CANADIAN TRANSPARENT GOVERNING BODY

I was asked on another post how I figured Harper forced the coalition, well I will try my best to state this as I have been led to believe it to be.
Harper's government introduced (Jim Flaherty's) mini-budget which has been referred to as one of his most underhanded and seditious attacks on Canadian Democracy to date. Flaherty's pen slashed at democracy by trying to eliminating the current funding to political parties knowing full well that it would bankrupt most of them, especially in remote regions, (I'm positive he realized they would have to rebel to that one), toughening the plight for women to fight for equal pay (yes another 'thumb' on women's liberties, why are they so afraid of us) but most important to diminish what little democracy we have left by trying to implement a "no strike" policy for three years. (Well I was around when they implemented sales tax, TEMPORARY solution they explained... we all know the tune to that song.
**When the concept of unions was conceived, and implemented, working conditions were deplorable u should be thankful u will never have a chance to experience, thanks to the concept of workers unions, hope for a decent existence was finally achievable, workers were finally motivated to dedicate themselves to their job with hope for the future, the introduction of unions pulled bottom dwellers into the work force which any economist knows is imperative to a healthy economy. That was then...now ..we have the knowledge of knowing the extent of corruption that can manipulate top levels, to the constant whining of the fat soakers...yes, I believe unions need some necessary amendments but neither the Harper party (Flaherty's mini budget) nor any other political party, have the right to eliminate any Canadian's fundamental right to go on strike (unless all parties agree) since it creates a dangerous precedent.**
"When the opposition party challenged Harper's (Flaherty's) mini-budget, the combative Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said the government won't back down on a single measure, despite the opposition threats."
Hence the forming of the coalition of the three (most of the discussions that I have read on line seem to have the most disagreement on this issue, as some would like to believe that Harper was caught off guard on this move while others wish to believe the opposition were merely being power hungry with back-room deals)
I'm convinced Harper deliberately dared the three stooges to form this coalition, which they were so not ready for, (Dion in the process of stepping down and the party in the process of trying to elect a new leader, let alone the joker card, the Bloc, **give me a break**) mainly because he pulled a similar manoeuvre back in 2004, which proves he was so not ignorant of what he was doing. He knew full well Canadians would cry foul, knowing full well Canadians did not want Dion as Prime Minister....Canadians did not want another election....Canadian did not want a weak government during these economically troublesome times... Does anyone truly believe Harper is of diminished capacity. knowledge is knowledge
(this is a copy I found on line of Harpers proposal for a coalition back in 2004, notice the block was also included)
September 9, 2004
Her Excellency the Right Honorable Adrienne Clarkson,C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.Governor GeneralRideau Hall1 Sussex DriveOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A1Excellency,As leaders of the opposition parties, we are well aware that, given the Liberal minority government, you could be asked by the Prime Minister to dissolve the 38Th Parliament at any time should the House of Commons fail to support some part of the government’s program.We respectfully point out that the opposition parties, who together constitute a majority in the House, have been in close consultation. We believe that, should a request for dissolution arise this should give you cause, as constitutional practice has determined, to consult the opposition leaders and consider all of your options before exercising your constitutional authority.Your attention to this matter is appreciated.Sincerely,Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.Leader of the OppositionLeader of the Conservative Party of CanadaGilles Duceppe, M.P.Leader of the Bloc QuebecoisJack Layton, M.P.Leader of the New Democratic Party
O M G .....WAKE UP CANADA!!!!!!!
NO ONE TRULY WANTS TO DIMINISH WHAT LITTLE DEMOCRACY WE HAVE LEFT, except maybe the ignorant, arrogant exuberance of those who seem to do little more than spew cheap sarcasms in lieu of constructive thought. Are we not all sick and tired of being held hostage to their political ping-pong game of power while they continue wasting taxpayers hard earned money on exorbitant political expenditures, let along a dooming election.These passionate discussions, that have been sparked by this coalition, erupting from coast to coast, cannot be achieved in any other forum.We have the technology to finally communicate instantly from coast to coast, therefore making it more difficult for the governing elite to pull the preverbal "wool over our eyes". Maybe even to prevent them from imposing an undemocratic manoeuvre as the right to strike and disabling them form manipulating Canadians into situations such as the "Martial Law" the Americans recently had imposed on them.
