tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post1548846077537556235..comments2024-01-08T21:00:24.932-08:00Comments on The Straight Goods: Colin Hansen Reaches Desperation Stage!Grant Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-63615356067454832722010-04-30T17:42:26.975-07:002010-04-30T17:42:26.975-07:00I heard in the Federal House, there is much compla...I heard in the Federal House, there is much complaining about Harper. The Federal M.P's are calling him a fascist, and saying he is so stubborn, no-one can work with him. Canada has the worst crop of governing officials, this country has ever had. A person feels overwhelmed, because, the feeling is, this country is falling apart. Why can not the NDP, put in a vote of no confidence, against Campbell? His Liberal party is full of scandal and, some say, also full of corruption, lies and deceit. This province is, already in it's death throes. Leaving Campbell in office until November, is a bad idea. I don't know if this is true. I read, Hansen has introduced the HST in the House of Commons. It was said, a province can not overrule anything in the Federal House. Is this true or not?<br /><br />GloriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-2324804802195989122010-04-28T23:48:00.378-07:002010-04-28T23:48:00.378-07:00Great writing, Grant. Always a pleasure to read yo...Great writing, Grant. Always a pleasure to read you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-88114685343633363792010-04-24T20:08:49.499-07:002010-04-24T20:08:49.499-07:00My above comment...I meant to say that the Feds wi...My above comment...I meant to say that the Feds will be raising the GST after July 1...That`s the rumour.Grant Ghttp://powellriverpersuader.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-69685076089693670372010-04-24T18:52:03.344-07:002010-04-24T18:52:03.344-07:00What I think we need to realize is that BC is just...What I think we need to realize is that BC is just as "redneck" as and Canadian backwater - specifically as a whole we are sexist and are not remotely ready to elect a woman regardless of how well she may represent us.<br /><br />It does not reflect well on us a citizens of this province but that's the reality of the situation and we cannot endure another neocon regime.<br /><br />So the NDP can acknowledge this or continue to pretend we live in a better province.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-6289583654695569162010-04-24T16:40:07.836-07:002010-04-24T16:40:07.836-07:00Thanks Crankypants for explaining to hugh about ho...Thanks Crankypants for explaining to hugh about how we will receive less service under HST..<br /><br />As for proportional representation, I would settle for ANY representation, not getting shit shoved down our throat!<br /><br />The Feds will get the HST only,although all the HST will be sent to Ottawa, then we will have to wait for Ottawa to send it back! By the way,the HST is going back uo to 6% this year...Also,with the HST we give up all our taxation powers to Ottawa, <br /><br />Ottawa is hooped, what gives the Bloc the right to vote the HST down BCs throat?<br /><br />There is no difference between Federal Liberals and Federal Conservatives,two sides of the same coin...<br /><br />We need the Federal NDP to have a crack in office or independents. Canada is turning into a Corporate sell out, a banana Republic.<br /><br />Another 85 signatures collected this afternoon!Grant Ghttp://powellriverpersuader.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-65863336869957590082010-04-24T12:58:03.926-07:002010-04-24T12:58:03.926-07:00Grant, Just finished catching up on all your good ...Grant, Just finished catching up on all your good posts, excellent work and thanks again.<br />Jeanjaydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897581398617875658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-17617155555863088632010-04-24T12:56:53.762-07:002010-04-24T12:56:53.762-07:00Grant, Would the NDP bring in proportional represe...Grant, Would the NDP bring in proportional representation provincially and how could we force the Feds to do the same? Until then B.C. votes do not go where they are meant to go in B.C. and federally, except for Ontario and Quebec, our votes do not count at all and we may as well just stay home on voing day.<br />Jeanjaydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897581398617875658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-42102049418281379482010-04-24T12:40:38.956-07:002010-04-24T12:40:38.956-07:00Grant, Would that HST all be paid to the Feds with...Grant, Would that HST all be paid to the Feds with B.C. receiving none?jaydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897581398617875658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-92158946992841496692010-04-24T12:31:23.802-07:002010-04-24T12:31:23.802-07:00Hugh
The fact that the HST will derive less reven...Hugh<br /><br />The fact that the HST will derive less revenue for the government's coffers was first brought to light by Vaughn Palmer in one of his columns a month or so ago. The reason is that Hansen kept on adding more exemptions to appease certain sectors to the point that he has made a supposed revenue neutral tax to an underperforming tax. Of course this means that he will have to either cut more services or raise other user fees or taxes.<br /><br />This is what occurs when an entity decides to take a path without first investigating the ramifications, consulting with the shareholders and then formulating a plan. The BC Liberal government has done none of this and has basically been making things up as they go along. <br /><br />CamCrankypantsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-59658436707233395942010-04-24T09:57:20.270-07:002010-04-24T09:57:20.270-07:00Quote:
