Mike’s Big Fat Idea

Instant Wisdom: This Is An Incredibly Important Day

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 21 July 2018 19:14

50 years ago today – a track meet was held at Soldier Field, Chicago for people with intellectual disabilities. It was the beginning of Special Olympics. Progress has been made but as Mke points out – not near enough. 
 
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Do You Think They’re Embarrassed

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 21 July 2018 17:36

One of the delicious ironies of Canadian politics is how anti- free trade, self described progressives are in lockstep with Donald Trump…and for the same reason. They’re clueless when it comes to the economics of trade. 

 

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Backlash Grows Over Carbon Tax

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Friday, 20 July 2018 13:00

Contrary to what some well known climate activists state – a carbon tax hurts economic growth. That’s why the revenues collected from BC’s original carbon tax were offset by reductions in personal and business taxes but that mode’s been rejected by today’s greedy governments.
 
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Trade Alarms Ring Loud Amid Risk of Protectionism

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Thursday, 19 July 2018 13:49

 

Thanks to Donald Trump protectionism is in the news. Make no mistake, protectionism applies to one group or industry, keeps prices higher that the consumer has to pay. We are no better here in Canada, just this week the BC Government announced all infrastructure projects would have to be unionized. That’s going to hurt….

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Taxes Will Rise if National Pharmacare Implemented

Posted by MIchael Campbell

on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 14:19

Kevin Page, former parliamentary buget officer had some interesting comments for Provincial Premiers. Interesting as not quite what you’d expect to hear about a new social program

 

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