Mike's Daily Comment

The Ridiculous Nature of the Impending School Tax

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Monday, 7 May 2018 13:49

For one, its not really a school tax. It is an extra tax going into general revenues but they are still calling it a school tax because when Government go after people’s assets the7 need a rationale…

 

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Come For the Goofy and Quote of the Week but Stay for the Paul Beattie Interview

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Sunday, 6 May 2018 17:31

BT Global’s Paul Beatty picks three winners beginning at 03.47, Ozzie on the real estate slowdown, while Mike shares the most controversial quote of the year – plus a goofy award that should make us all sit back and reflect. 

 

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One Native Leader Calls Out Opponents of the Kinder Morgan Expansion

Posted by Michae Campbell

on Sunday, 6 May 2018 17:05

00:55 – 03:45 Quote of the Week – Ernie Crey says the TransMountain pipeline expansion offers a unique opportunity to raise First Nations out of poverty – and isn’t shy about labelling opponents who don’t take that into account. 

 

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No Question, No Compromise – Never

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 5 May 2018 18:55

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..as Extremism Goes Mainstream. The simplistic, nuanced, black and white worldview that is increasingly prominent in our public discussion is a recipe for seriously bad policies. 

Playing the “Consensus” Card

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Friday, 4 May 2018 18:07

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Many of the same people who declare that there’s no need to debate climate change because there is a scientific consensus ignore and oppose policies where there is an even bigger consensus among economists.