"in fact Colin Hansen is on record as ...Quote:<br />"in fact Colin Hansen is on record as saying the HST will mean hundreds of millions of dollar in less Government revenue annually."<br /><br />This is totally screwy. We will pay more taxes on purchases, yet Govt tax revenue is lower?<br /><br />Grant, can you tell me where you got this from?<br /><br />Thanks.Hughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-38428324297031232582010-04-24T08:35:23.282-07:002010-04-24T08:35:23.282-07:00"Can you imagine, Hansen expecting business p..."<i>Can you imagine, Hansen expecting business people to pull their customers aside and tell them they are all wrong about the HST, LOL HA HA.....The laughter rang throughout the crowd</i>"<br /><br />SCENE = Restaurant in the Hurtland<br /><br />Waitress as she delivers the lunch bill:<br /><br />"Oh, don't bother with a tip for me, use it to pay the HST, because it is so wonderful for us all."<br /><br />Customer:<br /><br />"Are you sure?"<br /><br />Waitress:<br /><br />"Yeah, if you want to leave some extra, I'll send it along to Colin Hansen for being so wonderful to us all."<br /><br />Customer:<br /><br />"Here, take all my money, pay for the meal, the HST and send the rest to Colin."kootcoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11344208424209840730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-89305912125650484842010-04-24T08:04:49.511-07:002010-04-24T08:04:49.511-07:00Leah..I certainly know Carole isn`t everyone`s cup...Leah..I certainly know Carole isn`t everyone`s cup of tea...But she fought not just the electorate but Canwest /Global/CTV/cknw...The stooges, plus a corrupt PAB....<br /><br />Even with that there were a dozen close ridings!<br /><br />How many signatures have you gathered Leah?<br /><br />Gotta go for now(canvassing)...The petitions don`t get signed by magic.<br /><br />CheersGrant Ghttp://powellriverpersuader.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-21871079287628330312010-04-24T06:05:03.927-07:002010-04-24T06:05:03.927-07:00Anon 2:40, you have the right idea! Nothing has ev...Anon 2:40, you have the right idea! Nothing has ever, nor ever will, speak louder than our wallets. It's time for ALL of BC consumers to get serious about the difference between "needs" and "wants." If you need it, buy it. If you want it, hold off a while - see where the wind blows. And yes, CASH IS KING! If you can't buy it for cash, don't buy it at all. It's time to send the credit monsters a message as well.<br /><br />Grant, I really hate to be a wet blanket here, but the only way Carole MIGHT get in as premier is IF the recall is successful. That's NOT guaranteed if she remains as party leader. Remember, 52% of BC didn't vote at all because they had no one to vote FOR...only to vote against. If that same 52% acts on recall as they did on election day...there could be a nasty surprise waiting in the wings for those saying Liberal ouster is a sure thing. Why she will not step down and put someone with backbone, knowledge and people skills in her place is baffling to me. <br /><br />When one looks at her they don't see an out-sized ego, but her actions and attitude sure show it. She really is the best gift the Liberals have ever been given, and they've acknowledged that. Which proves to me, that Carole's interests don't lie in "what's best for BC?"...they lie in "what's best for me?"<br /><br />Sorry, this is one chicken I ain't gonna count before it's hatched.Leahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-45121551344760221722010-04-24T02:40:45.294-07:002010-04-24T02:40:45.294-07:00Another way we must show our disgust is when the H...Another way we must show our disgust is when the HST is official, then we stop spending. Show those SOB's how a ghost town really looks like! If you can't do cash, then don't do it at all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-85891876095717821132010-04-24T00:57:50.968-07:002010-04-24T00:57:50.968-07:00Hansen is coming across as someone who has taken a...Hansen is coming across as someone who has taken a few too many falls off his tricycle. The more he talks, the more incompetent he appears.<br /><br />I would just love for some business operator to begin to try and sell me on the HST. Whatever business transaction I was about to enter into would be immediately cancelled and I would make it known that I would never be back under any circumstances.<br /><br />When you consider that about 80% of the people in BC feel the same as I do about the HST, it would be financial suicide for most business owners to even think about doing Campbell and Hansen's bidding. Campbell and Hansen will be gone soon enough, but many of these business owners plan to be around for a long time and pissing off their customers is not a way to accomplish it.<br /><br />CamCrankypantsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-91356972028961619462010-04-23T23:02:59.618-07:002010-04-23T23:02:59.618-07:00The "Eye" has relatives who are die hard...The "Eye" has relatives who are die hard Gordo Liberals and indeed the party is in 'panic' mode. There is something very wrong and may explode onto the scene very soon.<br /><br />I can't say much more, but something serious is afoot and the party hierarchy are heading to the bunkers.<br /><br />Could it be Gordo maybe forced to resign? Could it be Gordo has newer and younger 'squeeze'?<br /><br />The next few months are going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride.Evil eyenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-48224521071987009552010-04-23T19:59:25.950-07:002010-04-23T19:59:25.950-07:007:25...You need to relax, there will be no recalli...7:25...You need to relax, there will be no recalling Nicholas Simons, the question is generic, I talk to my signers, I tell them about recall in the fall, I talk about the close ridings, I talk about Point Grey...<br /><br />My question is, would you sign a recall petition to remove the B.C. Liberals.<br /><br />CheersGrant Ghttp://powellriverpersuader.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-16654056192944828052010-04-23T19:25:01.054-07:002010-04-23T19:25:01.054-07:00Grant said: "I have asked people who signed m...Grant said: "I have asked people who signed my petition if they would be prepared to sign a "Recall in the Fall" petition, everyone of them have said, ABSOLUTELY...."<br /><br />Grant - WTF - Why would people in Powell River want to recall Nicholas Simons!!!!!!!!!! He's one of our best MLA's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />And above all - He's NDP!!!!!<br /><br />WTF are you talking about!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com