Mike’s Saturday Editorial

They Still Don’t Get It

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Our progressive elites still don’t know what’s behind the surge of populism. The only thing they’re sure of is that it has nothing to do with them. Starts at the 0:16 mark.

That Job’s Beneath You And Other Tales From the War on Work

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The vilification of former Cosby star, Geoffrey Owens for working at Trader Joe’s is just the latest example of how appreciation for an honest day’s work is on the outs- and society is not the better for it. Starts at the 0:16

No Compromise Possible with Pipeline Opponents

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The spectacle of the Kinder Morgan expansion passing all the regulatory hurdles and then being quashed post-approval highlights the extremist attitude of so-called Canadian environmentalists. Saudi Arabian oil? No problem. More oil moved by rail? No problem. US production at record levels? No problem. Full editorial starts at the 0:16 mark.

Big Mistake on the Carbon Tax

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It’s just dawning on some people that the carbon tax may be a “no go” politically. No kidding Sherlock, that’s why the original in BC was revenue neutral. Carbon tax revenue was – by law – offset by reductions in personal and business taxes. But now that’s changed with both BC and Alberta taking the money collected into general revenues.

Same Old Story – $2.2 Billion Tax Dollars Gone

Too many people yawn and roll their eyes when they hear that the Phoenix Pay System debacle will cost taxpayers $2.2 billion tax dollars.  If you’re one of them I invite you to consider that money is enough to provide new housing for every homeless person in Western Canada or reduce waiting times for surgery for thousands of people.

 

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