 47 Billion in taxes for Government coffers. Other numbers are dramatic.
….aslo Michael’s Mid-Week Update: Italy Votes No – Markets Soar….For Now
“In 1959 – a small subtropical island, with only 22% arable land whose main export was sugar revolutionized its government despite the strong opposition. I’m talking about Taiwan – while of course this also describes Cuba.” One boomed, the other became rife with poverty. Here’s why.
…this weeks Shocking Stat: Absurdity Defined
BC Federation of Labour President: “Let Them Eat Cake”
Posted by Michael Campbell
on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 16:01
Reacting to the report that notes the Public sector gets paid far more than private sector, Irene Lanzinger the President of the BC Fed simply wants corporations to pay employees more to catch up to the Public sector. At the same time she pushes for higher taxes on corporations!
…also from Michael: The Ultimate Political Talking Point