The left wing

[Martin Chriton]

Think about this:

The left wing is comprised largely of people who never really created any enterpise (and most call enterprises BAD things ), expect things to be handed to them and and don't believe in fighting for something.

But because they typically walk up and down the streets demonstrating against war, shouting about equalization for the poor, saving the world and other lofty vague goals and just generally thinking pretty damn good about themselves for being such nice, moral people.

Not all lefties are like that, but I imagine a large number of them are.

Most of the lefties I know are in low paying jobs and are for tax raises to help pay for social services. They believe the government can spend their money better than they can themselves.

On the other hand, the fiscal conservatives I know are successful people, doctors, engineers, business owners, and some successful farmers.

[Topaz]

Think about this:

The left wing is comprised largely of people who never really created any enterpise (and most call enterprises BAD things ), expect things to be handed to them and and don't believe in fighting for something.

But because they typically walk up and down the streets demonstrating against war, shouting about equalization for the poor, saving the world and other lofty vague goals and just generally thinking pretty damn good about themselves for being such nice, moral people.

The problem is this: I BELIEVE ALOT OF LEFTIES ADOPT THESE EMPTY PLATITUDES BECAUSE WITHOUT HAVING TO CREATE, WORK OR BUILD ANYTHING, THEY ARE AUTOMATICALLY "BETTER PEOPLE" THAN THE FILTHY MONEY GRUBBING RIGHT WING.

The left platform is basically a bunch of loser who can elevate themselves to greatness JUST BY ADOPTING AN IDEOLOGY.

What a thought.

God help us if any of their un-thought out, pet ideas du jour to save the world ever actually get adopted.

With this climate change bullshit, we're on the verge of being hijacked by these morons. And Suzuki is at the front of the line. Absolutely no concept of economics. Just a do-gooder blow hard.

I'm waiting to hear Drew Carey opinion!

[Figleaf]

No. Pay attention. It is counter intuitive. Wealth and privilege are obvoiusly advantages. Hard work (as I think Geoffrey imagines it) is clearly not a guaranteed path to success.

No need to be rude.

Lack of attention to what interlocutors are saying is rude.

Try and not post replies to what you *think* people might *imagine*.

Piss off.

There is nothing counter-intuitive about hard work being a necessary component in success.

Still not paying attention, I see. Why should I bother to communicate with you if it's your intention to ignore or distort my comments? Answer: no reason.

[madmax]

If the GST cut is left wing why did Jack Layton, the entire NDP caucus and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives both oppose it?

The "Right Wing" brought us this delightful tax. Possibly the largest single tax increase to the individual. But a great source of revenue.

The proposal was an instant controversy: a large proportion of the Canadian population was irritated and disapproved of the tax. Although the GST was promoted as revenue-neutral in relation to the MST, the shifting of the tax away from exported manufactured goods would make life more costly for Canadians. The other parties in Parliament also attacked the idea as did two Progressive Conservative Members of Parliament, David Kilgour and Alex Kindy, who ended up voting against the GST and were expelled from the Progressive Conservative caucus as a result.

Not only was the tax itself controversial, but what the tax covered also caused anger. The Government defended the tax, arguing it was merely a replacement for the hidden tax on manufacturers that would, in the long run, make Canada more competitive and help balance the books. However, the fact that prices didn't fall very much with the MST taken away took away the government's footing on the issue. Despite the opposition, the tax was made law.

I believe that in 2004 the NDP platform included removal of the 7% GST on an assortment of essential goods and services which would result in greater savings to the individual. So the Tories changed this a little in 2006 and made it an across the board savings but one that wouldn't save an individual as much money.