Today the HST, tomorrow the BC Liberals.
http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/08/26/b-c-votes-to-scrap-hst/
Congratulations to British Columbians for working against great challenges and defying great odds to dispose of this regressive tax. Let’s now work even harder to dispose of the government that brought it in.
Tags: British Columbia, Christy Clark, Gordan Campbell, HST, referendum, tax, taxes
The loss of a great friend.
It is with great sadness that I return to blogging this week. Like so many Canadians I am shocked and saddened by the death of Jack Layton. As a New Democrat I’ve been a huge fan of Jack Laytion for many years, despite our disagreements on some things. Through the years I was able to attend three rallies that Jack spoke at. On one occasion I was able to shake his hand as he made his way to the stage. Though I didn’t really know him personally, I feel like I’ve lost a close friend. When I first heard the news of Jack’s death I was in shock. Hours later, reading the news, I was moved to tears.
It’s my hope, that Jack’s last public words to Canadians will inspire people, like they have inspired me, to become more involved in building the Canada we want. Let’s work together to build a better Canada in memory of a great leader, a good friend, and the best Prime Minister we never had.
Tags: death, Jack, Jack Layton, NDP
