GASEX…

 

We Canadians suffer collectively from the irregularities associated with Gas … More to the point – its unaccountable high cost.

And as with the over priced cost of Hydro in Ontario – we consumers roll over and ask those who are sticking it to us to rub our collective bellies.

The price of Gas has halved in price from a year ago and yet the price we are paying at the pump is down a mere fraction.

And for those of you who believe that you may be escaping the effect of this because you do not drive …think again.

Everything you consume is brought to you by trucks and they use gas and that cost is passed along to you the consumer whether or not you own a car. Indeed statistics show that the average Transport Truck gets barely 6 miles to the gallon.

To rub salt into the wound is the fact that Canada is an Oil and Gas producing nation and as such we should be realizing a dividend in the form of cheaper gas.

In Saudi Arabia, for instance, another oil producing country, gas costs but 13 cents a litre while we pay over a dollar per litre more here in Canada.

And not only that – of the cost per litre, 40% is consumed by Federal and Provincial taxes – and part of those taxes include taxes on taxes.  Would it not be timely for those 2 levels of government to reduce their take?

And, what is so frightening in all of this is the fact that the cost of Gas for Canadians is only going to go up especially if either the Liberals or the New Democratic Party wins the October 19th Federal Election.

First of all, both Parties are opposed to pipelines and both Parties are in favour of hair-brained cap and trade type schemes. And up goes the price.

The hoped for Eastern Pipeline would spare central and eastern Canada from having to import expensive oil from OPEC Nations, many of which use our own money to fund international terrorism.

So thank you Messrs. Mulcair and Trudeau.

And for those of you who do not like Harper for the cut of his suit or part of his hair I would be interested in knowing how you could possible defend voting for either the NDP or for the Liberals when they both support such destructive policies.

So even if the price of oil per barrel does not increase in the near term – the cost at the pumps here in Canada will continue to climb.

And the day will come when Oil and Gas does increase world wide and our prices at the pump will then sky rocket.

And please remember, the rise in gas prices also translates in higher cost for your fruits and vegetables.

As I see it…

‘K.D. Galagher’

 

Political Attack Ads…

 

Whether or not they work, I do not like them and believe that only parties that are bankrupt of ideas, stoop to us them.

Yes, I am speaking of the Conservative Party of Canada under the leadership of Stephen Harper.

The trouble I have is that this same team is the best of the lot – despite their use of negativity.

Tom Mulcair and the Dippers want to return door to door mail-delivery when then is very little mail to deliver in the age of electronic communications.

He is opposed to Free Trade Deals despite the fact that it lifts the economies of all parties who sign such agreements.

He is opposed to using our military oversees to fight such bad guys as ISIS – you know, the ones that cut people’s heads off and bury little children.  Imagine how the military will fair with Commander Mulcair at the head.

He is opposed to Pipelines despite the fact that much of our economy is based on our oil and gas industry and despite the fact that Provinces, like his own home province of Quebec, depend to a great extent on transfer payments which originate from oil and gas sales.

As much as Harper’s child care funding has been criticized it is interesting to note both the Dippers and the Liberals will keep it in place place.  Indeed the Liberals will double it and the NDP will add to it $15 dollar per day day care using the Quebec model which been a financial nightmare for them as well as an abject failure.

As for Trudeau of the Grits, lets just say he puts his foot in his mouth nearly every time he speaks off the cuff.

On the cusp of an Election Call expected this weekend – we find Canada nominated by the international Reputation Institute as the most envied country in the world.

And for most of Harper’s tenure, Canada led the G-7 in economic performance.

Our debt to GDP is at its lowest level in years and credit agencies are unanimous in stating that we are in a very favoured position compared to most other nations.

This year has also seen the Federal Budget balanced in more than 10 years.  Which too is a great accomplishment despite Young Trudeau’s declaration that ‘budgets balance themselves’.

There are things I do not like about Harper’s approach - over and above his reliance on mean-spirited ads.  In fact, I did a Blog not too long ago which highlighted a number of things that I would do if I were in his place.

But for me, it comes down to supporting the best of the bunch even if it means holding one’s nose to do it. 

I do not know which party will win come October 19th, nor do I know whether it will be a majority.  or a minority victory. Anyone predicting this early in the piece one way or the other is simply fooling themselves.

I do know, if Harper is unsuccessful, Canada will pay a dear price for his failure.

Whether you like the guy or not, he is far and away the best of the lot.

As I see it…

‘K.D. Galagher’

IT’s Right Down The Centre …

 

The Umpire Calls Strike Three and,

Patrick Brown, recently elected Leader of the Progressive Party of Ontario, meekly walks back to the Tory Dugout.

What did Patty do now?

He was quoted over the weekend saying that during his leadership he would not open either the issue of abortion or gay marriage.

This from the guy who promised once and for all to do politics differently.

And this from the guy who attended the recent Gay non-Pride Parade.

So much for doing politics differently.

Lets take a look at the issue of abortion first:

The left will tell you that this matter has been decided by the Supreme Court of Canada.

It has not.

The Court, in 1988, kicked the olde law back to Parliament with instructions that it be clarified. (Even this left wing establishment recognized the need for legislation in this important humanitarian area).

Parliament though refused to act and continues to do so and thus Canada, along with such notables as China and North Korea, have open season on the unborn right up and including the time of birth.

Talk about inhumane.

Now in regard to same sex marriage, once again the Supremes worked their will and decided that same sex marriage was a right protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  To hell with history dating back hundreds and hundreds of years.

Decisions such as this, should be a societal decision either by way of referendum or via their elected representatives.

With a minority government – Harper and company made a half hearted attempt at legislation to make it clear that Marriage was a union between a man and a woman.  They naturally lost the vote and … quickly moved on and did not raise the issue again despite the fact that for the last 4 years they have enjoyed majority status.

So today we find ourselves with two very important issues dramatically affecting society that neither it nor its representatives have had any say in.

Pathetic.

And along comes Paddy who promises to deal differently with politics.

And how does he begin  - he attends the Toronto Gay Pride Parade where a bunch of show boats prance around half naked … in their underwear.

And then he turns his back on two of the most important issues facing society which society has had no say in.

He would rather dedicate his time to more important issues such as imposing stiff restrictions on harmless e-cigarettes.

What a guy.

What is most sad in all of this is that Brown may very well prove to be an successful politician but he will never be able to say his success came from doing politics differently.

He is just like all the rest.

As I see it…

‘K.D. Galagher’