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ICBC stands for INSURING CORRUPTION in BRITISH COLUMBIA, wow did you hit the nail on the head. ICBC changes laws and doesn't make those changes public. In this way, ICBC has been able to force people to be re-tested, write re-examinations and pay hefty fees, for 'non-compliance' with a changed law that the public could not possibly have known of. I know because this happened to me. I have a 19 year safe driving record and had to be retested and get a learners permit because they changed the rules for renewing an expired license.
Laurie, Vancouver, BC |
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Christine just might have the right idea here Editor
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You were right,
HONESTY & INTEGRITY something that
hasn’t been in the White House for Years but I think it is about to
move in Grace - New York |
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Congratulations to Obama on a race well run. Now
the world awaits what the "yes, we can" leader will do, not
only for his people in America, but for the rest of the world. This
election can serve as an inspiration to the youth of our country.
No matter how powerful leaders think they are, we the people have
the final say .No matter how hopeless it may seem, there is always
room for hope and change. "Yes, we can" can be an inspiring slogan
for us all. Larry - Philadelphia, PA |
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It's already started, all the political backpedalling. Leading up to the election campaign Harper promised not to run a deficit over the next four years, but he has quickly changed his tune. Harper said Ottawa was "on track" to record a small surplus this year but he declined to say what would happen after that, due to increased uncertainty in the Canadian and world economies. "We will not be making any economic predictions in the near future ... We've put a high value on keeping the budget balanced but the truth of the matter is we're less certain about the future than we were even a few weeks ago," he said.
Wow that has to be a record, 2 weeks after the election and everything changes. Do you think that during the election he didn't know that the economy was in crisis.
This governments policy of tax cuts and the large amounts to big business will made it harder to avoid a deficit that will leave Canada vulnerable.
Robert - Newmarket ON
Do I feel better that I voted? You're damn right I do. Just because I don't like the outcome doesn't mean it was a waste of time. The real waste was that there was an election at all and you're right it was an illegal election. 350 million dollars that could have been better spent on just about anything other than an election. One thing that was accomplished was that Canadians were very clear about their opinion of Dion and I don't think he'll be around much longer.
Here's the sad thing. 41% of people didn't vote. I don't know if it was apathy or if they were trying to send a message but it didn't work did it. The message that was sent to Harper was that 41% of Canadians couldn't care less and go ahead and do what you want.
To all thoe that didn't vote, when you're sitting on your bar stools complaining about Harper remember this - You could have done something about it - you could have voted for someone else. I did. Even though Harper got in at least I know I tried to stop it and if the rest of you had done the same we would have had a very different outcome.
Judy - Sorrento, BC Elections, elections, elections I'm so sick of it. Isn't anything else happening in this whole country?
Frank - Vancouver, BC Nobody won this election, The Conservatives wanted a majority and didn't get it; the Liberals wanted back in as the Natural Governing Party and didn't get it; the NDP did extraordinarily well but didn't really change anything; the Green Party made no impact at all. I wonder if the lowest voter turnout in the history of Confederation had anything to do with it or maybe it was the market meltdowns in the past couple of weeks that made people afraid to take the risk. Either way everyone lost and the Canadian people lost most of all.
Jared - Portage la Prairie MB
I am completely in agreement with you on the corruption in our government. It is said that "absolute power corrupts absolutely" and nowhere is that more evident that in politics. I believe that there are some ethical people who go into politics with full intentions to be the one who will "change things" Once they get voted in many either can't hold out to those that are already so corrupt or they simply "go along" because it's easier.
Of course there are those who go into politics because they are already corrupt and see it as a fast track to power. There are levels of incompetence and corruption and we need to try to wade through the garbage and try to sort out those that are actually sincere from the ones lying through their teeth as they smile and kiss babies.
I do disagree with you on one thing though. You say don't vote. At one time in Canada only the most privileged could vote, now it's a fundamental right. Many men and women fought hard to earn that right and I for one will exercise that right. I may not be happy with my choices however I will try to sort through the bull$#@t and choose if not the best person for the country then at least I can vote against those that I think will do the country the most harm. I encourage people to listen to what the politicians have to say so you can decide for yourselves, make an informed decision and VOTE.
Judy, Sorrento, BC
As if there isn't enough crap in this election. Did you know that there are bleeding hearts out there think US prisoners should have the right to vote in federal elections? The RIGHT to vote. In Maine & Vermont it's already law. I thought when you went into prison you lost your rights as a citizen. In most countries convicted prisoners are automatically banned from voting in Federal elections. Armenia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Luxemburg, Romania, Russia and the United Kingdom. In Australia, prisoners are only entitled to vote if they are serving a sentence of less than three years. Of course Canadian prisoners can do most anything including voting for whoever is soft on crime. But then I guess that's what it's all about in Club Fed. Wouldn't want to upset the poor guys, it might interfere with their reform.
Gordon, Mississippi Mills, MS The carbon tax is just the next step in a "budget heavy on environmental action". Bull@*&*%. You're right, it's just a tax grab. They expect to reap 1.8 billion in the next three years. We are being punished for using our gas guzzling vehicles for such mundane things as going to work, driving the kids etc. If they were seriously trying to lower emissions they would be creating public transit for those of us that would love to do our part for global warming but have the inconvenience of having to work for a living. Maybe we should all just go on welfare - at least we wouldn't have to drive far to get our cheques. Barry, Salmon Arm, BC Your article about democracy is right on the money. This is not a representative democracy any more. What we have is an Emperor and a bunch of overpaid, spineless, useless flunkies and democracy has become the punch line to a very bad joke. Carol-Anne, Vernon, BC Television coverage of the legislation in theory is a good idea but it has become a public joke. We should be able to see what the people who are representing us are saying on our behalf. However, I have watched and I am embarrassed to say that I voted for any of them. They interrupt each other, yell and scream, bang on the desks and in general act much worse than a kindergarten class. In fact that type of behaviour would never be tolerated from our children so why is it acceptable from our members of parliament. The important issues like health care, homelessness, child poverty etc. are becoming lost in their petty squabbles. It's amazing that anything gets done. Whatever happened to the normal give and take discussions that goes on in civilized society. Jim, Kamloops, BC Taxes are not only too high they're unfair. The government taxation over the past 5 years has simply helped the rich get much richer, while further indebting the lower income population and stifling economic growth. Taxes go up and up but services get cut. Government spending and corporate subsidies need to be reduced drastically. Colleen, Salmon Arm, BC Everyone complains about taxes and then complains when services are cut. Wake up people - you can't have it both ways. Gary, Calgary, AB |
