So I've been waiting most of the week to write something about what I'm about to discuss. It just makes me flat out angry at what is happening with governments and companies lying like they are. I'm giving the finance minister approval to wear the Dunce cap. And I'll be honest, I think I'd feel more comfortable with my very intelligent little niece in charge, after all she is able to count numbers and knows when things go missing- she is a very mature little girl. But not our government, counting numbers and projections is clearly too difficult.
Oh ya, since the game starts in a couple hours gooo Cavs!!! Hope they pull it off and take it to a game 7.
So this past week, all the headlines were that Canada will now be an estimated 500 Billion in deficit in the coming years. Does this make me upset? Somewhat. But what really does it to me is the constant lying that is going on. Last fall Jim Flaherty the finance minister was actually saying that the books are balanced and "
I can assure you that we remain on track for a balanced budget this fiscal year with a modest surplus by the end of the fiscal year". All last year him and Harper were Harping (excuse the pun) about how Canada would be the first to come out of this recession and that there would be surpluses in the years ahead. Well now they are saying an estimated $500 Billion deficit in the years to come.
Now why would he say there was a surplus last year... oh yeah there was an election. So they need to lie to make sure that people are ignorant enough to vote for them. And I can hear the populace say that it is politics, it is poor politics and it is a disgrace.
And you are saying, Andrew why do I care? I can almost guarantee that at some point in the future they are going to be raising taxes on the already overtaxed Canadian population. Not only that, but these politicians have nobody's best interests in mind but their own and it is wrecking society whether you see what is happening or not. How do you solve a debt/credit problem??? Our government and that in the US do it by borrowing more credit/debt essentially using credit from the credit card to pay for the credit card. Once again, there are those in grade 6 that would say not such a great idea, but to each their own.
And what about the promise that Canada is coming out of the recession fir
st??? Someone explain how this will be the case if the US is our biggest trading partner by far. And I understand that Canada has now taken a stake (own shares) in General Motors of Canada, what a horrible investment. So you are once again throwing good money at bad, investing is bad businesses now that will make things worst later.
Please see my write up on what I think of GM by clicking here. And I can hear someone about to save but Andrew they are saving jobs. Yes, but what happens in a few years when once again things get worse because General Motors doesn't know how to run a business?? Lets face it, they can't compete with Toyota, VW because they don't make cars that people want and their business isn't doing well. So why does the government seek to keep them in business and save jobs today and cause Armageddon tomorrow?
But that is the way of our society isn't it.... it seems to be more about making sure things are working well for next week rather then worrying about the future. As long as I can make lots of money next week/month then lets deal with next year when it comes, until an accident happens of course.
I'm positive on the people in North America in general, you can feel the positive energy just reading my facebook, various other blogs and the general sentiment on the street. People have such a way of uniting when terrible things happen. I'm negative as heck about the government, bailouts, and businesses that are lying and seeking only self gratification.
To close out... in one of my other posts
click here. I discussed why I am worried about the future in general, I said I don't know if it is going to be one year or three years but I think things get worst. So far I'm noticing that we are seeing rising prices ( gas is already over a $$), and remember that there are many people unemployed. And the one thing that is missing to solving this big mess.... THE CONSUMER. That is what runs the economy in North America, people need to spend and they aren't.
So while the media and such continue to spin all is well and the worst is past, I continue to see caution ahead. The governments proclaim the worst is past, real estate companies say that this is the best time to buy. What is the rush? where are we going? But does anyone really trust these people anymore or really care what they have to say? I certainly don't.
Will things get a lot better at some point? Certainly... and I REALLY HOPE THEY DO. But the measure that the government is taking will only make things worst and they are not out to help you are I and that is my big problem here.
Glad I let that out, now off to watch the game!
Why does he deserve it you ask?!? Well in 9 months he has announced/committed that the US will be closing Guantanamo Bay (the place where they send the terrorists), bringing torture in the US to an end, he has also gone as far as announcing that the US troops will be returning home. Besides all of this I've never seen a President in my lifetime, that has allowed everything to be up for debate, there is essentially an open door policy on almost any issue (except the banks, but that is a different issue for a different day). And unlike the President before whose name rhymes with wuss, Prez Obama is willing to allow the lines of communication to remain open with all countries- he is truly diplomatic.
when the vulgar smell runs through the streets, and the toxic liquid spills into your favourite neighbourhood parks (ya it will make the site/smell of Lake Ontario seem like a tropical paradise). 
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