Is The Liberal Government the Worst Ever?

[Cock Throppled]

The BC Liberal party are atrocious money managers, which makes their claims the NDP was bad look stupid.

Despite having the benefit of record natural gas and commodity prices and revenue from gambling in the billions, they still raid Hydro and ICBC and still can't balance a budget. They blame world problems, but hey have revenue streams that were never ther in the past.

They also have ruined seniors by closing care homes and splitting up couples, closed handicapped training and job facilities and took away money from Community Living BC.

 

[vancity_cowboy]

The BC Liberal party are atrocious money managers, which makes their claims the NDP was bad look stupid.

Despite having the benefit of record natural gas and commodity prices and revenue from gambling in the billions, they still raid Hydro and ICBC and still can't balance a budget. They blame world problems, but hey have revenue streams that were never ther in the past.

They also have ruined seniors by closing care homes and splitting up couples, closed handicapped training and job facilities and took away money from Community Living BC.

so, are you still enjoying those olympics?

 

[CJ Tylers]

 

[DavidMR]

They also have ruined seniors by closing care homes and splitting up couples, closed handicapped training and job facilities and took away money from Community Living BC.

These actions, impacting the elderly and the disabled, are really an indication of how irresponsible this administration has been. They cannot say, well, we built Gateway didn't we? That just won't wash. They simply haven't been paying serious attention to the real consequences of their choices. It's all politics, all the time, and good public administration is just not a real consideration for them.

 

[frisky69]

The list is a long one.
HST implementation, BC Rail sale, lowest minimum wage in the country, Basi Virk fiasco, highest child poverty in the country, the syphoning off funds from BC Hydro and ICBC, the legal system is in shambles, the Provincial Parks which used to be renown around the country are in an awful state of disrepair and now a recent report showing the forestry industry has been mismanaged.

 

[Lurker 123]

The Liberal only does things that can be seen visually,i.e Olympic,building bridges or any big projects . Anything that is not visible ,i.e. such as senior problems, lowest wages, education and etc, they just don't bother!

 

[Big Dog Striker]

The Liberal only does things that can be seen visually,i.e Olympic,building bridges or any big projects . Anything that is not visible ,i.e. such as senior problems, lowest wages, education and etc, they just don't bother!

Sounds like GREECE to me. :nod:

 

[vancity_cowboy]

The Liberal only does things that can be seen visually,i.e Olympic,building bridges or any big projects . Anything that is not visible ,i.e. such as senior problems, lowest wages, education and etc, they just don't bother!

the infrastructure re-building that is currently being performed should have been done back in the early 90's. you remember the early 90's don't you, when the socailaist ndp hordes won the election? when it was decided to build a fleet of fast catamaran ferries that couldn't do the job they were supposed to do? when it was decided to built one more lane on the freeway between vancouver and the port mann bridge? and that lane was made a 'high occupacy vehicle lane'? and the lion's gate bridge was rebuilt but not one more lane added? and emergency wards were shut down all over the province on a rotating basis? and the forest practises act was made law (see earlier post complaining about mismanaging the forest industry)? and a corporate capitalization tax drove company headquarters out of the province? and the premier harcourt had to resign over the party ripping off senior's bingo proceeds? and his replacement clark had rcmp creeping around his house in the early morning finding evidence of his dirty dealings with big time ndp government contractors?

no, no pardner... the liberal government might not be ideal, but they are FAR from being the worst government in the history of the province... i'm afraid the ndp wins the prize for that! :nod:

 

[deathreborn]

we're screwed either way.

 

[Cock Throppled]

the infrastructure re-building that is currently being performed should have been done back in the early 90's. you remember the early 90's don't you, when the socailaist ndp hordes won the election? when it was decided to build a fleet of fast catamaran ferries that couldn't do the job they were supposed to do? when it was decided to built one more lane on the freeway between vancouver and the port mann bridge? and that lane was made a 'high occupacy vehicle lane'? and the lion's gate bridge was rebuilt but not one more lane added? and emergency wards were shut down all over the province on a rotating basis? and the forest practises act was made law (see earlier post complaining about mismanaging the forest industry)? and a corporate capitalization tax drove company headquarters out of the province? and the premier harcourt had to resign over the party ripping off senior's bingo proceeds? and his replacement clark had rcmp creeping around his house in the early morning finding evidence of his dirty dealings with big time ndp government contractors?

no, no pardner... the liberal government might not be ideal, but they are FAR from being the worst government in the history of the province... i'm afraid the ndp wins the prize for that! :nod:

Wow - there still is a Liberal supporter, because their mantra seems to be fast ferries, fast ferries fast ferries, which no matter how you spin it at least gave jobs to BC workers and tried to keep jobs here, unlike the current hordes who would rather pay David Hahn $1 million a year in salary and $3000,000 in pension a year forever to build ferries in Germany. And who sold the fast cats off for nothing to a big Liberal donor just to make political hay?

In case you didn't notice Clark was found innocent. I don't see anyone re-building the Lions Gate Bridge. Which government continually underfunds education and isn't upgrading schools to current earthquake standards? Any corporate headquarters that left during the 90's are probably equal to any that left currently- it happens all the time for a variety of reasons beyond tax policy.

Bingogate involved, what tens of thousands of dollars? Start adding up the fraud, theft and mismanagement by the current band of thieves. You can start with the least amount - $6 million to lawyers to keep Basi and Virk quiet and start climbing from there.

 

[badbadboy]

we're screwed either way.

No matter who is minding the bank ie our tax dollars we will get a royal screwing.

