So an NDP Premier was re-elected. That's a first. Taking a precarious minority to a substantial majority is major news too. But nobody should be surprised by this. The NDP led a campaign that was disciplined and focused while their opposition flailed about. It turns out that the 'steady as she goes' narrative is what … Continue reading Epilogue for BC Election 2020
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I said: John Horgan won the leaders debate.
Not good enough? Here's today's Insights West poll - done scientifically - that underlines that John Horgan won the leaders debate. Not only has he won the debate, the NDP is winning the argument. That's all. Go vote! my2bits
BC Liberals afraid to face voters
I've noticed something. BC Liberal partisans are simultaneously trying to scare voters that this election isn't necessary because its dangerous to vote while downplaying the pandemic to argue that the election isn't necessary. Why would they do that? BC Liberals don't want an election because they're afraid to face voters. Voters will see a party … Continue reading BC Liberals afraid to face voters
BC Liberals mishandling of ICBC is reminiscent of their failure on the real estate file
They were expecting to be re-elected and have time to extinguish the fire they started To listen to the BC Liberals talk, everything was going swimmingly when they handed over the keys to power in 2017. But as it turns out like everything, the truth was a lot different than the rhetoric. The BC Liberals … Continue reading BC Liberals mishandling of ICBC is reminiscent of their failure on the real estate file
Ironically, adding an extra “EHT” fee to restaurant guest checks doesn’t produce pushback
Story: https://globalnews.ca/news/6428076/employer-health-tax-victoria-diner-fee/amp/?__twitter_impression=true So the restaurant operator is adding an additional 1% to guest checks to offset the new employer health tax brought in by the NDP for 2020. In the article, patrons don't seem upset to pay this fee, the operator says that he's not profiting from it either. Lesson: folks don't mind paying taxes … Continue reading Ironically, adding an extra “EHT” fee to restaurant guest checks doesn’t produce pushback
The brilliance of the gas price inquiry
Looks like Andrew Wilkinson laid another rotten egg; this time in relation to fuel prices. Oh? When gas prices spiked to $1.70 (or higher) per litre a few months ago, it triggered the NDP to convene an inquiry to ascertain the reasons why BC's gas prices were so out of tune with the rest of … Continue reading The brilliance of the gas price inquiry
BC Liberals find new ways to look pathetic over ride hailing
The BCUC approved the ICBC proposal on a basic insurance product for ride hailing corporations ahead of the anticipated September 16 legalization date. The BC Liberals found a way to complain about it. The angle? The product is too cheap and other drivers will have to subsidize ride hailing corporations as a result. This is … Continue reading BC Liberals find new ways to look pathetic over ride hailing
BC Liberals are hypocrites on ride hailing
If you're just tuning in, you might be forgiven for thinking that the BC Liberals have been the champion of ride hailing services the whole time. You'd be wrong. Very wrong. As recently as 2014, a year after the '13 election, the BC Liberal transportation minister was openly threatening fines and/or jail time for such … Continue reading BC Liberals are hypocrites on ride hailing
Ride hailing is coming quickly to BC and the NDP can take credit for it
There are those to be sure who don't like the idea of the ride hailing service, but it's here and unavoidable now. What's interesting now is the desperate flailing of certain BC Liberal partisans trying to gain a wedge issue in the thing they had 8 years to deliver but only made a deathbed conversion … Continue reading Ride hailing is coming quickly to BC and the NDP can take credit for it
BC media adopting BC Liberal talking points. Again.
Here it is. The narrative is changing to accuse the NDP of sinking personal wealth through the various housing countermeasures they've initiated. Let's clarify why this is. The BC Liberals deregulated the housing market over a decade ago while simultaneously turning lethargic over money laundering in BC. This left the door open for criminal money … Continue reading BC media adopting BC Liberal talking points. Again.
The view from Pete 