stubblejumper

Come to Sask, we have more jobs then people and its the cheapest place to live in Canada.

I would advocate a graduated royalty system based on the market price per bbl. 0-$10- 1% $10-$20-1.25% $20-$30- 1.75% $30-$40- 2.5% $40-$50-3% $50-$60-5% $60-$70-7% $70-$80-10% Just an idea ?

Yes they have 2, the EU declaration of rights and the UK Human Rights Act.

The Senate already has all the powers necessary, de jure, but doesn't use them, de facto. In actuality none of the provinces have any power in the senate so to say one or two would lose power is untrue. In this model all would gain some power and have a more federal system. Personally an EEE senate is my preference but this is the most pragmatic solution with minimal tinkering.

USPS also runs its own courier service and would also benefit from the same infrastructure.

My question would be : Why are they not suing the US Postal Service for the same thing?

The best model to follow would be a variation on the German Bundesrat. Each province is allocated x senators dependent on population with a max of 12 and a min of 7, then allow each province to select the means of appointing them to the senate or in other words each province has the power to select their senators. Some would choose election (eg. Alberta), some would prefer appointing representatives of the provincial government (eg. Quebec) and most are in the middle. This would be much easier to negotiate and would give each province an official voice in Ottawa.

New SES poll has: Looks tight and it seems the public is happy with Layton's role so far.

Is it true that the Libs. brought in legistlation to pay a dividend to everyone from any surplus ? Is that prudent ?

I undertsand all that err but regardless of yours or my, adversion to profits and large corporations acting like gov't. Maybe this should be studied,maybe this is the modern reality. If that be the case then choice shouldn't be the advamtage of the wealthy.

Ok way off topic lads ! Hydro sheesh Now back on... tml12- According to New Labour the current neo-liberal economic regime is unstoppable on a global scale, so either get run over or adapt. I somewhat agree with this assessment but think that global labour laws are needed, that would be the best way to improve worldwide living standards and fight poverty at home and abroad. As New Labour likes to put it "A decrease in the rate of inequality of condition."

He spoke on that topic. Saying that if social democratic beliefs are to prevail, they must adapt to the current situation. That in the modern reality social values should stay the same but how they are inputted should be re thunk. I wouldn't call him Centre-Right, He is still socially more collectivist then individualist and more on the side of equality of condition. Economically, he isn't and if anything the opposite but is that not the new reality. Should he let his country fall behind because people don't believe in want is actually happening. I would call it Pragmatic Ideology.

Isn't it costing more,anyways ?

I just watched Tony Blair's speech to the Labour conference in Brighton. He seemed to propose a total reform in the UK. It sounded like he wanted fully private providers with the NHS as the single insurer. He also hinted at reforming education in the same manner. Why has this model never entered the health-care debate ,here ? It seems pragmatic.

There are lots of things we as citizens can do to lower emissions and save ourselves money. Upgrade your furnace, re-insulate your house, buy energy efficient appliances and Hybrid cars. These will all have an impact on our CO emissions and save us money. The extra spending on upgrading will also boost the economy. So why not? Win-Win-Win If we all do our part then the economy will prosper ,not fall apart. Which is just industrial propaganda. I've done most of these and have saved nearly $100 a month on energy.

I can't believe that I have to do this, people on this board should be more enlightened than this. Especially, if they are espousing their political ideas. "Mutually agreed upon lexicon"- negotiated definitions of word or phrases that are vague or in dispute.

go to http://www.legermarketing.com/eng/ They asked a 2nd question about current leanings. Those where added in.

Even Adam Smith was quite worried that "hording" and "greed" would destroy the "free" market.

What's this spin about taxes punishing the rich ? They should proud of themselves for putting so much back into the country/community they live in. Who pays more should be bragging rights !!One should strive foir greater income just because it gives more back to everyone around him. That should be peoples outlook, not a plasma tv.

Why is it that when Ralph Klein announces that the surplus is going to larger then expected due to oil revenues. He lauded by the business community,Taxpayers Fed,etc. BUT when the NDP gov't in Sask announces the windfall they are critized for conservative budgeting, as are the feds currently. Isn't that just good business sense, why is King Ralph a good guy for it but Calvert is portaryed as inept for it. It seems confusing ? Can anyone clear this up for me ?

NDP leader Jack Layton met with Regina mayor Pat Fiacco a couple of days ago to discuss regulation of gasoline and youth crime. This is has been done during a bitter labour dispute with 3 of the cities unions (CUPE 21-Outside workers, CUPE 7-Inside and AMTU-Transit). The negotiations have been on going for 18+ months withe all 3 unions poised to strike Monday.Fiacco has clearly marked out his pro-business and anti-union sentiments in his 5+ years as mayor. Should the leader of a social democratic party be meeting with a such a person,especially when the bulk of support and money is from unions ?

My point exactly. Round of applause.

Hey cyber- What is MedicAid then ?

Try searching "lack of specialists in Australian public healthcare", one can do this by going to a website called google (Click Me), go ahead click on it. Then you will get a list of relevant articles. I can not stress enough, you need to read them. They will give you the information you need because I am not doing your research for you.

We do not have no public surgery(IE Hip replacement). In Australia you can not get certain types of procedures because there are no Dr.s in the public sector that perform them,NONE. We don't have quite this issue,yet, but 2 tier will go a long way to insuring we get there.