economic rollercoaster – hang on it’s about to get rough
I have not talked to anyone yet, from box stores to mom and pop shops, restaurants an others that can say that business is up over last year. One of the rare pleasures of working in construction was that at lunch time we would discus the days current events, which often revolved around the economy and politics. Some of the guys had far stronger opinions than I, while others took a who cares attitude, but even they contributed to the conversations. The who cares attitude is a result of a feeling of helplessness, it doesnt matter what we do, who we vote for, the status quo will prevail. The most common attitude was that it didnt matter which party or politician was elected because they are all the same. The consensus was that politicians only cared about the wealthy, businesses, their friends and that they were dishonest, not trust worthy, and over all the politicians rated right down there with doggy do-do. I find it particularly insulting when a politician looks into a camera and tells untruths. In Canada there was a Liberal leader waving a small red book and stating that when elected the GST is history. We still have it. Harper Proroguing the Parliament is the same, most Canadians believe the reason for this is to deflect attention from the Afghan detainee hearings, but what I find really disgusting is when opposition leaders say that this Proroguing is an assault on our democracy. I believe it is and if the leaders also feel this way than bring the government down NOW. But they wont because of the political games and party politics, and these are the men that wish to be given the job of governing our country.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Well, my husband and I are both Canadian it’s just that he moved here for a while because I was living in California, but eventually we plan to move back. I’m not sure what kind of future we’re going to have up there in Canada though, it sounds just as bad as the US.
February 16th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
If you can line up a job first in Ont., there is a lot of migration taking place as people try to find a job. Cindy’s kids are both working in Alberta.
My concern now is that China holds the wests economic future in its hand.
The Dow just took a hit when China said it would tighten lending and credit, Obama tightening the rules for Wall St. banks has had a downward impact on the Dow.
With all the negative, there are still opportunities. Never give up and look for the open door.
February 16th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Wow, my husband and I were planning to move back to Ontario (we are currently living in California but lost our jobs). Looks like this global economic crisis.
February 16th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I don’t know, what we hear is that things are really bad in California so maybe moving back might be a good move. Just check out job opportunities first. Locally in Kelowna the situation is not as good as being portrayed.
February 16th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
great video, ur right. It’d be nice to see the system work for everyone so that no one had to suffer. It’s sad that it’s came to this..It seems Humans are more concerned with the almightly thing called money than they are the value of human life.
February 16th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Good post. I myself am having a hell of a time finding a job in the retail industry, I’m a student with five years of retail experience and I can’t even get a job at london drugs. How the hell am I supposed to be a contributing, taxpaying citizen when I am struggling to make ends meet.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Money is fony and manipulated and 20 dollars is worth more when circulated.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
iam from ontario moved to BC ontairo has probley been hit hardest by the economany going down and the dollar being high its sickning that canadians have to depend on the USA what about the rest of the world