Heck, give them their coalition, a true coalition the three stooges and Harper...(put them all in a dungeon together until they can do the job they claimed they could do during the elections, with maybe the green party as opposition (just maybe the nation can concentrate on keeping Canada green).but only if they agree to Canadians conditions:1. they implement a complete transparent government including expenditures 2. they all work together to clean up or economy, medical system, educational system, garbage problem and implement ways to make Canada green again. Unemployment and poverty would would be minimal as every Canadian would need to be involved in some way, hence being compensated by the some 50% taxes taken from every employed person. I believe it's time our government became just that, ours.
WE NEED A TRANSPARENT GOVERNING BODY
I started posting on line a few years ago, trying to implement a "watch dog" on government spending, which went no where, then I heard of Obama's GOOGLE FOR GOVERNMENT http://obama.senate.gov/news/060926-obamas_first_la/ ...which is a form of transparent governing. The U.S. is starting this "transparent government spending" from the top, their newly elected president, (mainly in the need to try to ease americians' minds that overspending will now be transparent and that their gazillion dollars will no longer be spent on bailing out failing, antiquated profit greedy institutions), which makes it still a government controlled idea...I believe Canada also needs a "Transparency Act" but instead of being government controlled, it should be citizen controlled, starting from our most local M.P. dealing with local and community issues and expanding to Provincial, Federal and global concerns.I believe that every Canadian taxpayer has the right to know how the government spends our tax dollars. I believe that every person that receives a government pay check should be accountable on how tax dollars are spent, after all we do claim to be a democratic society.
A Google-like search tool that will allow taxpayers to hop online and see exactly how their tax dollars are being spent on federal contracts, grants and earmarks, down to local expenders and will also allow everyone a direct line to express any and all concerns along with positive input as to how to proceed with any and all issues, both in the present and with future concerns.With all the horror stories of senseless tax dollar expenditures will we ever have trust in a politician that is against providing taxpayers with details on how well their money is spent.Along with demanding fiscal transparency from the federal government, taxpayers should have the expectation that provincial and local governments will also embrace new technologies to make details about spending decisions and performance readily available at a click of the mouse along with the ability to express personal views. We also need to adopt a system to require that the public have at lest three days to review tax and spending bills before they are voted on.Several states have already moved forward with some form of transparency reforms, including Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Virginia, Minnesota, Hawaii, South Carolina, Nebraska and Oklahoma.We all know government is plagued by red tape, isn’t efficient and doesn’t work as it should. Increasing transparency and accountability is a huge first step. But We also need policymakers to make significant changes after we all get to see the horror and reckless spending that will be revealed by this improved system.Initiatives at any level of government that pair transparency with accountability will set us on the road to performance-based government rather then our current system which is plagued by secrecy, wasteful spending and pork projects.Taxpayers have to demand that elected officials at all levels of government respect us enough to show us what they’re doing with our tax dollars on our behalf. It is after all our government, our country, our province, our city or town and our money.
I have recently been informed that Google is American. I'm sure Canadians are intelligent enough to produce a similar Canadianized format for a TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT, the students graduating from tec institutions today are absolutely amazing and they all need jobs.I understand there would be security concerns, but consider, we have come a long way since the day we all were convinced (by our government) of the demons that live in cyber...but...think of all the banking done one line now ..secure enough,...or pay pal ...anything can be overcome with the right approach...far better this than the BS we are dealing with now, and, as east and west are not that far apart in their beliefs, (ummm, I don't mean political beliefs) maybe we could stop the governing elite form separating us andy further.Don't let the "issue" fool you. Seeing as the majority of Canadians (including myself) believe that Canada is the best country on the planet, I believe it is time to form a TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT that represents Canada from coast to coast so that we can finally get to fixing the issues we face rather than being held hostage to their political ping-pong game of power.
The coalition should be dead after the next budget as I think Harper will come up with an acceptable budget...at least he should, but they will continue to play their ping-pong game of power at the tax-payers expense if we, as Canadians, do not implement a TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT. can I add that I think this is the best time to demand this move as most of the nation is paying attention.
Thank you for listening (some food for thought if nothing else)

Sandy McInnis
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