HST Petition “Succeeds”

The Fight-HST petition has “succeeded.” What does that success look like? The petitioners gathered more than 10% of registered voters in every riding in BC. That is it. Does the petition force the Campbell Liberals to do anything? No. Nothing. What will happen with this petition? Basically nothing in the legislature. However, it will add [...]

The Incredible Shrinking Opposition Leader

Our prolific Mr William Perry sent along this follow-up piece to his letter to the editor about the leadership of Carole James. Thoughts? And although I do not always agree with Mr Perry I print his letters to add a different point of view and stir things up a bit. Here from Mr Perry; While Carole James rides [...]

Stats Canada and Fraser Institute Agree; HST will Increase Tax Burden on BC’ers

New figures from Statistics Canada prove that the HST will result in a significant tax increase to British Columbians. The comprehensive analysis by Statistics Canada shows that the HST will have the following effect: The average household in B.C. will be out an additional $521 each year; A married couple without children will pay $801 more [...]

Where Will the Money Come from if the HST is Cancelled

At the end of the week just passed, Bill Good was babbling away like a government funded HST promoter. He kept asking callers what they would cut out of the provincial budget if the HST was cancelled. To better understand just how ridiculous this question really is, visit Strategic Thoughts in order to read about the truth [...]

Blair Lekstrom Resigns from BC Liberal Caucus

The news broke this morning that Blair Lekstrom, the BC Liberal MLA representing the riding of Peace River-South has resigned his position as Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum as well, he has resigned from the BC Liberal caucus. More on this post shortly. The more: Apaprently more people have signed the anti-HST petition in [...]

Colin Hansen and the HST on Diapers

I could not help but laugh at this evening’s news. Colin Hansen, Minister of Finance and the guy most likely to take the heat for implementing the hated HST in BC was on camera talking about what would and would not be taxed under the new HST regime. The funniest part of the news story was [...]

…”Fight the HST” is receiving unfair help

And the second letter from our reader, William Perry. …”Fight the HST’ is receiving unfair help Even if the initiative was to collect 10% in every riding, there is NO legal requirement that could force the government to reverse it’s decision. That reality seems to have turned up the volume of assistance the initiative is [...]

…”Bill Vander Zalm is Robin Hood?

The following letter was sent to us by one of our readers, William Perry. We believe it is worth sharing with you, our other reader. …”Bill Vander Zalm is Robin Hood? Bill Vander Zalm, like any good Socred, has a Robin Hood complex. This comes out plainly when Bill speaks as one who has been [...]

Fight the HST Initiative; Two Battles Being Waged?

From my vantage point high up in my ivory tower I have been observing the Fight the HST shenanigans. Initially I thought that the Initiative, like most other Initiatives undertaken in BC would be a complete failure as a result of the structure of the Initiative legislation. My views on that situation have now changed. The [...]

The Day After the BC Budget Day…

March 2nd 2010 is budget release day in BC. And as a political junkie, I like all the other ink-stained wretches stuck here on the mainland of BC, made my way to the Premier’s office at Canada Place. As I enter the Premier’s office I am forced to relinquish my prized Blackberry and any other [...]

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