I have not seen more $$ in my favour since the Liberals got in. Taxes, fees, etc etc all add up to more money out of my account every year. All at the same time that the medical system has gone down the shitter, local roads are a disaster and our infrastructure is in decline. Sure they are always looking for Federal Govt funds to help pay for larger projects but its the collector roads that need upgrading. NOT everyone is able to use a bus or a bike for their daily commute or job.

If the NDP get back in they will have a ton of favours to pay back to unions such as BCTF, BCNU, BCGEU plus all the consultants they employ during their time. If you read any of the promises Dix has made we will be the heaviest taxed province in Canada. There is no way of paying for all his promises without taxing all of us heavily. You may even see some larger companies leave because the corporate taxes will not make it viable to operate in BC.

All in all we will get a royal screwing from either side.

 

[downtownboy30]

Sometimes I wonder if we should adopt a Swiss-style democracy where all major politicial decisions are put to a referendum. This would of course mean spending a fair bit of money in getting voters educated on both sides of the debate, however, maybe it is better to spend money in educating voters than wasting money on areas which the voters do not support... at least taxpayers have a say in how their money is spent and voters have a say in decisions that directly impact their lives... Any thoughts?

 

[HeMadeMeDoIt]

the infrastructure re-building that is currently being performed should have been done back in the early 90's. you remember the early 90's don't you, when the socailaist ndp hordes won the election? when it was decided to build a fleet of fast catamaran ferries that couldn't do the job they were supposed to do? when it was decided to built one more lane on the freeway between vancouver and the port mann bridge? and that lane was made a 'high occupacy vehicle lane'? and the lion's gate bridge was rebuilt but not one more lane added? and emergency wards were shut down all over the province on a rotating basis? and the forest practises act was made law (see earlier post complaining about mismanaging the forest industry)? and a corporate capitalization tax drove company headquarters out of the province? and the premier harcourt had to resign over the party ripping off senior's bingo proceeds? and his replacement clark had rcmp creeping around his house in the early morning finding evidence of his dirty dealings with big time ndp government contractors?

no, no pardner... the liberal government might not be ideal, but they are FAR from being the worst government in the history of the province... i'm afraid the ndp wins the prize for that! :nod:

I was going to write an identical post but fortunately read yours VC, thanks for saving me the trouble!

 

[mercyshooter]

It doesn't matter, people. It's pure politics! Current admin doesn't want to eliminate the garbage of the past one. So, garbage keeps afloat! And therefore, we are all screwed! In politics, nothing is balanced!

 

[InTheBum]

I am just hoping for a major major earthquake in Vancouver that leaves the city in ruins...


I really don't give a shit about this province to be honest...since it's the most overrated shit-hole on the planet...

It doesn't really matter who is elected...they are all selfish assholes with little to no brains...

 

[87112]

I am just hoping for a major major earthquake in Vancouver that leaves the city in ruins...


I really don't give a shit about this province to be honest...since it's the most overrated shit-hole on the planet...

It doesn't really matter who is elected...they are all selfish assholes with little to no brains...

LOL you mean paying 800k for a crack shack house has no appeal to you?

 

[InTheBum]

LOL you mean paying 800k for a crack shack house has no appeal to you?

I might say some dumb things...but I know VALUE for the Dollar when I see it!!! :thumb:

 

[CJ Tylers]

So elect the NDP and cripple the province economically. Social program social program social program with no thought as to who in the fuck is actually going to pay for it. I have an Autistic son who thanks to the NDP in their wonderful days. They told Sunny hill hospital in internal government memo's to stop diagnosing children with Autism and autism spectrum disorders. Then the proceeded to make Autism a case by case needs assessment that went through social services and not through the medical system as it does in Alberta. They stonewalled and fucked around social worker to social worker for 2 years. We got help outside the system and got him involved in programs that the "Ministry" felt needed more evaluation and study. Hmmm reinventing the wheel and stalling tactics don't help families in need. At least when the NDP got thrown out on their asses we finally got funding to help and support him through the Liberal government that came into power. It wasn't a lot but it's been enough to take him through his teenage years.

I'll never vote NDP Period. I spit on the NDP and their backward ways.

Most of the problems we have in this province began under the mismanagement and trendy spendy lets Boogie ways of the NDP. The Liberals at least gave us some hope beyond the scandal plagued crappy years the NDP were in power.

Sure the Liberals weren't fucking perfect in everything they did but at least we have an economy.

Well we had an economy until some idiots in this province voted out the HST.


We're Narrow minded pinheads who can't see the big picture.. There Mr. Dix is your Campaign slogan..

I'm not sure that there will be anything left to break/cripple/drain once the Liberals are done with their mismanagement mandate.

 

[vancity_cowboy]

I'm not sure that there will be anything left to break/cripple/drain once the Liberals are done with their mismanagement mandate.

that never stopped the ndp before - they just borrow and borrow and borrow until the province drops to a lower credit rating... then they borrow some more at higher interest rates

I spit on the NDP and their backward ways.

:thumb: ...hork... ptuieeee...

 

[CJ Tylers]

Actually, the borrowing is more of a Liberal thing The NDP was more into grabbing profits from crown corps to subsidize costs, as well as maintaining healthy corporate taxes. Sadly, the Liberals sold off all usefull crown corps to friends, raid the remaining crown corps to the point that they have to raise rates for us in order to compensate... and they borrow against public cofferes (such as the generational payment of the p3's) for the rest.

As much as the NDP bungled, at least they bungled the money INSIDE of BC... the Liberals keep funneling it OUTSIDE of BC.